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Development of spermatic granuloma in albino rats following administration of water extract of Heliotropium bacciferum forssk
Joint Authors
Mahmud, Ahmad
al-Anzi, Khalid M.
al-Ahmadi, Bassam A.
al-Hamidi, Ahmad
Abu Tarbush, Faysal M.
Abu Farah, Muhammad
al-Fifi, Muhammad
Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 23, Issue 1 (31 Jan. 2016), pp.87-91, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-01-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
A spermatic granuloma is a chronic inflammatory reaction produced in response to extravasated sperm within the intertubular connective tissue.
The present study investigates the possible toxic effects of water extract of Heliotropium bacciferum on the reproductive system of male albino rats and the associated potential for the development of spermatic granulomas.
H.
bacciferum is a herbal plant used in traditional medicine and reported to have cytotoxic effects due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
Histological examinations revealed no changes in the tissues of the testes, although, some changes were detected in the cauda epididymis, the most important of which was the development of small lesions of spermatic granulomas.
Clear gaps were observed between the epithelial linings of the epididymal tubules.
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American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Anzi, Khalid M.& al-Ahmadi, Bassam A.& al-Hamidi, Ahmad& Abu Tarbush, Faysal M.& Abu Farah, Muhammad& Mahmud, Ahmad…[et al.]. 2016. Development of spermatic granuloma in albino rats following administration of water extract of Heliotropium bacciferum forssk. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 23, no. 1, pp.87-91.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Anzi, Khalid M.…[et al.]. Development of spermatic granuloma in albino rats following administration of water extract of Heliotropium bacciferum forssk. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 23, no. 1 (Jan. 2016), pp.87-91.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-652140
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Anzi, Khalid M.& al-Ahmadi, Bassam A.& al-Hamidi, Ahmad& Abu Tarbush, Faysal M.& Abu Farah, Muhammad& Mahmud, Ahmad…[et al.]. Development of spermatic granuloma in albino rats following administration of water extract of Heliotropium bacciferum forssk. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2016. Vol. 23, no. 1, pp.87-91.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-652140
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 90-91
Record ID
BIM-652140