Fenofibrate (FEN) is an antilipidemic drug that increases the activity of the lipoprotein lipase enzyme, thus enhancing lipolysis; however, it may cause myopathy and rhabdomyolysis in humans. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an endogenously synthesized compound that is found in most living cells and plays an important role in cellular metabolism. It acts as the electron carrier in the mitochondrial respiratory chain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHypothyroidism has been linked to many testicular structural and dysfunctional changes in males. Thymoquinone (TQ) has shown a potent testicular protective effect through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, fertility-enhancing, and endocrine modulatory activities. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of TQ in preserving the testicular structure of a model of experimentally induced hypothyroidism in rats and identify the mechanism behind this effect.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Chronic stress can hinder wound healing as it suppresses both the cellular and innate immune responses. Objectives: The study aims to assess the effectiveness of the administration of topical and oral Cucurbita pepo L. (CP) ethanolic extract in prompting excisional wound healing in rats exposed to chronic stress, and to explain how it works.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The link between psychological stress and skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis is established. Pumpkin was proved to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and accelerating wound healing potential.
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Diabetes mellitus is a common global health problem. Among the complications that are frequently associated with DM are the alternation of sexual function and fertility, especially in young men. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of nanoparticles of () in preserving the prostatic structure of diabetic rats and to explore the mechanism behind this effect.
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