Endocrine Abstracts

Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a worldwide used organophosphate insecticide for controlling many types of pests in the household, farm and residential settings. It has the potential to negatively affect the reproductive system and fertility. Nigella sativa has been used both as seeds or oil to promote health and fight disease. Hence, the present work was undertaken to evaluate the possible protective role of Nigella sativa oil (NSO) against chlorpyrifos induced reproductive toxicity in...

The present study was carried out to investigate the possible toxic effects of different doses of a two component of Nurelle D 220 EC (200 g of chlorpyriphos-ethyl and 20 g cypermethrin per 1 l) on blood hematology, testosterone and thyroxin levels, and semen quality of male rats. As well as histological examination of testis and epididymis. The investigation covered four groups of 8 rats each: three experimental groups and one served as control. The mixture liquid was given t...