Homa Rasoolijazi

Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - The effect of rosemary extract on spatial memory, learning and antioxidant enzymes activities in the hippocampus of middle-aged rats

  Background: The Rosemary extract (RE) possesses various antioxidant, cytoprotective and cognition-improving bioactivities. In this study, we postulated which doses of RE have a more effect on the hippocampus of middle-aged rats.   Methods : In this experimental study, thirty-two middle-aged male Wistar rats were fed by different doses (50,100 and 200 mg/kg/day) of RE (containing 40% carnosic ...

[ 2 ] - Comparing the Effects of Rosemary Extract and Treadmill Exercise on the Hippocampal Function and Antioxidant Capacity in Old Rats

Background: A sequence of time-dependent changes can affect the brainchr('39')s functional capacity. Aims: This study aimed at investigating the effects of forced aerobic exercise (FAE) versus the rosemary extract (RE) on the learning abilities and oxidative stress modulation in rats. Methods: Young and old rats received daily FAE and RE for 3 months. Using the passive avoidance (PA) test, we...