The Effect of Taxifolin on Cisplatin-Induced Pulmonary Damage in Rats: A Biochemical and Histopathological Evaluation by Edhem Unver, Mustafa Tosun, Hasan Olmez, Mehmet Kuzucu, Ferda Keskin Cimen, Zeynep Suleyman

“…The effect of taxifolin on cisplatin-induced oxidative pulmonary damage was investigated biochemically and histopathologically in male albino Wistar rats. There were four groups, with six animals in each group: 50 mg/kg of taxifolin plus 2.5 mg/kg of cisplatin (TC) group, 2.5 mg/kg of cisplatin only (CIS) group, 50 mg/kg of taxifolin only (TG) group, and a healthy control group (HG). …”
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The role of adipose tissue cell elements in the regulation of the nitroxidergic system and possible ways of pharmacological modulation by I. F. Bielenichev, S. O. Maslennikov, N. V. Dobrelia, O. S. Khromov, M. L. Holovakha, V. P. Ryzhenko, O. O. Brek

“…The studies were carried out on 30 adult white male Wistar rats. All animals were randomly assigned and divided into groups: a control group (15 rats), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) was induced in the animals of the second group (15 rats). …”
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Time Perception Test in IntelliCage System for Preclinical Study: Linking Depression and Serotonergic Modulation by Olga Sysoeva, Rauf Akhmirov, Maria Zaichenko, Ivan Lazarenko, Anastasiya Rebik, Nadezhda Broshevitskaja, Inna Midzyanovskaya, Kirill Smirnov

“…Here, we introduce an IntelliCage research protocol of an interval bisection task that allows more ecologically valid and less time-consuming rodent examination and provides an example of its use to confirm the previously reported acute effect of an SRI, clomipramine, on interval timing (increase in bisection point, D50). <b>Methods:</b> Wistar male rats (<i>n</i> = 25, five groups of 5–8) were trained in the IntelliCage to discriminate between short (1 s) and long (4 s) LED light stimuli by nose poking at the corresponding (left/right) side of the IntelliCage chamber to obtain a drink. …”
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Antidiabetic Potential of Senna siamea: α-Glucosidase Inhibition, Postprandial Blood Glucose Reduction, Toxicity Evaluation, and Molecular Docking by Suthinee Sangkanu, Armad Heemman, Sathianpong Phoopha, Thanet Pitakbut, Wandee Udomuksorn, Sukanya Dej-adisai

“…Finally, molecular docking was conducted to evaluate theoretical interactions between three main stilbenes previously found in S. siamea extract and mammalian α-glucosidases (Wistar rat and human). The simulation supported the in vivo study and suggested the potential for human glucosidase inhibition. …”
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The Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor γ Agonist Pioglitazone Protects Vascular Endothelial Function in Hypercholesterolemic Rats by Inhibiting Myeloperoxidase by Dapeng Zhang, Yehong Wang, Ming Yi, Suli Zhang, Ye Wu

“…The present study was designed to determine whether myeloperoxidase (MPO) mediates HC-induced endothelial dysfunction and the role of the PPARγ agonist pioglitazone (PIO) in attenuating endothelial dysfunction. Methods. Male Wistar rats were fed with normal or high cholesterol diets for 8 weeks. …”
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Effect of Chromium Picolinate and Chromium Nanoparticles Added to Low- or High-Fat Diets on Chromium Biodistribution and the Blood Level of Selected Minerals in Rats by Anna Stępniowska, Jerzy Juśkiewicz, Krzysztof Tutaj, Joanna Fotschki, Bartosz Fotschki, Katarzyna Ognik

“…The experiment was performed using 48 outbred male Wistar rats fed a low-fat or high-fat semi-purified rat diet with dietary addition of chromium at a dose of 0.3 mg/kg body weight. …”
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The potential therapeutic effects of coenzyme Q10 on the sciatic nerve regeneration following short- and long-term injury by Ahmed Omer Mead, Berrin Zuhal Altunkaynak, Süleyman Kaplan

“…Methods: Six groups of adult male Wistar albino rats were used. Sciatic nerve injury was performed on the rats in the short-term injury (STI) and long-term injury (LTI) groups for 15 and 60 s. …”
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Efectos de la obesidad materna sobre el patrón de apoptosis en la cardiogénesis tardía by María Eleonora Tejada López, María Carolina Pustovrh, Liliana Salazar Monsalve, Mario Alejandro Ortiz

“…M: Se estableció un modelo de obesidad materna adquirida por dieta de cafetería tipo snack, en ratas Wistar adultas. Las ratas del grupo obeso y del grupo control se aparearon con machos adultos sanos y fueron sacrificadas el día 16.5 de gestación. …”
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Bioformulado de Beauveria bassiana (ATCC MYA-4886) y Trichoderma lignorum (ATCC-8751) como biocontrolador de Atta cephalotes by Fabián Felipe Fernández-Daza, Iván Darío López-Villalobos, James Frank Trujillo-Perdomo, Marney Pascoli-Cereda, Raul Alberto Cuervo-Mulet

“…La colonización de las esporas en tejidos, se evaluó mediante la exposición de ratas Wistar a la formulación y sus componentes, realizando diagnóstico veterinario (disección) y cultivo microbiológico. …”
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Anti-inflammatory effect of Plantago asiatica crude extract in rat gout arthritis model by Bingjun Qian, Jun Hu, Li Dai, Yue Zhou, Haixia Xu

“…Thereafter, potential therapeutic effects of the PAE were investigated in rats; Wistar rats (male, 8 wk-of-age) were randomly allocated into four groups (n = 9/group) and intra-articularly injected with 3 mg monosodium urate (MSU) in saline solution to establish a GA model. …”
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Recovery from Liver Failure and Fibrosis in a Rat Portacaval Anastomosis Model after Neurointermediate Pituitary Lobectomy by Martín Muñoz-Ortega, Noé Macías-Segura, Javier Ventura-Juárez, Manuel Enrique Ávila-Blanco, Leonardo D. Ponce-Damian, Daniel González-Blas, Esperanza Sánchez-Alemán, Andrés Quintanar-Stephano

“…We hypothesized that AVP deficiency (NIL-induced) may decrease liver damage and fibrosis in a rat PCA model. Male Wistar rats were divided into intact control (IC), NIL, PCA, and PCA+NIL groups. …”
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Kefir Prevents Adipose Tissue Growth Through the Induction of Apoptotic Elements in High-Fructose Corn Syrup-Fed Rats by Esra Aslan, Gokhan Sadi, Hilal Guzel, Cigdem Karaca, Omer Adil Korkmaz, Mine Kanat Pektas, Mehmet Celegen, Tugce Aladag, Seyma Oncu, Mehmet Bilgehan Pektas

“…This study evaluated the metabolic disturbances that are caused by HFCS on adipose tissue as well as the possibility of kefir as a therapy to prevent these metabolic disturbances. Male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control, kefir, HFCS, and HFCS+kefir. …”
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Effects of N-Acetylcysteine and N-Acetylcysteine Amide on Erythrocyte Deformability and Oxidative Stress in a Rat Model of Lower Extremity Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Gokhan Erol, Hakan Kartal, Faruk M. Comu, Erdem Cetin, Ertan Demirdas, Huseyin Sicim, Celal S. Unal, Celalettin Gunay, Bilgehan S. Oz, Cengiz Bolcal

“…Materials and Methods. A total of 24 Wistar albino rats were used in our study. The animals were randomly divided into five groups as control (n: 6), ischemia (n: 6), NAC (n: 6), and NACA (n: 6). …”
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Etoricoxib–NLC Mitigates Radiation-Induced Ovarian Damage in Rats: Insights into Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines, Antioxidant Activity, and Hormonal Responses by Sahar Khateeb

“…This study examines the therapeutic potential of etoricoxib nanostructured lipid carriers (ETO-NLC) in mitigating radiation-induced ovarian damage in female <i>Wistar</i> rats. Twenty-four female rats were randomly assigned to four groups: a control group receiving normal saline, a group exposed to a single dose of whole-body gamma radiation (6 Gy), a group treated with etoricoxib (10 mg/kg) post-radiation, and a group treated with ETO-NLC for 14 days following radiation. …”
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Ficus carica and Sizigium cumini Regulate Glucose and Lipid Parameters in High-Fat Diet and Streptozocin-Induced Rats by El-Shaimaa A. Arafa, Waseem Hassan, Ghulam Murtaza, Manal Ali Buabeid

“…Fresh seeds of SC fruit and fruit of FC were collected and macerated to obtain the final extract. Wistar rats were divided into seven groups fed either on a normal diet or high-fat diet (HFD) along with streptozocin (STZ) to induce diabesity. …”
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Efficacy of Photobiomodulation Therapy Utilizing 808 nm and 660 nm Alone and in Combination for Treatment of Paresthesia in Rats by Ehsan Hajesmaelzade, Mohammad Mohammadi, Sina Kakooei, Luca Solimei, Stefano Benedicenti, Nasim Chiniforush

“…<b>Methods</b>: This animal study was conducted on 36 adult male Wistar rats. After general anesthesia, the facial nerve of the right side of the face of rats was surgically exposed and pinched, returned in place, and sutured. …”
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Assessing the neuroprotective potential of Eucalyptus globulus essential oil in a 6-hydroxydopamine rat model of Parkinson's disease by Aracely Janneth Naranjo-Viteri, Matías Jávega Cometto, Matías Caverzan, Leandro Gabriel Champarini, María Paula Zunino, Rogelio E. Abburra, Claudia B. Hereñú, Rosana Crespo

“…Methods: EuEO composition was determined by GC–MS. Wistar rats were treated with EuEO (25 mg/kg, i.p) for 36 days, and behavioral tests (Barnes maze, wire mesh ramp, and grip strength) were performed 18 days after 6-OHDA application. …”
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Effect of Green Synthesized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Using Spinach Extract on Triton X-100-Induced Atherosclerosis in Rats by Habila Obidah Abert, Hauwa Umaru Aduwamai, Saminu Shehu Adamu

“…The effect of iron oxide nanoparticles (FeONPs) synthesized using Spinacia oleracea leaf extract on Triton X-100-induced atherosclerosis in white Wistar rats was determined. FeONPs were characterized to determine their size, structure, composition, and shape. …”
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Dietary Choline Deprivation Exacerbates Kidney Injury in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes in Adult Rats by Ahmed W. Al-Humadi, Carel W. le Roux, Neil G. Docherty, Werd Al-Najim, Martin Tze Wah Kueh, Andreas C. Lazaris, Charis Liapi

“…<b>Methods</b>: Twenty-four adult male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control (C), nondiabetic Ch-deprived (CD), diabetic (DM), and diabetic Ch-deprived (DM + CD). …”
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Turmeric-black pepper-honey nanoemulsion formulation and antiulcerogenic effect evaluation against ethanol-induced gastric ulcers in rats. by Amirah Adlia, Cynthiana Christabella Aslan, Lia Safitri, I Ketut Adnyana

“…The organoleptic, droplet size, polydispersity index, pH, viscosity, and curcumin content of the nanoemulsion were evaluated. Male Wistar albino rats were induced with 96% ethanol for six days. …”
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