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No intervention was applied to the Control group, whereas olive oil was administered by oral gavage to the Sham group. Experimental DM was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (50\u00a0mg\/kg). In the antioxidant\u2010treated groups, rats received Cur (100\u00a0mg\/kg), GK (100\u00a0mg\/kg), or MC (100\u00a0mg\/kg) by oral gavage for four weeks. Stereological analyses were performed using the Cavalieri principle to calculate volume fractions of Sertoli and germ cells. Immunohistochemical analyses were performed for caspase\u20103, claudin\u201011, and occludin.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>DM was associated with increased oxidative stress, reduced germ cell volume fractions, decreased claudin\u201011 and occludin expression, and lowered serum testosterone levels. None of the antioxidants significantly lowered fasting blood glucose levels compared to the untreated diabetic group. Cur partially attenuated oxidative stress and improved germ cell volumes. GK modulates apoptotic activity, alters the expression and localization of tight junction proteins, and provides marked morphological protection. Although MC increased tight junction protein expression, its protective effects were limited by persistent disruption of tight junction localization and elevated apoptosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Cur, GK, and MC exert varying degrees of partial protection against DM\u2010induced testicular damage. 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