Experimental accelerating testicular tissue recovery post-methotrexate treatment in rats: A promising role of Sertoli cell-conditioned medium: An experimentl study

Background: Methotrexate (MET) is one of the most important chemotherapy agents used against various tumors and cancer diseases. One of the critical side effects of MET is inducing male infertility. Objective: The current study aimed to investigate Sertoli cell culture-conditioned medium (SCM) recovery effects on MET-induced conditions in rats. Materials and Methods: ۳۰ mature male Wistar rats were randomly divided into ۳ groups (n = ۱۰). In the first group, rats received normal saline intraperitoneally. In the second group, animals received MET (۱۰ mg/kg; intraperitoneally) once a week for ۲ wk. The rats in the third group (MET+SCM) received MET and a single injection of SCM for ۵۶ days post-MET administration. ۵۶ days later, serum, epididymis, and testicular tissue samples were collected, and the animals were euthanized. Sperm parameters, serum levels of luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and testosterone were examined. The testicular tissues were stained using hematoxylin and eosin solution, and histopathological changes were analyzed. Results: The MET-induced condition resulted in significant pathological changes in the testis, decreased hormone levels, and downregulated sperm parameters. However, SCM injection improved hormonal levels, testicular changes, and sperm parameters. Conclusion: It can be concluded that a single intra-testicular SCM injection accelerates male reproductive system recovery post-MET treatment.

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Sertoli cell , Conditioned culture media , Methotrexate , Testis , Histopathology , Rats. , سلول سرتولی , محیط کشت شرایطی , متوترکسات , بیضه , هیستوپاتولوژی , موش صحرائی.