Table 2. Comparison of some fertility indices with markers of oxidative DNA damage, inflammation, and apoptosis.
| 8-OHdG | Nitric oxide | Caspase 3 activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paired testicular weight | -0.836 | -0.840 | -0.749 |
| Relative testicular weight | -0.823 | -0.824 | -0.713 |
| Testicular testosterone | -0.864 | -0.825 | -0.832 |
| Serum testosterone | -0.894 | -0.828 | -0.824 |
| Testosterone/LH | -0.803 | -0.781 | -0.731 |
| Testosterone/Oestrogen | -0.624 | -0.564 | -0.498 |
Values represent mean±SD for 7 replicates in each group. BW, body weight of rats; PTW, paired testicular weight. *p < 0.05 vs control, #p < 0.05 vs low-dose codeine