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Literature ReviewOpen accessEvery word in the titleMitochondrial Dysfunction Model in the Pathogenesis of Inflammatory Response Development in ObesityAlexander Blagov, Varvara Orekhova et al.Obesity is one of the growing problems of modern society. Although currently used methods of treating obesity, including diet, exercise, and drug therapy, have shown their applicability to more effectively combat obesity, an understanding of the pathogenesis of this disease is required. One of the insufficiently studied factors in the pathogenesis of obesity is the development of mitochondrial dysfunction understanding … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 1 · 19 Nov 2023 · 4,933 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleRadiation-Induced Cognitive Dysfunction After Different Schemes of Fractionated Whole Brain IrradiationZorkina Yana Alexandrovna, Zubkov Eugene Andreevich, Yusubalieva Gaukhar Maratovna et al.Radiation-induced cognitive dysfunction is a serious complication of radiation therapy. In humans, numerous cases of radiation damage have been recorded after irradiation for therapeutic purposes. The degree of cognitive dysfunctions and its dependence on biological effective doses should be tested in animal preclinical models to minimize radiation side effects. Fractionated whole brain irradiation was performed according to the following schemes: … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 14 Jan 2015 · 7,256 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePOTENTIAL AMELIORATIVE ROLE OF N-ACETYLCYSTEINE AGAINST TESTICULAR DYSFUNCTION INDUCED BY TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN MALE ALBINO RATSAhmed Farag El-Kirdasy, Mohamed Abdo Nassan, Ahmed Abdel Aziz Baiomy et al.In this study, we examined the ameliorative action of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) against Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) induced testicular degeneration in albino rats. Adult male albino rats were given saline as a control group, TiO2 (1200 mg kg-1 BW), NAC (100 mg kg-1 BW) and co-treatment of NAC and TiO2 as a protective group for 3 months. Testicular tissues were extracted for … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 31 Dec 2013 · 7,900 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEfficacy Assessment of Kaempferia parviflora for the Management of Erectile DysfunctionPanakaporn Wannanon, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Terdthai Tong-Un et al.Age-related decline in erectile function is a noted phenomenon worldwide. A variety of medicinal plants have been identified as having strong aphrodisiac properties along with the ability to improve erectile functioning. Kaempferia Parviflora (KP) has famous as a Thai Viagra and use it to increase male impotency. However, there is limited scientific evidence regarding the efficacy of this herb on … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 4 · 4 Feb 2013 · 19,852 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMoringa Oleifera Leaves Extract Attenuates Male Sexual DysfunctionWipawee Thukhammee, Supaporn Muchimapura, Sitthichai Iamsa-ard et al.Problem statement: At present, the novel agent that is effective, cheap and easy to approach for treating male sexual dysfunction is required due to the current poor therapeutic efficacy. Though Moringa oleifera is reputed for aphrodisiac activity in traditional folklore, no scientific evidence is available. Therefore, we aimed to determine the effect of M.oleifera leaves extract on male sexual behaviors … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 1 Sep 2012 · 32,897 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleMicrobial Translocation and B Cell Dysfunction in Human Immunodeficiency Virus DiseaseWei JiangThe gut mucosal barrier disrupted in HIV disease, resulting in increased systemic exposure to microbial products such as Lipo Polys Accharide (LPS). The association of enhanced microbial translocation and B cell dysfunction in HIV disease is not fully understood. High dose and short term exposure of microbial Toll-Like Receptor (TLR) agonists were used as vaccine adjuvants, however, low dose and … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2012 · 7,409 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEndothelial Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance as Pathophysiologic Mechanisms in a Rat Model of PreeclampsiaAyman Z. Elsamanoudy, Amr M. AbbasProblem statement: To assess the plasma concentrations and placental gene expression of soluble fms like tyrosine kinase (sFlt-1), Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), visfatin and Tumour Necrosis Factor α (TNFα) in a rat model of preeclampsia, induced by chronic Reduction of Uterine Perfusion Pressure (RUPP) and to investigate the involvement of Insulin Resistance (IR) in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia and … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,503 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEndothelial Dysfunction Induced by Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Fibrinolytic ActivityHussein F. SakrProblem statement: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is the world's largest systemic and metabolic disease. Endothelin (ET) was first described as a peptidergic endothelium-derived constricting factor. Endothelin-1 is one of the endothelial factors that is overexpressed in cases of endothelial dysfunction. The fibrinolytic system is present in plasma with the degradation of fibrin polymers in blood clots. It is a proteolytic … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,729 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleA Comparative Study between Norethisterone Progestogens and Dydrogesterone in the Treatment of Dysfunctional Uterine BleedingNabila K. YaaqoubProblem statement: To compare the effects of both Norethisterone Progestongens and Dydrogesterone in the treatment of Dysfunctional Uterine bleeding Design: A prospective study. Setting: Tikrit Teaching Hospital, Iraq. Approach: About 200 patients presented with abnormal uterine bleeding and diagnosed as dysfunctional uterine bleeding were included in this study. Group A (study group): Include 100 patients were treated with norethisterone progestogens. … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 15,135 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThyroid Dysfunction: Risk and Management in DentistryGeorges AounThe thyroid gland secretes essential hormones for the growth regulation and the metabolic activity of the body. Thyroid dysfunction includes many conditions that can indirectly affect dental treatments. Therefore, the practitioner must be aware of these pathologies and their signs and symptoms in order to elaborate specific dental treatment plans, thus avoiding any per-and/or postoperative complications. Moreover, the dentist can … …Current Research in Dentistry, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 24 Mar 2021 · 7,826 accessesView PDFCite