Browsing by Author "Mohammadabadi, Taherah"

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    The Effect of Myrtus Communi, Conocarpus and Rosa Canina L on Blood Glucose and Lipids and Meat Shelf Life in Rabbits
    (Sumathi Publications, 2025-03) Mohammadabadi, Taherah; Hoseyni, Somayh; Hojjate, Mohammad
    One of the most common diseases of this century is blood sugar and blood fat. In addition to dietary and medicinal solutions, plants are also used in traditional medicine to treat these diseases. The present study was designed and implemented with the aim of investigating the effects of myrtle, conocarpus plants and Rosa canina, on blood sugar and fat levels and antioxidant meat, in rabbit blood. For this purpose, 20 heads of New Zealand rabbits were used in a completely random design with a control diet, 25% of the myrtle plant, 25% of the conocarpus plant and 11.6% Rosa canina. According to the results, meat of rabbits fed with myrtle, conocarpus plant and Rosa canina had lower concentration of malondialdehyde during storage in the refrigerator and freezer compared to the control (P<0.05). The meat of rabbits fed with Rosa canina had lower malondialdehyde concentration and higher antioxidant properties than the meat of rabbits fed with conocarpus and myrtle plants (P<0.05). To determine the effect myrtle, conocarpus plants and Rosa canina on blood sugar and blood fat levels of rabbits, blood biochemical parameters were investigated. In the treatment of myrtle, Conocarpus and Rosa canina, the concentration of cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL, HDL and glucose decreased significantly compared to the control treatment (p<0.05), but no significant difference was observed in the concentration of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase between the treatments (p>0.05). According to the results of this research, it can be said that myrtle and conocarpus reduce blood glucose level and can also have a positive effect on reducing blood fat.
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    Milk Lactoferrin: A Nutraceutical Supplement against Viruses
    (Sumathi Publications, 2025-01) Mohammadabadi, Taherah; Jain, Rajesh; Bouyahya, Abdelhakim
    Milk is containing immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, peptidoglycan recognition protein, vitamins C and oligosaccharides which are against microbial infections. Lactoferrin is one glycoprotein detected in milk of livestock such as cow, buffalo, and camel, as camel milk containing highest amount compared to the milk from other livestock species. Activation, proliferation, and regulation of the phagocytic action of immune cells are facilitated by the lactoferrin. The antiviral actions of lactoferrin are against both DNA and RNA viruses such as hepatitis, herpes simplex viruses, HIV, rotavirus, and respiratory viruses by binding viral particles, inhibit viral adhesion, and entry into target cells. Also, lactoferrin may directly interact with viral receptors such as heparan sulfate on the cell surfaces and prevent the virus attachment and infection. The boosting host immune system by nutritional supplements such as lactoferrin may be effective against viruses� entry and infection into the host cells. Milk lactoferrin as powder or tablets may be a novel promising candidate and preventative treatment for more severe cases of viral infections. However, it needs more studies on dosage to verify its efficacy on prevention and treatment.