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Maleki H, Doostan M, Khoshnevisan K, Baharifar H, Maleki SA, Fatahi MA. Zingiber officinale and thymus vulgaris extracts co-loaded polyvinyl alcohol and chitosan electrospun nanofibers for tackling infection and wound healing promotion. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23719. [PMID: 38223730 PMCID: PMC10784172 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Infections are severe complications associated with chronic wounds and tardy healing that should be timely treated to achieve rapid and proper tissue repair. To hinder such difficulties, a nanofibrous mat composed of polyvinyl alcohol and chitosan (PVA/CS) was developed by electrospinning method, containing thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) extracts. The mat containing 10 wt% of the extracts (at the ratio of 50:50) exposed the nanofibers (NFs) with the nanoscale diameter (average 382 ± 60 nm), smooth surface, and defect-free morphology. Likewise, the relevant analyses of the loaded mat displayed high wettability, porosity, and liquid absorption capacity without any adverse interaction. The obtained mat also provided a high antioxidant activity, and its release profile was continuous and sustained for nearly 72 h. Besides, it inhibited the growth of both Gram-positive S. aureus and Gram-negative E. coli strains. Furthermore, the proposed mat significantly accelerated cutaneous wound healing in bacterial-infected rats by preventing bacteria growth at the wound site. At last, histopathology analysis confirmed the ample regeneration of skin structures, forming collagen fibers and appendages. Overall, the proposed mat containing ginger-thyme extracts provides multiple therapeutic capabilities with promising solutions for inhibiting wound infection and accelerating the healing process.
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- Hassan Maleki
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1983963113, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Research and Development Team, Evolution Wound Dressing (EWD) Startup Co., Tehran, Iran
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- Research and Development Team, Evolution Wound Dressing (EWD) Startup Co., Tehran, Iran
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Applied Biophotonics Research Center, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, 1477893855, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Sepehrimanesh M, Samimi N, Koohi-Hosseinabadi O, Mokhtari M, Amiri-Zadeh S, Farjam M. Effects of Cupressus sempervirens extract on the healing of acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis in rat. JOURNAL OF COLOPROCTOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcol.2018.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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AbstractUlcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon with an unknown etiology. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of Cupressus sempervirens extract on the healing of acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis in rat. Fifty-five male rats divided into five equal treatment groups were used for this study and received the following treatments: Group 1, 250 mg/kg asacol; Group 2, 1 ml gel base (carboxymethyl cellulose); Group 3, 0.5% gel form of C. sempervirens extract; Group 4, 1% gel form of C. sempervirens extract, and; Group 5, considered as negative control and received 1 ml of normal saline. Body weight changes, histopathological and antioxidant changes in the colon tissue were evaluated. Significant weight gain was observed in rats that received 1% gel extract of C. sempervirens. Significant superoxide dismutase activity was also detected in 0.5 and 1% gel extract groups compared to C. sempervirens extract, Asacol and in 1% gel extract groups compared to the gel base group. Furthermore, both gel extract groups had significant lower total antioxidant capacity compared to Asacol group. Several histopathological lesions including inflammation, ulceration, crypt disarray, and goblet cell depletion were detected in the different groups, however, the mean rank of pathological changes showed no significant difference among the five groups. In summary, our results showed that hydroalcoholic extracts of C. sempervirens leaves produces healing effects in acetic acid induced ulcerative colitis.
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- Masood Sepehrimanesh
- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Center of Comparative and Experimental Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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Rowshan V, Najafian S. Polyphenolic contents and antioxidant activities of aerial parts of Salvia multicaulis from the Iran flora. Nat Prod Res 2020; 34:2351-2353. [PMID: 30724585 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2018.1533832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Folk medicine sometimes involves the use of salvia species for therapeutic purposes. Polyphenols with the highest amounts included rosmarinic acid (7.358mg/g), catechin (1.5 mg/g), vanillin (1.00 mg/g), chlorogenic acid (0.53 mg/g), quercetin (0.16 mg/g), and p-coumaric acid (0.015). Furthermore, the results showed that S. multicaulis has a high content of total phenol (4.39 mg/g) and DPPH activity (8.44 mg/g). Salvia multicaulis could be potentially used as a medicinal plant because of its antioxidant activity and polyphenol content.
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- Vahid Rowshan
- Department of Natural Resources, Fars Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education center, AREEO, Shiraz, Iran
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Deligiannidou GE, Philippou E, Vidakovic M, Berghe WV, Heraclides A, Grdovic N, Mihailovic M, Kontogiorgis C. Natural Products Derived from the Mediterranean Diet with Antidiabetic Activity: from Insulin Mimetic Hypoglycemic to Nutriepigenetic Modulator Compounds. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 25:1760-1782. [PMID: 31298162 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666190705191000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating pattern that protects against the development of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to pancreatic beta-cell functional impairment and insulin resistance in various tissues. Inspired by the ancient communities, this diet emphasizes eating primarily plant-based foods, including vegetables, legumes, fruits, cereals, and nuts. Importantly, virgin olive oil is used as the principal source of fat. Red meat is consumed in low amounts while wine and fish are consumed moderately. OBJECTIVE Here, we review the most beneficial components of the Mediterranean Diet and tentative mechanisms of action for prevention and/or management of T2DM, based on research conducted within the last decade. METHODS The references over the last five years have been reviewed and they have been selected properly according to inclusion/ exclusion criteria. RESULTS Several bioactive diet components were evaluated to prevent inflammation and cytokine-induced oxidative damage, reduce glucose concentration, carbohydrate absorption and increase insulin sensitivity and related gene expression. CONCLUSION The adherence to a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise and habits remains the best approach for the prevention of diabetes as well as frequent check-ups and education. Though diabetes has a strong genetic component, in recent years many reports strongly point to the critical role of lifestyle specific epigenetic modifications in the development of T2DM. It remains to be established how different components of the Mediterranean Diet interact and influence the epigenetic landscape to prevent or treat the disease.
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- Georgia-Eirini Deligiannidou
- Laboratory of Hygiene and Environmental Protection, Department of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, 68100, Greece
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- Department of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, Makedonitissis, Nicosia 2417, Cyprus.,Diabetes and Nutritional Sciences Division, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Institute for Biological Research, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Epigenetic Signaling Lab (PPES), Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Antwerp (UA), Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University of Nicosia Medical School, Ayiou Nikolaou Street, Egkomi, Cyprus
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Institute for Biological Research, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Institute for Biological Research, University of Belgrade, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Laboratory of Hygiene and Environmental Protection, Department of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, 68100, Greece
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Effects of Atorvastatin Alongside Conventional Medical Treatment on Liver Fibrosis and Dysfunction in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B: A Double-Blinded Clinical Trial. HEPATITIS MONTHLY 2019. [DOI: 10.5812/hepatmon.84656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Mahmoodi M, Ayoobi F, Aghaei A, Rahmani M, Taghipour Z, Hosseini A, Jafarzadeh A, Sankian M. Beneficial effects of Thymus vulgaris extract in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis: Clinical, histological and cytokine alterations. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 109:2100-2108. [PMID: 30551467 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.08.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The imbalance between pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines plays an important role in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) and its animal model, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). Thymus vulgaris (thyme) as a traditional medicinal plant has been reported to exert antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, this study evaluated the modulatory effects of Thymus vulgaris on the clinical symptoms, histopathological scores, and the production of some anti-inflammatory (TGF-β, IL-4, and IL-10) and pro-inflammatory (IFN-γ, IL-6 and IL-17) cytokines in EAE model. EAE was induced by MOG35-55 peptide and mice were treated intra-peritoneally (i.p) with phosphate buffered saline (PBS) in the control group or thyme extract (50 or 100 mg/kg of body weight, every other day) in thyme-treated EAE groups, from day 0 to +21 of post MOG immunization. Mice were sacrificed at day 22, and splenocytes were isolated and re-stimulated in vitro with MOG in order to measure the cytokine production and proliferation of re-stimulated cells by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method and WST-1 reagent, respectively. The clinical symptoms and histopathological scores of the CNS were lower in thyme-treated than EAE control group. Furthermore, the production of IFN-γ and IL-6 by splenocytes was lower in thyme-treated EAE than in the control group. The production of IL-10 and TGF-β increased in mice treated with thyme extract compared to the control group. In this study, we showed for the first time that the immunomodulatory effects of Thymus vulgaris in EAE model. Thus, the possible therapeutic potential of thyme for treatment of MS could be considered in future research.
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- Merat Mahmoodi
- Immunology Research Center, Medical School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- Immunology Research Center, Medical School, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Koohi-Hosseinabadi O, Ranjbar Z, Sepehrimanesh M, AndisheTadbir A, Poorbaghi SL, Bahranifard H, Tanideh N, Koohi-Hosseinabadi M, Iraji A. Biochemical, hematological, and pathological related healing effects of Elaeagnus angustifolia hydroalcoholic extract in 5-fluorouracil-induced oral mucositis in male golden hamster. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:24447-24453. [PMID: 28895047 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0137-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Oral mucositis (OM) is one of the cancer chemotherapy-related side effects which can affect the quality of life of affected patients. This study was designed to investigate the healing effect of Elaeagnus angustifolia in 5-flurouracil (5-FU)-induced OM in golden hamster. Fifty-six adult male golden hamsters received three intraperitoneal injections of 5-FU at a dose of 60 mg/kg on days 0, 5, and 10. The cheek pouch mucosa was scratched superficially under local anesthesia. Then, two horizontal scratches were made across the everted cheek pouch on days 3 and 4. All treatments were started on day 12 for equal number of animals in control group with no treatments, gel base group that was treated with carboxy methyl cellulose as gel base which used in preparation of the topical gel, topical gel group that used gel containing 10% hydroalcoholic extract of E. angustifolia (HEEA) topically, and dietary group which was treated with 300 mg/kg HEEA. At 2 and 5 days after treatment, blood and pouch tissue sampling were done and analyzed for blood composition, tissue malondialdehyde (MDA) level, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities plus histopathological evaluations. Both topically and orally HEEA-treated groups showed a significant relief in OM compared to the control and base gel groups. However, the systemic form had higher efficiency in some parts especially decreasing the MPO (0.27 ± 0.17 vs. 0.56 ± 0.17 IU/L) and increasing SOD (6.46 ± 0.15 vs. 5.36 ± 0.18 IU/L) activities in pouch tissue in comparison to topical form mostly at 5 days after treatment. It seems that hydroalcoholic extract of E. angustifolia can be used as an appropriate drug choice for the treatment of oral mucositis based on its healing stimulatory and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- Omid Koohi-Hosseinabadi
- Center of Comparative and Experimental Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Khalili Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Stem Cell and Transgenic Technology Research Center and Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Students' Research Committee, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Students' Research Committee, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Tanideh N, Zare Z, Jamshidzadeh A, Lotfi M, Azarpira N, Sepehrimanesh M, Koohi-Hosseinabadi O. Hydroethanolic extract of Psidium guajava leaf for induced osteoarthritis using a guinea pig model. Biotech Histochem 2017; 92:417-424. [PMID: 28829233 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2017.1308013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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We investigated the therapeutic effects of an extract of Psidium guajava (guava) leaf on experimentally induced osteoarthritis in guinea pig. The left knee of 30 male guinea pigs was anesthetized and the cranial cruciate ligament was severed. The animals were followed for 8 weeks until osteoarthritis was confirmed by radiography and histopathology. Animals were divided randomly into five groups; group 1, the ligament was severed and untreated; group 2, the ligament was severed and treated with piascledine, an extract of soybean and avocado; group 3, the ligament was severed and treated with 200 mg/kg hydroethanolic extract of guava; group 4, the ligament was severed and treated with 400 mg/kg hydroethanolic extract of guava; and group 5, control animals without surgery or extracts. Radiological and histopathological evaluations after 8 weeks showed reduced severity of osteoarthritis in the piascledine treatment group compared to group 1. The guava extract also reduce the severity of osteoarthritis compared to controls. Histopathological examination of treatment and control groups showed that treatment the guava extract improved lesions significantly. Hydroethanolic extracts of guava leaf appears to prevent osteoarthritis by inhibition of free radical formation in the knee joint.
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- N Tanideh
- a Stem cell and Transgenic Technology Research Center.,b Department of Pharmacology , School of Medicine
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- c Student's Research Committee, School of Pharmacy
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- d Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center.,e Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology , School of Pharmacy
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- f Department of Radiology , School of Medicine
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- h Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Research Center , Guilan University of Medical Sciences , Rasht , Iran
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- i Center of Comparative and Experimental Medicine , Shiraz University of Medical Science , Shiraz , Iran
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Najafian S, Moradi M, Sepehrimanesh M. Polyphenolic contents and antioxidant activities of two medicinal plant species, Mentha piperita and Stevia rebaudiana, cultivated in Iran. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s00580-016-2258-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Mardani M, Afra SM, Tanideh N, Andisheh Tadbir A, Modarresi F, Koohi-Hosseinabadi O, Iraji A, Sepehrimanesh M. Hydroalcoholic extract ofCarum carviL. in oral mucositis: a clinical trial in male golden hamsters. Oral Dis 2015; 22:39-45. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.12375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2015] [Revised: 09/09/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- M Mardani
- Department of Oral Medicine; School of Dentistry; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
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- Students' Research Committee; School of Dentistry; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
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- Transgenic Technology Research Center; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
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- Department of Oral Pathology; School of Dentistry; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Virology; Kerman University of Medical Sciences; Kerman Iran
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- Central Laboratory; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
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- Gastroenterohepatology Research Center; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; Shiraz Iran
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