Table I.
Effects of AA on testis weight, germ cell count and sperm quality.
| Parameter | Control | HFD | AA + HFD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testis weight (g) | 3.32±0.13 | 2.64±0.09a | 2.86±0.09b |
| Testis weight/body weight (g/kg) | 8.11±0.39 | 5.52±0.14a | 6.54±0.21b |
| Spermatogonia (number/field) | 25.26±2.18 | 15.52±1.79a | 23.10±1.39b |
| Leydig cells (number/field) | 8.21±0.15 | 4.53±0.33a | 5.21±0.08b |
| Sertoli cells (number/field) | 9.21±0.14 | 5.34±0.24a | 7.16±0.13b |
| Sperm concentration (×106/ml) | 57.61±4.21 | 45.36±3.17a | 53.11±2.54b |
| Sperm viability (%) | 93.39±2.65 | 85.31±1.70a | 92.02±1.33b |
| Sperm motility (%) | 75.07±1.60 | 66.28±1.88a | 71.10±1.48b |
Data are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation.
a
P<0.05 vs. control
b
P<0.05 vs. HFD. AA, Asiatic acid; HFD, high fat diet.