Archive:: American Journal of BioScience:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016

Nephrotoxic Effects of Arsenic in Albino Mice

Suman Sharma, Anjali Singh Gill, Zorawar Singh, Charanjit Kaur, P. Vijaya

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2016

Pages: 1-4

Received: 24 November 2015

Accepted: 3 January 2016

Published: 23 February 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbio.s.2016040301.11

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This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Trends in Experimental Toxicology

Abstract: Arsenic is an ubiquitous element in the environment. In the present study we investigated the effects of arsenic trioxide (AsIII) on lipid peroxidation and on the activity of antioxidant enzymes in the kidney of albino mice. Albino mice were divided into three groups. Group I were kept as control. Group II were administrated an oral dose of arsenic... Show More

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Toxicity of Leaf Extracts of Ricinus communis L. (Euphorbiaceace) Against the Third Instar Larvae of Musca domestica L. (Diptera: Muscidae)

Amandeep Singh, Jasneet Kaur

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2016

Pages: 5-10

Received: 24 December 2015

Accepted: 19 January 2016

Published: 23 February 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbio.s.2016040301.12

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This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Trends in Experimental Toxicology

Abstract: The housefly, Musca domestica is a ubiquitous insect that has potential to spread wide variety of pathogens to humans and livestock animals leading to diseases and huge economic losses in developing countries. Flies have resisted human attempts to control them since antiquity and the problem of fly resistance to synthetic insecticides had resulted ... Show More

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Toxic Effects of Organochlorine Pesticides: A Review

Zorawar Singh, Jasminder Kaur, Ravneet Kaur, Swarndeep Singh Hundal

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2016

Pages: 11-18

Received: 25 October 2015

Accepted: 23 November 2015

Published: 14 March 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbio.s.2016040301.13

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This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Trends in Experimental Toxicology

Abstract: This study is aimed at compiling the toxicological aspects of organochlorine compounds (OCCs) including pesticides among different animal models. Tests on animal species like Mean Probable Effect Concentration Quotient (PEC-Q) test, DNA repair assays and histopathological examinations have shown positive results for the toxicity of organochlorine p... Show More

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Effect of Dietary Habits and Socio-economic Status on Menstrual Disorders among Young Females

Jasjit Kaur Randhawa, Kapila Mahajan, Manbir Kaur, Arti Gupta

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, May 2016

Pages: 19-22

Received: 26 March 2016

Accepted: 1 June 2016

Published: 30 June 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbio.s.2016040301.14

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This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Trends in Experimental Toxicology

Abstract: Menstruation is very important phase of reproductive cycle which involves many hormonal changes. Hormone production is known to be affected by diet. Poor nutrition in female diet can affect menstrual cycle and lead to menstrual disorders and pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). A cross-sectional study was undertaken to analyze the association of dietary h... Show More

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