Glutamate-induced obesity leads to decreased sperm reserves and acceleration of transit time in the epididymis of adult male rats

Glutamate-induced obesity leads to decreased sperm reserves and acceleration of transit time in the epididymis of adult male rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Given the established fact that obesity interferes with male reproductive functions, the present study aimed to evaluate sperm production in the testis and storage in the epididymis in a glutamate-induced model of obesity.</p>...

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Main Authors: Fernandes Glaura SA, Arena Arielle C, Campos Kleber E, Volpato Gustavo T, Anselmo-Franci Janete A, Damasceno Débora C, Kempinas Wilma G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Subjects:
Obesity
Monosodium glutamate
Epididymis
Testosterone
Sperm
Rat
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/105

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