@article{
author = "Ognjanović, Branka I and Marković, Snezana D and Đorđević, Natasa Z and Trbojević, Ivana S and Stajn, Andras S and Saičić, Zorica",
year = "2010",
abstract = "The aim of this study was to investigate the protective role of coenzyme Q(10) (CoQ(10), 20 mg/kg) and Vitamin E (Vit E, 20IU/kg) alone or in combination against cadmium (Cd, 0.4 mg/kg) induced lipid peroxidation and changes in antioxidant defense system in the rat testes. The obtained results showed that Cd increased lipid peroxidation in the testes, suggesting that Cd-induced oxidative stress, while CoQ(10) and Vit E treatment reversed this change to control values. Acute intoxication with Cd was followed by significantly decreased activity of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, GSH-Px, GR and GST). Vitamins C and E concentrations also significantly declined in Cd-exposed rat testes. Treatment with CoQ(10), and Vit E reversed Cd-induced alterations of antioxidant defense system and significantly prevented Cd-induced testes damage. These results suggest that both CoQic, and Vit E function as a potent antioxidant in protection of rats testes against the oxidative stress induced by Cd. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.",
journal = "Reproductive Toxicology",
title = "Cadmium-induced lipid peroxidation and changes in antioxidant defense system in the rat testes: Protective role of coenzyme Q(10) and Vitamin E",
number = "2",
volume = "29",
pages = "197",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ibiss_1393"
}