Effect of Berberine on the Levels of Sex Hormones in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Induced by Letrozole in Adult Female Wistar Rats | Zendy

Saba Safdarpour | Zendy; Akram Eidi | Zendy; Pejman Mortazavi | Zendy

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Effect of Berberine on the Levels of Sex Hormones in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Induced by Letrozole in Adult Female Wistar Rats

Author(s) -

Saba Safdarpour,

Akram Eidi,

Pejman Mortazavi

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

qom univ med sci j

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2008-1375

pISSN - 1735-7799

DOI - 10.29252/qums.13.7.53

Subject(s) - polycystic ovary , letrozole , berberine , hormone , ovary , endocrinology , medicine , testosterone (patch) , insulin , pharmacology , aromatase , cancer , insulin resistance , breast cancer

Received: 29 Apr, 2019 Accepted: 20 Jul, 2019 Abstract Background and Objectives: Berberine is a yellow alkaloid, which is found in root, rhizome, skin, and stem of many plants, including barberry, turmeric, and poppy. Berberine has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-viral properties. In the present study, the protective effect of berberine on letrozole-induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), was investigated in adult female Wistar rats.

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