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. 1978:27:51-6.
doi: 10.1017/s0001566000009508.

Cytogenetic observations in infertile men working with insecticidal compounds

F Shabtai, S Bichacho, I Halbrecht

Cytogenetic observations in infertile men working with insecticidal compounds

F Shabtai et al. Acta Genet Med Gemellol (Roma). 1978.

Abstract

The negative influence of some insecticides on male fertility has been noted. We report our cytogenetic observations on a group of infertile insecticide workers. Increased chromosomal breakage was a constant finding and the Y chromosome was especially damaged. This may account for impaired spermatogenesis. Furthermore, the involvement of heterochromatic chromosomal variants both in the individual susceptibility to the chemically induced damage and in the reproductive fitness is emphasized.

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