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Conference Proceeding: Combined effect of Ricinus communis extract and Resveratrol on release of steroid hormones, Cyclin B1 and Caspase-3 of porcine ovarian granulosa cells in vitro
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ABSTRACT: General objective of this in vitro study was to examine combined effect of Ricinus communis extract and resveratrol on the release of steroid hormone progesterone and testosterone, and expression of markers of proliferation (Cyclin B1) and apoptosis (Caspase-3) in porcine ovarian granulosa cells. Concentrations of progesterone and testosterone were determined by RIA method and expression of Cyclin B1 and caspase-3 were studied by immunocytochemistry. Combination of Ricinus communis extract and Resveratrol inhibited progesterone and testosterone release by porcine ovarian granulosa cells. Expression of Cyclin B1and caspase-3 was also affected by this combinnation. Present study shows dose-dependent regulation of steroid hormones and expression of Cyclin B1 and caspase-3 in porcine ovarian granulosa cells by experimental natural substance in vitro.Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Health, Assam University, Silchar; 03/2012 -
Chapter: Castor Plant: A Source of Persuasive Antifertility Agent
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Article: RESTORATIVE ASPECT OF CASTOR PLANT ON MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY: A REVIEW
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ABSTRACT: The castor plant (Ricinus communis L.) is a robust perennial shrub of Euphorbiaceae family and different parts of the plant are widely used by various communities and forest dwellers in many regions of the world for treating a variety of ailments. About 80% of world population is still dependent on traditional herbal medicines. The plant is documented to possess beneficial effects as anti-oxidant, antifertility, anti inflammatory, antimicrobial, central nervous system stimulant, anti diabetic, insecticidal and larvicidal and many other medicinal properties. The extracts or the isolated compounds of this plant have been found to have potent activity against various ailments. The aim of this paper is to scrutinize the available literature related to the restorative activity of the castor plant as a herbal medicine on mammalian physiology and to accumulate those scientifically valid data in a nut shell in the form of a mini review.The Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences. 01/2011; 1:236-246. -
Article: In vitro copper toxicity on rabbit spermatozoa motility, morphology and cell membrane integrity.
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ABSTRACT: In this in vitro study the effects of copper sulphate on the motility, morphology and structural integrity of rabbit spermatozoa were investigated. The spermatozoa motility was evaluated by CASA method and Annexin analysis was used for detection of structural changes. For analysis of morphology samples of rabbit semen were fixed with Hancock's solution and stained with Giemsa, and for each sample at least 500 spermatozoa were evaluated. The concentration of copper in the medium varied from 3.57 to 4.85 microg CuSO4/mL. At Time 0 the highest motility was detected in the control group (57.78 +/- 3.90%). Motility in groups with copper administration was lower in comparison to control. Significant differences were detected in groups with 3.70-4.85 microg CuSO4/mL (P<0.05) at Time 0. After 1 h of incubation with copper sulphate the motility significantly decreased almost in all experimental groups. However, at Time 2 h significant increase of total motility was observed in groups with lower concentrations of copper (3.57 and 3.63 microg CuSO4/mL). After 24 and 48 h of incubation almost all the spermatozoa were dead recording no motility at all concentrations. The concentration- dependent decrease of spermatozoa motility up to 50% of control was detected for the group receiving highest copper administration (4.85 microg CuSO4/mL) at Times 1 and 2 h. Progressive motility had an identical trend to that of motility in all experimental groups, at all culture times and for all concentrations. Evaluation of distance and velocity parameters indicated that a sort of stress tolerance developed in lower concentrations (3.57 and 3.63 microg CuSO4/mL). At lower concentrations, an increase was noted for distance parameter DCL and velocity parameter VCL, indirectly confirming the significant motility and progressive motility increase. Other motility parameters (straightness index, linearity index, wobble and amplitude of lateral head displacement) revealed decrease in the group with the highest copper concentration (4.85 microg CuSO4/mL) in comparison to the control group after 2 h of incubation, only. No significant alteration was noted for these parameters in comparison to control at Times 0 and 1 h. The total percentage of morphologically abnormal spermatozoa was significantly higher (P<0.05) in the group with the highest copper concentration (46.20+/-5.54%) in comparison to control (30.60+/-2.91). Predominant morphological abnormalities were acrosomal changes, knob-twisted flagellum and small heads. Detection of spermatozoa with disordered membrane was carried out for groups with higher copper concentrations and control, using Annexin analysis. Analysis showed higher occurrence of positive spermatozoa in the copper-exposed groups. Some Annexin positive reactions from all spermatozoa were detected in the control group. In copper-exposed groups positive reaction proved alteration in anterior part of head (acrosome) and in connection segment (mid-piece) of spermatozoa. Detected data evidently confirm adverse effects of high copper sulphate concentrations in rabbit semen on parameters of spermatozoa motility, morphology and membrane integrity. This paper also indicates the lowest possible toxic concentration of copper (3.70 microg CuSO4/mL) to rabbit spermatozoa in relation to motility.Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances & Environmental Engineering 10/2010; 45(12):1482-91. -
Article: Cadmium toxicity at low concentration on rabbit spermatozoa motility, morphology and membrane integrity in vitro.
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ABSTRACT: In this study the effect of cadmium on various parameters of spermatozoa motility, morphology as well as on the spermatozoa membrane integrity in rabbits was analyzed in vitro, experimental concentrations ranging from 0.62 to 0.98 micro g CdCl(2)/mL. Pooled rabbit (n = 5) semen was cultured in vitro with cadmium and subsequently diluted to various experimental concentrations apart from control which received no cadmium exposure. Using computer assisted semen analysis method (CASA) we detected decrease of total motility with in the higher concentration range at Time 0. However, with increasing time (after 1 and 2 h of culture), cadmium exerted deleterious effect leading to significant motility reduction in comparison to control. A similar trend was exhibited in case of progressive motility, too. Most of the spermatozoa distance and velocity parameters detected no significant change in comparison to control at the beginning of culture (Time 0), although the toxic effect became significant (P < 0.05) with the passage of culture time (Times 1 and 2 h) in all concentrations. Analysis of spermatozoa morphology detected significant (P < 0.05) alterations at higher concentrations. At higher concentrations acrosomal changes, head without flagellum/separated flagellum, broken flagellum and other abnormalities were significantly higher (P < 0.05), while knob-twisted flagellum and small heads differed significantly (P < 0.05) in comparison to control at all concentrations. In regards to flagellum torso, flagellum ball and retention of cytoplasmic drop statistically higher values (P < 0.05) were noted at the maxium experimental concentration only. Annexin analysis for detection of spermatozoa with disordered membranes revealed higher occurrence of positive spermatozoa in cadmium exposed groups. Annexin-positive reactions suggested alterations in anterior part of head (acrosome) and in flagellum (mitochondrial segment) of spermatozoa. This paper underlines that cadmium is highly toxic for rabbit spermatozoa, as visualized by the toxic effects on parameters of spermatozoa motility, morphology and membrane integrity. The toxic effect is more drastic at higher concentrations. This study also indicates that cadmium requires a minimum one hour incubation time to exert its deletorious effects on various parameters of spermatozoa, particularly at low concentrations.Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances & Environmental Engineering 09/2010; 45(11):1374-83.
