Purpose: To observe the histological alterations in the liver and biochemistry in the blood that can happen in Wistar rat, after the ligature of right hepatic duct. Methods: In this study were used rats (n=46) of Wistar pedigree. The animal groups (n=46) were distributed in 6 experimented sub-groups (n=6). It was held a ligature surgery of the right hepatic duct and euthanasia in 7, 14, 21, 28,...

Background and Aims: Blood collection tubes (BCT) with gel separators are diagnostic devices that can affect all laboratory processes. In this study, the aim was to compare the performance of a new brand of BCT with the sample tubes that are well-known and widely used in the market. Materials and Methods: Blood samples were taken from 50 healthy volunteers to two brands of BCTs (KWS and BD Vac...

Hematology and serum biochemistry blood values are tabulated for Australia's most critically endangered mammal, the Gilbert's potoroo (Potorous gilbertii). Significant differences were found between origin (captive or wild individuals) and age (subadult or adult) of animals. Sex, and presence or absence of Treponema infection, had minimal significance on blood values. Typical cell morphology is...

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background and purpose: biochemistry is extremely difficult in preclinical medical education because of the monotonous use of lectures, tutorials, practical and end of semester load with end of semester examination. although several studies have been carried out on learning biochemistry in europe and america, asian studies are very few and literature in the sri lankan context is lacking. we aim...

Aquaponics is an innovative, eco-friendly, and sustainable food production system that combines hydroponic crop with recirculating aquaculture. This study aimed to assess the haematological, biochemical, health status of Nile tilapia common carp in monoculture polyculture systems. A total 800 (Oreochromis niloticus) (Cyprinus carpio) average body weight 1.1± 0.2 g were used. The fish divided in...

CoenzymeQ10 (CoQ10) is used as a food supplement and as an ethical drug because of its antioxidant functions and key role in mitochondrial bioenergetics. In this study, the effects of CoQ10 on blood biochemistry and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in rats were investigated. Ten male Wistar rats ages ranging between 7 and 8 weeks were used. All animals were kept under the same condition and were gi...

Competition is a natural part of human nature. Techniques and substances employed to enhance athletic performance and to achieve unfair success in sport have a long history, and there has been little knowledge or acceptance of potential harmful effects. Among doping practices, blood doping has become an integral part of endurance sport disciplines over the past decade. The definition of blood d...

BACKGROUND Little is known about the characteristics of people who do and do not agree to the long-term storage and use of their biological materials, or about potential biases that may be introduced as a result of differential consent. More specifically, concerns about tissue storage and use are especially relevant among population groups for whom blood and other biological materials are cultu...