Phytoremediation Potential of Maná-Cubiu (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal) for the Deleterious Effects of Methylmercury on the Reproductive System of Rats
Joint Authors
Silva de Paula, Eloísa
Missassi, Gabriela
De Grava Kempinas, Wilma
dos Santos Borges, Cibele
Hornos Carneiro, Maria Fernanda
Barbosa Junior, Fernando
Grotto, Denise
Frenedoso da Silva, Raquel
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Methylmercury, organic form of mercury, can increase the number of abnormal sperm and decrease sperm concentration and testosterone levels possibly due to the damage caused by reactive species to germ and Leydig cells.
Maná-cubiu (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal) is a native fruit from Amazon rich in iron, zinc, niacin, pectin, and citric acid, used in foods, beverages, and medicinal purposes, since it has been useful for treatment of various diseases caused by oxidative stress or nutritional deficiency.
Therefore, this study evaluated the phytoremediation potential of this fruit on damages caused by exposure to MeHg on sperm quantity and quality and the histological aspect of the testis and epididymis.
Wistar male rats (n=20) were randomly allocated into four groups: Control group (received distilled water), MeHg group (140 μg/Kg), Solanum group (1% of fruit Maná-cubiu on chow), and Solanum plus MeHg group (same treatment as MeHg and Solanum group).
The organs were weighted, histopathology; sperm morphology and counts were obtained.
The results showed reduction in body weight gain, testis weights, reduced sperm production, and increased histopathological abnormalities in the MeHg-treated group.
However, treatment with Solanum plus MeHg revealed a protective effect of this fruit on damages caused by MeHg.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Frenedoso da Silva, Raquel& Missassi, Gabriela& dos Santos Borges, Cibele& Silva de Paula, Eloísa& Hornos Carneiro, Maria Fernanda& Grotto, Denise…[et al.]. 2014. Phytoremediation Potential of Maná-Cubiu (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal) for the Deleterious Effects of Methylmercury on the Reproductive System of Rats. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Frenedoso da Silva, Raquel…[et al.]. Phytoremediation Potential of Maná-Cubiu (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal) for the Deleterious Effects of Methylmercury on the Reproductive System of Rats. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462395
American Medical Association (AMA)
Frenedoso da Silva, Raquel& Missassi, Gabriela& dos Santos Borges, Cibele& Silva de Paula, Eloísa& Hornos Carneiro, Maria Fernanda& Grotto, Denise…[et al.]. Phytoremediation Potential of Maná-Cubiu (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal) for the Deleterious Effects of Methylmercury on the Reproductive System of Rats. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-462395
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-462395