Cocos nucifera L. oil alleviates lead acetate-induced reproductive toxicity in sexually-matured male Wistar rats

• Published in: Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology Vol. 33; no. 3; p. 297
• Main Authors: Olaniyan, Olugbemi T, Ojewale, Olakunle A, Dare, Ayobami, Adebayo, Olufemi, Enyojo, Joseph E, Okotie, Gloria E, Adetunji, Charles O, Mada, Bello Sanusi, Okoli, Bamidele J, Eweoya, Olugbenga O
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 15.03.2021
• Subjects: Cocos nucifera oil; Wistar rats; reproductive system; lead acetate

Lead primarily affects male reproductive functions via hormonal imbalance and morphological damage to the testicular tissue with significant alteration in sperm profile and oxidative markers. Though, different studies have reported that . oil has a wide range of biological effects, this study aimed...