Immunomodulatory effect of Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) essential oil on immune cells: mitogen-activated splenocytes and peritoneal macrophages.

Introduction: Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) has been traditionally used for the treatment of allergy, autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disorders. The present study aims to investigate the suppressive effects of parsley essential oil on mouse splenocytes and macrophages cells.

Methods And Materials: Parsley essential oil was harvested.

Association between hypertension and quality of life in a sample of Iranian adults.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the association between hypertension and health-related quality of life in a sample of Iranian adults.

Methods: Samples were selected from the final phase of the Isfahan Healthy Heart Program (IHHP). A structured interview was conducted using a standardized questionnaire to obtain information on demographic and socioeconomic characteristics.

Effect of intermittent light on photoreceptor cells in the rabbit retina.

Purpose: The objective of the present study was to determine what histological changes occur in the photoreceptor layer of male rabbits exposed to intermittent light of different intensities.

Methods: Twelve adult male rabbits were randomly divided into three groups: control group (CON), experimental group I (EXP-1), and experimental group II (EXP-2). The EXP-1 and EXP-2 groups were exposed to a 3-h/3-h light-dark cycle, with light provided by a 60-W or 200-W fluorescent bulb, respectively.