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Table 1 In vitro effect of Bisphenol F (BPF) on antioxidant enzymes and testosterone secretion in rat testis

From: Effect of bisphenol F, an analog of bisphenol A, on the reproductive functions of male rats

Groups (n = 6/group)

Parameters

CAT (u/mgProtein)

POD (nmole)

SOD (u/mgprotein)

LPO (nM TBARS/min/mg Tissue)

Total ROS (U/g tissue)

Testosterone (ng/g tissue)

Control

9.53 ± 0.43

8.12 ± 0.60

10.51 ± 1.78

31.11 ± 1.81

29.00 ± 2.32

52.32 ± 2.02

BPF 1 ng/ml

8.39 ± 0.53

7.43 ± 0.79

11.99 ± 2.01

24.17 ± 1.11

35.60 ± 2.35

49.04 ± 2.45

BPF 5 ng/ml

7.94 ± 0.49

6.92 ± 1.13

12.08 ± 2.23

40.07 ± 2.56

29.60 ± 2.08

46.48 ± 1.60

BPF 25 ng/ml

7.95 ± 0.85

6.46 ± 1.28

13.66 ± 2.10

39.21 ± 2.85

38.60 ± 2.47*

44.71 ± 2.31

BPF 50 ng/ml

7.80 ± 1.29

7.06 ± 1.85

13.15 ± 0.32

46.97 ± 4.97*

39.00 ± 2.44*

48.76 ± 2.31

BPF 100 ng/ml

7.59 ± 1.04

7.86 ± 0.71

14.71 ± 0.85

46.91 ± 4.53*

41.40 ± 1.89**

47.14 ± 3.23

  1. Values are expressed as mean ± SEM. *, **, ***Significant difference at probability value P < 0.05, P < 0.01, and P < 0.001 compared to control, respectively. ANOVA followed by Dunnett’s comparison test. BPF Bisphenol F