Correlation coefficient between the topological index of sudanophilic bodies (SLey) and various types of spermatogenic tubules in male gonad in human biomorphosis.

The purpose of the study was determination of the value of the correlation coefficient between the spermatogenic activity and the value of the topological index of the sudanophilic bodies (S.b.) in the ageing male gonad. The reported study was carried out on 61 left-sided testicles of individuals who died in traffic accidents or after myocardial infarction or stroke. Their ages ranges from 22 to 95 years (mean 55.2 years). A negative correlation was found between S Ley and tubules with highly progressed spermatogenesis, and a positive correlation between S Ley and tubules with arrested spermatogenesis. Of interest was the observation that the correlation became evident only in middle age. An unequivocal interpretation on these results are difficult. Further studies are suggested.