Original title:
The effect of low dose of vinclozolin on reproductive tract development in CD1 outbred mice
Authors:
Elzeinová, Fatima ; Pěknicová, Jana ; Nováková, Vendula ; Buckiová, Daniela ; Kubátová, Alena Document type: Papers Conference/Event: XIV. Symposium českých reprodukčních imunologů s mezinárodní účastí, Žďár nad Sázavou (CZ), 208-5-30 / 2008-6-1
Year:
2008
Language:
eng Abstract:
The effect of a low dose of vinclozolin within the development of the reproductive tract during gestation (VIN-GD 15-22) and puberty (VIN-PND 23-44) in CD1 mice was tested. We found a decrease in the anogenital distance, prostate weight and pathology of testes in both experimental groups. Sperm counts decreased to 46% (VIN-GD) and to 81% (VIN-PND), and also the acrosomal state (evaluated by antiacrosomal antibody) decreased in both groups to 89% in comparison to the control group (100%). Sperm head abnormalities increased by approximately 18% and 13%, respectively. In this connection, the expression of some genes was changed (arosome-related gene (Acr), apoptosis related genes (p53, p21)). In conclusion, a low dose of vinclozolin affected the reproductive tract, sperm parameters and expression of selected genes in both experimental groups.
Keywords:
CD1 mouse; spermatozoa; vinclozolin Project no.: CEZ:AV0Z50520701 (CEP), 1M06011 (CEP), 2B06151 (CEP) Funding provider: GA MŠk, GA MŠk Host item entry: Sborník - XIV. Symposium českých reprodukčních imunologů s mezinárodní účastí
Institution: Institute of Biotechnology AS ČR
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Document availability information: Fulltext is available at the institute of the Academy of Sciences. Original record: http://hdl.handle.net/11104/0189419