Abstract Acrylamide Research Articles

Blueberry Anthocyanins Extract Attenuates Acrylamide-Induced Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammation in Rats.

Acrylamide (AA) is a widespread environmental and dietary-derived neurotoxin, which can induce oxidative stress and associated inflammation in the brain. Anthocyanins widely occur as natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals. Herein, the protective effects of blueberry anthocyanins extract (BAE) against AA-induced neurotoxicity were investigated in rats. The rats were pretreated with BAE (175 mg/kg body weight/day) by oral gavage for the first 7 days, followed by the co-administration of BAE and AA (35 mg/kg body weight/day) by oral gavage for the next 12 days. Results showed that BAE significantly decreased the malondialdehyde (MDA) production, and increased glutathione (GSH) and antioxidant enzyme levels; and it also suppressed microglial activation, astrocytic reaction, and pro-inflammatory cytokine expressions. Furthermore, BAE elevated the extracellular signal-related kinase (ERK)/cAMP response elements binding protein (CREB)/brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) pathway, and relieved the accumulation of amyloid beta (Aβ) 1-42 and 1-40 after AA exposure. Consequently, AA-induced neuronal necrosis and downregulation of synaptosomal-associated protein 25 (SNAP-25) were attenuated by BAE in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex. In conclusion, BAE can exert a protective function on neurons and synapses against AA-induced oxidative stress and neuroinflammation.

The Utilisation of Acrylamide by Selected Microorganisms Used for Fermentation of Food.

Acrylamide (AA) present in food is considered a harmful compound for humans, but it exerts an impact on microorganisms too. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of acrylamide (at conc. 0–10 µg/mL) on the growth of bacteria (Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5) and yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Kluyveromyces lactis var. lactis), which are used for food fermentation. Moreover, we decided to verify whether these microorganisms could utilise acrylamide as a nutritional compound. Our results proved that acrylamide can stimulate the growth of L. acidophilus and K. lactis. We have, to the best of our knowledge, reported for the first time that the probiotic strain of bacteria L. acidophilus LA-5 is able to utilise acrylamide as a source of carbon and nitrogen if they lack them in the environment. This is probably due to acrylamide degradation by amidases. The conducted response surface methodology indicated that pH as well as incubation time and temperature significantly influenced the amount of ammonia released from acrylamide by the bacteria. In conclusion, our studies suggest that some strains of bacteria present in milk fermented products can exert additional beneficial impact by diminishing the acrylamide concentration and hence helping to prevent against its harmful impact on the human body and other members of intestinal microbiota.

The Possible Protective Role of Dark Chocolate Against Acrylamide Neurotoxicity in Weaning Rats Cerebellum.

Acrylamide (ACR) is selective neurotoxicity, could be found in foods processed by high temperature. This work aimed to evaluate the protective role of the dark chocolate (DC) against cerebellar neurotoxicity induced by subchronic ACR exposure in recently weaned rat pups and to propose it as protective supplement against dietary ACR hazards. Eighteen weaning pups were used in the current study and divided into three groups, six rats in each group; group 1 (control group), group 2 (ACR group), and group 3 (ACR + DC group). The pups were sacrificed after 21days and the cerebellums were removed for light microscope using H&E stain, ultrastructural study, morphometric analysis of the neurons count, biochemical analysis of oxidant and antioxidant markers and real-time quantitative PCR to evaluate the nuclear receptor subfamily 4, group A, member 2 (Nr4a2) gene expression. Pups with ACR consumption showed signs of neuronal degeneration and reduced Nr4a2 expression. On the other hand, pups with ACR + DC consumption showed relative signs of neuronal restoration and enhanced Nr4a2 expression. In conclusion, DC can be used as effective supplement to decrease the dietary ACR cerebellar neuronal risks.

Effect of carnosic acid on acrylamide induced neurotoxicity: in vivo and in vitro experiments

Acrylamide (ACR), one of the most toxic chemical agents in humans and animals has several uses in different industries. Carnosic acid is an important biological antioxidant extracted from rosemary. In this study, the protective effect of carnosic acid on ACR-induced neurotoxicity in rat and PC12 cells has been investigated. Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into eight groups including (1) control group, (2) ACR (50 mg/kg, i.p.), (3–6) ACR plus carnosic acid (5, 10, 20, and 40 mg/kg, i.p.), (7) ACR plus vitamin E (200 mg/kg i.p., every other day), and (8) carnosic acid (40 mg/kg i.p.). After 11 days, behavioral tests were evaluated. Malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH) and Bax, Bcl-2, and caspase 3 protein levels in brain tissue were measured. In in vitro study, the protective effects of carnosic acid on ACR toxicity were assessed by MTT assay. ACR caused severe motor impairment compared to control, increased MDA, and decreased GSH level. ACR increased Bax/Bcl-2 ratio and cleaved caspase-3. Carnosic acid (40 mg/kg) significantly recovered locomotor disorders. Additionally, carnosic acid increased GSH content, reduced MDA, and decreased Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, and caspase 3 protein levels. Carnosic acid increased cell viability compared to ACR at concentrations of 2.5–10 μM. Carnosic acid is the most abundant antioxidant compound found in the rosemary leaves. Recently, natural compounds have been suggested as potential treatment interventions for various diseases through their antioxidant properties. In this study, carnosic acid reduced ACR-induced toxicity through inhibition of oxidative stress and apoptosis.

Acrylamide-Induced Prenatal Programming of Bone Structure in Mammal Model

Abstract Acrylamide (AA) is a chemical substance with a potentially carcinogenic effect. Its presence in food or animal food arises from its thermal processing. The experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of AA exposure (3.0 mg/kg. b.w./day) of pregnant dams during the second half of the pregnancy on bone development in offspring. As an model animal, guinea pig was used. While term body weight of newborns was not influenced by maternal AA treatment, shorter bones with reduced bone diaphysis cross-sectional area were observed in experimental group. Numerous negative, offspring sex-dependent effects of maternal AA exposure were observed in femoral epiphysis and metaphysis as well as the articular and growth plate cartilages. These effects resulted from the AA-induced alterations in bone metabolism, as indicated by the changes in the expression of numerous proteins involved in bone development: receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-Β ligand (RANKL), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP-2), bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP), all of whose expression was measured as well as distribution of immature collagen fibres was determined. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the exposure of pregnant dams to AA negatively affected the structure of compact bone in bone diaphysis, microarchitecture of trabecular bone in metaphysis and epiphysis as well as the structure of the articular and growth plate cartilages in their offspring. The AA-induced bone impairment increased osteoclast differentiation, as observed through the change in the RANKL/OPG ratio, which in turn inhibited osteoblast function by decreasing the expression of other proteins. The data of the present study suggests that maternal AA exposure can result in insufficient bone gain and even bone loss after the birth.

Analysis of Influencing Factors for Leaching of Acrylamide Monomer from Polyacrylamide-Based Flocculants Used in the Treatment of Sludge Dewatering

Acrylamide (AM) monomer is one of the harmful type substance, are commonly using to produce polyacrylamide (PAMs) flocculants for water treatment. Because of incomplete polymerization, the molecules of AM monomers also in exit marketable polymers. Therefore, discharge of AM from the usage of PAM based polymers flocculants in to environment. Currently study focus on, the AM leaching behaviour (emulsion and powder) polymer produced by two different production processes was studied with WTP sludge dewatering as the research object. The flocculants type's effects, Concentration of sludge and dosage on the discharge of AM residual monomer in sludge dewatering effluent were studied. The powder form flocculants results show, the regardless of the flocculants concentration and sludge concentration, the leaching concentration is not significant, but in the emulsion flocculants, the leaching concentration changes significantly. The Monomers of residual acrylamide be absorbed on the surface of sludge. Sludge concentration plays an active role in improving dehydration efficiency. Considering the trade-off between emulsion and powder polymer, the results of this study are related to the water treatment process.

Estimation of acrylamide exposure in Italian schoolchildren consuming a canteen menu: health concern in three age groups

Acrylamide (AA) is a food process contaminant with carcinogenic and genotoxic properties that is formed in thermally treated foods, especially carbohydrate-rich. Dietary exposure to AA, due to school canteen foods, was estimated in schoolchildren aged 3–13 years by combining the AA concentration in foods with the amount and frequency of food consumption. Potato products and bakery products presented the highest mean levels of AA (841 and 244 µg/kg, respectively) followed by meat (222 µg/kg) and egg products (151 µg/kg). The mean total AA intake was estimated at 2.16 µg/kg bw/d, with the highest percentages provided by potato products (34.5%), meat products (26.1%) and bread (24.5%). The calculated margins of exposure (MOEs) for the average AA exposure (84 and 212 for the benchmark dose lower confidence limits (BMDL) of 0.17 and 0.43 mg/kg bw/d) suggest that there is a health concern with respect to students eating in school canteens.

Synthesis, characterization, rheological and self-assembly behavior of polyelectrolytes hydrophobically modified with high styrene content: Effect of external parameters on thickening properties and nano-associations

Acrylamide (AM)/2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid (AMPS)/styrene (St) (AMAS) and AM/sodium styrenesulfonate (SSS)/St (AMSS) polyelectrolytes were synthesized by micellar copolymerization method and then characterized using 1H-NMR, rheometry, viscometry, dynamic light scattering (DLS) and water solubility analyses. It was found that polyelectrolytes are not soluble in the water due to their high length of St blocks (NH=15.4); however, a significant self-assembly behavior of St nano-sized associations was observed by adding a low amount of SDS (10 mM) to the aqueous solution, resulting in the improved rheological behavior of the corresponding solutions. Effect of the external stimuli including emulsifier (SDS) and electrolyte (NaCl) concentration and temperature on the reduced viscosity of polyelectrolyte solutions was also studied using I-optimal design. Based on the viscosity measurements, notable thickening ability for aqueous solutions of both the AMAS and AMSS samples were observed at a SDS concentration of 6.5 mM, NaCl concentration of 0.55 wt% and temperature of 25 °C, which was further confirmed using oscillatory frequency sweep and dynamic light scattering measurements. Moreover, the higher thickening ability was observed for the AMSS aqueous solution in comparison with the AMAS one.

Effects of subchronic acrylamide treatment on the endocrine pancreas of juvenile male Wistar rats

Acrylamide (AA) is a well-known industrial monomer with carcinogenic, mutagenic, neurotoxic and endocrine disruptive effects on living organisms. AA has been the subject of renewed interest owing to its presence in various food products. We investigated the potential adverse effects of oral AA treatment on the endocrine pancreas of juvenile rats using histochemical, immunohistochemical, stereological and biochemical methods. Thirty juvenile male Wistar rats were divided into one control and two AA treatment groups: one treated with 25 mg/kg AA and the other treated with 50 mg/kg AA for 21 days. We found a significant decrease in β-cell mass. The significant decrease in β-cell optical density and unchanged blood glucose levels indicate that normoglycemia in AA treated rats may result from intensive exocytosis of insulin-containing secretory granules. By contrast with β-cells, we observed increased α-cell mass. The slight increase in α-cell cytoplasmic volume suggests retention of glucagon in α-cells, which is consistent with the significant increase in α-cell optical density for AA treated animals. The number of islets of Langerhans did not change significantly in AA treated groups. Our findings suggest that AA treatment causes decreased β-cell mass and moderate α-cell mass increase in the islets of Langerhans of juvenile male Wistar rats.

Remazol red dye removal using poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) hydrogels and water absorbency studies

Acrylamide (AAm) and acrylic acid (AAc) were copolymerized in aqueous solution using 2,2-azobis(2-amidinopropane) hydrochloride (V-50) as initiator and N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide (NMBAM) as cross-linking agent to obtain high swelling hydrogels. The effects of AAm/AAc ratio and the amount of cross-linking agent on the swelling properties were studied. It was observed that swelling characteristics of hydrogels are highly affected by the presence of carboxylic groups of AAc units in the hydrogels and by the cross-linking amount in the polymer chains. Hydrogel with 70/30 ratio of AAm/AAc showed the highest swelling degree, until 69.2 g of water/g of dried hydrogel, which represents approximately 7000% of swelling. Swelling kinetic was well represented by a second-order kinetic model for all the AAm/AAc compositions with maximum weight swelling ratio between 20.4 and 82.6 g/g for the hydrogels synthesized using 1% of NMBAM. Diffusion behavior analyses determined that water diffusion into hydrogels followed the anomalous Fickian behavior. The as synthesized hydrogels were used in the removal of Remazol Red 3BS (RR3BS) dye from aqueous solutions, finding that the maximum dye adsorption capacity for an equilibrium aqueous concentration of 130 mg/L of RR3BS was 44.19 mg of RR3BS/g of dried hydrogel with 1% of NMBAM, with an adsorption mechanism well represented by the Langmuir model.

Characterization of Thermal and Physical properties of Biofield Treated Acrylamide and 2-Chloroacetamide

Acrylamide (AM) and 2-chloroacetamide (CA) are widely used in diverse applications such as biomedical, drug delivery, waste water treatment, and heavy metal ion removal. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of biofield treatment on physical and thermal properties of amide group containing compounds (AM and CA). The study was performed in two groups (control and treated). The control group remained as untreated, and biofield treatment was given to treated group. The control and treated compounds were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and surface area analysis. XRD of treated AM showed decrease in intensity of peaks as compared to control sample. However, the treated AM showed increase in volume of unit cell (0.16%) and molecular weight (0.16%) as compared to control. The crystallite size was decreased by 33.34% in treated AM as compared to control Whereas, the XRD diffractogram of treated CA showed increase in intensity of crystalline peaks as compared to control. The percentage volume of unit cell (-1.92%) and molecular weight (-1.92%) of treated CA were decreased as compared to control. However, significant increase in crystallite size (129.79%) was observed in treated CA as compared to control. DSC of treated AM showed increase in melting temperature as compared to control sample. Similarly, the treated CA also showed increase in melting temperature with respect to control. Latent heat of fusion (ΔH) was significantly changed in treated AM and CA as compared to control samples. TGA showed increase in thermal stability of treated AM and CA which was evidenced by increase in thermal decomposition temperature (Tmax) as compared to control. Surface area analysis of treated AM showed increase (31.6%) in surface area as compared to control. However, a decrease (30.9%) in surface area was noticed in treated CA as compared to control. Study results suggest that biofield treatment has significant impact on the physical and thermal properties of AM and CA.

Synthesis and properties of acrylamide 2-acrylamido-2-methypropane sulfonic acid sodium styrene sulfonate N-vinyl pyrrolidone quadripolymer and its reduction of drilling fluid filtration at high temperature and high salinity

Abstract Acrylamide (AM), 2-acrylamido-2-methypropane sulfonic acid, sodium styrene sulfonate (SSS), and N-vinyl pyrrolidone (NVP) monomers were copolymerized via a redox initiator system to synthesize a quadripolymer capable of reducing drilling fluid filtration. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) was used to determine the molecular structure of the product, confirming its successful synthesis. The effects of the copolymer on the properties and salt resistance of drilling fluid are discussed. The adsorption of the copolymer on bentonite was also studied using atomic force microscopy (AFM). The copolymer reduced the filtration of drilling fluids of various salinities before and after aging at 200°C; at room temperature, the copolymer was adsorbed uniformly across the bentonite surface at low concentration. As its concentration increased, the distributed polymer spread and connected to form a network. After aging for 16 h at 200°C, the copolymer could still adsorb to bentonite and maintained its network structure. Sodium ions induced the coalescence of the copolymer, damaging its network structure.

Radiation grafting of acrylamide onto surface of dopamine functionalised titanium

Acrylamide (AAm) was grafted onto the surface of dopamine coated titanium metal sheet by the 60Co-γ irradiation method. The structure of the Ti surfaces was examined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy before and after grafting. Scanning electronic microscopy was employed to observe the surface morphologies, and hydrophilicity of the modified Ti surface was measured by water contact angle. Results showed that AAm was successfully grafted on the dopamine coated Ti sheet surface, and the complexed hydrophilic layer was firmly anchored on the Ti surface.

Acrylamide-treatment and responses to phenylephrine and potassium in rat aorta

Acrylamide (ACR) is a chemical used in many industries around the world and was found to form naturally in foods cooked at high temperatures. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the influence of ACR treatment on vascular responses to phenylephrine (PHE; 10-9-3×10-4 M) and potassium chloride (KCl; 5-100 mM). We also examined the role of gender in these responses. The animals in both genders were divided into three groups as follows. (1) Control animals, (2) ACR-I; ACR-treated (2 mg/kg-d for 90 days), (3) ACR-II; ACR-treated (5 mg/kg-d for 90 days). Male rat aortas were more sensitive to PHE and KCl than female aortas. ACR-treatment increased the sensitivity to PHE and KCl, in both genders. Compared to the control group, ACR treatment significantly reduced the luminal area of both male and female rat aortas. Furthermore, the responses to PHE and KCl were similar in both 2 mg/kg-d ACR-treated rat aortas with 5 mg/kg-d ACR-treated rat aortas, in both genders. The results of this study suggest that ACR treatment affects vascular contractility and morphology in both gender of rat aorta.

Genetic Polymorphisms in Detoxification and DNA Repair Genes and Susceptibility to Glycidamide-Induced DNA Damage

Acrylamide (AA) is a probable human carcinogen formed in carbohydrate-rich foodstuffs upon heating. Glycidamide (GA), the AA metabolite formed by epoxidation, is considered the ultimate genotoxic agent. In this study, the in vitro genotoxic potential of AA and GA in human whole blood leukocytes was compared using the alkaline comet assay. Although AA did not induce significant DNA damage in the concentrations tested (up to 1000 μM), GA markedly increased the percentage of tail DNA at concentrations ≥250 μM. Further, this study addressed the role of genetic polymorphisms in key genes involved in metabolism and DNA repair pathways (BER, NER, HRR, and NHEJ) on GA-induced genotoxicity assessed by the alkaline comet assay. The results obtained suggested associations between DNA damage and polymorphisms of BER (MUTYH Gln335His and XRCC1 Gln399Arg) and NER (XPC Ala499Val and Lys939Gln) genes, either alone or in combination.

LC-MS/MS determination of acrylamide in instant noodles from supermarkets in the Hebei province of China

Acrylamide (AA) concentrations in instant noodles (90 samples, covering 10 different brands) from Hebei Province of China were determined by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The instant noodles were sampled from the southern and northern areas of Hebei Province (Shijiazhuang and Tangshan, respectively). The average content of AA for all 10 instant noodle brands was 6–145 µg/kg. The average content of AA in fried instant noodles was 4.47 times of those in non-fried ones, indicating the influence of the frying process. The average content of AA in instant noodles from Shijiazhuang was 1.64 times that of the samples from Tangshan (56 µg/kg). Eighty-four percent of the instant noodle samples in Hebei were contaminated with AA, with an average content of 80 µg/kg. These observations will be helpful for evaluating individual exposure to AA from instant noodles in China.

Expression Analysis of Hepatic Mitochondria-Related Genes in Mice Exposed to Acrylamide and Glycidamide

Acrylamide (AA) is an industrial chemical that has been extensively investigated for central nervous system (CNS), reproductive, and genetic toxicity. However, AA effects on the liver, a major organ of drug metabolism, have not been adequately explored. In addition, the role of mitochondria in AA-mediated toxicity is still unclear. Changes in expression levels of genes associated with hepatic mitochondrial function of male transgenic Big Blue (BB) mice administered 500 mg/L AA or an equimolar concentration (600 mg/L) of its reactive metabolite glycidamide (GA) in drinking water for 3 and 4 wk, respectively, were examined. Transcriptional profiling of 542 mitochondria-related genes indicated a significant downregulation of genes associated with the 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase family in AA- and GA-treated mice, suggesting a possible role of both chemicals in altering hepatic steroid metabolism in BB mice. In addition, genes associated with lipid metabolism were altered by both treatments. Interestingly, only the parental compound (AA) significantly induced expression levels of genes associated with oxidative phosphorylation, in particular ATP synthase, which correlated with elevated ATP levels, indicating an increased energy demand in liver during AA exposure. Acrylamide-treated mice also showed significantly higher activity of glutathione S-transferase in association with decreased levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), which may imply an enhanced rate of conjugation of AA with GSH in liver. These results suggest different hepatic mechanisms of action of AA and GA and provide important insights into the involvement of mitochondria during their exposures.

Juvenile rats do not exhibit elevated sensitivity to acrylamide toxicity after oral administration for 12 weeks

Acrylamide (AA), a neurotoxic, testicular toxic, genotoxic and carcinogenic chemical, has been reported to be formed in processed food, and sensitivity to AA intoxication in childhood is a concern. In the present study, to clarify the general toxicological profile of AA in juvenile rats, subchronic toxicity was evaluated in F344 rats administered AA in the drinking water at 0 (control), 10, 20 and 40 ppm, presented to the dams (three per group) immediately after the birth of their litters, through lactation (3 weeks), and directly to the offspring in their drinking water after weaning for a further 9 weeks (12 weeks total). Treatment with AA caused a decrease in body weights in 20 and 40 ppm F(1) females, compared with the controls. Average AA intake throughout the treatment period for the 10, 20 and 40 ppm groups after weaning was equivalent to 1.0, 2.1 and 4.4 mg kg(-1) body weight per day, respectively, in males and 1.2, 2.5 and 4.9 mg kg(-1) body weight per day, respectively, in females. No toxicologically significant organ weight changes were observed. AA-induced histopathological changes were limited to focal degeneration and necrosis of the seminiferous epithelium in the testes and desquamated epithelium in the ducts of epididymides, noted only in 40 ppm males. Taken together with previous reports, juvenile rats are not necessarily more susceptible to AA-induced toxicity as compared with young adults.

Ameliorated effects of garlic (Allium sativum) on biomarkers of subchronic acrylamide hepatotoxicity and brain toxicity in rats

Acrylamide (ACR) exerts its toxicity through stimulation of the oxidative stress; yet, its effect on neurotransmitter catabolic enzymes has not been elucidated. We investigated the effects of ACR exposure on brain and hepatic tissues antioxidant enzymes activities and different markers such as, acetylcholinesterase (AChE), nitric oxide (NO), monoamine oxidase (MAO), and lipid profile, and to evaluate the protective effects of garlic against ACR toxicity. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were exposed to ACR (1 mg kg−1 body weight) with or without diet containing 1.5% of garlic powder for 40 days. ACR administration showed a decrease in AChE activity associated with an increase in MAO activity in both brain and hepatic tissues. In addition, ACR administration increased the lipid peroxidation and NO levels of both tissues while decreased the activities of glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase, and glutathione-S-transferase (GST). On the other hand, the activities of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase activities increased as a consequence of GSH depletion after ACR exposure. Finally, ACR exposure increased the brain and liver lipid profile of cholesterol, triglycerides and total lipid, while phospholipids level was decreased. Coadministration of garlic powder with ACR significantly attenuated oxidative stress, MAO activity, and inflammation in brain and hepatic tissues but did not ameliorate AChE activity. In conclusion, our results emphasized the role of garlic as a potential adjuvant therapy to prevent ACR neurotoxicity and hepatotoxicity.

Enhanced fat consumption potentiates acrylamide-induced oxidative stress in epididymis and epididymal sperm and effect spermatogenesis in mice

Acrylamide (ACR) and high contents of fat could be found co-existent in many foods processed by high temperature, such as deep-frying and roasting. This study investigated the effect of enhanced fat consumption on deficits of spermatogenesis induced by ACR, and explored potential mechanisms of oxidative damage involved in this pathology in mice. Results show that enhanced feeding of corn oil and pork fat on mice potentiated the decreases of spermatogonia along with mature sperms after treatment of ACR, and that spermatozoa quality is significantly reduced as a result of enhanced feeding of corn oil and pork fat on mice treated with ACR. Moreover, enhanced consumption of corn oil and pork fat potentiated the up-regulation of malondialdehyde (MDA) level in epididymal sperm and cauda epididymides, also up-regulated level of Protein carbonyls (PCOs) in cauda epididymides, of mice after treatment of ACR. Last, enhanced consumption of corn oil and pork fat potentiated the reduced activity of superoxide dismutases (SOD) in epididymal sperm, corpus, and cauda epididymides, also reduced activity of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in cauda epididymides, of mice treated with ACR. These data suggest that enhanced feeding of corn oil and pork fat on mice potentiates ACR-induced oxidative stress in the epididymis and epididymal sperm and a subsequent effect on spermatogenesis.