The effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Cichorium intybus leaf on aryl hydrocarbon receptor expression in the testis of Wistar rats exposed to cigarette smoke
Objective: Cigarette smoke (CS) contains compounds such as reactive oxygen species (ROS). Oxidative stress caused by excessive ROS eventually leads to germ cell apoptosis and male infertility. The leaves of Cichorium intybus (chicory) are rich in natural antioxidants, but their protective effects on...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine |
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| Online Access: | https://ajp.mums.ac.ir/article_21307_8a02eee0e2515638869f0cef27cc7412.pdf |