Effects of microgravity or simulated launch on testicular function in rats

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Effects of microgravity or simulated launch on testicular function in rats

Amann, R. P. / Deaver, D. R. / Zirkin, B. R. / Grills, G. S. / Sapp, W. J. / Veeramachaneni, D. N. R. / Clemens, J. W. / Banerjee, S. D. / Folmer, J. / Gruppi, C. M.

Abstract

Reproductive toxicology and cellular and molecular biology approaches were used to evaluate testicular function in rats from Cosmos 2044. It is found that concentrations of testosterone in testicular tissue or peripheral blood plasma were reduced in flight rates to less than 20 percent of values for simulated-launch or vivarium controls. Spermatogenesis was essentially normal in flight rats, but production of testosterone was severely depressed.

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Title :

Effects of microgravity or simulated launch on testicular function in rats

Contributors:

Amann, R. P. (author) / Deaver, D. R. (author) / Zirkin, B. R. (author) / Grills, G. S. (author) / Sapp, W. J. (author) / Veeramachaneni, D. N. R. (author) / Clemens, J. W. (author) / Banerjee, S. D. (author) / Folmer, J. (author) / Gruppi, C. M. (author)

Published in:

Journal of Applied Physiology, Supplement ; 73 , 2 Au

Publication date :

1992-08-01

ISSN :

8750-7587

Type of media :

Miscellaneous

Type of material :

No indication

Language :

English