Potential ultrastructural changes in rat epididymal cell types induced by Boswellia papyrifera and Boswellia carterii incense
| Autor: | Mukhtar Ahmed, Abdul Halim Harrath, Nasser M. Al-Daghri, Mukhtar Ahmed G. Ghodesawar, Saleh Alwasel, Majed S. Alokail, R.H. Aladakatti |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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Cell type Motility Golgi Apparatus Fructose Biology Mitochondrion Endoplasmic Reticulum General Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology Andrology chemistry.chemical_compound Random Allocation Species Specificity Semen Smoke Botany medicine Animals Boswellia Rats Wistar Epididymis Inhalation Exposure General Immunology and Microbiology General Medicine biology.organism_classification Sperm Mitochondria Rats medicine.anatomical_structure chemistry Ultrastructure Androgens Plant Bark Sperm Motility Pinocytosis Diterpenes General Agricultural and Biological Sciences Boswellia papyrifera |
| Zdroj: | Comptes rendus biologies. 336(8) |
| ISSN: | 1768-3238 |
| Popis: | Boswellia papyrifera and Boswellia carterii, known as Arabian incense, diffuses smoke, contaminating the air, which adversely affects human health. Therefore, this study was designed to ascertain the effect of these plants on histopathological and ultrastructure changes in cauda epididymis of Albino rats. Animals were exposed to 4 g/kg body weight of B. papyrifera and B. carterii daily for 120 days along with suitable controls. Our study indicates a significant reduction in epithelial heights. Cells showed signs of degeneration. The ultrastructural study revealed that the cauda epididymis was affected, including its cell types. Furthermore, a decrease in the size of mitochondria, Golgi complex, and both ERs was observed. In all treated groups, plasma fructose decreased considerably, indicating the sign of reduced energy, vital for motility and other sperm functions. The results of this study suggest that these plants systematically affect cauda epididymal cell types and its lumen through its potential toxicity. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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