| Table 2. Effects of DMSO on testicular mitochondria and spermatozoa | ||
| Parameters | Control | DMSO |
|---|---|---|
| Viability of sperms (%) | 100±0.00 | 100.01±1.4 |
| Viability of mitochondria (%) | 100±0.00 | 99.5±1.2 |
| MMP (% of control) | 100±0.00 | 100.03±1.1 |
| ROS formation (% of control) | 100±0.00 | 98.9±2.3 |
| MDA of mitochondria (nM/ mg protein) | 17.6±5.6 | 17.4±3.6 |
| GSH of mitochondria (pM/ mg protein) | 48.9±2.7 | 49.1±3.9 |
| SOD of mitochondria (U/ mg protein) | 8.8±2.2 | 8.92±2.4 |
| Total sperm motility (%) | 70.2±5.8 | 70.9±6.5 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD (n=6).