Table II.
The effect of bleomycin and Royal jelly on sperm maturity and sperm DNA damage in rat
| Group | AO+ (%) | AB+ (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Control (CG) | 12.66 ± 0.27 | 6.36 ± 0.52 |
| Royal jelly (RJ) | 10.36 ± 0.58 | 7.30 ± 0.43 |
| Bleomycin (BL) | 20.30 ± 0.52*ab | 11.10 ± 0.87*ab |
| Royal jelly+ Bleomycin (RJ+BL) | 17.43 ± 0.49*c | 9.36 ± 075*c |
AO+: Acridine-orange positive (sperm with DNA damage). AB+: Aniline blue positive (immature sperm)
Data are presented as Mean±S.E.
*
p<0.05.
a
: significant compared with control.
b
: significant compared with RJG.
c
: significant compared with BLG.