Table 2. Effect of propolis on testes weight, testis/ B.W. (%), testosterone, and estradiol in rats treated with CCl4.
| Groups | Estradiol(ng/ml) | Testosterone(ng/ml) | Testis/body weight (%) | Testis weight (gm) | Final body weight (gm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group I | 3.23 ± 0.45d | 3.87 ± 0.13c | 2.52 ± 0.12c | 5.77 ± 0.31c | 228.80±1.77a |
| Group II | 4.10 ± 0.37d | 5.22 ± 0.11a | 2.41 ± 0.12c | 5.54 ± 0.22c | 229.40±2.25a |
| Group III | 10.13 ± 0.21a | 1.9 ± 0.09b | 1.20 ± 0.14a | 2.56 ± 0.29a | 211.60±4.15b |
| Group IV | 7.76 ± 0.08b | 3.07 ± 0.06d | 2.13 ± 0.21c | 4.75 ± 0.39c | 223.00±3.24a |
Values are mean ± standard errors.
Means in the same column with different letters are significantly different at p < 0.05.
Group I (control); Group II: Propolis 200 mg/kg B.W.; Group III: CCl4-treated rats 2 ml/kg B.W./i.p.; and Group IV: CCl4 + propolis.