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Study · Animal study (in vivo) · sheep · 2020

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Reproductive, antioxidant and metabolic responses of Ossimi rams to kisspeptin.

Abou Khalil NS, Mahmoud GB

Theriogenology1 Nov 2019Cited by 10 (Europe PMC)

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Results from this study12

12 results from studies that gave the peptide. No result from this study comes from people.

  1. 01AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 significantly improved all semen characteristics compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 improved all measured semen characteristics compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseSemen characteristics
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    However, all semen characteristics were significantly improved in the treated group compared with the control group at the post-treatment period and in the treated group at the post-treatment period compared with that at the pre-treatment period.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.
  2. 02AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 improved scrotal circumference compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 increased scrotal circumference compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseScrotal circumference
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    scrotal circumference, ejaculate volume and total sperm concentration/ejaculate showed higher significant improvements
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.
  3. 03AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 improved ejaculate volume compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 increased ejaculate volume compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseEjaculate volume
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    scrotal circumference, ejaculate volume and total sperm concentration/ejaculate showed higher significant improvements
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.
  4. 04AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 improved total sperm concentration per ejaculate compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 increased the total sperm count per ejaculate compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseTotal sperm concentration per ejaculate
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Reproductive and sexual health
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    scrotal circumference, ejaculate volume and total sperm concentration/ejaculate showed higher significant improvements
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.
  5. 05AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 increased serum testosterone compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 raised testosterone compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseSerum testosterone
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Sex hormones and fertility · Endocrine and hormones
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum testosterone, total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxides, nitric oxide, total protein, albumin, glucose and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels significantly increased when comparing the treated group with the control one at the post-treatment period and also when comparing the treate…
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.
  6. 06AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 increased total antioxidant capacity compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 raised total antioxidant capacity compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseTotal antioxidant capacity
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Oxidative stress · Whole body
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum testosterone, total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxides, nitric oxide, total protein, albumin, glucose and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels significantly increased when comparing the treated group with the control one at the post-treatment period and also when comparing the treate…
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.
  7. 07AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 increased lipid peroxides compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 raised lipid peroxide levels compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseLipid peroxides
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Oxidative stress · Whole body
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum testosterone, total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxides, nitric oxide, total protein, albumin, glucose and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels significantly increased when comparing the treated group with the control one at the post-treatment period and also when comparing the treate…
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.
  8. 08AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 increased nitric oxide compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 raised nitric oxide levels compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseNitric oxide
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Oxidative stress · Whole body
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum testosterone, total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxides, nitric oxide, total protein, albumin, glucose and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels significantly increased when comparing the treated group with the control one at the post-treatment period and also when comparing the treate…
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.
  9. 09AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 increased total protein compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 raised blood total protein compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseTotal protein
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Metabolic pathways and metabolomics · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum testosterone, total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxides, nitric oxide, total protein, albumin, glucose and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels significantly increased when comparing the treated group with the control one at the post-treatment period and also when comparing the treate…
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.
  10. 10AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 increased albumin compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 raised blood albumin compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseAlbumin
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Metabolic pathways and metabolomics · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum testosterone, total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxides, nitric oxide, total protein, albumin, glucose and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels significantly increased when comparing the treated group with the control one at the post-treatment period and also when comparing the treate…
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.
  11. 11AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 increased glucose compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 raised blood glucose compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseGlucose
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum testosterone, total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxides, nitric oxide, total protein, albumin, glucose and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels significantly increased when comparing the treated group with the control one at the post-treatment period and also when comparing the treate…
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.
  12. 12AnimalAnimal study (in vivo)Efficacy outcome

    In Ossimi rams, KP-10 increased high density lipoprotein-cholesterol compared with the control group and with pre-treatment values.

    In plain wordsIn rams, kisspeptin‑10 raised HDL cholesterol compared with untreated rams and with before treatment.

    Outcome
    IncreaseHDL-cholesterol
    Study

    sheepn = 12

    Ossimi rams
    Comparator
    Control group (and pre-treatment values)
    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    5 μg/kg body weight, once weekly · one monthAs given in this study (sheep).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Serum testosterone, total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxides, nitric oxide, total protein, albumin, glucose and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels significantly increased when comparing the treated group with the control one at the post-treatment period and also when comparing the treate…
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Twelve Ossimi rams (1.5-2 years old) were divided randomly into two groups (six per group).
    Summary · context
    Rams of the treated group were injected once weekly with KP-10 (5 μg/kg body weight) for one month.

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