Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPossible Mechanism of Plumbago zeylanica in Prevention of Hepatic Dammage in Wistar RatRohit Goyal, Pyare Lal SharmaPlumbago zeylanica root has been used traditionally to treat various body ailments including liver diseases. The present study was designed to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of standardized methanolic extract of Plumbago zeylanica root on paracetamol, CCl4 and alcohol induced hepatic injuries in rats and its possible mechanism(s) of hepatoprotection. Administration of hepatotoxicants like paracetamol (3 g kg-1, p.o.) or CCl4 … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 20 Nov 2012 · 7,641 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Sodium Fluoride on Cancellous Bone Defect Healing in RatsGhafour Mousavi, Daryoush Mohajeri, Mostafa Rezaei et al.Problem statement: The purpose of this study was to histopathology and biomechanics evaluate the effect of sodium fluoride on cancellous bone defect healing in rat model. Approach: The experiment was conducted on 40 male adult SD rats which were divided into four groups of control and experiments. After induction of general anesthesia, a hole in size of 2×3 mm in … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 13 Jun 2011 · 7,096 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDengue during Pregnancy: A Study of Thirteen CasesChristiane Fernandes Alvarenga, Vânia Glória Silami, Patrícia Brasil et al.Problem statement: The principal aim was to evaluate the effects of dengue virus infection by dengue during pregnancy and analyze the histopathology of the placenta. Approach: A retrospective study was conducted with 13 pregnant women with dengue confirmed in the period from January-December 2002, during a widespread dengue type 3 epidemic in Rio de Janeiro. Maternal and newborn data were … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 8,997 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInvestigations in the molecular events of Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the BladderH.S. Kadhim, A.S. Abdulamir, R.R. Hafidh et al.Problem Statement: Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCC) of the bladder is a significant health problem worldwide. The molecular mechanisms of tumor development and progression are complicated but likely involve the interaction of tumor suppressor genes, oncogenes, cell cycle regulatory proteins and other factors. Hence this study tries to explore the role of p53, bcl-2, c-myc and Ki-67 in TCC of the … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 7,532 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHistopathological Feature of Acute Appendicitis in Kerman-Iran from 1997 to 2003Fatemeh NabipourAcute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical conditions that affect about seven percent of the population. The histopathologic stages of appendicitis are important to regarding prognosis. To evaluate pathologic features of appendix after operation, this study was designed. 2753 appendices specimen that had been received to department of pathology of two major hospitals in Kerman-Iran during five years … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2005 · 6,667 accessesView PDFCite