1- Arab, H.A R. Jamshidi, A. Rassouli, G. Shams and Hassanadeh. M.H. (2006) Generation of hydroxyl radicals during ascites experimentally. British Poultry Science Volume 47, Number 2pp. 216—222.
2- Bottje, W.B. & Wideman, Jr. R.F. (1995) Potential role of free radicals in the pathogenesis of pulmonary hypertension syndrome. Poult. Avian Biol. Rev., 6, 221-231.
3- Bottje, W.G., Erf, G.F., Bersi, T.K., Wang, S., Barnes, D. and Beers, K.W. (1997) Effect of dietary dl-a tocopherol on tissue a- and g-tocopherol and pulmonary hypertension syndrome (ascites) in broilers. Poult. Sci., 76, 1506- 1512.
4- Bowry, V. W., and R. Stocker .(1993) Tocopherol-mediated peroxidation: the prooxidant effect of vitamin E on the radical initiated oxidation of human low density lipoprotein. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 115: 6029–6040.
5- Buys, N., J. Buyse, M. Hassanzadeh-Ladmakhi, and E. Decuypere(.1998) Intermittent lighting reduces the incidence of ascites in broilers: An interaction with protein content of feed on performance and the endocrine system. Poult. Sci. 77: 54- 61.
6- Daneshyar M, Kermanshahi H. and Golian. A. (2009) Changes of biochemical parameters and enzyme activities in broiler chickens with cold-induced ascites. Poultry Science 88:106–110.
7- Enkvetchakul, B., Bottje, W. Anthony, N. Moore, R. and Huff W. (1993) Compromised antioxidant status associated with ascites in broilers. Poultry Sci. 72:2272–2280.
8- Druyan, S., A. Ben-David, and A. Cahaner. 2007. Development of ascites-resistant and ascites-susceptible broiler lines. Poult. Sci. 86:811–822.
9- Druyan, S., D. Shinder , A. Shlosberg , A. Cahaner , and S. Yahav. (2009) Physiological parameters in broiler lines divergently selected for the incidence of ascites. Poult. Sci. 88:1984–1990.
10- Fathi. M, Nazer Adl, K. Ebrahim Nezhad, Y. Aghdam Shahryar, H. Daneshyar M. and , Tanha. T. (2011) The role of oxidative stress in the development of congestive heart failure (CHF) in broilers with pulmonary hypertension syndrome (PHS). Journal of Animal and Veterinary advance.10(20): 2722-2719.
11- Fathi. M, Tanha, T. Nazer Adl, K. Ebrahim Nezhad, Y. Aghdam Shahryar, H. and Daneshyar. M. (2012) Plasma Enzymes activities and antioxidant status characterization in pulmonary hypertension syndrome (PHS) in broilers. African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 7(5), pp.1414-1419.
12- Geng. A. L., Guo, Y. M. and Yang. Y. (2004) Reduction of ascites mortality in broilers by coenzyme Q10. Poultry Science 83:1587–1593.
13- Jorens, P. G., P. A. Vermiere, and A. G. Herman. (1993) L-arginine- dependent nitric oxide synthase: A new metabolic pathway in the lung and airways. Eur. Respir. J. 6:258 266.
14- Iqbal., M., Cawthon, D. Wideman, R.F. Jr. and Bottje, W.G. (2001) Lun g mitochondrial dysfunction in pulmonary hypertension synd rome I. Site specific defects in electron transport chain. Poult. Sci., 80, 485-495.
15- Lorenzoni, A. G., and Ruiz-Feria. C.A. (2006) Effects of vitamin E and l-arginine on Cardiopulmonary function and ascites parameters in broilers chickens reared under sub-normal temperatures. Poult. Sci. 85:2241–2250.
16- Luger, D., D. Shinder, V. Rzepakovsky, M. Rusal, and S. Yahav. (2001). Association between weight gain, blood parameters, and thyroid hormones and the development of ascites syndrome in broiler chickens. Poult. Sci. 80:965- 971.
17- Nain, S. B., B. Ling, J. Bandy, C. Alcorn, B. Wojnarowicz, B. Laarveld and A. A. Olkowski. (2008) The role of oxidative stress in the development of congestive heart failure in a chicken genotype selected for rapid growth. Avian Pathology. 37(4):367_373.
18- Ruiz-Feria, C. A., M. T. Kidd and R. F. Wideman. (2001) Plasma Levels of Arginine, Ornithine, and Urea and Growth Performance of Broilers Fed Supplemental L-Arginine during Cool Temperature Exposure. Poult. Sci. 80:358–369.
19- Ruiz-Feria. C.A., (2009) Concurrent supplementation of arginine, vitamin E, and vitamin C improve cardiopulmonary performance in broilers chickens. Poultry Science 88:526–535.
20- Scheele, C. W., W. De Wit, M. T. Frankenhuis, and P.F.G .Vereijken. (1991) Ascites in broilers. Experimental factors evoking symptoms related to ascites. Poult. Sci. 70:1069- 1083.
21- Wideman, R.F. Jr. (1988) Ascites in poultry. Monsanto Nutr. Update 6:1-7.
22- Wideman, R. F., Y. K. Kirby, M. Ismalil, W. Bottje, R. Moore, and R. Vardeman. (1995) Supplemental l-arginine attenuates pulmonary hypertension syndrome (ascites) in broilers. Poult. Sci.74:323–330.
23- Wideman, R.F. Jr. (1998) Causes and control of ascites in b roilers. National Meeting on Poultry Health and Processing, 33, 56 - 85.
24- Wideman, R.F. Jr. and C. D. Tackett. (2000) Cardio-pulmonary function in broiler reared at warm or cool temperatures: effect of acute inhalation of 100% oxygen. Poult. Sci. 79:257- 264.
25- Yersin, A. G., W. E. Huff, L. F. Kubena, M. H. Elissalde, R. B. Harvey, D. A. Witzel and L. E. Giroir. (1992) Changes in hematological, blood gas and serum biochemical l variables