Glutamate-induced obesity leads to decreased sperm reserves and acceleration of transit time in the epididymis of adult male rats

• Main Authors: Fernandes Glaura SA (Author), Arena Arielle C (Author), Campos Kleber E (Author), Volpato Gustavo T (Author), Anselmo-Franci Janete A (Author), Damasceno Débora C (Author), Kempinas Wilma G (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Given the established fact that obesity interferes with male reproductive functions, the present study aimed to evaluate sperm production in the testis and storage in the epididymis in a glutamate-induced model of obesity.</p>...