Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Changes in the plasma testosterone level and testicular superoxide dismutase activity of 5 azoospermic beagles after GnRH analogue injections.
- Journal:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Kawakami, Eiichi et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Reproduction · Japan
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The peripheral blood plasma testosterone (T) levels and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were measured in 5 azoospermic (AZ-) beagles. The mean values in the AZ-dogs were significantly lower than in 7 control beagles (P<0.001). Subcutaneous injections of 1 mug/kg GnRH analogue three times weekly in the AZ-dogs induced significant increases in mean T level and SOD activity (P<0.05) and improvement in spermatogenesis. Thus, spermatogenic function in the dog appears to be maintained by T and normal SOD activity in the testis.
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