H Babaei

Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran;

[ 1 ] - The development of mouse early embryos in vitro in fibroblasts and cumulus cells co-cultures supplemented with retinoic acid

This study was designed to examine the effects of retinoic acid adding to cumulus and/or fibroblast cellsmonolayer on the development of mouse early embryos. One-cell mouse embryos were obtained from NMRImice after superovulation by an intraperitoneal injection of 5 IU equine chorionic gonadotrophin (eCG)followed 48 hrs later by 5 IU human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG). Mouse embryonic fibrobla...

[ 2 ] - Zinc modulates heat-induced degenerative effects in mice testes

This study was designed to investigate whether administration of zinc sulphate could improve theresponse of mouse testis to degenerative effects of short term exposure heating. Fifty-four adult male Balb/Cmice were anaesthetized and the scrotums of 36 of them were immersed for 15 min in a waterbath at 43°C.Immediately after the heating, half of the heated animals (n = 18) were injected with sal...

[ 3 ] - The effects of green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract on mouse semen quality after scrotal heat stress

The objective of this study was to investigate whether or not the adverse effects of heat on sperm quality could be prevented by green tea extract (GTE) administration. Ninety adult male mice were randomly divided to two groups. The scrotum of each animal in the first group was immersed once for 20 min in a water bath maintained at 42 oC (heat group, H) and the second group (control group, C) w...

[ 4 ] - Zinc Therapy Improves Deleterious Effects of Experimental Unilateral Cryptorchidism: Histopathological Evaluation of Testes

Objective- Perturbation of the normal process of testicular descent results in the condition of cryptorchidism. Spermatogenesis is generally impaired in cryptorchid testes because of high intratesticular temperature. It seems that the main mechanisms underlying the process of spermatozoa demise is apoptosis by overgeneration of free radicals. So, the aim of the present study was to investigate ...

[ 5 ] - Ultrasonographical Measurement of Caspian Mare Embryonic Vesicle and Embryo on Days 8 to 44 after Ovulation

Objective- The aim of this study was to determine the first possible time for pregnancy recognition and several features of developing embryo between days 8 to 44 of pregnancy. Design- Experimental study Animals- Six healthy registered Caspian mares Procedures- Daily ultrasound examinations were conducted from days 8 to 44 (ovulation = day 0) of pregnancy to monitor the conceptus in Caspian ...

[ 6 ] - Assess The Pluripotency of Caprine Umbilical Cord Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Cells By RT-PCR Analysis of Early Transcription Factor Nanog

Objective-  In the present study we investigated the isolation protocol, population doubling time (PDT) and the expression of a pluripotential gene by RT-PCR analysis of early transcription factor Nanog in caprine umbilical cord (CUC) Wharton's jelly mesenchymal cells (WJMCs). Design- Experimental in vitro study.   Animals- Four mix breed goat.   Procedures- CUCs were collected from abattoi...

[ 7 ] - Use of Conjunctival Grafts and Temporary Tube Implants for Treatment of Teat Sinus Mucosal Injuries

Objectives- Using conjunctival graft to replace experimental mucosal defects of teatsinus.Study- Experimental study.Animals- Five healthy, mature, lactating, Jersey cows.Methods- Conjunct ival mucosal gra fts with teat cannula were evaluated in the repair of experimentalteat sinusmucosal lesions. A 1.5xl em wide circumferential strip of mucosa was resected from each teat in five Jersey cows. Ea...