An experimental approach to comprehend the influence of platelet rich growth factors on spermatogenesis

Int J Radiat Biol. 2022;98(8):1330-1343. doi: 10.1080/09553002.2022.2047820. Epub 2022 Mar 21.

Abstract

Materials and methods: Experimental animals (n = 135) were divided into 5 groups: I - control (n = 10); II - 2IR (n = 35; 2 Gy); III - 2IR + LP-PRP + IGF-1 (n = 30); IV - 2IR + LP-PRP (n = 30); V - LP-PRP (n = 30).

Results: Electron irradiation reduces the number of germ cells in comparison with the control group. After injection of LP-PRP + rhIGF-1 significantly increased the number of germ cells, Sertoli and Leydig cells, the height of germinal epithelium, area and diameter of seminiferous tubules.

Conclusion: LP-PRP + rhIGF-1 has a normalizing effect on structural and functional disorders of the testis caused by electron irradiation.

Keywords: Infertility; apoptosis; irradiation; seminiferous tubules; spermatogenesis.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Germ Cells
  • Male
  • Seminiferous Tubules* / metabolism
  • Seminiferous Tubules* / radiation effects
  • Spermatogenesis* / radiation effects
  • Testis