Cytogenetical studies with Geum hispidum Fr.

Cytogenetical studies on swine intersexes.

Cytogenetical studies in five Atlantic Anguilliformes fishes

The order Anguilliformes comprises 15 families, 141 genera and 791 fish species. Eight families had at least one karyotyped species, with a prevalence of 2n = 38 chromosomes and high fundamental numbers (FN). The only exception to this pattern is the family Muraenidae, in which the eight species analyzed presented 2n = 42 chromosomes. Despite of the large number of Anguilliformes species, karyo...

Cytogenetical and histochemical studies on curcumin in male rats

Curcumin is a major component of the curcuma species, commonly used as a yellow coloring and flavoring agent in foods. Curcumin has been demonstrated to have potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activity and has shown anticancer properties in many rodent models. There is the perception that since compounds are natural, they are devoid of toxicity and safe to use. Some of the active compounds i...

Comparative cytogenetical and morphological studies in ovarian dysgenesis.

In 14 cases of the Turner syndrome and pure gonadal dysgenesis streak gonads were studied histologically. In cases where the 46,XX line was unimpaired the blood vessels of the gonad showed severe degeneration in at least 30 to 50%. These streak gonads usually contained some of the characteristic ovarian elements as well as the vascular lesions. In gonosomal monosomy, on the other hand, a simila...

Antioxidant Activity of Geum Rivale

Two species of the Rosaceae genus Geum, comprising high amounts of tannins and phenolic acids, were investigated in terms of their antioxidant activity. Antioxidant potential of different extracts from aerial and underground parts of Geum rivale and G. urbanum was studied using various in vitro methods (FC, DPPH, FRAP and linoleic acid peroxidation test). The hydromethanolic extract from the ro...