Blastocyst implantation failure in mice due to "nonreceptive endometrium": endometrial alterations by Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract.

Many plants are known to possess antifertility activity. However, limited attempts have been made to scientifically evaluate these claims. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flowers have been shown to possess antifertility and abortifacient activity.

Olanzapine induced thrombocythemia in Sprague-Dawley rats.

Olanzapine was administered orally (20 mg/kg/day) in Sprague-Dawley rats. Forty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into eight groups of six animals each. Four groups of animals received olanzapine for 7, 14, 21 and 48 days.

Organelle specific enzyme markers as indicators of methylmercury neurotoxicity and antidotal efficacy in mice.

The efficacy of two monothiols, N-acetyl-DL-homocysteine thiolactone (NAHT) and glutathione (GSH) either alone or in combination with two vitamins, vitamin B complex and vitamin E were studied in 7 days methylmercury chloride (MMC; I mg kg) intoxicated male Swiss albino mice. Thirteen groups of animals, each containing 6 animals were used for the study. Three groups of animals were kept as control (treated either with vehicle, normal saline or olive oil).

Sperm membrane modulation by Sapindus mukorossi during sperm maturation.

Aim: To observe the alterations in the biochemical and biophysical changes in the sperm membrane during sperm maturation in male rats treated with the water extract of the fruit pericarp of S. mukorossi.

Methods: Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were gavaged the aqueous extract of the fruit pericarp of S.