Background: Persistent oral administration of Amaranthus extract could decrease contractile response and enhance relaxation response in aortic tissue of diabetic rat through affecting endothelial related agents. This may be beneficial in prevention of long-term vascular complications of diabetes. Materials and Methods: In this exprimental study, Amaranthus caudatus rats (160-220 g) were used in...

It is commonly recognized that light-sensitive seeds require a period of imbibition before full promotion of germination by a light stimulus can be attained. Yet little work describes the nature of these preliminary events. Of the several major limitations that may be involved, clearly the rehydration (or activation) of phytochrome and the system with which it interacts are the chief ones to co...