Table 1. The effect of BA on the testicular morphology of normal and diabetic mice.
| Group | Testis weight (mg) | Testis length (mm) | Testis width (mm) | Testis volume (mm3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 95.55±5.55 | 7.83±0.16 | 5.33±0.21 | 159.08±14.31 |
| Diabetes | 101.25±2.95 | 7.83±0.30 | 5.16±0.16 | 148.71±12.20 |
| Diabetes+BA 10 mg/kg | 102.22±8.62 | 8.20±0.37 | 4.80±0.20 | 133.38±9.68 |
| Diabetes+BA 20 mg/kg | 91.43±11.42 | 7.20±0.48 | 5.00±0.44 | 136.77±13.35 |
| Diabetes+BA 40 mg/kg | 94.28±6.85 | 7.00±0.44 | 5.20±0.20 | 132.96±8.18 |
| Diabetes+Met 200 mg/kg | 88.57±3.40 | 7.60±0.40 | 5.00±0.31 | 139.32±14.64 |
Values are presented as mean±standard error; n=10.
BA: betulinic acid, Met: metformin.