Research Article

Role of Inhibitors of Apoptosis Proteins in Testicular Function and Male Fertility: Effects of Polydeoxyribonucleotide Administration in Experimental Varicocele

Table 1

Evaluation of spermatogenesis (Johnsen’s score) of left testis in different experimental groups.

Experimental treatment Johnsen’s score (mean ± SEM)

Sham9.5 ± 0.3
Varicocele + vehicle 2.9 ± 0.4
Varicocele + PDRN 8.7 ± 0.5#
Varicocele + PDRN + DMPX 2.9 ± 0.4
Varicocelectomy 8.4 ± 0.4#
Varicocelectomy + PDRN 8.9 ± 0.4#

versus sham; versus varicocele + vehicle; versus varicocele + PDRN.