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Pengaruh Pemberian Jus Semangka (Citrullus Vulgaris Schard.) Peroral Terhadap Jumlah Spermatozoa Mencit (Mus Musculus) Yang Dipapar Asap Rokok
Infertility is influenced by many factors, one of them is reactive oxygen
species (ROS) containing free radicals. Free radicals can be neutralized by
antioxidants. Watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris Schard.) contains compounds with
strong antioxidant activity so that protect the spermatozoa from the toxic effects of
ROS. The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of watermelon juice to
the number of spermatozoa’s mice exposed by cigarette smoke. Its design was the
post test only, while the subjects were 20 male mices, which divided into 5 groups.
Group baseline has no any treatment. Group K(-) exposed by cigarette smoke only.
Group P1 was given cigarette smoke exposure and watermelon juice with dose 0.16
ml/day. Group P2 was given cigarette smoke exposure and watermelon juice with
dose 0.32 ml/day. Group P3 was given cigarette smoke exposure and watermelon
juice with dose 0.64 ml/day. This experimental lasted for 14 days. On the 15th day, all
mice were terminated and the number of spermatozoa was examinated. One way
anova test showed significant differences of spermatozoa count between groups
(p=0,000). Based on post hoc test there were significant differences between group of
baseline with K(-) and P1, between group of K(-) with P2 and P3, and between group
of P2 with P1 and P3. This study showed that watermelon juice could increase the
number of spermatozoa’s mice exposed by cigarette smoke and dose 0.32 ml/day give
the best effect.
Key words: cigarette smoke, watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris Schard.), number of
spermatozoa
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