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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIntranasal Administration of Quercetin Liposome Decreases Anxiety-like Behavior and Increases Spatial MemoryJintanaporn Wattanathorn, Wathita Phachonpai, Aroonsri Priprem, Saengrawee SuthiparinyanontAt present, the effects of quercetin liposome on anxiolytic activity and cognitive function are unclearly known. In this study, male Wistar rats were administered quercetin liposome via intranasal route once daily continually for 4 weeks. The anxiolytic activity and cognitive enhancing effect were determined after single administration, 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks of treatment using elevated plus maze test … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2007 · 9,091 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInflammatory Cytokine Expression Patterns in Rat Skin Exposed to JP-8 Jet FuelRandle M. Gallucci, Bethany M. MickleOne of the main complaints of personnel exposed to JP-8 jet fuel is irritant dermatitis. The purpose of this investigation is to describe the JP-8 induced inflammatory cytokine response in skin over various periods of exposure. JP-8 jet fuel or acetone control (300 μL) was applied to the denuded skin of rats once a day for up to seven days. … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 1, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2006 · 7,042 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIncreased Production of Nitric Oxide Contributes to Renal Oxidative Stress in Endotoxemic RatBahar Tunçtan, Belma Korkmaz, Hatice Yıldırım et al.Overproduction of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species leads to oxidative stress and decreased total antioxidant capacity, which is responsible for high mortality from several diseases such as endotoxic shock. Nitric oxide (NO) produced by inducible NO synthase (iNOS) during endotoxemia is the major cause of vascular hyporeactivity, hypotension and multiple organ failure. In this study, we investigated whether increased production … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2005 · 8,638 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of 50 HZ Magnetic Field on Some Factors of Immune System in the Male Guinea PigsH. Sedghi, S. Zare, H. Hayatgeibi et al.This study investigated the bio-effects of 50 Hz MF exposure on some Immunological factors (ACTH, cortisol and glucose levels) in male Guinea pigs. The capacity of 50 Hz Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) to interfere in the weakness of endocrine system has been a relevant fact into the scientific community, since we are more susceptible for this kind of exposure, in modern … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2005 · 7,997 accessesView PDF Cite