Impact of prepubertal exposure to dietary protocatechuic acid on the hypothalamus-pituitary-testicular axis in rats.

In conclusion, prepubertal exposure to PCA is safe and positively impacted reproductive function at sexual maturity in male rats. The observed beneficial effects of PCA is related to its anti-inflammatory and redox regulatory mechanisms.
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Source: Chemico-Biological Interactions - May 26, 2018 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Adedara IA, Omole O, Okpara ES, Fasina OB, Ayeni MF, Ajayi OM, Busari EO, Farombi EO Tags: Chem Biol Interact Source Type: research