Sperm Production Rates, Sperm Physiology and Fertility in Rats Chronically Treated with Sublethal Doses of Aflatoxin B1
- 24 April 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Andrologia
- Vol. 12 (5) , 467-475
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0272.1980.tb01702.x
Abstract
Rats chronically treated with sublethal doses of aflatoxin B1 suffered severe testicular degeneration and impaired spermatocytogenesis with a concomitant drop in rate and efficiency of sperm production. Although the major part of sperm maturation was disturbed, there was no noticeable reduction in stored sperm viability. A high degree of fertilization occurred. Treatment made the uterine environment less compatible with normal fetal development with smaller litter size and higher embryo mortality.Keywords
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