Effect of Cycas pectinata Seed Extract on Testicular Steroidogenesis in a Mouse Model

Figure 12

The effects of CPE treatment on the circulating estrogen, androstenedione, and testosterone levels. The circulating estrogens showed a significant () increase in the 400 mg/kg-treated groups compared to other groups (a). Androstenedione levels significantly increased in the 100 mg/kg-treated group compared to the other groups (b). Both doses of CPE 100 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg significantly decreased the circulating testosterone compared to the control (c). Data are expressed as . Different alphabet letters above the bar graph indicate statistically significant differences between groups.

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