this survey was aimed at detecting histological and histometrical changes of common carp ovaries in khouzestan province climate conditions. the goal was to determine the ovarian status in the breeding period of the reproductive cycle. ovaries of 49 common carp brooders were collected from april to october, 2010. the samples were taken from the anterior, median and posterior portions. 5-6µ secti...

red hot pepper is a plant that belongs to the solanaceae family and is known as capsicum annuum. capsaicin is the active ingredient of cayenne pepper. ghrelin is a hormone, which consists of polypeptide structure. ghrelin also contributes to growth hormone secretion, energy balance, food intake and body weight regulator. the aim of this study was the localization and expression of ghrelin in th...

the effects of pesticide endosulfan (an organochlorine compound), on the ovaries of bluegill fish (lepomis macrochirus) were studied. exposures for 24 hs with histological preparations at 25% (0.25 î¼g/l), 75 % (0.75 î¼g/l), and 100 % (1 î¼g/l) sub lethal concentrations were examined. the control contained an abundance of the different stages of oocytes (oocytes i, ii, iii, and iv) and had an i...

background: diazinon (dzn) is an organophosphate insecticide widely utilized in agriculture all over the world and causes many negative effects on plants and animal species, especially on human. the aim of present study was to evaluate the effects of dzn on apoptosis of ovarian follicles in adult rats and to assess the protective role of vit e. methods: thirty adult female wistar rats were divi...

The Key Role of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Testicular Torsion: A Review Their Induction Rat Model

Background & Aim: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum- graceum L.) is a medicinal and edible plant in the family Fabaceae. The aim of this study was the effect of hydro-alcohol extract of fenugreek seed on reproductive system of female Balb/c mice. Experimental: The animals divided to five groups of ten members: control group, placebo and three experimental groups. At first all animals synch...