Misbah Riaz1, Qaiser Mansoor2, Maleeha Akram1, Muhammad Ismail2, Parveen Akhtar3, Shakeel Mirza4, Mazhar Qayyum1, Afzaal Ahmed Naseem1, Faheem Tahir5 and Syed Shakeel Raza Rizvi1*
...lating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) at puberty. The deficiency in release or action of GnRH leads to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) characterized by low FSH, LH and testosterone (T) and absent or impaired sexual development at puberty. Amongst others, mutations in GPR54 and GnRH receptor (GNRHR) are possible causes of HH. This study aimed at identification of mutations in GPR54 and GNRHR genes and their correlation with HH in Pakistani boys. ...
Muhammad Waqas1*, Anwar Ali Shad1, Omaira Bashir2 and Mohsin Iqbal3
...), cis-lycopene (1.71%), lutein (1.51%), cis-ζ-carotene (0.61%), ζ-carotene (0.56%), and γ-carotene (0.52%). Lycopene was found in highest amount (87.52 %). Antioxidant activity of carotenoids from tomato peel was assessed by measuring Rancimat’s test and diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) by using 50 to 200 mg/kg carotenoids in sunflower oil and spaghetti. The sunflower oil containing 50 to 200 mg/kg carotenoids showed higher antioxidant a...
Alim-un-Nisa1*, Sajila Hina1, Sania Mazhar1, Imran Kalim1, Ijaz Ahmad1, Naseem Zahra1, Shahid Masood1, Muhammad Khalid Saeed1, Qurat-ul-Ain Syed1 and Maida Asif2
...and showed decay in mean lutein concentration at higher temperatures i.e. 25oC and 45oC. The microbiological study of the extracted color and candies prepared in laboratory and dyed with T. erecta extract color showed that the color extracted from T.erecta itself do not promote microbial growth rather it has antibacterial activity. The lethal dose and toxicity determination of the color extracted from marigold showed that it...
A.M. Abdul Azeem, A.N. El Shahat* and Ashraf M. Mounir
...ncrease in the levels of luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and testosterone in addition to marked improvement in the level of total antioxidant capacity and glutathione content and the activity of superoxide dismutase activity and catalase activity of the liver and testes of lead-intoxicated rats. In conclusion GPE could ameliorate the damage and apoptotic effects occurred by exposure to toxic dose of lead.
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Zhen-li Li1,2, Hui-fang Zhou2,*, Bo-ru Zhou2, Bei Liu2, Xiao-fei Jiang2 and Jian-ya Xu2
...lating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were detected by ELISA, FSHβ and LHβ expression levels in the pituitary were determined by qPCR, and GnRHR expression levels were assessed by qPCR and western blot analysis. Simultaneously, transcription factors, such as c-Jun, Elk-1, Egr-1, Nur77, CREB, and transduction molecules in PKC-MAPK, Ca2+-CAM, and cAMP-PKA signaling pathways, such as PKC, p38mapk, ERK, CAM, and PKA were assessed by re...
Khayyam1*, Muhammad Zahid1, Naiz Ali2 and Qadeem Khan3
Faiqah Ramzan1,2,*, Irfan Zia Qureshi2 and Muhammad Haris Ramzan3
Syahruddin Said1*, Widya Pintaka Bayu Putra1 and Dani Nur Arifin2
...ont-size: small;">Bovine luteinizing hormone receptor (bLHR) gene in mammals is important for several reproduction function such as steroidogenesis, follicular growth, oocytes maturation, ovulation and corpus luteum formation. The aim of this study was to identify the polymorphisms in the exon 11 of bLHR/HhaI gene (SNP g.1553C>T) and its association with service per conception (S/C) of Pasundan cows of West Java, Indonesia. Total of 147 Pasundan cows...
Khlood G. Abdelkhalek*, Aly B. A. Badawy, Mohamed Fathi, Elshymaa A. Abdelnaby
...imulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol 17β (E2), testosterone (T), and serum nitric oxide metabolites (NOMs) were measured in 5 Baladi bucks weighting (13–15 kg; with a body condition score of 3.5 ± 0.01) from 4-months- to 10-months-old in relation to testicular hemodynamics. Testicular morphometry, scrotal circumference, Doppler examinations, image analysis, and blood sampling were performed on a weekly basis. Results s...
Nacira Djabali1*, Souad Dougat2, Wahida Haddadi2 and Lamis Fadhli2
...ng gonadotropin hormones luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), the level of testosterone, the biological characteristics of the sperm, the weight and the histopathology of the testes were studied. The results obtained show a significant dose-dependent decrease in LH, FSH and testosterone in the treated groups compared to control. The administered solvent caused severe deterioration in sperm quality, decreased sperm concentration, mob...
Arsalan Maqbool1,2, Faez Firdaus Abdullah Jesse1,3*, Eric Lim Teik Chung3,5, Abd Wahid Haron3, Mohd Azmi Mohd Lila5, Bura Thlama Paul3,4, Khaliq ur Rehman Bhutto3,6
...-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone decreased significantly (p<0.05) in the non-vaccinated group compared to vaccinated and control groups in both seasons. The study outcomes shown that climate has neither significant effect on reproductive physiology nor exaggerated the effect on an experimentally infected animal. Furthermore, it is concluded that pneumonic mannheimiosis causes a negative impact on reproductive performance of the female goats wher...
N. Wachida1*, P. M. Dawuda2,1, I. U. Ate3,1, P. I. Rekwot4, 2
...ut. Serum oestradiol and luteinizing hormones were monitored by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Blood samples for serum were collected for oestradiol and luteinizing hormones. Follicular diameters at 42 hr were longer (P<0.05) in hot dry season (8.088±0.52 mm) than in raining seasons (8.618±0.9 mm) and cold dry season (6.338± 0.68 mm). At 72 hr follicular diameters were longer (P<0.05) ...
Maham Tariq, Aqsa Akhtar and Nauman Khalid*
... of antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and β-carotene. The study aimed at formulating functional candies fortified with fennel seed extract and carrot juice. The candies can be used to improve the nutritive quality of confectionary products that could be healthy options for all age groups, particularly children. Fennel seed extract having the highest flavonoids and antioxidant capacity was selected to blend with carrot juice for hard candy formulati...
Jiahua Peng1,2, Shiyao Hua3* and Qian Wu4
...lating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) were detected. The fasting blood glucose, serum insulin and insulin sensitive index changes were analyzed. The RT-PCR method was used to detect ovarian tissue TNF alpha and the level of IL-6 gene expression; Western blot was used to detect the changes in the expression levels of IKKβ and NF-κB protein expression. The results of fasting blood glucose and serum insulin test showed that DHEA could signi...
Samina Kausar1, Rana Badar Aziz2, Muhammad Waseem3, Muhammad Ahmad3, Hamza Shafiq4, Muhammad Asim5, Usama Zia6, Sobia Afzal7, Wanpeng Xi8*, Mansoor Hameed1* and Muhammad Usman Shoukat9
...et carrots and potatoes, lutein in marigold flowers, and capsanthin and capsorubin in crimson pepper. Zeaxanthin is protective against scalp diseases, UV and skin redness. Lycopene is a bioactive component regarding the remedy of persistent sicknesses and lowering the chance of cardiovascular illnesses or cancer. The tremendous results of carotenoids in human food have prompted numerous efforts in plant genetic engineering to supply products with greater carot...
Ibrahim El-Ratel1*, Mostafa El-Moghazy2, Amira El-Gaml2, Ibrahim Abu El-Naser2
...cle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, testosterone, immunoglobulin, and antibody titer, while reduced lysozyme. All PEE levels improved antioxidants capacity, while reduced malondialdehyde in blood serum and in seminal plasma. Advanced motility, membrane integrity, livability and sperm viability were improved, but sperm abnormality, apoptosis and necrosis were reduced in cryopreserved semen by all PEE levels. Total antioxidants capacity was increased, ...
Ibrahim Elmaghraby*, Abdel-Baset I. El-Mashad, Shawky A. Moustafa, Aziza A. Amin
...rns as solid follicular, luteinized, insular, tubule-like, and Sertoli-like. Immunohistochemically, the results indicated that vimentin was markedly expressed in the majority of sex cord-stromal tumors (SCSTs), and melan A was typically positive in the steroid-secreting tumors; while inhibin was less sensitive than vimentin for recognizing SCSTs. Conclusions: Diagnosis of sex cord-stromal tumors in camels often present a challenge familiarity with characterist...
Ayoola J. Shoyombo1, Ake A. Moses1, Comfort I. Ukim2, Mustapha A. Popoola2, Olayinka O. Alabi1, Noah C. Edozie1, Faith Ogbor1, Jacob Kuusu1, Ekemini M. Okon3*
..., while progesterone and luteinizing hormones were significantly (p<0.05) higher during the wet season. Only testosterone was significantly (p<0.05) higher in the wet season compared to the dry season in WAD bucks. All other measured hormones in WAD bucks showed no clear pattern. This study hypothesized that the seasonal effect is more pronounced in the female gender than in the male. Also, both genders tend to be significantly influenced by seasonal var...
Muhammad Syarif Djaya1, Osfar Sjofjan2, Hartutik Hartutik2, Irfan Hadji Djunaidi2
...hromatography (HPLC) for lutein content. Second, 200 day-old-Alabio laying ducks by age 4-5 months was used in this study. The basal diet was used in this study T0: basal diet, T1: basal diet + 10% lutein, T2: basal diet + 20% lutein, T3 basal diet + 30% lutein, T4 : basal diet + 40% lutein. A completely randomized de...
Sajida Batool1, Mubeen Akhtar1, Shafaat Yar Khan1,2*
...ntage and serum level of luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and interleukin-3 in both groups. Two tailed, independent t-test and Pearson co-relation was applied to analyze hematological and biochemical parameters while anthropometric parameters like weight and height were compared as percentages. Results of current study showed that body mass index was significantly (P<0.05) elevated in PCOS patients when compared with BMI of control females....
Cut Intan Novita1,2, Kartini Eriani3, Amalia Sutriana4, Tongku Nizwan Siregar5,6*, Ni Wayan Karja7
...lating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) hormones are often added to ovarian vitrification media to prevent apoptosis of granulosa cell follicles. Bovine pituitary has been proven as an effective substitute for the functions of FSH and LH in some studies related to superovulation due to its high content of both hormones. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effect of bovine pituitary extract (BPE) supplementaion to vitrification media. A total...
Ali Bouzekri1,2*, Souheila Slimani1,2, Meryem Nassar1,2, Souad Zaaboub3 and Nora Sakhraoui1
...pathological profile and luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), testosterone (T), total cholesterol (TC), LDL-C, HDL-C, and triglyceride (TG) were evaluated at week 10. The obtained data reveal that under a long photoperiod of 19L:5D, sexual activity lasted only 06 weeks in the control and TT groups, with a significant increase in testicular volume followed by spontaneous gonadal regression up to week 10. But testicular weights were supe...
Aya Salah Eldin Mohamed1*, Gamal E. Shams1, Gihan G. Moustafa2, Reda M. Abd El-Aziz3
...psurges in the levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in serum with non-significant (p > 0.05) alterations in serum testosterone (TS) level when compared to the control group. Treatments by citalopram plus ginseng, vitamin D, or both caused significant declines in the circulating serum TS (p<0.01), LH (p<0.001), and FSH (p<0.001) levels matching to G2. Citalopram had detrimental effects on male rat fertility, as ...
Shimaa R. Hamam, Reham A. El-shafei, Nani N. Abdelaziz, Magdy S. Amer
... levels of testosterone, luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone. Furthermore, samples from the testis, epididymis, and seminal vesicles were taken at the second week of treatment to perform a histopathological analysis, analyze the semen profile and measure the activities of the enzymes glutathione-s-transferase and nitric oxide in the testicles. Testicular GST and NO activities, as well as the level of testosterone and sperm profile, were all si...
