Crude Sericin Powder, derived from the silk gland of silkworm (Bombyx mori) has many biomedical applications due to its antioxidant properties. In this present study , evaluate gastro-protective consequences hydroxyl amino acid rich sericin solution on aspirin induced gastric mucosal injuries in albino rat models were tested following Institutional Ethical committee rules and regulations .In ou...

Aflatoxins (AFs) are natural contaminants of feed and feedstuffs, thus the study of the noxious effects ofthese agents on the male reproductive system is of outstanding importance. Our aim for this study is theevaluation of the effects of oral administration of aflatoxin B1 on the reproductive hormonal changes in adult male rat. Twenty eight Wistar strain male rats were selected for this study....

An experimental study was conducted to investigate developmental changes of the rat detrusor smooth muscle (DSM) reactivity from newborn to adult period. Urinary bladders were obtained from adult (4 months old), 1-month-old and newborn (4-7 days old) male Sprague-Dawley rats. DSM reactivity of the three groups was evaluated in organ chambers. The newborn DSM strips revealed markedly increased p...

Introduction: Similarities in the memory impairment between Alzheimer patients and scopolamine treated animals have been reported. In the present study, the possible role of α-adrenergic receptors of the dorsal hippocampus on scopolamine state-dependent memory in adult male Wistar rats was evaluated. Methods: The animals were bilaterally implanted with chronic cannulae in the CA1 regions o...

background there is currently great concern about the possible adverse effect of microwave radiation from cell phones. in addition, noise is one of the physical pollutants of modern societies. objectives the present study aimed to examine the separate and simultaneous effects of cell phone microwaves, noise, and their effects on sperm parameters and total antioxidant capacity in adult male rats...

background although the link between psychological distress and altered cortisol level has been already shown; very limited information exists about this association among black youth. objectives we tested sex differences in predictive role of symptoms of anxiety during adolescence on annual decline in morning salivary cortisol levels in early adulthood among black youth. conclusions our findin...