Table 1. Analysis of sperm from male mice following exposure to PS-MPs.
| Groups | Control | PS-MP 1 mg/dL | PS-MP 3 mg/dL | P valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | |||||
| Count, × 106/mL | 14.74 ± 2.81 | 14.48 ± 6.83 | 15.54 ± 11.01 | 0.125 | |
| Abnormality rate, % | 3.98 ± 2.26 | 12.36 ± 12.36* | 13.80 ± 10.16* | 0.134 | |
| Motility rate, % | 14.32 ± 5.93 | 15.66 ± 7.95 | 14.18 ± 9.67 | 0.958 | |
| 2 months | |||||
| Count, × 106/mL | 13.68 ± 5.54 | 7.52 ± 4.54* | 8.52 ± 2.62* | 0.128 | |
| Abnormality rate, % | 5.90 ± 1.24 | 13.90 ± 9.67* | 13.90 ± 3.11* | 0.144 | |
| Motility rate, % | 19.36 ± 4.69 | 12.48 ± 7.28* | 15.06 ± 12.40* | 0.482 | |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation.
Sperm were observed with double tail deformity, double head deformity, folded body deformity, folded neck deformity, and unstable head deformity.
PS-MPs = polystyrene microplastics.
aOne-way analysis of variance analysis.
*P < 0.05 as compared with the control group.