Table II.
Mean and total observed variation (CV) of the semniferous tubules length (M) and diameter (µm) and germinal epithelium height (µm) in the control, busulfan, busulfan + busulfan + THT and busulfan + L- Car treated groups
| Groups | Tubule length (M) | Tubule diameter (µm) | Germinal epithelium height (µm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | ||||
| Means | 19.0 | 265* | 119** | |
| CV | 0.26 | 0.12 | 0.16 | |
| Busulfan | ||||
| Means | 16.7 | 186 | 57 | |
| CV | 0.26 | 0.10 | 0.23 | |
| Busulfan + THT | ||||
| Means | 19 | 223*** | 102*** | |
| CV | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.14 | |
| Busulfan + L- Car | ||||
| Means | 15 | 190 | 58 | |
| CV | 0.20 | 0.07 | 0.31 | |
p< 0.002, Control vs. other groups.
p<0.0001, Control vs. busulfan and busulfan + L- Car.
p<0.01, busulfan + THT vs. busulfan and busulfan + L- Car.