Lamiaceae plants improve serum cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL in patients with metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

The Lamiaceae plant family has a positive impact on metabolic diseases. This study meta-analyzed the data of different clinical trial studies on the impacts of these plants on blood lipid biomarkers including cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). A comprehensive search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, ProQuest, Scientific Information Database, MagIran, and Google Scholar to identify relevant published research up to December 20, 2023.

Effect of mustard analogs on cytokine profile in rodents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mustard analogs (sulfur and nitrogen forms) are toxic agents that may damage immunity. This meta-analysis investigates the impact of mustard analogs on cytokine profiles in rodent models, emphasizing trends and inconsistencies observed in previous studies. A total of 21 relevant studies that evaluated the effect of mustard analogs on cytokines were screened.

Is castration leading to biological aging in dogs? Assessment of lipid peroxidation, inflammation, telomere length, mitochondrial DNA copy number, and expression of telomerase and age-related genes.

Background: Biological aging is a complex process influenced by various factors, including reproductive status and castration. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of castration on biological aging in dogs.

Method: Fifteen male crossbred dogs were randomly divided into a sham-operation control group (n = 5) and a castrated group (n = 10).