Sertraline-induced reproductive toxicity in male rats: evaluation of possible underlying mechanisms
This study was conducted to clarify the toxic effects of sertraline (SRT) on the reproductive system of male rats and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Rats were treated orally with SRT at doses of 5, 10, and 20 mg kg−1 for 28 consecutive days. At the end of the treatment period, sperm concent...
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| description | This study was conducted to clarify the toxic effects of sertraline (SRT) on the reproductive system of male rats and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Rats were treated orally with SRT at doses of 5, 10, and 20 mg kg−1 for 28 consecutive days. At the end of the treatment period, sperm concentration, sperm motility, and sperm morphology were investigated by computer-assisted sperm analysis system whereas sperm DNA damage was detected by comet assay. The oxidative status of the testes was investigated, and a histopathological examination was conducted. Serum testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were measured to determine the effects of SRT on the spermatogenesis process. One-way ANOVA, post-hoc Dunnett′s T3 test for the sperm comet assay, and post-hoc Tukey′s test for the others were performed for statistical analysis. The results showed that SRT caused an increase in sperm DNA damage and induced histopathological lesions in all groups treated with SRT. There was abnormal sperm morphology and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) in the 10 mg kg−1 treatment group. More dramatic changes were observed in the 20 mg kg−1 treatment group. Decreased sperm count was accompanied by a significant increase in abnormal sperm morphology, DNA damage, and degeneration in cellular-tubular structures. Serum LH and testosterone levels were elevated in the 20 mg kg−1 treatment group. Decreased glutathione (GSH) and increased MDA were signs of enhanced oxidative stress (OS). In conclusion, SRT induced testicular toxicity in a dose-dependent manner and OS is suggested as a crucial mechanism. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-450246ce2bc84af0a0d4e4153c8e8c752022-12-21T17:43:05ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsAsian Journal of Andrology1008-682X1745-72622017-01-0119667267910.4103/1008-682X.192637Sertraline-induced reproductive toxicity in male rats: evaluation of possible underlying mechanismsOzlem AtliMerve BaysalGozde Aydogan-KilicVolkan KilicSeyda UcarcanBurak KaradumanSinem IlginThis study was conducted to clarify the toxic effects of sertraline (SRT) on the reproductive system of male rats and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Rats were treated orally with SRT at doses of 5, 10, and 20 mg kg−1 for 28 consecutive days. At the end of the treatment period, sperm concentration, sperm motility, and sperm morphology were investigated by computer-assisted sperm analysis system whereas sperm DNA damage was detected by comet assay. The oxidative status of the testes was investigated, and a histopathological examination was conducted. Serum testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were measured to determine the effects of SRT on the spermatogenesis process. One-way ANOVA, post-hoc Dunnett′s T3 test for the sperm comet assay, and post-hoc Tukey′s test for the others were performed for statistical analysis. The results showed that SRT caused an increase in sperm DNA damage and induced histopathological lesions in all groups treated with SRT. There was abnormal sperm morphology and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) in the 10 mg kg−1 treatment group. More dramatic changes were observed in the 20 mg kg−1 treatment group. Decreased sperm count was accompanied by a significant increase in abnormal sperm morphology, DNA damage, and degeneration in cellular-tubular structures. Serum LH and testosterone levels were elevated in the 20 mg kg−1 treatment group. Decreased glutathione (GSH) and increased MDA were signs of enhanced oxidative stress (OS). In conclusion, SRT induced testicular toxicity in a dose-dependent manner and OS is suggested as a crucial mechanism.http://www.ajandrology.com/article.asp?issn=1008-682X;year=2017;volume=19;issue=6;spage=672;epage=679;aulast=DNA damage; oxidative stress; reproductive toxicity; sertraline |
| spellingShingle | Ozlem Atli Merve Baysal Gozde Aydogan-Kilic Volkan Kilic Seyda Ucarcan Burak Karaduman Sinem Ilgin Sertraline-induced reproductive toxicity in male rats: evaluation of possible underlying mechanisms Asian Journal of Andrology DNA damage; oxidative stress; reproductive toxicity; sertraline |
| title | Sertraline-induced reproductive toxicity in male rats: evaluation of possible underlying mechanisms |
| title_full | Sertraline-induced reproductive toxicity in male rats: evaluation of possible underlying mechanisms |
| title_fullStr | Sertraline-induced reproductive toxicity in male rats: evaluation of possible underlying mechanisms |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sertraline-induced reproductive toxicity in male rats: evaluation of possible underlying mechanisms |
| title_short | Sertraline-induced reproductive toxicity in male rats: evaluation of possible underlying mechanisms |
| title_sort | sertraline induced reproductive toxicity in male rats evaluation of possible underlying mechanisms |
| topic | DNA damage; oxidative stress; reproductive toxicity; sertraline |
| url | http://www.ajandrology.com/article.asp?issn=1008-682X;year=2017;volume=19;issue=6;spage=672;epage=679;aulast= |
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