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  • Reproductive Toxicology
  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Tramadol, a widely used analgesic, can induce male reproductive disorders.
  • Potential mechanisms include oxidative stress, inflammation, and energy depletion (ATP loss).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the protective effects of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) against tramadol-induced testicular damage and infertility in a rat model.

Main Methods:

  • Rats were divided into four groups: control, tramadol only, ATP only, and ATP + tramadol.
  • Treatment involved daily intraperitoneal ATP (4 mg/kg) and oral tramadol (50 mg/kg) for three weeks.
  • Biochemical and histopathological analyses of testicular tissues were performed; reproductive function was evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Tramadol exposure led to increased oxidative stress, inflammation, reduced antioxidants, and impaired male reproductive capacity.
  • Histopathology revealed thinning of seminiferous tubules, germ cell irregularities, and Leydig cell hyperplasia in tramadol-treated rats.
  • ATP treatment significantly counteracted tramadol's adverse effects, reducing oxidants and inflammation while preserving testicular morphology and function.

Conclusions:

  • Tramadol induces significant testicular damage and infertility, mediated by oxidative stress and inflammation.
  • Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) demonstrates a protective role, mitigating tramadol-induced reproductive toxicity.
  • ATP shows therapeutic potential for managing tramadol-induced male infertility.