Zinc and low-dose of cadmium protect sertoli cells against toxic-dose of cadmium: The role of metallothionein

Background: The impact of cadmium (Cd) on male infertility may be related to the interaction with metal-binding proteins known as metallothioneins (Mts). Trace elements like zinc (Zn) have protective effects on testicular damage induced by Cd. Objective: We determined the effect of Zn and low-dose C...

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Main Authors: Fatemeh Kheradmand, Issa Nourmohammadi, Mohamad Amin Ahmadi-Faghih, Mohsen Firoozrai, Mohammad Hossein Modarressi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science, Yazd, Iran 2013-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijrm.ir/index.php/ijrm/article/view/606