reproductive system
• reduced sperm count
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• reduced sperm motility
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• worsening over time; not all animals affected
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liver/biliary system
• reduced nonheme iron level in liver mitochondria when fed low-iron chow
• reduced nonheme iron level in liver when fed low-iron chow
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homeostasis/metabolism
• reduced nonheme iron level in liver mitochondria when fed low-iron chow
• reduced nonheme iron level in liver when fed low-iron chow
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cellular
• reduced sperm count
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• reduced sperm motility
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• significant reduction in OXPHOS protein levels in liver
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hematopoietic system
N |
• normal hematological parameters
• normal protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) levels in liver when fed aminolevulenic acid (ALA)
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