Mechanisms involved in reproductive damage caused by gossypol in rats and protective effects of vitamin E

Mechanisms involved in reproductive damage caused by gossypol in rats and protective effects of vitamin E

BACKGROUND: Gossypol is a chemical present in the seeds of cotton plants (Gossypium sp.) that reduces fertility in farm animals. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and may help to protect cells and tissues against the deleterious effects of free radicals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanism...

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Main Authors: Andréia T Santana, Marieli Guelfi, Hyllana C D Medeiros, Marco A Tavares, Paulo F V Bizerra, Fábio E Mingatto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-01-01
Series:Biological Research
Subjects:
Gossypol
Fertility
Oxidative stress
Bioenergetics
Antioxidant system
Vitamin E
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