Volume : IV, Issue : III, March - 2015

Hexavalent chromium and its effects on male reproductive system of Albino rats

M. Santhosh Kumar, C. Siva

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Hexavalent chromium compounds are those that contain the metallic element chromium (Cr) in its hexavalent (positive–6) valence state. In this document, these compounds are denoted chromium (hexavalent compounds). In the present study, an attempt is made to know the chromium–induced cytotoxicity on the testis of pubertal albino rats. Since the reduction of chromium inside the cells, ings about various biochemical modifications, chromium–induced cytotoxicity on testis can be studied well by treating rats with chromium–mixed water. The general metabolism and steroidogenic processes of the testis, an attempt is made to know the impact of chromium on these testicular lipogenic enzymes.The direct effects of chromium–induced cytotoxicity on the testicular architecture, lipogenic processes of the testis and serum hormonal profiles in these pubertal rats in a dose–dependent manner. Due to these deleterious effects of chromium–induced cytotoxicity, the spermatogenic and steroidogenic processes in the testis may get impaired, leading to infertility.

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M. Santhosh Kumar, C. Siva Hexavalent Chromium And Its Effects on Male Reproductive System of Albino Rats International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 3 March 2015

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