Title of article :
Protective Effects of Aloe Vera on Superovulated Oocytes and Folliculogenesis in Diabetic Mice
Author/Authors :
Afrough، Mahsa نويسنده Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran. , , Erfani Majd، Naeem نويسنده Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran , , Najafzadeh، Hossein نويسنده Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz ,
Issue Information :
ماهنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2016
Abstract :
Background
Reproductive problems such as impaired folliculogenesis and anovulation are observed in diabetic women.
Material and Methods:
Objectives
In this study the protective effects of Aloe vera (a traditional herb) on oocytes and ovarian folliculogenesis, were investigated.
Methods
For this purpose 25 mice were divided in five groups: control, Aloevera trated mice, insulin treated and aloe vera treated diabetics and diabetics. Diabetes were induced by a single injection of stereptozotocin (190 mg/kg, intraperitoneally). Ovulation and maturation rate, oocytes quality and ovarian folliculogenesis were studied after super ovulation.
Results and Conclusions
The results suggest that Aloevera has protective effects on the ovary and oocyte in STZ induced diabetic mice
Journal title :
Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
