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Inhibition of spermatogenesis in house rat (Rattus rattus Rufescens) following the administration of alpha- chlorohydrin. 1980

V P Dixit, and M Agrawal

Chronic administration of alpha-chlorohydrin (25 mg/kg body wt.) caused lesions in the testis of house rat. The changes in the germ cells were degenerative. The seminiferous tubules and Leydig cell nuclear diameter were reduced. Epididymal cell height was greatly reduced. The lumen was devoid of spermatozoa. alpha-Chlorohydrin administration inhibited the synthesis of RNA, protein, sialic acid in the testis and accessory sex organs. Total cholesterol of the testis was increased. Adrenal ascorbic acid depletion was conspicuous. alpha-Chlorohydrin anatagonizes the stimulatory action of testosterone in castrated house rats. alpha-Chlorohydrin can be considered as a biologically effective compound for the control of house rat population in human dwellings. It's dose dependent reaction is discussed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D010571 Pest Control The reduction or regulation of the population of noxious, destructive, or dangerous plants, insects, or other animals. This includes control of plants that serve as habitats or food sources for animal pests. Pest Management,Control, Pest,Management, Pest
D002728 Chlorohydrins Any of the compounds derived from a group of glycols or polyhydroxy alcohols by chlorine substitution for part of the hydroxyl groups. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 5th ed) Chlorhydrins
D005837 Genitalia, Male The male reproductive organs. They are divided into the external organs (PENIS; SCROTUM; and URETHRA) and the internal organs (TESTIS; EPIDIDYMIS; VAS DEFERENS; SEMINAL VESICLES; EJACULATORY DUCTS; PROSTATE; and BULBOURETHRAL GLANDS). Accessory Sex Organs, Male,Genital Organs, Male,Sex Organs, Accessory, Male,Genitals, Male,Reproductive System, Male,Genital, Male,Male Genital,Male Genital Organs,Male Genitalia,Male Genitals,Male Reproductive System,Male Reproductive Systems,Reproductive Systems, Male
D000517 alpha-Chlorohydrin A chlorinated PROPANEDIOL with antifertility activity in males used as a chemosterilant in rodents. alpha-Chlorhydrin,3-Chloro-1,2-propanediol,3-Chloropropanediol,3-MCPD,3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol,Glycerol alpha-Monochlorohydrin,U-5897,3 Chloro 1,2 propanediol,3 Chloropropanediol,3 Monochloropropane 1,2 diol,Glycerol alpha Monochlorohydrin,U 5897,U5897,alpha Chlorhydrin,alpha Chlorohydrin,alpha-Monochlorohydrin, Glycerol
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000988 Antispermatogenic Agents Agents, either mechanical or chemical, which destroy spermatozoa in the male genitalia and block spermatogenesis. Sperm Maturation Blocking Agents,Antispermatogenic Effect,Antispermatogenic Effects,Blocking Agents, Sperm Maturation,Agents, Antispermatogenic,Effect, Antispermatogenic,Effects, Antispermatogenic
D012313 RNA A polynucleotide consisting essentially of chains with a repeating backbone of phosphate and ribose units to which nitrogenous bases are attached. RNA is unique among biological macromolecules in that it can encode genetic information, serve as an abundant structural component of cells, and also possesses catalytic activity. (Rieger et al., Glossary of Genetics: Classical and Molecular, 5th ed) RNA, Non-Polyadenylated,Ribonucleic Acid,Gene Products, RNA,Non-Polyadenylated RNA,Acid, Ribonucleic,Non Polyadenylated RNA,RNA Gene Products,RNA, Non Polyadenylated
D012794 Sialic Acids A group of naturally occurring N-and O-acyl derivatives of the deoxyamino sugar neuraminic acid. They are ubiquitously distributed in many tissues. N-Acetylneuraminic Acids,Acids, N-Acetylneuraminic,Acids, Sialic,N Acetylneuraminic Acids
D013091 Spermatogenesis The process of germ cell development in the male from the primordial germ cells, through SPERMATOGONIA; SPERMATOCYTES; SPERMATIDS; to the mature haploid SPERMATOZOA. Spermatocytogenesis,Spermiogenesis

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