Leech therapy (Hirudo medicinalis) attenuates testicular damages induced by testicular ischemia/reperfusion in an animal model

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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Main Authors: Farshid Davoodi, Shayan Taheri, Abbas Raisi, Asghar Rajabzadeh, Amir Zakian, Mohammad Hassan Hablolvarid, Hassan Ahmadvand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Spermatic cord torsion
Testicular ischemia/reperfusion
Leech therapy
Hirudo medicinalis
Oxidative stress
Sperm parameters
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02951-5

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