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Br J Med Med Res ; 2013 Oct-Dec; 3(4): 1125-1143
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-162981

ABSTRACT

Aim: It is highly intricate to categorize a solitary or prevailing factor for pathophysiology of varicocele. Herein, the basis of free radicals in the pathogenesis of varicocele was assessed. Study Design: Experimental using animal models. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Lagos State University, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, between April, 2012 and August, 2012. Methodology: Five (5) groups of rats were used, Group A animals served as the control, while Groups B, C, D and E animals were varicocelized. Groups C, E and E in addition, had intramuscular treatment of 25 mg/kg, 50 mg/kg and 75mg/kg body weight of α-tocopherol respectively. The models were sacrificed on 65th day and Testicular weights and volumes, sperm parameters, histology, morphometry, enzymatic and non enzymatic antioxidants were vastly estimated. Result: There was a significant (p<0.05) increase in activity level of SOD (5.92±4.1), CAT (380.2±7.1) and GPx (0.79±0.8) and a reduced lipid peroxidation evidenced by significant (p<0.05) reduction in level of MDA (18.2±6.1) of the varicocelized rat treated with Vitamin E (75mg/kg b.wt.) when compared to the activity of SOD (3.31±4.1), CAT (361.2±4.5), GPx (0.36±6.1) and MDA (0.36±6.1) of untreated varicocelized models. The geometric values, sperm characteristics and histological profiles threaded the same pattern as the oxidative status. Conclusion: These results confirmed and validated the important role of reactive oxygen in the pathogenesis of varicocelized.

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Int. j. morphol ; 31(2): 662-667, jun. 2013. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-687121

ABSTRACT

Vernonia amygdalina (bitter-leaf) is native to West Africa but occurs mostly in its cultivated form in various parts of central and southern Nigeria. It is a dark-green leafy vegetable commonly used in cooking and as folkloric medicine for the management of several diseases in Nigeria. In the present study, the effects of varying doses of ethanolic leaf extract of Vernonia amygdalina on the rat testis histo-morphometry were investigated. Forty male wistar rats were divided into groups of four. Group A, as the control was given 10 ml/kg/day/oral distilled water while Group B, C and D subsequently treated with 100, 300 and 600 mg/kg/day/oral route Vernonia amygdalina leaves extract respectively for 56 days. Results showed that Group B rats had normal testis histology comparable to the control group. However, rats in Group C and D exhibited dose-dependent poor testes histo-morphometric profiles, with the higher dosage-group (D) providing a worse feature. Thus, there was a statistically significant (p < 0.05) reduction in the tubular diameter, cross-sectional area of the tubules, number of tubular profiles per unit area and the mean numerical density of seminiferous tubules of Group C and Group D animals compared to the control group. Our results therefore indicated that, while the lower dose (100 mg/kg) of Vernonia amygdalina leaves extract can be accommodated by rat testis, the higher doses (300 mg/kg and 600 mg/kg) demonstrate testicular toxicity in the rat.


La Vernonia amygdalina (hoja amarga) es originaria de África Occidental, pero se produce mediante cultivo en varias partes del Centro y Sur de Nigeria. Es una verdura, una hoja color verde oscuro, común en la cocina y como medicina alternativa en el manejo de varias enfermedades en Nigeria. Se investigaron los efectos de diferentes dosis de extracto etanólico de la hoja de Vernonia amygdalina para estudiar los efectos sobre la histomorfometría testicular en la rata. Cuarenta ratas Wistar macho se dividieron en 4 grupos. Grupo A, como control con el suministro de 10 ml/kg/día/agua destilada vía oral, y los Grupos B, C y D tratados con 100, 300 y 600 mg/kg/día/ vía oral del extracto de Vernonia amygdalina, durante 56 días. Los resultados mostraron que las ratas del grupo B tenían una histología testicular normal y comparable con el grupo control. Sin embargo, las ratas del grupo C y D mostraron bajos perfiles histomorfométricos testiculares, dependientes de la dosis, y con la dosis más elevada, grupo (D) se observaron característica aún menores. Hubo una reducción estadísticamente significativa (p<0,05) en el diámetro tubular, área de sección transversal de los túbulos, número túbulos por unidad de superficie y densidad numérica media de los túbulos seminíferos del Grupo C y D en comparación con el grupo de control. Nuestros resultados indicaron que dosis bajas (100 mg/kg) del extracto de Vernonia amygdalina pueden ser aceptables y no alteran el testículo de rata, pero con dosis altas (300 mg/kg y 600 mg/kg) se observa toxicidad testicular.


Subject(s)
Male , Animals , Rats , Plant Extracts/toxicity , Testis , Testis/pathology , Vernonia/toxicity , Photomicrography , Rats, Wistar , Toxicity Tests
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Int. j. morphol ; 28(3): 849-854, Sept. 2010. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-577195

ABSTRACT

Palmaris longus (PL) muscle, although of little functional use to the human upper limb, assumes great importance when used as a donor tendon for transfer or transplant. The surgeon's awareness of the incidence in a population is therefore desirable. In the present study, 500 Medical students (242 males and 258 females) of ages 16 to 40 years from both College of Medicine of the University of Lagos, Idi-Araba and Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja were examined for the presence or absence of the PL tendon, using the conventional (Schaffer's) test. The prevalence and pattern of PL agenesis was further analyzed statistically for differences in the prevalence or pattern of PL agenesis with regard to body side or sex. The prevalence of PL agenesis was found to be 12.6 percent (8 percent Unilateral and 4.6 percent Bilateral). Out of those with unilateral agenesis, 20 (4 percent) had left-sided agenesis and 20 (4 percent) had right-sided agenesis. Although female subjects had a prevalence of agenesis of PL tendon (Unilateral and Bilateral combined) of 36 out of 258, (13.95 percent) while in male subjects this prevalence was 23 out of 242 (9.5 percent). The prevalence of PL muscle agenesis in this study was found to be much higher than the reported average for blacks (2-3 percent).


El músculo palmar largo (PL), aunque de poco uso funcional en el miembro superior humano, asume gran importancia cuando se utiliza como un tendón donante para la transferencia o trasplante. El cirujano ha tomado conciencia que la incidencia en una población es por tanto deseable. En el presente estudio, 500 estudiantes de medicina (242 hombres y 258 mujeres) de 16 a 40 años, de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Lagos (Idi-Araba) y la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Estatal de Lagos (Ikeja) fueron examinados para evaluar la presencia o ausencia del tendón del PL, utilizando la prueba convencional (Schaffer's). La prevalencia y el patrón de agenesia del PL fueron determinados para analizar diferencias estadísticas en la prevalencia o patrón de agenesia del PL con respecto al lado del cuerpo o sexo. Se encontró una prevalencia de agenesia del PL de 12,6 por ciento (8 por ciento y 4,6 por ciento unilateral y bilateralmente). De los sujetos con agenesia unilateral, 20 (4 por ciento) eran en el lado izquierdo y 20 (4 por ciento) en el lado derecho. Las mujeres tuvieron una prevalencia de agenesia del tendón del PL (unilaterales y bilaterales combinadas) en 36 de 258 (13,95 por ciento), mientras que en los hombres esta prevalencia fue en 23 de 242 (9,5 por ciento). La prevalencia de agenesia del músculo PL en este estudio se encontró mucho más alto que el promedio reportado para los negros (2-3 por ciento).


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Muscle, Skeletal/anatomy & histology , Muscle, Skeletal/abnormalities , Tendons/anatomy & histology , Tendons/abnormalities , Black People , Hand Deformities, Congenital/epidemiology , Wrist/anatomy & histology , Wrist/abnormalities , Nigeria/epidemiology , Prevalence
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Int. j. morphol ; 26(4): 1059-1064, Dec. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-532937

ABSTRACT

Varicoceles are abnormal tortuosity and dilatation of the veins of the pampiniform plexus that drain the testis. The pathophysiology of testicular damage in varicocele has not been completely understood. However there is an increasing body of evidence pointing towards the role of reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of varicocele related subfertility. In the present study we examined the role of proanthocynidin-rich ethanol extract of grapefruit seed as an antioxidant in protecting the testis against damage in experimental varicocele. Three groups of rats were constructed as the first group had intact rats; experimental bilateral varicoceles were established by complete ligation of the left and right main spermatic veins in the later two groups. The third group had in addition daily gavage administration of 1 Omg/ kg body weight ethanol extract of grapefruit seed. Eight weeks after varicocele induction, bilateral testicular weights, bilateral testicular volumes, bilateral caudal epididymal sperm characteristics, and bilateral testicular histology and serum hormone levels were tested. It was found that the testes of grapefruit seed extract treated animals had better functional and histological profiles compared to the untreated varicocelized animals. These results indicated the effectiveness of grapefruit seed extract for preservation of testes function morphology in varicocelized subjects.


Los varicoceles son tortuosidades anormales y dilataciones de las venas del plexo pampiniforme que drenan el testículo. La fisiopatología del daño testicular en el varicocele no se ha entendido completamente. Sin embargo, existe un creciente cúmulo de evidencias que apunta hacia el papel de especies reactivas al oxígeno y al estrés oxidativo, en la patogénesis del varicocele relacionados con subfertilidad. En el presente estudio, se examinó el papel de proantocianidina en el extracto etanólico de semilla del pomelo, como un antioxidante en la protección contra el daño testicular experimental en el varicocele. Tres grupos de ratas fueron seleccionados, un grupo de ratas control y dos grupos experimentales. En estos dos últimos grupos, se provocó varicocele bilateral a través de la ligadura completa de las venas testiculares principales izquierda y derecha. El tercer grupo tuvo además una sonda de administración diaria de 10 mg /kg de peso corporal, de extracto etanólico de semilla de pomelo. Ocho semanas después de la inducción de varicocele, se determinó el peso testicular bilateral, volúmenes testiculares bilaterales, características de los espermatozoides de la cola del epidídimo bilateral, la histología testicular bilateral y los niveles séricos de hormona. Se determinó que los testículos de los animales tratados con extracto de semilla de pomelo presentaban una mayor funcionalidad y mejores perfiles histológicos, en comparación con los animales varicocelizados no tratados. Estos resultados indican la eficacia de extracto de semilla de pomelo para la conservación de la morfología funcional testicular, en sujetos varicocelizados.


Subject(s)
Animals , Rats , Plant Extracts/administration & dosage , Infertility/prevention & control , Varicocele/pathology , Varicocele/drug therapy , Antioxidants/administration & dosage , Citrus paradisi/chemistry , Disease Models, Animal , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Fertility , Proanthocyanidins/administration & dosage , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , Seeds/chemistry , Testis
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