To study the oxidative damage in the Roundup-exposed testis,
some biomarkers of oxidative damage were assessed. The content of
TBARS, which are an indicator of lipid peroxidation, was significantly
increased, as well as protein carbonyl levels, an indicator of oxidative
damage to proteins, in the Roundup groups compared to controls
Effect of Roundup on lipid peroxidation and protein carbonyl levels in
immature rat testis. Testes were incubated in the presence or absence of 36 ppm or
0.036 g/L Roundup for 30 min. Data from TBARS measurement of lipid peroxidation
and protein carbonyl levels are reported as means7SEM of six animals from each
group. Statistically significant differences from controls, as determined by Student′s
t test, are indicated. n
po0.01, nnnpo0.0001.