Abstract
IntroductionAdalimumab is used in the treatment of many chronic inflammatory diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis. The aim of this experimental study is to determine the histological and biochemical effects of adalimumab on rat ovary.MethodsWistar albino female rats were randomly divided into three groups prior to the experiment: a healthy control group, a 2 mg/kg adalimumab group, and a 5 mg/kg adalimumab group. Then, histopathological findings and biochemical examinations were made in the ovaries of the rats. Hematoxylin-eosin staining, morphometric examination, and Masson trichrome staining were performed. Antimullerian hormone (AMH) levels were measured in the biochemical examination.ResultsOvarian follicle count and AMH level were significantly higher in the groups given low-dose adalimumab and high-dose adalimumab (p <0.001). In addition, fibrosis decreased in proportion to the dose of adalimumab (p <0.001).ConclusionAdalimumab is an important biological agent that contributes to the preservation of ovarian function by increasing ovarian follicle reserve and has shown that it can help preserve ovarian reserve in women of reproductive age suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases.
Highlights
Adalimumab is used in the treatment of many chronic inflammatory diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis
Ovarian follicle count and Antimullerian hormone (AMH) level were significantly higher in the groups given low-dose adalimumab and high-dose adalimumab (p
Adalimumab is an important biological agent that contributes to the preservation of ovarian function by increasing ovarian follicle reserve and has shown that it can help preserve ovarian reserve in women of reproductive age suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases
Summary
Wistar albino female rats were randomly divided into three groups prior to the experiment: a healthy control group, a 2 mg/kg adalimumab group, and a 5 mg/kg adalimumab group. Histopathological findings and biochemical examinations were made in the ovaries of the rats. Hematoxylin-eosin staining, morphometric examination, and Masson trichrome staining were performed. Antimullerian hormone (AMH) levels were measured in the biochemical examination
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