Citalopram Induces Reproductive Toxicity in Male Rats


ILGIN S., AYDOĞAN KILIÇ G., BAYSAL M., KILIÇ V., KORKUT ÇELİKATEŞ B., Ucarcan S., ...More

BIRTH DEFECTS RESEARCH, vol.109, no.7, pp.475-485, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 109 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/bdr2.1010
  • Journal Name: BIRTH DEFECTS RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.475-485
  • Keywords: citalopram, reproductive toxicity, oxidative stress, DNA damage, SPERM DNA-DAMAGE, FOLLICLE-STIMULATING-HORMONE, OXIDATIVE STRESS, SEMEN PARAMETERS, TESTICULAR TOXICITY, WISTAR RATS, ESCITALOPRAM, MORPHOLOGY, SEROTONIN, FSH
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Citalopram hydrobromide (CTL) has been shown to cause sexual dysfunction; however, its reproductive toxicity potential has not been sufficiently elucidated in men. Therefore, we aimed to clarify the toxic effects of CTL on the reproductive system of male rats. Methods: For this purpose, CTL was administered at 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg/day to rats orally for 28 days. Sperm concentration, motility, and morphology were investigated using a computer-assisted sperm analysis system, and sperm DNA damage was detected using a Comet assay. The testes were histopathologically examined. Serum follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and testosterone levels were measured and the oxidative status of testes was investigated. Results: Our results showed that sperm concentration was reduced, and abnormal sperm morphology and sperm DNA damage were increased in CTL-administered groups. Additionally, histopathological changes were observed in the testes of CTL-administered rats. Luteinizing hormone levels were increased in CTL-administered groups, while testosterone levels were increased in the 5 and 10 mg/kg CTL-administered groups. Decreased glutathione signaled enhanced oxidative stress in the 10 and 20 mg/kg CTL-administered groups. Conclusion: Thus, we concluded that CT induced testicular damage in male rats; this testicular damage was accompanied by oxidative stress and hormonal changes, which are considered as the important causes of reproductive disorders. (C) 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.