Leech therapy (Hirudo medicinalis) attenuates testicular damages induced by testicular ischemia/reperfusion in an animal model
Abstract Background Testicular torsion/detorsion triggers tissue ischemia/reperfusion, leading to reactive oxygen species overgeneration and apoptosis. The saliva of leeches is full of anti-inflammatory, anticoagulants, antioxidants, and antimicrobial agents. Therefore, this study aimed to assess th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02951-5 |