Effect of Thymus vulgaris leaf extract on cadmium-induced testicular toxicity in rats
Abstract Background Cadmium (Cd) is a known metallohormone which mimics the action of steroid hormones with adverse effect on testicular function. It is highly toxic and a prevalent environmental contaminant with no conventional antidote. This study investigates the possible ameliorative effects of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-07-01
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Series: | Bulletin of the National Research Centre |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-021-00583-1 |