Objective: Aflatoxin is known as one of the most important mycotoxins that threatens of human life. The toxin is produced by Aspergillus species which are common cause of contamination of agricultural products. For this reason, the use of organic compounds has always been considered in order to inhibit the growth of fungi and production of toxin. The aim of this study was to investigate the eff...

introduction: the pathogenesis of diabetic disorders are unknown and may be multifactorial. one of the most important mechanisms of complications is glycosilation of proteins such as haemoglobin. structurally, vitamin c is similar to glucose and can act as glucose in many chemical reactions, therefore it may prevent non- enzymatic glycosilation of proteins such as haemoglobin and lipoproteins. ...

It is said that we are what we eat. It is advertised that vitamin supplements, of one kind or another, may invigorate us, our lives, and our health. Advertising has been so effective that in the year 2000, more than half of the adult population in the United States was taking dietary vitamin supplements.1 This review examines the evidence linking vitamin supplementation with the incidence and p...

background: oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein (ldl) appears to be an early step in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. meanwhile, myeloperoxidase (mpo)-catalyzed reaction is one of the potent pathway for ldl oxidation in vivo. the aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro antioxidant effects of vitamins c and e on ldl oxidation mediated by mpo. methods: mpo was isolated from f...

ACH: acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau IL-17: interleukin 17 INTRODUCTION ‘‘Treatment of acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau is difficult and often disappointing.’’ ‘‘Oral lesions of psoriasis are rare clinical observations.’’ Acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau (ACH) is characterized by chronic, painful, destructive, and typically disabling disease of the hands and feet. It is considered ...

Grain-finished, high-percentage Charolais steers (n = 36) were selected for uniformity. Immediately after jugular vein exsanguination, 27 steers were infused at 10% of live weight via the carotid artery with a solution developed by MPSC, Inc. (St. Paul, MN) consisting of 98.52% water, 0.97% saccharides, 0.23% sodium chloride, and 0.28% phosphate blend plus either 500 ppm vitamin C (MPSC+C; n = ...

12 Kawaguchi M, Mitsuhashi Y, Kondo S. Iatrogenic hypercalcemia due to vitamin D3 ointment (1,24 (OH)2D3) combined with thiazide diuretics in a case of psoriasis. J Dermatol, 2003: 30: 801–804. 13 Ohigashi S, Tatsuno I, Uchida D, et al. Topical treatment with 22-oxacalcitriol (OCT), a new vitamin D analogue, caused severe hypercalcemia with exacerbation of chronic renal failure in a psoriatic p...

background: oxidative stress (os) in the follicular environment may affect on oocyte competence and antioxidant vitamins may modify its effects. objective: this study was conducted to examine the effect of dietary intake of vitamin a, c and e on os in follicular environment and assisted reproduction technology (art) outcomes. materials and methods: in this obsevationalprospective study, the int...

In 2010, an expert committee of physicians and researchers in the field of dermatology working together as the Psoriasis Process of Care Consensus Panel developed consensus guidelines for the treatment of psoriasis. As much as possible, the guidelines were evidence based but also included the extensive clinical experience of the dermatologists. Psoriasis is a lifelong disease that requires long...

background: genital warts are the most common viral sexually transmitted disease affecting 1% of the population. a prospective, open-label controlled trial was performed to compare topical 5% potassium hydroxide (koh) solution with co2 laser in the treatment of female genital warts. methods: seventy patients were enrolled in the study after convenience sampling. right-sided lesions of the patie...