Three new eriophyid species (Phyllocoptinae), Shevtchenkella denticulata sp. n., Notallus pestehae sp. n. and Echinacrus ruthenicus sp. n., were described from Eryngium thyrsoideum Boiss. (Apiaceae), Pistacia vera L. (Anacardiaceae) and Lycium ruthenicum Murray (Solanaceae), respectively. All the three new species were collected from southwest of the East Azerbaijan province, Iran in 2011. It i...

The effect of aqueous-ethanolic extract of Zataria multiflora Boiss (Labiatae), on βadrenoceptors was examined on tracheal chains of guinea pigs. The effects of three concentrations of aqueous-ethanolic extract (0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 mg/mL), 10 nM propranolol, and saline on β-adrenoceptors were tested (n=8). The results showed clear leftward shifts in isoprenaline curves obtained in the presence of...

Sideritis raeseri spp. raeseri Boiss & Heldr is a native plant from the Mediterranean region that is used due to its medicinal and culinary properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ethanol extract of S. raeseri on the blood pressure, vascular and cardiac contractions. Arterial blood pressure was registered directly from the carotid artery in the anaesthetized rabbits. Ao...

In this contribution, the conservation status assessment of three vascular plants are presented according to IUCN categories and criteria. It includes Oryza rhizomatis D.A.Vaughan Saxifraga facchinii W.D.J.Koch at a global level Helianthemum caput-felis Boiss. regional level.

The stimulatory effect of Zataria multiflora Boiss (Labiatae) and carvacrol on β-adrenoceptors was examined on guinea pig trachea. The effects of three concentrations of aqueous-ethanolic extract, carvacrol, and propranolol (β-receptor antagonist) on β-adrenoceptors were tested in nonincubated (group 1, n = 8) and incubated tracheal chains with 1 μM chlorpheniramine (histamine H1 receptor antag...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Acinetobacter spp. are important causes of nosocomial infections. They possess various antibiotic resistance mechanisms including extended spectrum beta lactamases (ESBLs). The aim of this study was to determine antibiotic resistance profile of Acinetobacter clinical isolates especially among ESBL-producing strains and to investigate the antimicrobial effects of oleo-g...