Protective effect of Urtica dioica L against nicotine-induced damage on sperm parameters, testosterone and testis tissue in mice

Background: Nicotine consumption can decrease fertility drive in males by inducing oxidative stress and DNA damage. Urtica dioica L (U.dioica) is a multipurpose herb in traditional medicine for which some anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties have been identified.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jalili, Cyrus, Salahshoor, Mohammad Reza, Naseri, Ali
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Research and Clinical Center for Infertility 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4111888/