Background: Myeloperoxidase (MPO), which is abundantly expressed in neutrophils, catalyzes the formation of a number of reactive oxidant species. However, evidence has emerged that MPO-derived oxidants contribute to tissue damage and initiation and propagation of inflammatory diseases, particularly, cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, studying the regulatory mechanisms of the enzyme activity is...

Background: It has been suggested that organophosphates may inhibit gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) metabolism in synaptosomal preparations. In the present investigation, we have assessed the interaction between paraoxon and the GABA system at synaptic level. Methods: Synaptosomes were prepared from male Wistar rats (200-250 g). Cerebral cortex was dissected and homogenized, then centrifuged at ...

New irrigation methods under different nutritional element supplies for maize production was designed and tested for evaluate quantitative and qualitative parameters by split-plot arrangement according complete randomized block design with three replications. Different Irrigation regimes was belonged to main plots (Conventional furrow irrigation: CFI or A1, Alternate furrow irrigation: AFI or A...

The study aims to understand the effect of UV exclusion and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculation on photosynthetic parameters soybean. was conducted in nursery bags plants were grown under iron mesh covered with cut-off filters. AMF (I) showed higher pigments, carbonic anhydrase activity, reduced internal CO2 concentration, enhanced transpiration rate, stomatal conductance as well imp...

The impact of excess fat and high-calorie intake on the human body is an acute problem for many economically developed countries. Modelling effects health rats supplementing their diet with crushed seeds Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench Sylibum marianum Gaertn was carried out in a laboratory experiment. In control group animals, weight increased by 700 mg/day, addition E. – 1394 mg/day S. only 15...

Background: Human activities such as mining enhance the radioactivity levels above normal background which can lead to an incremental increase in the radiation risk to the population. Materials and Methods: 20 tailing enriched soil samples collected around Maiganga coal mine, Gombe, Northeast Nigeria were assessed for their 226Ra, 232Th and 40K contents using HPGe gamma-ray detector. Results: T...

INTRODUCTION The statin-induced effects on high density lipoprotein (HDL) are relatively small compared with those of low density lipoprotein (LDL) and, as a result, most clinical trials of statins are underpowered with respect to HDL parameters. This study experimentally investigated, the effects of statin on serum lipids, atherogenic index and examined the possibility of a relationship amongs...

The anti-Listeria monocytogenes activity of four essential oils (EOs) (Salvia officinalis, Citrus limon, Mentha piperita and Thymus vulgaris) bacteriocin bacLP17, added alone or in mixture active edible coatings, was determined artificially contaminated shrimps. minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values the EOs were against NCTC 10888 strain L. by using broth microdilution method. checkerbo...

   In this study, we report the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from extracts of native fruits from Amazonia, Brazil. AgNPs were characterized by UV/Vis and medium infrared (MIR) spectroscopy. Their antimicrobial activities were evaluated against the growth of bacteria and leavers, as well as the evaluation of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal c...