Khadije Esmaeilpour

Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, I. R. Iran

[ 1 ] - Maternal feeding with walnuts (Juglans regia) improves learning and memory in their adult pups

Objective: Walnut (Juglans Regia) is a domestic fruit of Iran. Walnut kernel (WK) has many beneficial constituents such as unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E. Scientific studies have shown that fatty acids and vitamin E can modulate learning and memory processes. The aim of the present work was to study effects of walnut consumption by mothers during pregnancy and lactation on...

[ 2 ] - Effect of Matricaria recutita L. aqueous extract on acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis in adult male rats

Introduction: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammation of the large intestine (colon). In patients with ulcerative colitis, ulcers and inflammation of the inner lining of the colon lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. Previous studies have shown that Matricaria recutita L. have a series of physiological effects for example spasmolytic, carminative, anti...