Possible mechanism by which zinc protects the testicular function of rats exposed to cigarette smoke

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Summary

Exposure to cigarette smoke led to harmful effects on testicular function at least partially due to the exacerbation of oxidative stress, and zinc supplementation may be a promising addition to conventional treatments for male infertility related to smoking.

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Published
2012-11-01
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Keywords

Sperm motility, Oxidative stress, Zinc, Chemistry, Superoxide dismutase

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