Background: Adiponectin and omentin-1 are adipokines with insulin-sensitizing properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of resistance training on serum levels of adiponectin and omentin-1 in Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Methods: Twenty four male Wister rats (12-14 weeks’ old) were randomly divided into three groups: non-diabetic control, diabetic control, ...

Introduction: Sex steroids have multiple roles in regulating of body lipid metabolism. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of orchidectomy and administration of testosterone and estradiol on lipid profile in male rats. Methods: In this experimental study, 40 male rats were divided into groups of 5 animals in each: control, orchidectomized, testosterone or estradiol receivi...

Background and purpose: Plasma levels of lipid profile is one of the main factors in assessing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks aerobic training on lipid profile, body fat percentage, body mass index, and maximal oxygen uptake in sedentary overweight females in the morning or evening. Materials and methods: In this semi experime...

Fire products (smoke, ash and heat) have widely been recognized as a germination cue for some species from both fire prone and fire-free ecosystems. It is an important factor for the understanding of vegetation dynamics and could have potential use for ecological management and rehabilitation of disturbed area. This study attempts to understand the effect of the main fire products (smoke, ash a...