Infertility has become an increasingly important health problem due to genetic, familial, hormonal, and congenital abnormalities, environmental and chemical reasons. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Panax ginseng (Pnx) root extract on cisplatin (CP) induced testicular damage of rats. Four animal groups were applied with different protocols as control, Pnx (200 mg / kg), CP (7 mg / kg), and CP + Pnx (200 mg / kg). At the end of the experiment, the body and testicular weights of the rats were measured. While free/total testosterone, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and total oxidative species (TOS) levels were analyzed in blood samples, apoptotic cells were marked by TUNEL staining in testicular samples of rats. According to the results, free/total testosterone and TAC levels were decreased while TOS levels increased in injured rats' plasma. On the other hand, seminiferous tubule diameters widened, and the number of apoptotic cells increased in rats' testis. These variables were significantly improved with the consumption of Pnx. As a result, Pnx has a significant protective effect on testicular tissue; however, further studies are needed to elucidate its action mechanism.
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