Nesma H Elsawy, Samir A Elshazly, Azza M Elkattawy, Nasr E Nasr, Essam A Almadaly, Mohamed S Refaey, Khaled A Kahilo, Mona Assas, Walied Abdo, Aml S Hashem, Tarek K Abouzed, Doaa Abdullah Dorghamm
BACKGROUND: Sodium nitrite (NaNO2 ) is a chemical substance used to enhance taste, add color, and keep food products fit for consumption for a longer time. NaNO2 gives rise to a negative adverse effect on male reproductive function. Odontonema cuspidatum (OC) is a natural plant that possesses antioxidant capacity. AIM: Our research evaluates the potential beneficial effect of OC extract on the harmful effects caused by NaNO2 on the testicular tissue and sperm characteristics of male rats...
January 2024: Open Veterinary Journal