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  • Title: Biochemical changes in rat testis induced in vitro by reactive oxygen species.
    Author: Nechifor MT, Constantin C, Manda G, Neagu M, Dinu D.
    Journal: Roum Arch Microbiol Immunol; 2006; 65(3-4):135-40. PubMed ID: 18389730.
    Abstract:
    We report the effects of reactive oxygen species generated by ultraviolet-A radiation on some biochemical parameters specific for oxidative stress, in rat testis homogenates. Results show an increase in lipid peroxidation products under ultraviolet-A exposure, and suggest that the involved mechanism is typical for a radical-mediated chain reaction. The amount of SH groups also increases during irradiation, probably as a consequence of conformational changes in proteins. Electrophoresis results revealed protein pattern changes mainly in the low molecular weight domain. The catalytic activities of alkaline phosphatase and gamma-glutamil transpeptidase are modified under the oxidative conditions generated by reactive oxygen species. The changes of the enzymatic activities are UVA exposure time-dependent, suggesting that conformational modifications are responsible for enzymatic activities enhancement.
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