Amir Erfanparast
Division of Physiology, Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia 57153-1177, Iran
[ 1 ] - The effects of crocin and safranal on the yawning induced by intracerebroventricular injection of histamine in rats
Objective: Crocin and safranal, as the major constituents of saffron, have many biological activities. This study investigated the effects of crocin and safranal on yawning response induced by intracerebroventricular (i.c.v.) injection of histamine in rats. Materials and Methods: In ketamine/xylazine-anesthetized rats, a guide cannula was implanted in the right ventricle of the brain and yawnin...
[ 2 ] - Effect of Curcumin, an Active Substance of Turmeric, on Acute Hyperglycemia Induced by Ketamine-Xylazine: Role of α2-Adrenergic Receptor
Objective- Medicinal plants and their active constituents are frequently used components for treating hyperglycemia. In the present study, the effect of curcumin was investigated on acute hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia induced by ketamine-xylazine in rats. To explore the possible mechanism, yohimbine (an α2-adrenergic receptor antagonist) was also used. Design...
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