Veterinaria Medika
ISSN 1979-1305
Vol. 9 / No. 3 / Published : 2016-11
Order : 2, and page :7 - 13
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Original Article :
Effect of vitamin e and vitamin c combination as preventive measure on the leydig cell number in mice (mus musculus) treated with borax
Author :
- Citra Ayu Pramesti*1
- Arimbi*2
- Pudji Srianto*3
- Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan
- Dosen Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan
- Dosen Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan
Abstract :
The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of vitamin E and Ccombination as preventive measure on Leydig cells number in mice (Mus musculus)treated with borax. Twenty five male micesof BALB/c strain divided into five groups; P1(vitamin control) was given 28 mg/Kg /day of vitamin C solution combinated 105 mg/Kg/day of vitamin E solution, P2 (borax control) was given 260 mg/Kg/day of borax,P3 was given combination of 28 mg/Kg/day vitamin C and 105 mg/Kg/day vitamin Esolutions and 260 mg/Kg/ day of boraks, P4 was given combination of 56 mg/Kg /dayof vitamin C and 210 mg/Kg/day of vitamin E solutions and 260 mg/Kg/day of borax, P5was given combination of 112 mg/Kg/day of vitamin C and 420 mg/Kg/day of vitaminE solutions and 260 mg/Kg/day of borax. Borax solution on P3, P4 and P5 groups treatedin an hour after each groups treated with combination of vitamin C and E solutions.The treatment were given by oral gavage for 14 days. The result indicated there was asignificant difference (P< 0.05) between P1 (vitamin control) and P2 (boraks control)group. Significant difference also shown on P2 (boraks control) with P3, P4, P5 groups.There was indicated that combination of vitamin C and vitamin E increased the numberof normal Leydig cell of mice (Mus musculus) treated with borax.
Keyword :
Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Leydig cell, mice, borax,
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