Research Article

Long-Term Impact of Immunosuppressants at Therapeutic Doses on Male Reproductive System in Unilateral Nephrectomized Rats: A Comparative Study

Table 1

Histological scoring system for assessment of testicular injury.

ScoreHistological features of seminiferous tubulesRemark

0Orderly arrangement of germinal cells with plenty of sperm and spermatidsNormal
IPreservation of germ cell layers with decrease of sperm and spermatids Mild injury
IIDisarray and decrease of germ cell layers with loss of sperm and spermatids Moderate injury
IIIAbsence of germ cell layers Severe injury