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reproductive tissue as well.<br />

5.4 Epilogue<br />

On the basis of the foregoing discussion it can be summarized that exposure to<br />

TCDD increases oxidative stress in rats as evidenced by increase in reactive oxygen<br />

species, lipid peroxidation and suppression of antioxidant system in testis. epididymis,<br />

sperm and kidney. The generation of oxidative stress is triggered by low doses of<br />

TCDD in the male reproductive system as compared to kidney where it is generated<br />

only at high doses. Thus male reproductive system appears to be more susceptible to<br />

the damage caused by environmental contaminants like TCDD. Co-administration of<br />

TCDD along with vitamin E imparts protective effects against TCDD-induced<br />

reactive oxygen species mediated toxicity in the reproductive and non-reproductive<br />

tissues. Thus vitamin E could be uscd as a protective measure against TCDD-induced<br />

toxicity.

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