Table 4.
Effects of Exposure to Ag-NPs and/or Zn-NPs on Comet Assay Parameters on Testicular Tissue
| Group | Damage (%) | Tail Length (px) | DNA in Tail (%) | Tail Moment | Olive Tail Moment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 10.33 ± 2.38 | 7.13 ± 0.15 | 10.15 ± 1.51 | 0.75 ± 0.09 | 1.49 ± 0.43 |
| Ag-NPs | 18.50 ± 0.82a | 18.25 ± 4.45a | 13.44 ± 1.67 | 2.08 ± 0.85a | 2.49 ± 0.34a |
| Zn-NPs | 9.03 ± 1.50b | 6.64 ± 0.34b | 7.87 ± 2.55b | 0.67 ± 0.10b | 1.52 ± 0.24b |
| Ag-NPs + Zn-NPs | 13.33 ± 0.32b | 7.78 ± 0.30b | 9.80 ± 0.59 | 0.97 ± 0.17 | 1.96 ± 0.08 |
Notes: Values are presented as mean ± SD (n = 10 rats/group). aIndicates presence of a statistically significant difference from the control group and bindicates presence of a statistically significant difference from Ag-NPs group at p< 0.05.