a vast majority of the studies addressing the free radicals including hydroxyl radical is a damage compound of biochemical molecules such as dna, proteins and lipids. when free radicals specially hydroxyl radical are not adequately removed from the body, it may damage biological macromolecules, leading to a variety of disease occurs. therefore, the body should be protected by an enzymatic or no...

abstractintroduction: we researched to study the effect of berberis vulgaris supplementation on glycemic indices patients with diabetes type 2 after one session of aerobic exercise in accordance to independent effects of barberry extract and aerobic exercise.methods and material: 32 patient men with type 2 diabetes accidently divided into four groups of barberry extract (10 cc per 200 ml of wat...

in this research, during three consecutive years (2010-2012), a series of diallel crossing was performed among wild type barberry genotypes and iranian seedless barberry. setting of seed and fruit in the crossing have been studied and then seedling survival were evaluated in several cultural systems. results showed significant effects of pollen sources on setting of fruits, seed and seeded frui...

Berberis thunbergii L. (Japanese barberry) holds significant market share in the commercial ornamental horticulture industry. Japanese barberry is grown by production nurseries and used landscaping across northern half of United States. In 2009, crop was worth nearly $30.5 million annual sales States, making it one top two shrubs, roses excluded. [U.S. Department Agriculture (USDA) 2009]. Dirr ...

AIM Food and medicinal applications of barberry date back to 2500 years ago. This study investigates Berberis integerrima impact on lymphocytic immune responses. MATERIALS & METHODS Balb/c splenocytes were treated by 0.001-1000 μg/ml of B. integerrimaaqueous and alcoholic extracts in presence of phytohemagglutinin and lipopolysaccharide mitogens. Cell proliferation was assayed and cytokines w...

background and objectives: with regard to the hazards of nitrite, application of natural preservatives in order to reduce the microbial load of meat and meat products is increasing. owing to their anti-bacterial properties, red barberry and the dried residue of red grape could be suitable replacers for nitrite. materials and methods: agar dilution method was employed in order to determine the m...

In Vitro Protoscolicidal Activity of Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) Rind and Barberry (Berberis Vulgaris) Alcoholic Extracts against Hydatid Cysts Caused by Echinococcus granulosus