Panax ginseng is known to potentiate the immune system via its antioxidant properties. Cadmium as an environmental pollutant has destructive effects on body organs especially reproductive system. This study investigated of P. extract against cadmium-induced testicular toxicity in rats. In this experimental study, 50 male adult rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: A significant decrease was...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the cellular/biochemical mechanisms by which cisplatin (CIS) causes testicular toxicity. We evaluated the role of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB) activation in the pathogenesis of testicular damage induced by CIS, and investigated the effects of curcu...

Lead reproductive toxicity has been reported in men. Nigella sativa seed and its active component, thymoquinone have used traditional pharmacopeia as natural remedy to promote health. This study investigated the ameliorative potential of Thymoquinone (TQ) on male functions lead acetate (PbA)-induced Wistar rats. Thirty rats weighing 100–120 g were randomly divided into six groups (n=5); Control...

Nicotine (NIC) adversely influences male reproductive system. Achillea millefolium (Achm) as a medicinal plant is highly regarded for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The present study was conducted to assess whether Achminflorescences alcoholic extract could serve as a protective agent against reproductive toxicity in NIC-exposed male rats. Adult male rats were random...

Objective(s): Cisplatin (CP), as an anti-neoplastic drug, causes testicular damage. Zataria multiflora Boiss (ZM), a medicinal plant, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ZM against CP-induced testicular toxicity. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, thirty-two adult male mice were randomly divided into four group...