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Human Seminal Plasma Cadmium: Comparison with Fertility and Smoking Habits/Cadmium in menschlichem Seminalplasma: Vergleich zwischen Fertilität und Rauchgewohnheiten

2009; Wiley; Volume: 21; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Alemão

10.1111/j.1439-0272.1989.tb02384.x

1439-0272

M. Saaranen, M. Kantola, Seppo Saarikoski, T. Vanha‐Perttula,

Trace Elements in Health

AndrologiaVolume 21, Issue 2 p. 140-145 Human Seminal Plasma Cadmium: Comparison with Fertility and Smoking Habits/Cadmium in menschlichem Seminalplasma: Vergleich zwischen Fertilität und Rauchgewohnheiten Dr. M. Saaranen, Corresponding Author Dr. M. Saaranen Departments of Anatomy, Gynecology and Chemistry, University of Kuopio, Kuopio/FinlandDepartment of Anatomy, University of Kuopio, P.O. Box 6, SF-70211 Kuopio/FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorM. Kantola, M. Kantola Departments of Anatomy, Gynecology and Chemistry, University of Kuopio, Kuopio/FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorS. Saarikoski, S. Saarikoski Departments of Anatomy, Gynecology and Chemistry, University of Kuopio, Kuopio/FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorT. Vanha-Perttula, T. Vanha-Perttula Departments of Anatomy, Gynecology and Chemistry, University of Kuopio, Kuopio/FinlandSearch for more papers by this author Dr. M. Saaranen, Corresponding Author Dr. M. Saaranen Departments of Anatomy, Gynecology and Chemistry, University of Kuopio, Kuopio/FinlandDepartment of Anatomy, University of Kuopio, P.O. Box 6, SF-70211 Kuopio/FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorM. Kantola, M. Kantola Departments of Anatomy, Gynecology and Chemistry, University of Kuopio, Kuopio/FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorS. Saarikoski, S. Saarikoski Departments of Anatomy, Gynecology and Chemistry, University of Kuopio, Kuopio/FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorT. Vanha-Perttula, T. Vanha-Perttula Departments of Anatomy, Gynecology and Chemistry, University of Kuopio, Kuopio/FinlandSearch for more papers by this author First published: March‐April 1989 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0272.1989.tb02384.xCitations: 50AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Summary: Cadmium, selenium and zinc were determined in seminal plasma and serum of 64 men by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). The mean (± SD) cadmium concentrations in seminal plasma and serum were 0.22±0.22 μg and 0.28 ±0.10 μg, respectively, but they did not correlate with each other. Smokers (n = 31) had significantly (p<0.01) higher serum cadmium concentrations than non-smokers (n = 31). Also seminal plasma cadmium in smokers was elevated, but a significant difference to non-smokers was only found if more than 20 cigarettes were consumed daily. No differences were found in semen quality and fertility between smokers and non-smokers. The seminal plasma cadmium had no correlation to selenium or zinc which, however, displayed a positive correlation (r=0.852, p<0.001) to each other. It is concluded that smoking increases the exposure to cadmium. Although no obvious reproductive suppression was observed, heavy smoking may possibly enhance toxic effects in men under other detrimental exposures. Zusammenfassung: Cadmium, Selen und Zink wurden in Seminalplasma und Blutserum von 64 Männern mittels der AAS (atomic absorption spectrometry) untersucht. Die mittleren Konzentrationen von Cadmium betrugen im Seminalplasma 0,22 ± 0,22 μg und im Serum 0,28 ±0,10 μg, es bestand jedoch keine Korrelation untereinander. Raucher (n = 31) hatten signifikant (p < 0,01) höhere Cadmiumkonzentrationen als Nichtraucher (n = 31). Auch war das Cadmium im Seminalplasma von Rauchern erhöht, signifikante Unterschiede zu Nichtrauchern bestanden jedoch nur, wenn mehr als 20 Zigaretten täglich konsumiert wurden. Kein Unterschied bestand zwischen Rauchern und Nichtrauchern bezüglich der Samenqualität. Das Cadmium im Seminalplasma korrelierte nicht zu Selen oder Zink, die jedoch untereinander eine positive Korrelation (r = 0,852, p < 0,001) aufwiesen. Es ist festzustellen, daß das Rauchen zu einem Anstieg der Cadmiumesposition führt. Wenngleich keine sichtbare Einschränkung der Fertilität zu beobachten war, hat exzessives Rauchen möglicherweise neben anderen schädigenden Einflüssen einen verstärkten toxischen Effekt bei Männern. Citing Literature Volume21, Issue2March‐April 1989Pages 140-145 RelatedInformation