Volume 15 (2024)
Volume 14 (2023)
Volume 13 (2022)
Volume 12 (2021)
Volume 11 (2020)
Volume 10 (2019)
Volume 9 (2018)
Volume 8 (2017)
Volume 7 (2016)
Volume 6 (2015)
Volume 5 (2014)
Volume 4 (2013)
Volume 3 (2012)
Volume 2 (2011)
Volume 1 (2010)
Embryology
Royal jelly protects male mice against nicotine-induced reproductive failure

Farnam Azad; Vahid Nejati; Ali Shalizar-Jalali; Gholamreza Najafi; Fatemeh Rahmani

Volume 9, Issue 3 , September 2018, , Pages 231-238

Abstract
  This study evaluated the possible protective effect of royal jelly (RJ) on sperm parameters and sperm malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration and in vitro fertilizing potential in nicotine (NIC) exposed male mice. Thrtiy-six male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into six groups (n = 6). Group 1 received ...  Read More

Poultry
Comparative study of semen traits and histomorphometric features of testes ‎of broiler breeder males with different phenotypic traits

Alireza Talebi; Manoochehr Alimehr; Mohammad Hossein Alavi; Gholamreza Najafi; Naeimeh Simaei

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2018, , Pages 1-6

Abstract
  Fertility reduction due to sub-fertile males is a major concern in breeder flocks. Phenotypic traits of broiler breeder males and their relationships with fertility can be used as reliable indicators for identification and removal of sub-fertile males from the breeder flocks. This study was conducted ...  Read More

Histology
Effect of chlorpyrifos on sperm characteristics and testicular tissue changes in adult male rats

Mojtaba Babazadeh; Gholamreza Najafi

Volume 8, Issue 4 , December 2017, , Pages 319-326

Abstract
  Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a broad spectrum organophosphate pesticide used for agricultural health purposes. Its principal mechanism of toxicity is the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase. The purpose of present study was to investigate the effects of CPF on testicular tissue and sperm parameters in male rats. ...  Read More

Pharmacology
Effects of bisphenol-S low concentrations on oxidative stress status and in vitro fertilization potential in mature female mice

Alireza Nourian; Ali Soleimanzadeh; Ali Shalizar Jalali; Gholamreza Najafi

Volume 8, Issue 4 , December 2017, , Pages 341-345

Abstract
  Bisphenol-S (BPS) is a new bisphenol-A substitute widely used in many plastic products. Bisphenol-A as a main member of bisphenol family has been known as an endocrine system disrupter chemical compound. Like other members of bisphenol family, there is public health concern about the toxic effects of ...  Read More

Anatomy
Anatomical and morphometrical study of middle ear ossicles in 2 to 3-month-old Makouei sheep fetuses

Naeimeh Simaei; Farhad Soltanalinejad; Gholamreza Najafi; Ali Shalizar Jalali

Volume 8, Issue 3 , September 2017, , Pages 237-241

Abstract
  The middle ear ossicles are important due to transmission of sound to the inner ear leading to sound understanding. The aim of present study was to determine the anatomical and morphometrical aspects of middle ear ossicles in Makouei sheep fetuses. For this experimental study, eight sheep fetuses at ...  Read More

Poultry
Effects of dietary supplementation of organic acids and phytase on performance and intestinal histomorphology of broilers

Nasibeh Mohammadagheri; Ramin Najafi; Gholamreza Najafi

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2016, , Pages 189-195

Abstract
  The present experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of organic acids and phytase enzyme supplementation on performance and intestinal histomorphology of broilers. The experiment was done in a factorial arrangement 2 × 2 × 2 based on completely randomized design with eight treatments, ...  Read More

Effect of gibberellic acid on the quality of sperm and in vitro fertilization outcome in adult male rats

Mohammadreza Hosseinchi; Farhad Soltanalinejad; Gholamreza Najafi; Leila Roshangar

Volume 4, Issue 4 , December 2013, , Pages 259-264

Abstract
  Gibberellic acid (GA3) is a group of plant hormones identified in various plants. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of GA3 on sperm parameters and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Fifty six adult male rats were divided into seven groups as, control, treatment and sham. Following 15, 30 ...  Read More

A preliminary anatomical study on carotid body of Makouei sheep

Gholamreza Najafi; Farhad Soltanalinejad; Hamed Hasanzadeh

Volume 4, Issue 2 , June 2013, , Pages 129-131

Abstract
  The carotid is a small mass of chemoreceptor's and sustentacular cells that detects changes in the composition of the arterial blood. The aim of the present study was to identify the size, color, location, blood and nerve supply of the carotid body in Makouei sheep. Fourteen heads of sheep from both ...  Read More

The in vitro effect of leptin on semen quality of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) bulls

Amir Khaki; Rooz Ali Batavani; Gholamreza Najafi

Volume 4, Issue 1 , March 2013, , Pages 7-12

Abstract
  The purpose of this study was to evaluate the probable effects of leptin addition in different levels to the semen extender on sperm quality (motility and motility parameters, viability, sperm membrane integrity, and DNA damage). Semen specimens were evaluated immediately after leptin addition, equilibration ...  Read More

Macrostructure of the Cranial Cervical Ganglion in the River Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis)

Gholamreza Najafi; Farhad Soltanalinejad; Hossein Dehghani

Volume 2, Issue 3 , September 2011, , Pages 177-181

Abstract
  The autonomic nervous system consists of a vast range of nerves and ganglions. Anatomical studies have demonstrated that the sympathetic innervations of the head and neck are affected by the neurons that ramify from the cranial cervical ganglion (CCG). The CCG is the end of the sympathetic cervical trunk, ...  Read More