Table 3.
Effects of T and VitE on ATZ-induced negative TDI, SPI, and RI, as well as ATZ-decreased germinal epithelium height
| Group | Positive TDI (%) | Positive SPI (%) | Positive RI (%) | GEH (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control-sham | 84.42 ± 6.78a | 81.32 ± 7.76a | 76.23 ± 10.12a | 234.53 ± 23.32a |
| ATZ | 45.38 ± 4.64b | 34.15 ± 10.11b | 30.42 ± 7.41b | 112.42 ± 32.41b |
| ATZ+VitE | 60.41 ± 7.42c | 54.11 ± 3.66c | 56.76 ± 7.45c | 167.54 ± 12.50c |
| ATZ+T | 64.15 ± 4.33c | 66.30 ± 4.52d | 64.15 ± 4.33c | 196.41 ± 18.14c |
| ATZ+VitE+T | 78.30 ± 4.53d | 78.21 ± 5.24e | 76.41 ± 4.11d | 200.10 ± 9.72c |
All data are presented in mean ± SD.
a vs. b; Significant at P<0.05, c, d and e vs. b; Significant at P<0.05, ATZ; Atrazine, VitE; Vitamin E, T; Testosterone, TDI; Tubular differentiation index, SPI; Spermiogenesis index, RI; Repopulation index, and GEH; Germinal epithelium height.