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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPorcine Brain Extract Attenuates Memory Impairments Induced by Focal Cerebral IschemiaJinatta Jittiwat, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Terdthai Tongun et al.Problem statement: Stroke or cerebral ischemia has been recognized as one important problem worldwide. To date, the effectiveness of protective and therapeutic strategies against stroke is still very limited. Therefore, the development of novel strategy is required. Porcine brain is traditional believed to improve brain functions. Recent studies showed that the extract of porcine brain could protect against brain damage … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 9 · 30 Sep 2009 · 14,620 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractScreening Three Strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Prediction of Biosurfactant-Producer StrainGholamreza Dehghan-Noudeh, Mohammad Hasan Moshafi, Effat Behravan et al.Problem statement: The chemical surfactants have some disadvantages; especially, toxicity and no biodegradability. Approach: Biosurfactants were the structurally diverse group of surface-active molecules synthesize by micro-organisms. The microbial surfactants were interesting, because of the biodegradable and have many applications in industry, agriculture, medicine. Results: In the present study, the production of biosurfactant by three strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PTCC 1074, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2009 · 7,556 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCardioprotective Effect of Cucumis trigonus Roxb on Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Infarction in RatB. S. Thippeswamy, S. P. Thakker, S. Tubachi et al.Problem statement: Cucumis trigonus Roxb fruit is used for various ailments in Indian traditional system of medicine such as anthelmintic, liver tonic, cardio tonic, appetizer, expectorant and intellect promoting. However, there is lack of information regarding the effect of Cucumis trigonus on the cardiac changes associated with ISO induced myocardial infarction. Approach: The present study was designed to evaluate the … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 11,555 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnti-Inflammatory Activity of Vitex leucoxylon L. Bark Extracts Against Freund's Complete Adjuvant Induced Arthritis in Sprague Dawley RatAlluri V. Krishnaraju, Chundi B.M. Rao, Dodda Sundararaju et al.Problem statement: Anti-inflammatory agents, particularly steroids and cyclooxygenase inhibitors are often associated with adverse side effects including, GI irritation, ulcers, hypertension and cardiac abnormalities. A safe and effective intervention is essential for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. Approach: Abstract Vitex leucoxylon L., a medicinal plant of the verbenaceae family, used in traditional medicine for relieving headache and catarrh. VL-89/185A, was … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 8,047 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effect of Acute Administration of Artemisia Persia Extracts on Arterial Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in RatsFarzaneh Esmaeili, Gholamreza Sepehri, Ghollam-Reza Moshtaghi-Kashanian et al.Problem statement: Artemisia Persia (AP) used for its therapeutic effects in folk medicine whiles some species of Artemisia shown a hypotensive effect. To determine the cardiovascular effect of AP, we tested the pharmacological responses of aqueous and methanolic extracts of AP on blood pressure (BP) and Heart Rate (HR) of normotensive and ephedrine induced hypertensive rats using a tail-cuff computerized … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 7,659 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Tensile Strength of the Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon in Horses Subjected to Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation Therapeutic RegimenDavood Sharifi, Davood Kazemi, Hadi LatifiWe would like to sincerely express our gratitude to the university of Tehran and faculty of veterinary medicine research council for approval and financial support for this extensive evaluation of tensile strength of the superficial digital flexor tendon in horses subjected to Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation (TENS) therapeutic regimen Problems statement: The purpose of this study was to determine the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 7,150 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSynthesis and Characterization of Gold Nanoparticles by TryptophaneAzim Akbarzadeh, Davood Zare, Ali Farhangi et al.Problem statement: Preparation and synthesis of gold nanoparticles with small size and suitable stability is very important and applicable particularly in medicine. In this study, we have prepared gold nanoparticles by chemical reduction method employing L-Tryptophane as a reducing agent for ionic gold. Approach: The gold nanoparticles are the most employed amongst the different metallic nanoparticles in the fields of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2009 · 10,050 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComparison between Brain Tissue Gray and White Matters in Tension Including Necking PhenomenonSina Mehdizadeh, Mehdi Khoshgoftar, Siamak Najarian et al.Characterizing the differences between the mechanical properties of brain tissue gray and white matters is of importance in biomechanics of brain tissue and may find a variety of different applications in medicine. In this study, a comparison has been made between mechanical behavior of bovine brain tissue white and gray matters. Through a linear elastic theory and using Bridgman method, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2008 · 6,843 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEr: YAG Laser Device for Taking Blood SamplesJosé L. Cabrera, Luis Ponce, Miguel Arronte et al.Problem statement: Secure methods for blood sampling which is performed at present by metallic lancets, has been a concern in the modern medicine in order to diminish the risk of contamination. A novel solution has appeared recently and consists in the use of laser pulses which ablates a tiny hole in skin. Approach: A laser device with Er: YAG active … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 7,183 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHormetic Interventions in AgingSuresh I.S. RattanSingle or multiple exposure to low doses of potentially harmful agents can have a variety of anti-aging and longevity-extending hormetic effects. These hormetic stressors include irradiation, physical activity, food limitation, heat, hypergravity, dietary components and reactive oxygen species. Molecular mechanisms facilitating the hormetic effects are being elucidated and comprise a cascade of stress response and maintenance and repair pathways. Although … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 7,833 accessesView PDFCite