Table III.
Comparison of diameters of seminiferous tubules and the quantity of spermatogenetic cells and interstitial cells in the three groups.
| Group | n | Seminiferous tubule diameter (μm) | Quantity of spermatogenetic cells | Quantity of interstitial cells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 6 | 395.08±19.91 | 25.40±1.14 | 8.16±0.29 |
| High-fat diet | 6 | 273.70±16.55a | 14.80±1.79a | 4.16±0.12a |
| Curcumin | 6 | 319.94±20.55b | 20.60±1.14b | 5.37±0.11b |
The data are expressed as the mean ± standard error of the mean.
a
P<0.05 vs. control group;
b
P<0.05 vs. HFD group.