Table 1. Effect of 3-NPA-induced ovarian oxidative stress on reproductive ability.
Group | NO. of mice | NO. of vaginal plug (%) | NO. of Pregnancy (%) | Average number of fetal mice | ||
7.5 d | 12.5 d | 18 d | ||||
Control | 36 | 26 (72.2) | 20(76.9) | 24.33±0.64 | 23.50±0.76 | 18.50±0.32 |
3-NPA | 45 | 24 (53.3)* | 16(66.7)* | 16.50±0.58* | 15.25±0.52* | 13.50±0.37* |
Data are presented as mean ± SEM.
P<0.05 compared to Control;
Abbreviations: 3-NPA, 3-nitropropionic acid; NO., Number.