Original article (Basic research)

Pharmacodynamic study on the treatment of yang deficiency-caused asthenospermia or oligospermia with Huangmai mixture

  • JIN Guan-qin ,
  • SUN Li ,
  • XIA Ling-hong ,
  • LIN Hou-wen ,
  • ZHANG Jian ,
  • SHEN Jin-fang
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  • 1.Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of Cell Differentiation and Apoptosis of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China; 2.Department of Pharmacy, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China

Online published: 2016-05-26

Supported by

Technology Support Project of Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality, 12401900502

Abstract

Objective To assess the effects of Huangmai mixture on the reproductive function of male rodents and protection of the model of yang deficiency. Methods The hydrocortisone-induced mouse model of yang deficiency and emasculation-caused rat model of kidney-yang deficiency were constructed. The rat serum testosterone level, organ coefficients of reproductive organs and glands such as prostate, sperm bladders, and levator ani muscle, sperm motility, and pregnancy rate of female mice were observed after administration of Huangmai mixture. Results For the hydrocortisone-induced mouse model of yang deficiency and emasculation-caused rat model of kidney-yang deficiency, different doses of Huangmai mixture could reduce the level of yang deficiency, significantly increase sperm counts and sperm production without causing the hyperplasia of reproductive organs and glands of male rats, significantly improve the testosterone level and sperm motility, and decrease the sperm abnormality rate of male rats. Conclusion Huangmai mixture can significantly alleviate the symptoms of hydrocortisone-induced mouse model of yang deficiency. For emasculation-caused rat model of kidney-yang deficiency, different doses of Huangmai mixture can reduce the level of kidney-yang deficiency. Huangmai mixture has a mild spermatogenic effect, which can significantly improve the reproductive capacity of male mice.

Cite this article

JIN Guan-qin , SUN Li , XIA Ling-hong , LIN Hou-wen , ZHANG Jian , SHEN Jin-fang . Pharmacodynamic study on the treatment of yang deficiency-caused asthenospermia or oligospermia with Huangmai mixture[J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Medical Science), 2016 , 36(4) : 481 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2016.04.004

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