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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPhyllanthus Amarus Facilitates the Recovery of Peripheral Nerve after InjuryPanakpaporn Wannannond, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Supaporn Muchimapura et al.Problem statement: Peripheral nerve injuries are associated with morbidity and outcomes of peripheral nerve repair are poor. Moreover, it can subsequently leads to economic or social disability. Recent findings have shown that oxidative stress plays an important role on the functional recovery retardation of peripheral nerve. However, the impairment mentioned earlier is counteracted by antioxidant. Therefore, this study was carried … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 7 · 10 May 2012 · 7,100 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOverview of Membrane Processes for the Recovery of Polyphenols from Olive Mill WastewaterOmpe Aime Mudimu, Martin Peters, Florian Brauner, Gerd BraunProblem statement: Olive Mill Wastewater (OMW) is an ambivalent by-product of the olive oil production, which appears in huge amounts every year after the olive-harvest in the production countries, mainly in the Mediterranean region. OMW is characterized by a high organic load and i.a. contains considerable amounts of phytotoxical polyphenols, which cause important environmental problems. Approach: Due to their antioxidant … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 27 Mar 2012 · 8,548 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Functional Effect of Kaempferia Parviflora on Ischemic Stroke in RatsWathita Phachonpai, Sinthuporn Maharun, Terdthai Tong-Un et al.Problem statement: Oxidative stress has been implicated as important factors in the pathogenesis of cerebral ischemia-induced behavioral deficits particularly memory. Growing attention is being paid to traditional medicinal plants possessing antioxidant activity, as they have been proved therapeutically/prophylactically fruitful against stroke condition. Present study provides evidence of the neroprotective effects of a Thai traditional herb, Kaempferia Parviflora (KP) extract, against … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 16 Mar 2012 · 8,742 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSolid State Fermentation of Mexican Oregano (Lippia Berlandieri Schauer) WastePaola Melendez-Renteria, Virginia Nevarez-Moorillon, R. Rodriguez-Herrera, Cristobal Noe AguilarProblem statement: Mexican oregano is recognized for their aromatic characteristics and flavor quality. Principal products obtained from the plant and marketing are the leaves and essential oil; however the extraction of the essential oil generates large amounts of agro industrial wastes; that can be used as support-substrates in Solid-State Fermentations (SSF). Approach: In this study a fungal bioprocess, as solid … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 3 Mar 2012 · 8,480 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractVitamin C Alleviates Chronic Chlorpyrifos Induced Alterations in Serum Lipids and Oxidative Parameters in Male Wistar RatsS. F. Ambali, M. Shittu, J. O. Ayo et al.Problem statement: Although the increase incidence of cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes mellitus has been attributed to changing life style, the role of environmental contaminants is currently being given considerable attention. Pesticides, including Organophosphate (OP) insecticides are one of the most pervasive environmental contaminants that are deliberately released into the environment. Chlorpyrifos (CPF), a widely used OP insecticide has been … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 21 Feb 2012 · 7,578 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHepatoprotective Effect of Taurine Against Oxidative Stress Due to Methotrexate in RatE. Issabeagloo, M. Taghizadiyeh, P. KermanizadehProblem statement: Taurine, 2-aminoethanesulphonic acid is an essential amino acid. It is present at high concentrations in many tissues. It plays important roles in numerous physiological functions including conjugation with bile acids, modulation of calcium levels and maintenance of osmolarity, antioxidation and stabilization of membranes. Methotrexate (MTX), as the most disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug used for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), has … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 16 Jan 2012 · 8,499 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractVitamin E Mitigates Chronic Chlorpyrifos-Induced Oxidative Changes in Pituitary Glands and Testes in Wistar RatsM. Shittu, J. O. Ayo, S. F. Ambali et al.Problem statement: The sperm counts of men have declined by about 50% in the last few decades. The contribution of environmental contaminants to this decline cannot be overemphasized. Pesticide is one of the most pervasive environmental chemical contaminants that have been of increased use due to the compelling need to feed the ever-growing world human and animal population and protect … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 19 Nov 2011 · 7,315 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractS-Allyl-Cysteines Reduce Amelioration of Aluminum Induced Toxicity in RatsSadhana ShrivastavaProblem statement: Aluminum (Al) is a trivalent cation found in its ionic form in most kinds of animal tissues and in natural waters everywhere. Approach: It is a potent neurotoxin and has been associated in the pathogenesis of several clinical disorders including Alzheimer’s disease. Results: The aim of the study was to demonstrate the protective effect of S-Allyl-Cysteines (SAC) against … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 12 Aug 2011 · 7,754 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Elicitors and Precursors on the Synthesis of Anthocyanin in Grape Vitis vinifera Cell CulturesNay Min Min Thaw Saw, Heidi Riedel, Onur Kütük et al.Problem statement: Nowadays, plant cell suspension cultures and immobilized cells are being utilized for the higher yield and quality of the products than extraction of whole plants. Anthocyanins are compounds found in plants that have powerful antioxidant properties. They also provide some of the coloring or pigment of plants, flowers and fruits. Anthocyanin from grape cell cultures can be used … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 31 Oct 2010 · 15,285 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOsmolarity of Coconut Water (Cocos nucifera) Based Diluents and their Effect Over Viability of Frozen Boar SemenBottini Luzardo, M. Centurion Castro, F. Alfaro Gamboa et al.Problem statement: Boar sperm cells are sensitive to the freezing process, which compromises viability of frozen-thawed sperm. In a constant search for minimizing or suppressing sperm cell damage caused by the temperature and osmolarity changes during the freezing process, crioprotective and antioxidant substances have been added to the freezing media, such as coconut water, in order to increase the viability … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,121 accessesView PDFCite