Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field with Predatory Stress on Functional and Histological Index of Injured-Sciatic Nerve in Rat

Maryam Tasbih-Forosh; Leila Zarei; Ehsan Saboory; Mehran Bahrami-Bukani

Volume 5, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 96-103

Abstract
  Objective: To assess the effect of combination of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) with predatory stress on transected sciatic nerve regeneration in rats. Methods: In sham- operated group (SOG) the nerve was manipulated and left intact. The 10-mm rat sciatic nerve gap was created in rats. In ...  Read More

Assessment of Neuroprotective Effects of Local Administration of 17- Beta- Estradiol on Peripheral Nerve Regeneration in Ovariectomized Female Rats

Ahmadreza Nobakhti-Afshar; Alireza Najafpour; Rahim Mohammadi; Leila Zarei

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2016, , Pages 141-149

Abstract
  Objective: To assess the neuroprotective effects of local administration of 17- beta- estradiol on nerve regeneration.Methods: Sixty female Wistar rats were overiectomized and divided into four experimental groups (n = 15), randomly: In autograft group a segment of sciatic nerve was transected and re-implanted ...  Read More

Local Effect of Heparin Binding Neurotrophic Factor Combined With Chitosan Entubulization on Sciatic Nerve Repair in Rats

Ali Mehrshad; Ashkan Seddighnia; Mohammadreza Shadabi; Alireza Najafpour; Rahim Mohammadi

Volume 4, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 80-87

Abstract
  Objective: To assess the effect of heparin binding neurotrophic factor (HBNF) on sciatic nerve regeneration in animal model of rat.Methods: Seventy-five male Wistar rats were divided into five experimental groups randomly (each group containing 15 animals): Sham operation group (SHAM), autograft group ...  Read More