Supplementary effect of alpha-tocopherol succinate (Vitamin E) on sodium arsenite-induced ovarian steroidogenic function and plasma levels of gonadotrophins in mature albino rats

Authors :: Chattopadhyay, Sandip
Misro, Monomohan
Ghosh, Sampa
Debnath, Jogen
Ghosh, Debidas
Source :: Toxic Substance Mechanisms. July-Sept, 2000, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p137, 14 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: The effect of Vitamin E on sodium arsenate-induced ovarian steroidogenic function and gonadotrophin plasma levels in mature Wistar-strain albino rats is discussed. The results are intended to evaluate the physiological aspects of the arsenic levels in drinking water in parts of West Bengal in India.

Subjects :: Rats as laboratory animals -- Research
Vitamin E in animal nutrition -- Research
Ovaries -- Research
Gonadotropin -- Research
Drinking water -- Contamination
Arsenic -- Physiological aspects
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