Table 2.
Effects of nicotine, crocin and crocin+nicotine on sperm parameters in male mice (n=6 for each group)
| Groups | Mean sperm count (106) | Sperm progressive motility (%) | Sperm viability (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 4.53±0.06a | 6.6±0.16a | 77.83±0.16a |
| Nicotine | 2.16±0.5b | 0.02±0.05b | 30.03±0.05b |
| Crocin1 2.5 mg/kg | 4.5±0.43ac | 6.83±0.9a | 85.06±0.9c |
| Crocin 25 mg/kg | 4.52±0.7ac | 8.83±1.04ac | 85.75±1.04c |
| Crocin 50 mg/kg | 4.69±1ac | 11.83±3.07d | 89.45±3.07c |
| Crocin+nicotine (12.5 mg/kg) | 2.16±0.5bd | 0.3±0.08e | 59.25±0.08d |
| Crocin+nicotine (25 mg/kg) | 2.6±0.7e | 1.3±0.9f | 63.95±0.9e |
| Crocin+nicotine (50 mg/kg) | 2.9±0.2f | 1.5±0.5f | 70.61±0.5f |
Data are presented as mean ± SEM. Values with different letters indicating significant differences among groups at P<0.05.