BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Pulmonary fibrosis is one of the most common side effects of bleomycin which is used as a chemotherapeutic agent. Reactive oxygen species play a key role in the development of pulmonary fibrosis. Celery seed contains a variety of flavonoids which are considered as asantioxidants. This study investigated the effects of celery seed hydroalcoholic extract on bleomycin-ind...

OBJECTIVES Hypertension is one of the most common diseases of the modern era. This study evaluates the effect of hydro-alcoholic celery leaf extract onsystolic blood pressure (SBP), heart rate (HR) and lipid profile in animals' model of hypertension induced by fructose. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sprague Dawley rats were divided into five groups: 1) control group (free access to tap drinking water...

BACKGROUND Celery (Apium graveolens) represents a relevant allergen source that can elicit severe reactions in the adult population. To investigate the sensitization prevalence and cross-reactivity of Api g 2 from celery stalks in a Mediterranean population and in a mouse model. METHODOLOGY 786 non-randomized subjects from Italy were screened for IgE reactivity to rApi g 2, rArt v 3 (mugwort ...

Cross-contamination between foods and surfaces in food processing environments and home kitchens may play a significant role in foodborne disease transmission. This study quantifies the cross-contamination rates between a variety of fresh-cut produce and common kitchen surfaces (ceramic, stainless steel, glass, and plastic) using scenarios that differ by cross-contamination direction, surface t...

Celery (Apium graveolens L.) is a well- known plant and at the basis of culinary tradition different populations. In Italy, several celery ecotypes, presenting unique peculiarities, are grown by small local producers, they need to be characterized, in order protected safeguarded. The present work aims developing fast non-destructive method for discrimination common (the "Elne" celery) from typi...

The results of two year studies (2003 − 2004) were presented, concerning the effect of various manners of ‘Tango’ celery shading on NR activity and the contents of NO3 and NH4 ions, free amino acids, soluble sugars and dry matter, all of which were determined in the stalks and blades of leaves on three different dates, including the harvest time. Three different shading types were used: shading...

Aedes aegypti L. is one of the primary disease vectors spreading various dreadful diseases throughout the world, specifically over tropics and subtropics. Keeping in view the adverse effects of chemical insecticides-based intervention measures, the eco-friendly and bio-degradable essential oil extracted from the seeds of celery, Apium graveolens were investigated for its efficacy against Ae. ae...