The protective effect of L-carnitine on testosterone synthesis pathway, and spermatogenesis in monosodium glutamate-induced rats

• Main Authors: Farhad Koohpeyma (Author), Fatemeh Gholizadeh (Author), Hannaneh Hafezi (Author), Mehri Hajiaghayi (Author), Morvarid Siri (Author), Shaghayegh Allahyari (Author), Mohammad Hasan Maleki (Author), Naeimehossadat Asmarian (Author), Elahe Bayat (Author), Sanaz Dastghaib (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a food ingredient that is increasingly used commercially. MSG leads to oxidative stress, consequently suppressing steroid hormone production that causes defects in male reproductive system. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of L-carnitine as an...