The Effect of Pecan Oil on Hippocampal Cells Apoptosis of Ovariectomized Rats.

Pecan oil is an edible pressed oil extracted from the pecan nut; it contains approximately 90% unsaturated fat. Previous study showed that unsaturated faty had potent antioxidant activity. Oxidative stress is a pathological change which is higher in postmenopausal women. In the present study; we reported the apoptosis inhibition of hippocampal cells by pecan oil […]

Hepatoprotective effects of pecan nut shells on ethanol-induced liver damage

The hepatoprotective activity of the aqueous extract of the shells of pecan nut was investigated against ethanol-induced liver damage. This by-product of the food industry is popularly used to treat toxicological diseases. We evaluated the phytochemical properties of pecan shell aqueous extract (AE) and its in vitro and ex vivo antioxidant activity. The AE was […]

Pecan production increased by larger vegetation-free area surrounding the tree

Vegetation control with herbicides is a common practice in pecan [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch] orchards that benefits both non-bearing and bearing trees. However; the appropriate size for the vegetation-free area surrounding bearing trees had not been resolved. Vegetation-free circles centered on the Tree 0; 0.9; 1.8; 3.7; and 7.3 m in diameter were established […]

Comparative study between two animal models of extrapyramidal movement disorders: Prevention and reversion by pecan nut shell aqueous extract

Abstract: Acute reserpine and subchronic haloperidol are animal models of extrapyramidal disorders often used to study Parkinsonism; akinesia and tardive dyskinesia. In humans; these usually irreversible and disabling extrapyramidal disorders are developed by typical antipsychotic treatment; whose pathophysiology has been related to oxidative damages development. So far; there is no treatment to prevent these problems […]