The classic renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is described as a circulating hormone system with primary roles in the regulation of blood pressure, body water balance and thirst and control over vasopressin and aldosterone release. Recently local tissue RASs have been identified with...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/6569
The effect of sublethal contaminations (100 mg/dm3) of heavy metals such as mercury (Hg), lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) on soil enzyme and physicochemical properties was investigated after one hundred and twenty days. Soil sample without heavy metal contamination served as the contr...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/6341
Aims: Oxidative stress is one of the major pathophysiologic hallmarks in the development of COPD and lung is protected against this by enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants. Total antioxidant activity (TAC), may give more relevant biological information about the individual's...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7264
Aims: This study was carried out to compare the antioxidant potentials of hydro-methanolic extracts of seed of Cajanus cajan and the leaf of Moringa oleifera. These plants have been associated with alleviating oxidative stress related conditions. Place and Duration of Study: Depa...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/6460
Aims: This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of herbal mixture extracts of pumpkin seed oil, peanuts shell and Orlistat on renal function and oxidative stress biomarkers in male albino rats administrated high fat diet (HFD). Study Design: Fifty male rats were divided...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/6262
This study was carried out to examine the hepatoprotective effect of ethylacetate extract of tomatoes and methanol extract of onions on the biochemical changes induced by feed formulated with 15% roasted beef and 85% rats pellets. Doses of 500 mg/kg body weight of both extracts w...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7353
Aim: To assess physicochemical characters related to the glucide contents of the sap provided by four coconut cultivars. Study Design: Thirty-six coconut saps from thirty-six healthy coconut trees inflorescences, replicated two times. Trees were randomly selected; cultivars wer...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7148
The aim of this study was to investigate changes in hematological values after feeding diet mixed with oil pressed from seeds of Nigella sativa in sheep. The results indicated that there was no effect on the total Red Blood Cells (RBCs) count due to treatment when compared to the...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7382
Aims: This study was carried out to determine the effect of type 1 Diabetes Mellitus on bilirubin excretion and to compare the effects of separate administration of Aloe vera gel and aqueous leaf extract of Viscum album on serum bilirubin, bile secretory rate and biliary bilirubi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7512
Aims: To evaluate the effect of Aegopodium podagraria aerial part extract and tincture on electrolyte, glucose and uric acid metabolism in rats receiving excess fructose (10% drinking solution) combined with hydrochlorothiazide (20 mg/kg). Study Design: Fourty-two male rats were r...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7201