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Nasser S. Abou Khalil
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Open AccessHyaluronic acid impacts hematological endpoints and spleen histological features in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Since its identification in the vitreous humour of the eye and laboratory biosynthesis, hyaluronic acid (HA) has been a vital component in several pharmaceutical, nutritional, medicinal, and cosmetic uses. How...
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Open AccessPrefeeding of Clarias gariepinus with Spirulina platensis counteracts petroleum hydrocarbons-induced hepato- and nephrotoxicity
Petroleum aromatic hydrocarbons are considered one of the most dangerous aquatic pollutants due to their widespread across water bodies, persistence, and extension to the food chain. To our knowledge, there ha...
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Open AccessProtective effect of Moringa oleifera leaf ethanolic extract against uranyl acetate-induced testicular dysfunction in rats
Uranyl acetate (UA) is used in civilian and military applications, predisposing it to wide dispersion in ecosystems. Using high-performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, and 2,2-...
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Open AccessGallic acid rescues uranyl acetate induced-hepatic dysfunction in rats by its antioxidant and cytoprotective potentials
The liver was identified as a primary target organ for the chemo-radiological effects of uranyl acetate (UA). Although the anti-oxidant and anti-apoptotic properties of gallic acid (GA) make it a promising phy...
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Open AccessImpact of porous microsponges in minimizing myotoxic side effects of simvastatin
Simvastatin (SV) is a poorly soluble drug; its oral administration is associated with a significant problem: Myopathy. The present study aims to formulate SV microsponges that have the potential to minimize th...
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Open AccessNigella sativa seeds mitigate the hepatic histo-architectural and ultrastructural changes induced by 4-nonylphenol in Clarias gariepinus
Due to its prevalence in aquatic environments and potential cytotoxicity, 4-nonylphenol (4-NP) has garnered considerable attention. As a medicinal plant with numerous biological activities, Nigella sativa (black ...
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Open AccessThe effects of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) roots on the reproductive aspects in male Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
The Japanese quail is considered one of the most significant species in the poultry industry. However, the high male-to-female ratio results in the aggressive behavior of males. Dietary strategies that improve...
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Open AccessGum Arabic nanoformulation rescues neuronal lesions in bromobenzene-challenged rats by its antioxidant, anti-apoptotic and cytoprotective potentials
Bromobenzene (BB) is a hazardous environmental contaminant because of its multiple routes of exposure and the toxicity of its bio-derivates. It could elicit neuronal alterations by stimulating redox imbalance ...
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Open AccessProtective effect of curcumin on the kidney of diclofenac sodium-challenged mice: apoptotic, redox potential and histopathological outcomes
The renal burden imposed by diclofenac sodium (DS) remedy is a significant concern and limits the extension in its clinical application. Curcumin (Cur) can be used as a promising natural phytochemical in rescu...
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Circulating oxidative stress status in Bedouin she-camels (Camelus dromedarius) during the peripartum period
This study aimed to assess the oxidative stress status in blood plasma of nomadic she-camels (Camelus dromedarius) during transition from late pregnancy to early lactation. From 12 late pregnant she-camels, blood...
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Open AccessAntioxidant and cytoprotective effects of Nigella sativa L. seeds on the testis of monosodium glutamate challenged rats
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is one of the most widely spread food additives that might cause male infertility. However, Nigella sativa L. seeds (NSS) could provide a solution. This study was designed to investigat...
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Open AccessSurgical castration versus chemical castration in donkeys: response of stress, lipid profile and redox potential biomarkers
Castration is a husbandry practice raising important questions on the welfare and physiological status of farm animals. Searching for effective castration methods that minimally compromise the body physiology ...
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Hepatotoxic responses of 4-nonylphenol on African catfish (Clarias gariepinus): antixoidant and histochemical biomarkers
4-Nonylphenol (NP) toxicity in fish attracts much attention due to its ability in targeting several organs; however, the researches regarding its potential hepatotoxicity are conflicting and still require furt...
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Open AccessErratum to: Evaluation of chemical castration with calcium chloride versus surgical castration in donkeys: testosterone as an endpoint marker
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Open AccessEvaluation of chemical castration with calcium chloride versus surgical castration in donkeys: testosterone as an endpoint marker
For the last few years, researchers have been interested in develo** a method for chemical sterilization which may be a better alternative to surgical castration. An ideal chemical sterilant would be one tha...
