Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis of open reading frame 5 was developed for typing of Czech strains of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). e set of restriction enzymes Acc I, Hae II and SnaB I allowed the differentiation of heterogeneous Czech strains of PRRSV clustered separately in the phylogenetic tree. e high-passage strain V-502 (164) was a...

It is essential to identify and determine the properties of native plants as natural genetic resources. The present study was performed to identify the Mindium (Michauxi) laevigata species using molecular and biochemical procedures such as genomic DNA extraction, sequencing, and antioxidant capacity and protein content determination at both vegetative and generative phases in various parts of t...

Busulfan is known to cause several adverse effects including reproductive toxicity in humans. Garlic (Allium sativum), a widely distributed medicinal plant, is highly regarded for its medicinal activities including antioxidant property.This study was conducted to assess whether garlic extract could serve as protective agents against testicular toxicity during busulfan treatment in a mi...

Infertility as a vital process in human reproduction involves many couples worldwide. Although many genetic causes of infertility are known, the genetic basis of infertility in men is largely unknown. Therefore, the identification of genetic biomarkers in this field is important and genetic polymorphisms in key genes of the spermatogenesis pathway can be valuable biomarkers in this field. Gene'...

Background: Aspartame is one of the most commonly consumed artificial sweeteners that is widely used in foodstuffs.There are many debatable reports about aspartame toxicity in different tissues; however, on the subject of itseffects on the reproductive system, few literatures are available. The present study was carried out for evaluating effectsof aspartame on the reproductiv...

Abstract Background Diosgenin is an isospirostane derivative, which a steroidal sapogenin and the product of acids or enzymes hydrolysis process dioscin protodioscin. Galactomannans are heteropolysaccharides composed D-mannose D-galactose, major sources locust bean, guar, tara fenugreek. Methods Literature survey was accomplished using multiple databases including PubMed, Science Direct, ISI we...

quantitative ultrasound (qus) is a noninvasive, inexpensive and portable method for bone densitometry. it may measure some other parameters in addition to bmd, like elasticity and micro architecture. this study designed to determine the relation between reproductive factors and calcaneus qus parameters in normal women of tehran. bmd of heel in 151 normal women, 20-72y/o (participator of iranian...

tobacco smoke contains numerous compounds, many ‎of which are oxidants and capable of producing free radical and enhancing ‎the oxidative stress. the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of cigarette smoking on the erythrocyte antioxidative enzyme activities and the plasma ‎concentration of their cofactors. ‎sixty eight healthy men were enrolled, 32 of whom had never smoked and 36 ha...

background salep is used for various purposes in food industries and traditional medicine. therefore, evaluation of its effect on the liver seems to be necessary. objectives the aim of this study was to assess salep effect on liver. materials and methods in this experimental study, various concentrations of salep were intraperitoneally administered to five groups of wistar rats (control, placeb...