Possible mechanism by which zinc protects the testicular function of rats exposed to cigarette smoke.
Journal Title: Pharmacological Reports - Year 2012, Vol 64, Issue 6
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in testicular function of rats due to cigarette smoke exposure and the possible mechanism by which zinc protects against these alterations.
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Michele Sankako, Patricia Garcia, Renata Piffer, Bruna Dallaqua, Dębora Damasceno, Oduvaldo Pereira
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