BACKGROUND Viscum album has shown inhibitory effect on different smooth muscles but underlying mechanisms in gut and vascular smooth muscles are not well defined. Additionally, the plant has also importance in managing hyperactive gut and cardiovascular disorders. The current study was aimed to probe a pharmacological base of the smooth muscle relaxant effect of V. album in gut and vascular pre...

Rats maintained with parenteral nutrition following 60% jejunoileal resection plus cecectomy exhibit minimal adaptive growth in the residual jejunum but a dramatic adaptive growth in the residual colon. Coinfusion of insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) with parenteral nutrition induces jejunal growth but has minimal effects in the colon. Our objective was to study the role of the endogenous IG...

Abstract Feed is the most expensive input in commercial pork production. In order to reduce feed costs, using high-fiber ingredients has become a common practice. Moderate levels of fiber can maintain intestinal physiological function and promote health. Oxidative stress linked impaired nutrient absorption growth performance. This study investigated effects (HF, 6% crude fiber) low-fiber (LF, 3...

Evaluation of Two Sources Plant Antioxidants on Antioxidant Status, Morphology Changes the Jejunum, Antibody Titer Against Influenza and Growth Performance Broilers

objective: turmeric (curcuma longa linn) is a medicinal plant that contains curcumin. there is a growing interest in using curcumin powder (cp) as feed additives for antioxidative and antimicrobial properties to improve human health. this study was conducted to determine the appropriate levels of cp on blood parameters, immunity, and histology of jejunum in hens. materials and methods: a total ...

abstract objective: to investigate the effect of an anti-inflammatory drug (piroxicam) on the development of fatty streak in rabbits. methods: male rabbits were fed with four types of regimen: a) normal rabbit chow, b) 1% cholesterol diet c) cholesterol diet plus piroxicam, d) normal rabbit chow plus piroxicam. after 12 weeks, the animals were sacrificed and the aorta, as well as the right and ...