Table 2 The mean number of different cells at seminiferous tubules in experimental groups (means ± SD).

From: Galbanic acid alleviates lead acetate-induced reproductive toxicity in prepubertal male wistar rats

Groups

Spermatogonia

Primary spermatocyte

Leydig cells

Control

37.42 ± 0.59

56.36 ± 0.79

16.29 ± 0.45

GBA

37.92 ± 0.52b

58.71 ± 0.81b

17.43 ± 0.83b

PbAc

21.08 ± 0.52a

19.21 ± 0.60a

10.29 ± 0.43a

PbAc + GBA

25.08 ± 0.90a, b

32.79 ± 0.95a, b

11.86 ± 0.34a, b

  1. a Significant difference as compared to control group (P < 0.001) except for Leydig cells (P < 0.05).b Significant difference as compared to PbAc group (P < 0.001). (Magnification: X400).