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Neuroprotective effect of Capparis ovata Desf. var. palaestina Zoh. on H2O2‐induced neurotoxicity in SH‐SY5Y cells

The neuroprotective effect of flower and fruit parts of Capparis ovata Desf. var. palaestina Zoh. plant was investigated in H2O2-induced cytotoxicity in SH-SY5Y cells. The cells were treated with H2O2 alone or pretreated with flower (COMFL) and fruit extract (COMFR) of C. ovatavar. palaesti...

Composition in fatty acids of mature milk of nursing mothers

Abstract Objectives: to determine the fatty acid composition of mature milk of nursing mothers and its distribution according to some maternal variables. Methods: this is a cross-sectional observational epidemiological study based on the eva-luation of the fatty acid profile of mature human milk. Sampl...

Musk gland seasonal development and musk secretion are regulated by the testis in muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus)

Biol. Res; 50 (), 2017
BACKGROUND: The muskrat is a seasonal breeder. Males secrete musk to attract females during the breeding season. The testosterone binding to the androgen receptor (AR) in musk glands of muskrat may play an important role conducting the musk secretion process. METHODS: The musk gland, testis and blood sam...