Dietary supplementation with astaxanthin may ameliorate sperm parameters and DNA integrity in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

201640 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Maryam Bahmanzadeh · Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Aliasghar Vahidinia · Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Shayesteh Mehdinejadiani · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Saeed Shokri · Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

Zohreh Alizadeh · Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

This study observed that in vivo ASTX treatment partially attenuates some detrimental effect of diabetes. Conversely, ASTX improved sperm viability, normal morphology, and DNA integrity.

Topics & Keywords

Sperm and Testicular Function Ovarian function and disorders Reproductive Biology and Fertility

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Daehan saengsik uihak hoeji/Clinical and experimental reproductive medicine

Volume 43, Issue 2, pp. 90-90

DOI: 10.5653/cerm.2016.43.2.90

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