scholarly journals Helicobacter Pylori Eradication with Beta Carotene, Ascorbic Acid and Allicin

2001 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cem Koçkar ◽  
Mustafa Öztürk ◽  
Nüket Bavbek
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Helicobacter Pylori Eradication ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Group I

In this study, in vivo effectiveness of ascorbic acid (AA), beta carotene (BC) and allicin in HP eradication were evaluated. 210 patients who are HP positive in biopsy were involved in this study. The patients randomised to seven treatment groups (each group consisting of 30 patients). The first group was given standard eradication treatment (lansaprasol 30 mg bid, clarithromycin 500 mg bid, amoxicillin 1 g bid for 14 days). Second group received AA 1000 mg/day in addition to the standard treatment. Third group received only AA 1000 mg/day for 14 days. Fourth group was treated with standard regiment plus 120 mg/day BC. Fifth group was given only BC 120 mg/day for 14 days. Sixth group was given standard regiment and allicin 4200 μg/day. Seventh group received only Allicin 1200 μg/day for 14 days. The eradication was achieved in 20 (66.6 %) in group I, 15 (50 %) in group II, 3 (10 %) in group III, 15 (50 %) in group IV, 0 (0 %) in group V, 27 (90 %) in group VI and 7 (23.3 %) in group VII. Allicin seemed to be potentially effective agent for HP eradication but ascorbic acid, beta caroten was found to be ineffective.

scholarly journals Effect of a Diet Composed of Genetically Modified Feed Components on the Selected Immune Parameters in Pigs, Cattle, and Poultry

2013 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Bednarek ◽  
Katarzyna Dudek ◽  
Krzysztof Kwiatek ◽  
Małgorzata Świątkiewicz ◽  
Sylwester Świątkiewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Genetically Modified ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Immune Parameters ◽  
Group I ◽  
Toxin Protein ◽  
Gm Soybean

Abstract The aim of the study was to evaluate the immune effects of genetically modified (GM), insect resistant corn (MON810) expressing toxin protein of Bacillus thuringiensis, and glyphosate-tolerant soybean meal (Roundup Ready MON-40-30-2), which are used as the feed mixture components in domestic animals. The study was conducted on 60 pigs (36 fatteners and 24 sows), 20 calves, 40 broilers, and 40 laying hens. Each species was divided into four basic nutritional groups: group I (control) - conventional feed, group II - feed consisted of GM soybean meal and non-modified corn, group III - non-modified soybean meal and GM corn, group IV - GM soybean meal and GM corn. Moreover, in the experiment on fatteners two additional groups were formed: group V - animals fed both conventional soybean meal and bruised grain, and group VI - GM soybean meal and conventional bruised grain. The results of study did not reveal any significant effect of feed mixtures containing GM components on the immune response in all animals regardless of their species and technological producing groups.

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of Apical Sealing Ability of Different Obturation Techniques by Confocal Microscopy: An In Vitro Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Reetu Arora ◽  
Yogesh Kumar ◽  
Neetu Jindal ◽  
Renu Aggarwal ◽  
Kavneet Takhar
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Negative Control Group ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I

Abstract Introduction The aim of obturation in the root canal is to completely seal the canal space to eliminate all the portals of entry and exit between root canal and periodontal space. Various techniques have been developed to achieve a hermetic seal. Materials and Methods As many as 150 extracted human maxillary central incisors were taken for the study. Biomechanical preparation was done up to F5 protaper file. According to different obturation techniques, samples were divided into six groups, keeping 30 samples in experimental and 15 samples in control groups. Group I–Lateral Condensation, Group II–Thermafil, Group III–Beefill, Group IV–GuttaFlow, Group V–Positive Control group, Group VI–Negative Control group. After obturation, the samples were immersed in 2% Rhodamine-B dye for 24 hours. Each sample was longitudinally sectioned to examine under confocal laser scanning microscope. Statistical Analysis The results were evaluated with ANOVA and posthoc Tukey honest significant difference (HSD) comparison test. Results The mean values of dye penetration of different groups were Group I (Lateral Condensation) 1.51 ± 0.451, Group II (Thermafil) 0.918 ± 0.399, Group III (Beefill) 1.30 ± 0.559. Group IV (GuttaFlow) 0.655 ± 0.396, Group V (Positive Control group) 1.96 ±0.046, Group VI (Negative Control group) 0 ± 0. The lowest mean value of apical microleakage was found in GuttaFlow amongst all experimental groups. Conclusion It can be concluded that the GuttaFlow obturating material exhibited better apical sealing ability with canal walls.

scholarly journals Antigenotoxic Activity of Rumput Mutiara (Hedyotis corymbosa L.) Ethanolic Extract on Cyclophosphamide-Induced Mice

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Yoce Aprianto ◽  
Asri Mega Putri ◽  
Hilyatul Fadliyah ◽  
Retno Murwanti ◽  
Edy Meiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Ursolic Acid ◽  
Micronucleus Test ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Adult Mice ◽  
Group I

Exposure to relative chemicals has been shown to induce a genotoxic effect that can be observed through formation of micronucleus (MN) in polychromatic erythrocythes (PCE). Rumput Mutiara or Hedyotis corymbosa L. ethanolic extract (HcEE) is known to contain ursolic acid as major compound that possesses antigenotoxic activity on HepG2 cells. This study exerts in vivo approach aiming to evaluate the antigenotoxic effects of HcEE on cyclophosphamide (CP)-induced male Swiss mice. The ursolic acid on HcEE was determined by using thin layer chromatography with silica gel as stationary phase and chloroform-aceton (9:1) as mobile phase. The antigenotoxic activity was carried out by in vivo micronucleus test. Twenty four adult mice were equally divided into seven groups. Group I: control (untreated); group II: Na-CMC 0.5%; group III: CP 50 mg/kg BW; group IV: CP+HcEE 250 mg/kg BW; group V: CP+HcEE 500 mg/kg BW; group VI: CP+HcEE 1000 mg/kg BW; group VII: HcEE 1000 mg/kg BW. HcEE were given for seven days, while CP was administered on the last two days. On the seventh day, the peripheral blood from all mice were collected, smeared, and then stained with Giemsa. The frequencies of MNPCEs and %PCEs were evaluated. Molecular docking was performed to know the interaction between ursolic acid and CYP3A4 by using PLANTS software. There was similar hRF spot between HcEE with ursolic acid standard reference indicated that the extract almost positively contain ursolic acid. HcEE reduced MNPCEs significantly compared to CP group (p<0.05) and combination of CP with HcEE showed reduction of %PCEs (p<0.05). Based on molecular docking analysis, ursolic acid gave lower docking score than CP against CYP3A4 (PDB ID: 2V0M) and similar binding site on amino acid residues Ala 448, Ile 369, Thr 309, and Val 313. All of these data suggest that HcEE perform protective effect against CP-induced genotoxicity.Keywords: Antigenotoxic, Hedyotis corymbosa L., cyclophosphamide, micronucleus, molecular docking

ВЗАИМОСВЯЗЬ ПРОДУКТИВНЫХ ПОКАЗАТЕЛЕЙ КОРОВ ЧЕРНО-ПЕСТРОЙ ПОРОДЫ С ВОСПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛЬНЫМИ КАЧЕСТВАМИ

2019 ◽  
pp. 39-42
Author(s):  
G.Yu. BEREZKINA ◽  
S.L. VOROBYEVA ◽  
E.M. KISLYAKOVA ◽  
A.A. KOREPANOVA
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Reproductive Capacity ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Breeding Farms

Изучено влияние возраста и живой массы при первом осеменении на воспроизводительные качества коровпервотелок чернопестрой породы в племенных заводах Удмуртской Республики. Исследования проводились в период с 2015 по 2018 гг. Для проведения исследований были сформированы 6 групп животных в зависимости от возраста первого осеменения. В I группу вошли коровы с возрастом первого осеменения до 13 мес, во II от 13,1 до 15 мес, в III от 15,1 до 17, в IV от 17,1 до 19, в V от 19,1 до 21 и в VI группу от 21 мес и старше. При этом живая масса телок в I группе в среднем составила 349,5 кг, во II 370,9, в III 387,7, в IV 400,2, в V 420,7 и в VI группе 440,2 кг. Анализ возраста первого осеменения в племенных хозяйствах республики показал, что средний возраст плодотворного осеменения в 2018 году составил 17,0 мес. с живой массой 394 кг. По результатам экспериментальных исследований нами получено, что лучшие воспроизводительные показатели и молочная продуктивность выявлена у коровпервотелок, которых осеменяли в возрасте 14,6 мес. В данной группе продолжительность сервиспериода составила 127,3 дня, коэффициент воспроизводительной способности 0,90, выход телят на 100 коров составил более 85,3. Удой за 305 дней лактации, у коровпервотелок второй опытной группы составил 6332,3 кг с массовой долей жира 3,65 и белка 3,15 .The influence of age and live weight at the first insemination on reproductive qualities of cowsborn black and white breed in breeding farms of the Udmurt Republic was studied. The studies were conducted between 2015 and 2018. For the research 6 groups of animals were formed depending on the age of the first insemination. Group I included cows with the age of first insemination up to 13 months, in group II from 13.1 to 15 months, in III group from 15.1 to 17 months, in group IV from 17.1 to 19 months, in group V from 19.1 to 21 months and in VI group from 21 months and more. At the same time, the live weight of heifers in group I averaged 349.5 kg, in group II370.9 kg, in group III 387.7 kg, in group IV 400.2 kg, in group V 420.7 kg and in group VI 440.2 kg. The analysis of the age of the first insemination in breeding farms of the Republic showed that the average age of fruitful insemination in 2018 was 17.0 months with a live weight of 394 kg. According to the results of experimental studies, we obtained that the best reproductive performance and milk productivity was revealed in cows, which were inseminated at the age of 14.6 months. In this group, the duration of the service period was 127.3 days, the coefficient of reproductive capacity 0.90, yield of calves per 100 cows. Milk yield for 305 days of lactation, in cows of the second experimental group was 6332.3 kg with a mass fraction of fat 3.65 and protein 3.15.

scholarly journals The The Influence of Wharton Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cell toward Matrix Metalloproteinase-13 and RELA Synoviocyte Gene Expression on Osteoarthritis

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 701-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivi Sofia ◽  
Ellyza Nasrul ◽  
Menkher Manjas ◽  
Gusti Revilla
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cell ◽  
Inflammatory Responses ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I

BACKGROUND: Therapy for osteoarthritis (OA) with satisfactory results has not been found to date. In OA pathogenesis, RELA gene involved in cartilage degradation and MMP-13 in degrade cartilage, as a member family of NF-ĸβ genes, RELA serves to modulate inflammatory responses and activates pro-inflammatory cytokines. AIM: This study aims to identify the influence of Wharton Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC-WJ) on MMP-13 and RELA expression gene in synoviocyte by in vitro. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This research is pure experimental research. The sample used derived from synovial tissue of OA patients who underwent Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery. This study was divided into six groups treated with 4 replications. Group I and II (control groups) were synoviocyte of OA incubated for 24 and 48 hours, respectively. Group III and IV were MSC-WJ incubated for 24 and 48 hours, respectively. Group V and VI were Synoviocyte-MSC-WJ co-culture group incubated for 24 and 48 hours, respectively. Identification of MMP-13 and RELA gene expression in each group was performed by using qPCR. RESULT: The results showed that MSC-WJ reduced MMP-13 gene expression after co-culture for 24 and 48 hours in OA synoviocyte. The highest gene expression of MMP-13 was in Group I and II (1.00 ng/μl), followed by Group III (0.41 ng/μl), Group IV (0.24 ng/μl), Group V (0.13 ng/μl), and Group VI (0.04 ng/μl). MSC-WJ administration also decreased RELA gene expression. The highest gene expression of RELA gene was in Group I and II (1.00 ng/μl), Group V (0.67 ng/μl), Group III (0.58 ng/μl), Group IV (0.16 ng/μl), and Group VI (0.16 ng/μl). CONCLUSION: This study concluded that MSC-WJ in OA synoviocyte significantly reduced the expression of MMP-13 and RELA gene (p <0.05).

scholarly journals Cloacal bursa morphology in turkey broilers challenged with aflatoxin B1 alone or co-administered with Mycotox NG

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-129
Author(s):  
N. Grozeva ◽  
I. Valchev ◽  
L. L. Lazarov ◽  
Ts. Hristov ◽  
D. Kanakov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aflatoxin B1 ◽  
Lymphoid Follicle ◽  
Toxic Effects ◽  
Bursa Of Fabricius ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Feed Supplementation ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Group I

Aflatoxins are toxic metabolites of moulds from the genus Aspergillus (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus being the main producers). The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the toxic effects of aflatoxin B1 on bursa of Fabricius morphology. Also, the possibility for prevention of toxic effects of AFB1 by feed supplementation of a mycosorbent (Mycotox NB) was studied. Experiments were carried out with sixty 7-day-old female turkey broilers (meat TM strain) divided into one control and five treatment groups (n=10). Groups were as followed: Group I – control (fed standard feed according to the species and age of birds); Group II – experimental, whose feed was supplemented with 0.5 g/kg Mycotox NG, Group III– experimental, whose feed contained 0.2 mg/kg aflatoxin B1, Group IV – experimental, whose feed contained 0.4 mg/kg aflatoxin B1, Group V – experimental, supplemented with 0.2 mg/kg aflatoxin B1 and 0.5 g/kg Mycotox NG and Group VI – experimental, supplemented with 0.4 mg/kg aflatoxin B1 and 0.5 g/kg Mycotox NG. The duration of the experiments was 42 days. The changes in bursal morphology in control and treated groups were followed out after the end of the study. In birds from experimental groups ІІI and IV, atrophy and degenerative changes have occurred in the bursa of Fabricius: reduction of lymphoid cell - populations in lymphoid follicles along with dystrophy. Feed supplementation with the tested toxin binder (Groups V and VI) resulted in partial neutralisation of deleterious effects of AFB1 on severity of histological lesions: interfollicular oedema, considerably lower lymphoid follicle rarefaction.

scholarly journals Treatment of Bothrops alternatus envenomation by Curcuma longa and Calendula officinalis extracts and ar-turmerone

2005 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.M. Melo ◽  
G.G. Habermehl ◽  
N.J.F. Oliveira ◽  
E.F. Nascimento ◽  
M.M.B. Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Calendula Officinalis ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Efficient Treatment ◽  
Sterile Saline ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Bothrops Alternatus

It was investigated the efficiency of two extracts of plants and one fraction of their properties against the local effects of bothropic envenomation. Bothrops alternatus venom (1.25µg) diluted in 100µl of sterile saline solution was inoculated (intradermally) into the shaved dorsal back skin of 30 New Zealand rabbits. The animals were divided in six groups receiving the following treatments: group I: subcutaneous application of Curcuma longa extract (1.0ml); group II: topic treatment of Curcuma longa hydroalcoholic extract (1.0ml); group III: topic application of ar-turmerone in vaseline (1.0g); group IV: topic application of Curcuma longa methanolic extract (1.0ml); group V: topic application of Calendula officinalis ointment (1.0g); group VI: topic application of saline (1.0ml). These treatments were done at 30 minutes, and at 2, 4, 24 and 72 hours after venom inoculation. Intensity of local edema, hemorrhagic halo and necrosis were evaluated until 168h after that. Additionally, seven days after the Bothrops venom inoculation, blood was collected from heart with and without EDTA (10%) for hemogram and biochemical parameters (total protein, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, and fibrinogen) and all the animals were anesthetized, sacrificed by ether inhalation and submitted to necropsy. Fragments of tissues were taken for histopathological evaluation. The most efficient treatment for inhibition of edema, necrosis and local hemorrhage after Bothrops alternatus venom was the topic application of ar-turmerone.

scholarly journals Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Cured with Different Light Sources under Thermocycling

2010 ◽  
Vol 04 (03) ◽  
pp. 257-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oral Sokucu ◽  
Seyda Herguner Siso ◽  
Firat Ozturk ◽  
Ruhi Nalcaci
Keyword(s):  
Bond Strength ◽  
Shear Bond Strength ◽  
Group Iv ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Light Curing

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of two different light sources under different thermal cycle frequencies.Methods: Ninety human premolar teeth were divided into six groups, in which three groups consisted of halogen groups – Group I was cured with halogen without thermocycle, Group II cured with halogen with 500 thermocycles, and Group III cured with halogen with 10,000 thermocycles. The other three groups consisted of Plasma arc (PAC) group – Group IV was cured with PAC without thermocycle, Group V cured with PAC thermocycled 500 cycles, and Group VI cured with PAC thermocycled 10,000 cycles. Two way ANOVA was used to compare the SBS between the groups, and chi squaretest was used to compare the bond failure of ARI scores among the groups.Results: A significant difference was found for curing lights (P<.001) and thermocycling (P<.01). However, there was no interaction between light curing and thermocycling (P=.177). The halogen groups demonstrated higher mean SBS than the PAC groups. Both groups showed a significant reduction between no cycles and 10,000 cycles (P<.05).Conclusions: Both light sources showed favorable SBS performance without the thermocycle procedure. Thermocycling significantly decreased the SBS values of both groups. (Eur J Dent 2010;4:257- 262)

scholarly journals Liposome Encapsulated Astaxanthin Altered Biochemical Profile In Diethylnitrosamine (DEN) Induced Hepato Carcinoma On Swiss Albino Mice

2020 ◽  
pp. 344-352
Author(s):  
Suganya Vasudevan ◽  
Anuradha Venkataraman
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
In Vivo Evaluation ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Inflammatory State ◽  
Abnormal Cells

Cancer is a disease in which a group of abnormal cells grow uncontrollably by disregarding the normal rules of cell division. Across several cancers, Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most aggressive cancers in worldwide. It is held responsible for up to 1 million deaths globally per annum. HCC is an inflammation-related cancer, as a chronic inflammatory state is necessary for cancer appearance. In this study, the drug astaxanthin and encapsulated astaxanthin was tested against HCC. Mice were divided into 7 groups; Group I: control, Group II: DEN induced, Group III: DEN + 50 mg/kg astaxanthin, Group IV: DEN + 100 mg/kg astaxanthin, Group V: DEN + 50 mg/kg encapsulated astaxanthin, Group VI: DEN + 100 mg/kg encapsulated astaxanthin, Group VII: DEN + 10 mg/kg sorafenib. Regular diet was given. Body weight, Food intake, water intake was noted. Other biochemical parameters such as ALP, AST, Albumin, proteins and TNF-α was determined. Finally, the liver was removed from each mice of different group by sacrificing them and histopathology was done. In vivo evaluation in mice models showed significant antitumor activities by both encapsulated and non-encapsulated astaxanthin at 100 mg/kg as compared with the control, DEN induced group and positive drug sorafenib. This research suggested that encapsulated astaxanthin can also be used as chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment of Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

scholarly journals Uji Senyawa Taurin Sebagai Antikanker Terhadap Jumlah Sel-Sel Leukosit Dan Sel-Sel Eritrosit Mencit (Mus musculus L.) yang Diinduksi Benzo (Α) Pyren Secara In Vivo

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agra Maysa ◽  
E. L. Widiastuti ◽  
N. Nurcahyani ◽  
H. Busman
Keyword(s):  
Mus Musculus ◽  
Taurine Supplementation ◽  
Group Vi ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cent Level ◽  
Level Of Significance

The aim of this research was to determine the effect of taurine supplementation on the totalcount of leucocyte cells and erythrocyte cells of mice that have been induced to benzo (α)pyrene in vivo. The parameters of this experiment were the total count of leucocyte cells anderythrocyte cells of mice (Mus musculus L.). This experiment was conducted in a completerandomized design by using six treatments, each in five replications. The mice were dividedinto six groups. Group I used as control were not given any treatment. Group II were given0,2 mL of oleum olevarum (olive oil) orally to the end of the experiment. Group III wereinduced to benzo (α) pyrene without being given any taurine. Group IV were given 7,8mg/bw of taurine before being induced to benzo (α) pyrene. Group V were given 7,8 mg/bwof taurine after being induced to benzo (α) pyrene. Group VI were given 15,6 mg/bw oftaurine after being induced to benzo (α) pyrene. Mice of group III, V, and VI were injectedwith 0,5 mL of benzo (α) pyrene solution every day for 10 days on their subcutant tissue forthe purpose of a nodule being formed in this area. It was then continued by giving taurineorally for 15 days. In the final treatment, mice blood was taken to count the leucocyte cellsand erythrocyte cells. The data were analyzed using ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) thencontinued by calculating least significant difference at 5 per cent level of significance. Theresults indicated that taurine had the ability to reduce leucocyte cells into its normalquantity, and was able to increase the number of erythrocyte cells of mice suffered fromleukaemia back to normal.Key words: benzo (α) pyrene, leukaemia, leucocyte, mice , taurine

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