In dentistry, bone regeneration in areas following tooth loss, the removal of a tumor or cyst, and craniofacial surgery can be accomplished by using bone grafts. Many biocompatible materials have been employed for bone regeneration in dentistry; however, all these bone graft materials come with various drawbacks. Therefore, there is a growing demand for natural, cost-effective, and biocompatible plant-based bone grafts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEchis pyramidum is a highly poisonous viper snake. Previous studies have shown acute phase hepatic and renal toxicities of Echis pyramidum venom (EPV) in rats. This study reports the protective effects of a natural herbal compound quercetin (QRC) on EPV-induced hepatic and renal toxicities in rats.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMost of the antibiotics are associated with considerable side effects. Gentamicin (GM) is one of the most commonly used antibiotics, but has significant nephrotoxic side effects. Hence, the current study is investigating the beneficial role of camel milk (CM) that ameliorate GM unwanted renal defects and dysfunctions in some experimental animals.
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