Journal of Cytology & Histology

Ghada Galal Hamam

Publications

• Research Article
  The Effect of Fermented Deglycyrrhizinized Liquorice Extract on the Structure of Gastrocnemius Muscle and Sciatic Nerve in Experimentally Induced Diabetes Mellitus in Rats: Histopathological Study
  Author(s): Ahmad Mohamed Ali Massoud, Faika Hassan El Ebiary, Mona H Raafat, Ghada Galal Hamam and Hany KK MostafaAhmad Mohamed Ali Massoud, Faika Hassan El Ebiary, Mona H Raafat, Ghada Galal Hamam and Hany KK Mostafa
  
  Introduction: Skeletal muscles and peripheral nerves are affected in long term diabetes. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice): is a well-known plant used in traditional medicine for its pharmacological value. However, excess consumption of Liquorice can lead to hypertension. Hence, deglycyrrhizinated liquorice extract (DGL) is used to avoid the hypertensive side effects of the glycyrrhizin in whole liquorice. Furthermore, fermentation of Liquorice can produce extra amounts of amylase and lipase alongside a spectrum of flavonoids naturally occurring in liquorice. Aim of the study: To investigate the role of the newly innovated fermented deglycyrrhizinized liquorice (FDGL) on the histological structure of gastrocnemius muscle and sciatic nerve in experimentally induced diabetes in rats. Materials and meth.. Read More»
  

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