Previous reports from this laboratory have described the isolation of 6-hydroxynicotinic acid and 6-0x0-1 ,4,5,6-tetrahydronicotinic acid from the reaction media of a clostridial species grown on nicotinic acid (1). Bn enzyme that catalyzes the reversible oxidation of nicotinic acid to HNA’ has been purified from extracts of this microorganism (2). Since fortified crude extract of this Clostrid...

Introduction: High levels of homocysteine (Hcy) might accelerate dopaminergic cell death through oxidative stress and excitotoxicity. Folate plays an important role in the control of plasma levels of Hcy. In this study, effect of supplementation with folic acid on the 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)-induced Parkinsonism in rat and also serum level of Hcy was investigated. Methods: Rats were fed ...

Inflammation plays an important role in health and disease. Most of the chronic diseases of modern society, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, etc. have inflammatory component. At the same time, the link between diet and disease is also being recognized. Amongst dietary constituents, fat has gained most recognition in affecting health. Saturated and trans...