Evaluation of the wound healing activity of Cinnamomum zeylanicum extract on experimentally induced wounds in rats

The present study was undertaken to determine the effect of Cinnamomum zeylanicum on experimentally induced excision wounds in rats. Thirty-two rats were divided into four groups of eight rats each. Group A received a placebo containing 0.75% cinnamon, Group B received a placebo containing 1.5% cinnamon, Group C as a control group did not receive any treatment, and finally, Group D received blank placebo; Groups C and D were considered as one group (standard). The results were taken on days 3, 7, 14 and 21 and a histological evaluation was carried out on the samples. The result shows that cinnamon extract had a significant (p<0.05, **p<0.01) effect on wound healing; it accelerated the healing process of the wounds. Significant enclosure rates were seen after 7 days of study. The present study proved that C. zeylanicum was effective in treating experimentally induced wounds and hasten healing, showing a dose-dependent treatment trend. It especially increased epithelialization in treatment groups compared to other groups.Key words: Cinnamomum zeylanicum, induced excision, epithelialization, wound healing

A study on Inhibitory Effects of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and its Photocatalytic Type on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Aspergillus flavus

Backgrounds and Objectives: Photocatalyst titanium dioxide nanoparticles can oxidize organic and inorganic compounds of microorganisms in aqueous solutions after exposure to UV light. In the present study, the inhibitory effect of titanium dioxide and its photocatalyst type on Aspergillus flavus, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus is investigated. Materials and Methods: Toxicogenic strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Aspergillus flavus were cultured in their selective media and two groups of samples both included three different concentrations of nanoparticles (0.1, 0.5 and 1 g l-1) and two control samples without any nanoparticles were considered. The first category of samples was placed on the shaker for 20 min, and the second category was irradiated by a UV lamp while shaking for 20, 40 and 60 min on a rotary shaker. Thereafter, they were cultured by using pour plate method in agar and after incubation the colonies were counted. Results and Conclusion: Based on obtained results the photocatalyst titanium dioxide had an inhibitory effect at concentration of 1 g l-1 at the highest timeframe (60 min). In addition, the test variables i.e. the type of bacteria, concentration of nanoparticles and time had a significant effect on the growth inhibition of microorganisms. Regarding the economic aspects of contamination control and its importance in dairy products, application of photocatalystic nanoparticles of titanium dioxide is recommended.

Proctolaelaps fiseri SAMSINAK 1960

Proctolaelaps fiseri SAMŠIŇÁK, 1960(Figs 1-3) Female (one specimen measured) M a t e r i a l e x a m i n e d: One female mite, details are available in the checklist part. D o r s a l i d i o s o m a (Fig. 1): Dorsal shield 424 µm long and 296 µm wide, evenly reticulated over entire surface, pattern not distinctively changed on particular areas. Dorsal shield with 42 pairs of setae, the tips of only a few of them extend to the bases of the following setae; in the humeral region all of the setae are of about the same length. V e n t r a l i d i o s o m a (Fig. 2): Tritosternum bifurcate, with marginally pilose laciniae. Sternal shield evenly reticulated over nearly entire surface but smooth posteriorly; anterior margin of shield well defined; posterior margin truncate or slightly convex, with posterolateral corners slightly emarginated. Third pair of sternal pores on metasternal plates. Endopodal plates strongly formed between coxae III and IV. Genital shield strongly reticulated, with distinct corners, but little widening behind genital setae, with membranous anterior margin rounded, extending to level of third pair of sternal setae. Bearing a pair of genital setae. Anal shield lightly reticulated, with anterior margin smoothly rounded; anal opening enlarged. Eight pairs of ventral setae on membrane around anal shield. Peritrematal shields free posteriorly from strong exopodal plate curving behind coxa IV; peritremes reaching nearly to the vertical setae j1. L e g s: Legs I and IV slightly shorter than dorsal shield; tarsi II to IV with pair of apical seta-like processes, subapical setae long, spine-like. Pretarsi with moderate length, those of legs III-IV slightly longer than basitarsi. G n a t h o s o m a: Corniculi well spaced, parallel; internal malae moderately wide, blunt, slightly shorter than corniculi. Venter of hypostome with 6 transverse rows of denticles, each row evenly multidenticulate; fifth row widened, gently concave; sixth row widened, free. Anterior rostral setae not enlarged. Tectum trifid. Fixed digit of chelicerae with row of 16 teeth, with short dorsal projection over base; movable digit tridentate, with 1 ventral spine near base.Published as part of Karami, Fatemeh, Hajizadeh, Jalil, Ostovan, Hadi & I, Northern, 2017, Fauna of Ascoidea (except Ameroseiidae) in Guilan province, Iran with two new species record for Iran mites fauna, pp. 1309-1321 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 49 (2) on pages 1314-1315, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.541057

Proctolaelaps scolyti EVANS 1958

Proctolaelaps scolyti EVANS, 1958 M a t e r i a l e x a m i n e d: One female, Iran, Guilan province, Rasht, Emamzadeh Hashem, 37°02´34´´N, 49°62´10´´E, August 2016, collected from rotten fruit of pomegranate. Collected by F. Karami. D i s t r i b u t i o n: Slovakian, Austria, Latvia, Turkey, Iran (KRISTOFÍK et al. 2003; MOSER et al. 2005; SALMANE 2007; SALMANE & BRUMELIS 2010; CAKMAK et al. 2011; KAZEMI & RAJAEI 2013).Published as part of Karami, Fatemeh, Hajizadeh, Jalil, Ostovan, Hadi & I, Northern, 2017, Fauna of Ascoidea (except Ameroseiidae) in Guilan province, Iran with two new species record for Iran mites fauna, pp. 1309-1321 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 49 (2) on page 1313, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.541057

Arctoseius cetratus

Arctoseius cetratus (SELLNICK, 1940) M a t e r i a l e x a m i n e d Four females, Iran, Guilan province, Sangar city, Sarvandan village, 37°10´42´´N, 49°41´38´´E, September 2015, collected from manure. Collected by F. Karami. D i s t r i b u t i o n: Slovakian and Australia, Poland, Iran (KALUZ & FENDA 2005; GWIAZDOWICZ 2007; SHAMSI et al. 2008; HAJIZADEH et al. 2009, 2010; MORADIAN et al. 2011; KAVIANPOUR et al. 2011; MALEK- SHAHKOUYI et al. 2011; NAGHIBINEJAD et al. 2011; MONTAZERI et al. 2011; SOLEIMANI et al. 2011; MASNAVIPOUR et al. 2011; KHADEMPOUR et al. 2012; KHORSAND et al. 2012; MANESHI et al. 2012; ZARE et al. 2012; MEHRZAD et al. 2012; BALOOCH SHAHRYARI et al. 2012; ALIZADEH & SHIRDEL 2012; NEMATI et al. 2012; ELIADERANI et al. 2013; KAZEMI & RAJAEI 2013; MAŠÁN 2014).Published as part of Karami, Fatemeh, Hajizadeh, Jalil, Ostovan, Hadi & I, Northern, 2017, Fauna of Ascoidea (except Ameroseiidae) in Guilan province, Iran with two new species record for Iran mites fauna, pp. 1309-1321 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 49 (2) on page 1312, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.541057

Proctolaelaps pygmaeus

Proctolaelaps pygmaeus (MÜLLER, 1860) M a t e r i a l e x a m i n e d: 12 females, Iran, Guilan province, Rasht, Pir Kola Chah Village 37°16´36´´N, 49°37´30´´E, August 2015; Sowme'eh Sara, 37°30´49´´N, 49°31´78´´E, October 2016, collected from rice hulls; Sangar city, 37 ° 10 ' 42 " N, 49 ° 41 ' 38 " E, August 2015, collected from soil sample of spruce tree; Sangar city, Sarvandan Village, 37°10´42´´N, 49°41´38´´E, September 2015, collected from manure; Sangar city, Eslamabad (Shaqaji) Village, 37°22´22´´N, 49°20´14´´E, October 2016, collected from manure. Collected by F. Karami. D i s t r i b u t i o n: Japan, Australia, Indonesia, North America, New Zealand, South Africa, Algeria's, Slovakian, Poland, Turkey, Iran (HALLIDAY et al. 1998; MAŠÁN & STANKO 2005; GWIAZDOWICZ et al. 2006; CAKMAK et al. 2011; ZARE et al. 2012; KAZEMI & RAJAEI 2013).Published as part of Karami, Fatemeh, Hajizadeh, Jalil, Ostovan, Hadi & I, Northern, 2017, Fauna of Ascoidea (except Ameroseiidae) in Guilan province, Iran with two new species record for Iran mites fauna, pp. 1309-1321 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 49 (2) on page 1313, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.541057

Antennoseius (Antennoseius) bacatus Athias-Henriot 1961

Antennoseius (Antennoseius) bacatus ATHIAS- HENRIOT, 1961 M a t e r i a l e x a m i n e d: One female, Iran, Guilan province, Rasht, Saravan forest, 37°06´35´´N, 49°66´12´´E, June 2015, collected from soil of forest trees. Collected by F. Karami. D i s t r i b u t i o n: USSR, South and Central Europe, Slovakian, Iran (GHILYAROV & BREGETOVA 1977; FENDA & KALUZ 2009; KAZEMI et al. 2011; ARJOMANDI et al. 2011; MORADIAN et al. 2011; SOLEIMANI et al. 2011; BEYZAVI & OSTOVAN 2012; NEMATI et al. 2012; KAZEMI & MORAZA 2013; KAZEMI & RAJAEI 2013).Published as part of Karami, Fatemeh, Hajizadeh, Jalil, Ostovan, Hadi & I, Northern, 2017, Fauna of Ascoidea (except Ameroseiidae) in Guilan province, Iran with two new species record for Iran mites fauna, pp. 1309-1321 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 49 (2) on page 1312, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.541057

Zerconopsis remiger

Zerconopsis remiger (KRAMER, 1876) M a t e r i a l e x a m i n e d: Nine females, Iran, Guilan province, Langarud, 37°11´0´´N, 50°9´0´´E, July 2011; Chaboksar, 36°58´0´´N, 50°35´0´´E, August 2011 and 2015, collected from soil samples of citrus garden. Collected by Maedeh Nazari and F. Karami. D i s t r i b u t i o n: Slovakian, Poland, Hungary (KALUZ & FENDA 2005; GWIAZDOWICZ 2007; KONTSCHÁN & UJVARI 2013). Remarks: This is the first record of this species from Iran.Published as part of Karami, Fatemeh, Hajizadeh, Jalil, Ostovan, Hadi & I, Northern, 2017, Fauna of Ascoidea (except Ameroseiidae) in Guilan province, Iran with two new species record for Iran mites fauna, pp. 1309-1321 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 49 (2) on page 1312, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.541057

Protogamasellus mica

Protogamasellus mica (ATHIAS- HENRIOT, 1961) M a t e r i a l e x a m i n e d: Five females, Iran, Guilan province, Sangar city, Eslamabad (Shaqaji) Village, 37°22´22´´N, 49°20´14´´E, July 2016, collected from Chicken manure. Collected by F. Karami. D i s t r i b u t i o n: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Australia, Europe, Poland, Brazil, Iran (GENIS et al. 1967; HURLBUTT 1971; HALLIDAY et al. 1998; KARG 2007; GWIAZDOWICZ 2007; MINEIRO et al. 2009; HAJIZADEH et al. 2009; KAVIANPOUR et al. 2011; SALARZEHI et al. 2011; BALOOCH- SHAHRYARI et al. 2012; KAZEMI & RAJAEI 2013; MAHJOORI & HAJIZADEH 2014).Published as part of Karami, Fatemeh, Hajizadeh, Jalil, Ostovan, Hadi & I, Northern, 2017, Fauna of Ascoidea (except Ameroseiidae) in Guilan province, Iran with two new species record for Iran mites fauna, pp. 1309-1321 in Linzer biologische Beiträge 49 (2) on page 1311, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.541057