Clinically asymptomatic hypothyroidism secondary to hypercortisolism in Wistar rats (911.3)

The Effects of Induced Hypothyroidism on Plasma FSH and LH Concentrations in Female Wistar Rats

Thyroxin and triodothyroine are essential for normal organs growth development and function. These hormones regulate the basal metabolic rate (BMR) of all cells and play a critical role in the development of several organ systems such as reproductive. The experimental study was located at the University of Kwa Zulu-Natal (UKZN), Faculty of Science and Agriculture School of Biochemistry, Genetic...

Pamidronate for the treatment of osteoporosis secondary to chronic cholestatic liver disease in Wistar rats

Osteoporosis is a major complication of chronic cholestatic liver disease (CCLD). We evaluated the efficacy of using disodium pamidronate (1.0 mg/kg body weight) for the prevention (Pr) or treatment (Tr) of cholestasis-induced osteoporosis in male Wistar rats: sham-operated (Sham = 12); bile duct-ligated (Bi = 15); bile duct-ligated animals previously treated with pamidronate before and 1 month...

Wistar-Kyoto Female Rats Are More Susceptible to Develop Sugar Binging: A Comparison with Wistar Rats

The hedonic component of the feeding behavior involves the mesolimbic reward system and resembles addictions. Nowadays, the excessive consumption of sucrose is considered addictive. The Wistar-Kyoto (WKY) rat strain is prone to develop anxiety and addiction-like behavior; nevertheless, a lack of information regarding their vulnerability to develop sugar binging-like behavior (SBLB) and how it a...

Response to "Clinically Significant Rhinosinusitis Can Be Asymptomatic".

Alloxanized Wistar Rats

The high rate of glycolysis in cancerous tissues, first described by Con in vivo (6) and by Warburg in vitro (@2),suggests that a considerable part of the energy supply for the neoplastic process is derived from the “anaerobic―phase of carbo hydrate catabolism. The low glycogen content characterizing a number of tumors (8—11, 13, I 7) may also indicate that the substrate for this process ...