Comparative morphological studies of lamb and calf Sertoli cells treated with anabolic agents

Histol Histopathol. 1991 Apr;6(2):171-4.

Abstract

The morphological alterations caused by anabolic steroids (oestradiol and trenbolone acetate) on the Sertoli cells of testicles in animals for human consumption (lambs and calves) were studied. The morphopathological study of the treated lambs revealed delayed development of the seminiferous tubules, which was marked by signs of immaturity and even degeneration of Sertoli cells. The main morphopathological alterations affecting the Sertoli cells in calves occurred as hyperfunction symptoms marked by increased nuclei and smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Anabolic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Cell Nucleus / drug effects
  • Cell Nucleus / ultrastructure
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum / drug effects
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum / ultrastructure
  • Estradiol / pharmacology*
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Sertoli Cells / cytology
  • Sertoli Cells / drug effects*
  • Sertoli Cells / ultrastructure
  • Sheep
  • Trenbolone Acetate / analogs & derivatives*
  • Trenbolone Acetate / pharmacology

Substances

  • Anabolic Agents
  • Estradiol
  • Trenbolone Acetate