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ea0029p1037 | Male Reproduction | ICEECE2012

The protective role of ginger against Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate-induced reproductive toxicity and oxidative stress in male rabbits

Yousef M. , Hassan H. , Mohammed A. , Kamel K. , Khaled F.

The experiment was designed to study toxic effects of Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) on semen characteristics, testosterone levels, testicular lipid peroxidation and testicular antioxidants in male New-Zealand white rabbits for 12 weeks. Ginger has been reported to be an important antioxidant. Therefore, the protective effect of ginger against DEHP-induced reproductive toxicity and oxidative stress was studied. Rabbits were orally administered the doses of ginger, DEHP and...