The impact of single external γ-irradiation on morphology of rat testis

Meselmani M.Al.; Bakuev M.M.; Shakhbanov R.K.; Dibirov T.M.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/repro201723612-17

Meselmani M.Al.

Department of Histology Dagestan State Medical University Minzdrava Russia, Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, 367000

Bakuev M.M.

Department of Histology Dagestan State Medical University Minzdrava Russia, Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, 367000

Shakhbanov R.K.

Department of Histology Dagestan State Medical University Minzdrava Russia, Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, 367000

Dibirov T.M.

Department of Histology Dagestan State Medical University Minzdrava Russia, Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, 367000

The impact of single external γ-irradiation on morphology of rat testis

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Meselmani M.Al., Bakuev M.M., Shakhbanov R.K., Dibirov T.M.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2017;23(6): 12‑17

DOI: 10.17116/repro201723612-17

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Meselmani MAl, Bakuev MM, Shakhbanov RK, Dibirov TM. The impact of single external γ-irradiation on morphology of rat testis. Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2017;23(6):12‑17. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/repro201723612-17

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Objective — to describe morphology of the rat testes after a single external γ-irradiation. Material and methods. In experiments morphology of testes on 60 adult white mongrel male rats was studied after a single external γ-irradiation at a dose 1.0 Gy, in different time periods (Days 3, 10 and 90). The preparation of histological sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin. Samples obtained and counted the number of cross-cut convoluted seminiferous tubules, and determined the types of tubules. Results. The morphological studies revealed the elements of destruction in tubule apparatus of the testis (in 3—10 days after irradiation). It revealed a significant 30% decrease in the amount of convoluted tubules. After 90 days after irradiation the signs of further recovery of their structure were demonstrated. The appearance of V type tubules with incomplete spermatogenesis, but without signs a degeneration of genital cells in 1.8% was revealed. Conclusion. The symptoms of recovery of the structure and function of testis after 3 months after a single γ-irradiation were demonstrated. The signs of testis stromal oedema disappeared, the number of convoluted tubules was restored and radiation damaged spermatogenic epithelium was partially recovered.

Keywords:

testes

γ-radiation

seminal ducts

spermatogenic epithelium

rats

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Meselmani M.Al.

Department of Histology Dagestan State Medical University Minzdrava Russia, Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, 367000

Bakuev M.M.

Department of Histology Dagestan State Medical University Minzdrava Russia, Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, 367000

Shakhbanov R.K.

Department of Histology Dagestan State Medical University Minzdrava Russia, Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, 367000

Dibirov T.M.

Department of Histology Dagestan State Medical University Minzdrava Russia, Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, 367000

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