Table 3.
Effects of sesame extract on seminiferous tubules diameter (STD), spermiogenesis index (SPI), thickness of the epithelium, and Sertoli cell in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
| Group | STD | Thickness of the epithelium | SPI | Sertoli cell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 112.19±0.97 | 45.32±0.7 | 94.75 ± 0.95 | 41.5±1.29 |
| Control-diabet(CD) | 63.5±1.29٭ | 29.84±0.9 ٭٭ | 54.00 ±1.82٭ | 14. ±0.81٭٭ |
| Sesame extract diabet (SD) | 112.01±1.06 | 42.98±0.8 | 93.50 ±1.29 | 40.75±0.95 |
Data are expressed as mean±SEM. Each group consisted of ten animals.
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Significant difference (p<0.001) compared with C and SD group,
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Significant difference (p<0.05) compared with group C and SD group.