Proceedings of the PSK Conference (대한약학회:학술대회논문집)
- 2003.10b
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- Pages.114.2-115
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- 2003
The Effect of 3-MCPD on Male Fertility and Sperm Parameters in Rats
- Kwack, Seung-Jun (NITR) ;
- Kim, Soon-Sun (FDA) ;
- Rhee, Gyu-Seek (FDA) ;
- Lee, Rhee-Da (FDA) ;
- Chae, Soo-Young (FDA) ;
- Choi, Yo-Woo (FDA) ;
- Lee, Hyun-Joo (FDA) ;
- Park, Kui-Lea (FDA)
- Published : 2003.10.01
Abstract
3-Monochloro-1, 2-propanediol(3-MCPD) is a toxic compound, often present in different foods containing acid hydrolyzed(AH) protein, like seasonings and savory food products. In Korea, 3-MCPD is currently being a problem because of its toxicity in AH soybean sauce. The purpose of the present studies was to investigate the effects of 3-MCPD on male fertility, sperm and testosterone secretion. In vivo male fertility test was performed for observing the adverse effects of 3-MCPD on the function of male reproductive system and pregnancy outcome. (omitted)
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