-
Open Access Article
1 - Functional eggs; Enriched with minerals, vitamins and pigments
dariush khademi shurmastiEgg is considered as natural life supporting essential compounds source which provides nutritious food with biological packaging. Nowadays, due to the increasing level of awareness, the sensory and nutritional quality of eggs is becoming a growing concern for consumers. MoreEgg is considered as natural life supporting essential compounds source which provides nutritious food with biological packaging. Nowadays, due to the increasing level of awareness, the sensory and nutritional quality of eggs is becoming a growing concern for consumers. So, there is a growing demand for eggs with characteristics and effectiveness beyond a common food, including eggs enriched in nutrients such as trace minerals (selenium, iron, zinc, iodin, copper, etc.), vitamins (water and fat soluble), antioxidant compounds (such as carotenoids). The acheivement to this purpose is simply possible and economic through dietary approaches producind the designer eggs, resulting eggs can offer functions above and beyond that they usally provide. Designer eggs provide new and attractive options for consumers who want eggs with different nutritional properties than regular eggs. In this review, an attempt has been made to provide various nutritional approaches in the breeding and management of laying hens for the production of eggs designed, including various forms of mineral and organic supplements containing trace elements, vitamins and pigments, daily requirements and amounts provided by enriched eggs were evaluated for their specific biological role, as well as the toxicity effects of the interaction of some supplements at different levels used. Although it has been found that it is easy to hope for the production of enriched eggs through nutritional approaches, but proving the health claims of these designer eggs in human models requires attention to combine and adapt them in different populations and perform specialized experiments. Manuscript profile -
Open Access Article
2 - Apatite Application to Investigate Magmatic Evolution of Zouzan Granites, NE Lut Block
S.A. Mazhari R. Sharifiyan AttarApatite minerals of I-type Zouzan granitoids and typical garnet-bearing S-type granites have been analyzed by electron microprobe to define trace element concentrations and compare them in different granites. Zouzan granites are composed of apatites with lower Fe, Mn, N MoreApatite minerals of I-type Zouzan granitoids and typical garnet-bearing S-type granites have been analyzed by electron microprobe to define trace element concentrations and compare them in different granites. Zouzan granites are composed of apatites with lower Fe, Mn, Na and HREE and higher REE and ∑REE relative to S-type ones. Trace elements abundances of apatite often vary with some parameters of the host rock, especially aluminum saturation index (ASI). Strontium content of apatite is very sensitive to whole-rock composition and binary diagrams of SrO- trace elements could be used to discriminate different granites and realize magmatic evolution in a single phase. The apatite concentration of Fe, Mn, Na and HREE increases during magmatic fractionation in Zouzan pluton, while Sr and REE decreases. The difference of REE concentrations in apatites of mafic and felsic rocks of Zouzan granitoids relates to the coeval or earlier crystallization of amphibole and titanite, respectively. Acicular apatites which are present in granodiorites and mafic microgranular enclaves show exceptionally dissimilar composition in comparison with other apatites in the same sample and host rock geochemistry. Extraordinary high levels of Fe, Mn, LREE, (Sr apatite /Sr bulk-rock )>1 and unusual low HREE indicate that a more mafic magma was involved in magma genesis of Zouzan pluton and confirms magma mixing Manuscript profile -
Open Access Article
3 - The Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Nutrient Concentrations in Ohadi (Fandoghi) and Kalleghouchi Pistachio Seedlings in Kerman Region
Hojjat Safari Kamal Abadi -
Open Access Article
4 - Environmental Investigation of Ancient Bones Basis on the Amount of Lead (Case study: Gohar Tepe)
Parastoo Masjedi Khak Mostafa Khazaei Kouhpar Farhang Khademi Nadoushan Mahdi Sabzali Alireza Goudarzi GoudarziLead is a microelement naturally present in trace amount in all biological materials, in soil, water, plants and animals. It has no physiological function in the organism. The main source of lead contamination are smelting works, application of wastewater treatment slud MoreLead is a microelement naturally present in trace amount in all biological materials, in soil, water, plants and animals. It has no physiological function in the organism. The main source of lead contamination are smelting works, application of wastewater treatment sludge’s to soil, transportation, rain, snow, hail and other. Lead enters the organism with food and air and tends to accumulate more in hard tissue than in soft tissue. Bone lead levels increase with age at rates dependent on the skeletal site and lead. In this research we analyzed teeth samples of 9 humans of Bronze Age from Gohar Tepe in north of Iran. These samples were analyzed for Lead by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry to establish levels of this element in area. Our objective is to find out if Lead can prevent forming a settlement in site. Manuscript profile -
Open Access Article
5 - Study on the effects of different cooking methods on concentration of essential elements (Fe, Zn, Cu, Ni) in Cyprinus Carpio
Askary Sary A., Askary Sary A., S. Hosseini Nezhad M. Chelemal Dezfoul Nezhad M. VelayatzadehThis study was performed to evaluate the effect of different cooking methods on the level of iron, copper, zinc, and nickel in the muscle of Cyprinus carpio. For this purpose, 75 samples of fish with different sizes were obtained from Azadegan Aquaculture Center in Ahva MoreThis study was performed to evaluate the effect of different cooking methods on the level of iron, copper, zinc, and nickel in the muscle of Cyprinus carpio. For this purpose, 75 samples of fish with different sizes were obtained from Azadegan Aquaculture Center in Ahvaz. The samples were digested through the wet-digestion method and the concentrations of the essential elements were measured by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. According to the results, fried and steamed samples had the highest (3.54±0.31 mg/100g wet weight) and lowest (1.64±0.11 mg/100g wet weight) concentration of iron. The highest and lowest concentration of zinc was recorded in the fried (1.74±0.09 mg/100g WW) and steamed (1.24±0.09 mg/100g WW) samples, respectively. In the case of copper, the highest (0.12±0.09 mg/100g WW) and lowest (0.07±0.003 mg/100g WW) concentration were recorded in the micro-waved and steamed specimens, respectively. The results for nickel was determined as 0.023±0.001 mg/100g WW and 0.016±0.0002 mg/100g WW in the fried and grilled fishes Moreover, the highest and the lowest level of essential elements which were recorded among the samples belonged to iron and nickel respectively. In all samples, the level of iron was recorded below the FDA limit. In addition, in all samples, the level of nickel, zinc, and copper was estimated below the maximum acceptable limit of WHO, MAFF, NHMRC, and FAO. Manuscript profile -
Open Access Article
6 - The status of oxidative stress and some trace elements, hematological and serum biochemical indices in dairy cows with left displacement of the abomasum
Kambiz Kiani Monfared Gholam Reza Mohammadi Seyed alireza Taghavi razavizadeh Mohammad HeidarpourLeft displacement of the abomasum (LDA) is one of the most important production disorders. In order to compare the status of some hematological and serum biochemical indices, trace elements and oxidative stress of cows with and without LDA, blood samples were taken from MoreLeft displacement of the abomasum (LDA) is one of the most important production disorders. In order to compare the status of some hematological and serum biochemical indices, trace elements and oxidative stress of cows with and without LDA, blood samples were taken from 30 dairy cows with LDA and 30 healthy cows in early lactation period. Haematological parameters, total protein, fibrinogen, Ca, Mg, bilirubin, uric acid, albumin, cholesterol, triglyceride, urea, creatinine and AST (Aspartate aminotransferase), ALP (Alkaline phosphatase), GGT (Gamma- glutamyl transferase), CPK (Creatine phosphokinase) enzymes, Fe, Zn, Cu, Se, MDA and total antioxidant status were measured. Although the results showed significant differences in PCV, RBC, MCHC, lymphocyte, monocyte, fibrinogen, bilirubin, albumin, cholesterol, calcium, uric acid, AST and ALP enzymes between the two groups (p<0.05), but the occurrence of oxidative stress and changes in the levels of trace elements were not significant between the LDA affected and healthy cows. In LDA affected cattle, significant increase of PCV might be due to dehydration while increasing of monocyte and decreasing of lymphocyte counts could also be due to stressful condition or probable infections in early lactation. Anorexia, food deprivation and withdrawal of calcium from milk in early lactation may play a role in decreasing of albumin, cholesterol and calcium. Liver lipidosis and fasting along with biliary duct obstruction may be effective on increasing AST activity and bilirubin respectively in cows with LDA. It seems that early diagnosis and treatment of LDA can prevent the occurrence of sever changes in oxidative stress status and homeostasis of cow’s body. Manuscript profile -
Open Access Article
7 - The Effect of Trace Mineral Source on Nutrients Digestibility and Ruminal Fermentation Parameters
A. Abdian Samarin M.A. Norouzian A. Afzalzadeh -
Open Access Article
8 - تأثیر تزریق کبالت، مس و آهن در انتهای آبستنی بر فراسنجههای خونی میش و عملکرد برهها پس از تولد
م.ع. نوروزیان م. ملاکی ع.ا. خادم این مطالعه به منظور بررسی تأثیر تزریق عناصر معدنی کبالت، مس و آهن در انتهای آبستنی بر فراسنجههای خونی و همچنین عملکرد و توان زندهمانی برههای متولد شده انجام شد. تعداد 20 رأس میش آبستن به دو گروه تقسیم شده و به گروه تیمار در روز 120 آبستنی، عناصر معدنی به More این مطالعه به منظور بررسی تأثیر تزریق عناصر معدنی کبالت، مس و آهن در انتهای آبستنی بر فراسنجههای خونی و همچنین عملکرد و توان زندهمانی برههای متولد شده انجام شد. تعداد 20 رأس میش آبستن به دو گروه تقسیم شده و به گروه تیمار در روز 120 آبستنی، عناصر معدنی به مقدار 1/0 میلیلیتر به ازای هر کیلوگرم وزن بدن و به گروه شاهد همان مقدار سرم فیزیولوژیک تزریق شد. تزریق عناصر معدنی تأثیری بر فراسنجههای خون میشها نداشت. همچنین تفاوت معنیداری برای وزن تولد، دمای راست روده و وزن از شیرگیری برهها بین تیمارها مشاهده نشد. نمره زندهمانی شامل توان بلند شدن و شیرخوردن تفاوت معنیداری بین تیمارهای آزمایشی نداشت. به نظر میرسد که استفاده از مکملهای عناصر معدنی کم نیاز در انتهای آبستنی، تنها در شرایط کمبود این عناصر تأثیرگذار باشد. Manuscript profile -
Open Access Article
9 - Review on Properties of Selenium in Animal Nutrition
ش. قادرزاده ف. میرزایی آقجه قشلاق س. نیک بین ب. نوید شاد -
Open Access Article
10 - Applications of SEM-EDAX method in study of Baba-Ali & Galali iron ore, west of Hamedan
Godratollah Rostami Paydar Mohammad Lotfi Majid Ghaderi Mansor Vossoughi-Abedini Azadeh Amiri -
Open Access Article
11 - Environmental geochemistry of some major, minor and trace elements in Kerman urban areas
Mohammadali Hamzeh Amir reza Zarisfi -
Open Access Article
12 - The Potential of Walnut Cultivation in Uzbekistan and Properties of Walnut Jam
Gayrat Pardaev Ruziboy Normakhmatov Pardayeva Ozoda -
Open Access Article
13 - Human Nail Selenium and Cadmium Predict Perceived Stress
Chey Dearing Carl D. Paton -
Open Access Article
14 - Adult Normal Value and Deficiency Percentage of Serum Zinc in both Sexes Iraqi Healthy Population, using Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer (AAS)
Fadhil Muhsin Abid Nagham Abdulraheem Jasim Aseel M. Aljeboree Falah H. Hussein -
Open Access Article
15 - The Study and Comparison of Some of Chemical Compositions in Muscle of Three Endemic Species of Cyprinidae from Hor-e-lazim Wetland in Khoozestan Province
محمد ولایتزاده مهدی بیریا سعد بازیارThe aim of this study was to assess protein, lipid, carbohydrate, ash, and moisture and zinc and iron in three species fish Barbus pectoralis, Carasobarbus luteus and Aspius voraxfrom Hor-e-lazim wetland Khoozestan Province. 27 Samples were collected of Barbus pectorali MoreThe aim of this study was to assess protein, lipid, carbohydrate, ash, and moisture and zinc and iron in three species fish Barbus pectoralis, Carasobarbus luteus and Aspius voraxfrom Hor-e-lazim wetland Khoozestan Province. 27 Samples were collected of Barbus pectoralis, Carasobarbus luteus and Aspius voraxHor-e-lazim wetland. Data were analyzed with SPSS18 software in terms of t-test which determine prese or non-presence of the significant difference in level 95 precent (P=0.05).This study between of protein, ash and carbohydrate in muscle of Barbus pectoralis, Carasobarbus luteus and Aspius voraxfrom Hor-e-lazim wetland dosenot show significance different (Pandgt;0.05), but lipid and moisture in three species fish significance different (Pandlt;0.05). The highest of protein (17.5andplusmn;0.62), lipid (3.43andplusmn;0.2) and carbohydrate (0.61andplusmn;0.009) in muscle of Barbus pectoralis and the highest of ash (1.56andplusmn;0.15) and moisture (80.73andplusmn;0.2) in muscle ofCarasobarbus luteus. The lowest of protein (16.23andplusmn;0.25) and lipid (1.3andplusmn;0.17) were observed in muscle ofCarasobarbus luteus and the lowest ash (1.02andplusmn;0.072) and moisture (77.43andplusmn;0.45) were observed in muscle of Barbus pectoralis. Concentration of iron in muscle of Barbus pectoralis, Carasobarbus luteus and Aspius vorax was 10.96andplusmn;0.25, 10.46andplusmn;0.28 and 9.73andplusmn;0.2 mg Kg-1 ww.Concentration of zinc in muscle of Barbus pectoralis, Carasobarbus luteus and Aspius vorax was 11.9andplusmn;0.36, 12.9andplusmn;0.36 and 10.93andplusmn;0.27 mg Kg-1 ww. Manuscript profile -
Open Access Article
16 - The Study of Trace Elements Zn, P, K and Ca in Muscle, Liver and Gill of Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Different Growth Stages
Misaq tayebzadeh mohammad velayatzadehThis study aims to determine and comparison trace elements Zn, P, K and Ca in fish eggs, muscle of fingerling, fish market and male and female breeding stock farmed Oncorhynchus mykiss from Lorestan province in 2011. 75 samples by fish eggs, fingerling, fish market and MoreThis study aims to determine and comparison trace elements Zn, P, K and Ca in fish eggs, muscle of fingerling, fish market and male and female breeding stock farmed Oncorhynchus mykiss from Lorestan province in 2011. 75 samples by fish eggs, fingerling, fish market and male and female breeding stock were prepared. The highest and lowest of Zn obtained in liver of fingerling (26.90±1.15 mg/kg) and muscle of male breeding stock (6.16±0.45 mg/kg). The highest and lowest of P were in liver of fingerling (3966.42±125.86 mg/kg) and gill of female breeding stock (2400±144.76 mg/kg). The highest and lowest of K in muscle of fish market (5000±132.28 mg/kg) and in muscle of fingerling (3712.64±76.83 mg/Kg). The highest and lowest of Ca were in liver of male breeding stock (464.85±30.55 mg/kg) and muscle of fish market (193.39±15.27 mg/kg). Zn in liver and gill of fingerling muscle of fish market was higher than other growth stages. P in muscle, liver and gill of fingerling were higher than other growth stages. Concentration of K in muscle, liver and gill of fish market was higher than other growth stages. Ca in muscle, liver and gill of male breeding stock were higher than other growth stages. Manuscript profile