Volume 5 (2014) - Issue 7, July
Review Articles
SALIVA-THE KEY REGULATOR OF ORAL CHANGES IN DIABETES PATIENTS
Saliva plays the most important role in the maintenance and preservation of the health of our oral cavity. In diabetes mellitus functions of salivary glands are impaired and as a consequence xerostomia develops. Hoposalivation leads to various oral mucosa alterations, ulcerations, taste alterations, burning mouth, dental decay, halitosis and various infections. All these alterations can compromise...
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MENINGITIS CAUSED BY STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE: A REVIEW
Meningitis is a condition whereby the protective membranes covering the central nervous system (or meninges) become inflamed. Infections of the central nervous system are still considered to be among the most debilitating diseases in the 21st century. The mortality from this infection ranges from 15% in industrialized to 40% in developing countries. Streptococcus Pneumoniae infections, including p...
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FLOATING DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM: A REVIEW
In the recent years, scientific and technological advancements have been made in the research and development of novel drug delivery systems by overcoming physiological troubles such as short gastric residence times and unpredictable gastric emptying times. Gastric emptying of dosage form is extremely variable process and ability to prolong and control the emptying time. Gastric transit time is va...
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Research Articles
MIR AND NIR SPECTROSCOPY AS RAPID METHOD TO QUANTIFY MOLSIDOMIN IN GENERIC TABLET
This work investigates the potential of Partial Least Square (PLS) regression using two vibrational spectroscopies as mid infrared (MIR) and near infrared (NIR) spectroscopies for the quantification of molsidomin in tablets. Two very simple, rapid, inexpensive and green strategies were applied for this determination. Powder blends containing molsidomin and excipients were prepared. The excipients ...
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DEVELOPMENT OF pH-INDEPENDENT ACRYLIC-WAX MATRIX TYPE SUSTAINED RELEASE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM OF ACEBROPHYLLINE
The aim of the present study was to improve commercial twice-a-day Acebrophylline formulation to once-a-day new formulation to improve patient compliances. The double-layered tablet was composed of the fast release layer (Acebrophylline 50 mg) and sustained release layer (Acebrophylline 150 mg). To develop the double-layered tablet, the fast release and sustained release layers were prepared using...
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STUDYING THE EFFECT OF DISPERSED DRUG CRYSTAL IN THE ORGANIC PHASE ON THE ENCAPSULATION BY SOLVENT EVAPORATION TECHNIQUE; (1) EFFECT OF DRUG LOADING EXTENT ON THE PRODUCT SIZE ANALYSIS, MORPHOLOGY AND DRUG CONTENT
Eudragit RS100 microcapsules containing Aspirin as a model drug was prepared using solvent evaporation technique. The drug was dispersed in the organic phase and poured into the aqueous phase with stirring until microcapsules formation. The product was collected by filtration and air dried. The particle size analysis of the products was done and normal distribution curve showed for the same size r...
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APPLICABILITY OF BIVARIATE CALIBRATION ALGORITHM AND VIERORDT METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF TIMOLOL MALEATE AND BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE IN THEIR BINARY MIXTURE AND PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM
Three simple, rapid, sensitive, specific and economic spectrophotometric methods were developed and validated for simultaneous quantitation of timolol maleate (TM) and brimonidine tartarate (BT) in bulk powder and eye drops. Vierordt’s and bivariate calibration algorithm spectrophotometric methods were developed for the simultaneous estimation of cited drugs in a binary mixture without previou...
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PROBIOTIC POTENTIALS OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM VAGINAL SWABS ON SELECTED GENITAL PATHOGENS
Eudragit RS100 microcapsules containing Aspirin as a model drug was prepared using solvent evaporation technique. The drug was dispersed in the organic phase and poured into the aqueous phase with stirring until microcapsules formation. The product was collected by filtration and air dried. The particle size analysis of the products was done and normal distribution curve showed for the same size r...
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DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF HIGH PERFORMANCE THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHIC (HPTLC) METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF TAPENTADOL HYDROCHLORIDE IN BULK AND ITS TABLET DOSAGE FORM
A simple, accurate, rapid and sensitive high performance thin layer chromatographic method has been developed for the estimation of Tapentadol Hydrochloride in bulk and its tablet dosage form. Chromatographic separation of the drugs was performed on aluminum plates precoated with silica gel 60 F254 as the stationary phase and the solvent system consisted of methanol: toluene (4:1v/v). Densitometri...
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SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF BOVINE SERUM ALBUMIN IN PRESENCE OF 1-(4-AMINOPHENYL)-3-PHENYLPROP-2-EN-1-ONES
Proteins, which are soluble under normal physiological conditions, sometimes form insoluble aggregates with serious medical implications. Bovine serum albumin (BSA), a structural analogue of human serum albumin. Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) has been used as a carrier, and stabilizing agent, for insoluble fatty acids. The chemistry of chalcone has been recognized as a significant field of study. An i...
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IN SILICO EPITOPE PREDICTION AND HOMOLOGY MODELING OF ENVELOPE SURFACE GLYCOPROTEIN GP160, PRECURSOR REGION FROM HUMAN IMMUNO DEFICIENCY VIRUS -1
The development of a highly effective AIDS vaccine will depend on the success of designing immunogens that will elicit immune response against broadly neutralizing antibodies to naturally circulating strains of HIV- can be done by reverse vaccinology. Reverse vaccinology is a good approach for provoking the broadly neutralizing antibody response by identifying the specific epitopes i.e. surface pr...
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF HIGHLY STANDARDISED AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA, WITHANIA SOMNIFERA AND THEIR COMBINATION ON ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION AND BIOMARKERS IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS
Introduction: Biomarkers of oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction play an important role in the pathogenesis of type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM). The present study was planned to compare the effect of highly standardised aqueous extract of Phyllanthus emblica, Withania somnifera and theircombination on endothelial dysfunction and biomarkers of oxidative stress in patients with type II DM. ...
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IN VITRO COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MEMBRANE STABILIZATION CAPACITY OF DIFFERENT EXTRACTS OF BLEPHARIS MADERASPATENSIS (L.) HEYNE EX ROTH. AND BLEPHARIS MOLLUGINIFOLIA PERS. GROWN IN THE REGION OF MYSORE, KARNATAKA
Blepharis is a genus belonging to family Acanthaceae. It is an Afro-asiatic genus comprising 129 species which occur in arid and semi-arid habitats. They are used for the treatment of a number of ailments. Anti-inflammatory activity was performed based on the folk lore information. The present study is aimed at the evaluation ofanti-inflammatory property of the petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and e...
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AMYLASE PRODUCTION ON SOLID STATE FERMENTATION BY WILD TYPE AND MUTANT BACILLUS LICHENIFORMIS & ASPERGILLUS NIGER FROM AGRO-WASTES
Cultures of Aspergillus niger and Bacillus licheniformis were procured from NCL, Pune. Obtained cultures were exposed to UV irradiation. Mutants of Aspergillus niger exposed to 30 and 50 min UV and Bacillus licheniformis exposed to 20 and 30 min UV were selected. Growth of wild type and mutated Aspergillus niger and Bacillus licheniformis was found to be optimum at 48 hrs of incubation time, 30°C...
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DETERMINATION OF DRUGS BASED ON OXIDATION BYALKALINE KMNO4: A KINETIC SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC STUDY
Simple, accurate and precise spectrophotometric methods for quantitative determination of four drugs viz., Alfuzosin (ALF), Esomeprazole (ESO), Indomethacin (IND), Ketorolac Tromethamine (KET) have been developed based on oxidation of the drugs by alk.KMnO4. Kinetics of the oxidation reaction is followed spectrophotometrically, as one of the reaction product, Mn(VI), absorbed at 610 nm. Initial ra...
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STUDYING THE EFFECT OF DISPERSED DRUG CRYSTAL IN THE ORGANIC PHASE ON THE ENCAPSULATION BY SOLVENT EVAPORATION TECHNIQUE; (2) X-RAY DIFFRACTION AND DSC AS TOOLS TO STUDY THE MICROCAPSULE STRUCTURE IN RELATION TO THE SUGGESTED DIVISION MECHANISM
The method of entrapment of the drug in the microcapsules structure prepared with different theoretical drug content (TDC) and having different particle size ranges were studied using x-ray diffraction and DSC analysis methods. Also, in the light of the analysis methods, a trial to correlate the actual microcapsule structure with the actual drug content (ADC) and the division mechanism suggested b...
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FATTY ACIDS OF HIPPOCRATEA AFRICANA ROOT: ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTI-MICROBIAL ACTIVITY
In this study, the fatty acid content, antioxidant activities and antimicrobial potential of oil obtained from the root of Hippocratea africana was investigated. Results showed that the oil was characterized by oleic acid (65.73%), palmitic acid (20.34%) and linoleic acid (6.90%) as the most abundant fatty acids with a oleic acid/linoleic acid ratio of 9.52. The oil possessed potent antioxidant ac...
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ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY OF 1-(4-(DIMETHYLAMINO)BENZYLIDENE)-5-(2-OXO INDOLIN-3-YLIDENE) THIOCARBOHYDRAZONE IN RATS
Objective: The present study was aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic activity of 1-(4-(Dimethylamino) benzylidene)-5-(2-oxoindolin-3-ylidene) thiocarbohydrazone i.e. a novel Isatin derivative diabetic rats. Methods: The antidiabetic activity of Isatin derivative was evaluated against alloxaninduced diabetes in rats. Diabetes in rats was induced by administration of alloxan monohydrate (120...
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ELECTROCHEMICAL STUDY OF INTERACTION OF THE HEAVY METAL IONS IN HYDROXYLATION REACTION OF SALICYLIC ACID ON GLASSY CARBON ELECTRODE
The formation of free hydroxyl radical (˙OH) in oxygen transfers at GCE and the reaction between the electrochemically produced ˙OH and salicylic acid (SA) is studied by cyclic voltammetry method. Experiments showed that ˙OH is formed in the potential range of 1.0-1.4V corresponding to the anodic discharge of H2O at the GCE. The interaction of Cu2+, Hg2+, Cd2+, Mn2+ ions on the hydroxylation re...
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CYCLODEXTRIN GLYCOSYLTRANSFERASE PRODUCTION BY ALKALIPHILIC BACILLUS SP. ISOLATED FROM RICE CULTIVATED SOIL AND MEDIA OPTIMIZATION USING TAGUCHI METHOD
A Cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase (CGTase) producer was isolated from soil obtained from rice fields using alkaline Horikoshi II medium. The alkaliphile was characterized microscopically, biochemically and confirmed by 16S rRNA analysis as Bacillus oshimensis. CGTase production is dependent on the strain, medium composition and culture conditions; hence media optimization studies were carried out...
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IDENTIFICATION OF E.COLI NISSLE 1917 PROTEINS BY USING 2-D GEL ELECTROPHORESIS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF COCOS NUCIFERA SAP AND WINE
Proteomics is the large scale study of proteins. Before going to analyse the differentially expressed proteins, through 2-D gel electrophoresis the proteins were extracted in a sample under stress. In the present study, we were isolated the protein samples of E. coli Nissle 1917 treated with cocoti sap and wine stress. The isolated proteins washed with 2-D clean up kit because it was very sensit...
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PHYSIOCHEMICAL EVALUATION, PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND CHROMATO-GRAPHIC FINGERPRINT PROFILE OF WOODFORDIA FRUTICOSA (L.) KURZ EXTRACTS
Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz. is a plant with vast medicinal properties. The plant and its parts are reported to be used for the treatment of hemorrhoids, dysentery, diarrhoea, liver diseases, piles, leucorrhoea, menorrhagia, ulcers, wounds, skin diseases, fever, headache, herpes, etc. The present work attempts to evaluate the physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical screening using var...
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FORMULATION AND IN-VITRO EVALUATION OF BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE CONTROLLED RELEASE TABLET
The aim of the study was to develop and evaluate matrix based controlled drug delivery system of Bupropion hydrochloride. Controlled release tablets were prepared by employing Guar gum, Eudragit RS 100, HPMC K15M, HPMC K100M at different concentration. All 13 batches passed friability, hardness, weight variation, assay but only four batches (CRB7W, CRB8W, CRB10W, and CRB11W) passed the dissolution...
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MS/MS AND HPLC CHARACTERIZATION OF FORCED DEGRADATION PRODUCTS OF DUTASTERIDE AND TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE
A new simple and sensitive reverse phase high performance liquid chromatographic method was developed for simultaneous estimation of Dutasteride and Tamsulosin hydrochloride following forced degradation studies as per ICH guidelines. The degradation products were observed in acid and alkaline hydrolysis for Dutasteride; whereas Tamsulosin hydrochloride showed degradation on exposure to light. All ...
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ANTIDEPRESSANT EFFECTS OF FRUIT EXTRACT OF ELAEOCARPUS GANITRUS IN FORCE SWIM TEST
The present study was designed to evaluate antidepressant effects of fruit extract of Elaeocarpus ganitrus(75% ethanol)on albino mice. Albino mice of either sex, weighing 25-30g were divided into seven groups and each group contains six animals. The animals were housed in polypropylene cages (38×23×10cm3) with not more than six animals per cage. Group I, II and III were administered orally with ...
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A NOVEL, SENSITIVE, BIOANALYTICAL METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF AMLODIPINE BESYLATE IN RAT PLASMA USING FLOURESCENCE DETECTION BY RP-HPLC
The aim of the present work was to develop and validate a novel, rapid, sensitive, accurate and specific RP-HPLC assay with fluorescence detection for the quantification of amlodipine besylate in rat plasma to be applied to preclinical studies. Flourescein was used as internal standard (IS) and the detection was carried out by an online wavelength switching which enabled detection of amlodipine &a...
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A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE IN VITRO ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY AND ANTIANDROGENIC EFFECTS ON RATS OF Cr (III) COMPLEXES OF S∩N DONOR LIGANDS
The present paper deals with synthesis and characterization of some new chromium (III) Schiff base complexes using microwave irradiation technique as well as conventional heating. The S∩N donor benzothiazolines, 1-(2-furanyl) ethanone benzothiazoline (Bzt1N∩SH), 1-(2-thienyl) ethanone benzothiazoline (Bzt2N∩SH) and 1-(2-pyridyl) ethanone benzothiazoline (Bzt3N∩SH) were prepared by the cond...
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HPTLC DENSITOMETRIC QUANTIFICATION OF SECONDARY METABOLITES FROM POLYCARPAEA CORYMBOSA LAMS
Polycarpaea corymbosa has been used traditionally as medicine for the treatment of various ailments. In the present investigation an attempt has been made to quantify phenol, flavonoid and steroid in methanol extract of aerial and root parts of P.corymbosa Lam. by HPTLC method. Different compositions of the mobile phase for HPTLC analysis were tested in order to obtain high resolution and re...
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MICROENCAPSULATION OF ISONIAZID BY TEMPERATURE CHANGE METHOD: PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION
Aim: Isniazid is unstable in aqueous medium. The aim is to improve the aqueous stability of isoniazid by microencapsulation method. Methods: Isoniazid microcapsules were prepared by temperature change method. Ethyl cellulose used as coating material which forms a layer on pure drug. Ethyl cellulose was insoluble in cold cyclohexane when temperature rise about 70-750C it become soluble in cyc...
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STABILITY INDICATING FORCED DEGRADATION RP-HPLC METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL
A simple, precise, accurate, economical and reproducible HPLC method for estimation of Olmesartan in tablet dosage form has been developed. Quantitative HPLC was performed with HITACHI L2130 with D Elite 2000 Software with Isocratic with UV-Visible Detector (L-2400), PUMP (LC-IOAT). C18 Develosil ODS HG-5 RP 150mm x 4.6mm 5µm particle sizecolumn receptor in vascular muscle. Its action is therefor...
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TOXICITY STUDIES OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF BRIDELIA MICRANTHA STEM ADMINISTERED ON MICE AND RATS
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines traditional medicine as “the health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plants, animals and mineral-based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent illness or maintain wellbeing. Various compounds have been isolated from Bridelia micrantha ...
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FACILE AND ECO-FRIENDLY METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING AZADIRACHTA AND EMBLICA
The evolution of green chemistry in the production of nanoparticles has wrapped up an immense consideration because traces of chemicals left unreacted in the chemical synthesis process can be precarious. Owing to copious interest a competent protocol for the production of ZnO NPs without calcinations was developed by green synthesis method using aqueous leaf extracts of Azadirachta Indica and Embl...
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PHYTOCONSTITUENTS INVESTIGATION BY LC-MS AND EVALUATION OF ANTI-MICROBIAL AND ANTI-PYRETIC PROPERTIES OF CYNODON DACTYLON
Among numerous species of plants growing in the wild in India, Garike, orDruva or taxonomically the Cynodon dactylon sp. occupies its unique place in the traditions, religions and cultures of different societies. In the present study, Phytochemical screening of methanolic, petroleum ether, ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Cynodon dactylon revealed the presence of 17 different phytoconstituents. Q...
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ROLE OF LIQUID MEMBRANE HYPOTHESIS IN THE MECHANISM OF ACTION OF ERTAPENEM
The role of liquid membrane hypothesis has been studied in the mechanism of action of Ertapenem. In the present study transport of selected permeants (glucose, p-amino benzoic acid and ions like magnesium, ammonium, phosphate, calcium, sodium, potassium and chloride) through liquid membrane generated by Ertapenem in series with supporting membrane has been studied. The results indicate that the li...
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ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF TAXIFOLIN OBTAINED FROM METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF CORDIA DICHOTOMA LINN. SEEDS
Cordia dichotoma L. family Boraginaceae is a medium sized tree, is taken as food. The immature fruits are pickled and are also used as vegetable. The various extracts and fractions of Cordia dichotoma were screened for their free radical scavenging properties using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical and comparing it with butylated hydroxyl toluene (BHT) as standard antioxidant...
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DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A HPLC-UV METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE IN OCULAR FORMULATION
A simple, rapid, and sensitive high-performance liquid chromatographic method with UV detection has been developed and validated according to the ICH guidelines for the quantitation of Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride (MOX), Ketorolac Tromethamine (KET) in pharmaceutical dosage form. Chromatographic separation was carried out in a Zorbax eclipse plus, C18 column (250 mm × 4.6 mm; 5 µm particle size) w...
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MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT PATTERNS OF BIOFILM FORMING AEROMONAS HYDROPHILA FROM URINE SAMPLES
Biofilm are a matrix of microorganisms which are adhered to and colonized a surface. When formed they are very difficult to remove and act as a source of contamination in processing environments. As bacteria in biofilm exhibit enhanced resistance to antibiotics and clearance by the host immune system, the resistance of enteropathogenic bacteria to commonly prescribed antibiotics is increasing both...
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ASSESSMENT OF FOOD, ETHNOBOTANICAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF TRICHOSANTHES CUCUMIRINA L.
Trichosanthes cucumirina L., locally known as “Chachindra” among the tribal and rural mass of Similipal Biosphere Reserve (SBR) forest. Plant parts are used as ethnomedicine among inhabitants of SBR. They use the fruits, leaves and roots against various diseases and traditional practices are continuing since long. Leaves are used against microbial infections, roots against diabetic and fruits ...
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A CASE STUDY ON RUBIA CORDIFOLIA L IN FILM COATING OF TRIPHALA GUGGLE AYURVEDIC TABLETS
Alizarin [1, 2 di hydroxy anthraquinone] is the major pigment, extracted from Rubia Cordifolia L. The aim of the present work is to extract manjith dye and alizarin pigment from Rubia Cordifolia L., and use it in the film coating of triphala guggle ayurvedic (TGA) tablet. The optimum extraction conditions for manjistha dye are 600C and 60 minute stirring with methanol (80%) and M:L ratio(1:10) wit...
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OPTIMIZED FORMULATION OF VANCOMYCIN LOADED THERMOREVERSIBLE HYDROGEL FOR TREATMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC INFECTIONS
The aim of the present study was to develop suitable controlled release injectable vancomycin thermoreversible chitosan/ β-glycerophosphate hydrogel system for treatment of orthopedic infections. The effect of different formulation variables on the gelation temperature was studied. The prepared vancomycin loaded Chitosan/β-glycerophosphate thermoreversible hydrogels were characterized regarding ...
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VIRTUAL SCREENING OF NOVEL HIV-RT NNRT INHIBITORS USING ZINC DATABASE
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI) are a group of small hydrophobic compounds with diverse structure that specifically inhibit HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT) by allosteric bind to change its conformation. NNRTIs interact with HIV-1 RT by binding to a single site on the p66 subunit of the p66/p51 heterodimeric enzyme, termed the NNRTI-binding pocket (NNRTI-BP), binding intera...
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SERUM CREATININE LEVEL IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS: A STUDY FROM UTTARAKHAND, INDIA
Chronic Kidney diseases are increasingly recognized as a problem worldwide. Incidence of chronic kidney diseases is doubled in last fifteen years. The kidney is both cause and victim of hypertension. Hypertension is a serious risk factor for chronic kidney disease. The purpose of this study was to measure serum creatinine level in hypertensive patients as an indicator of kidney functioning and com...
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HISTOPATHOLOGICAL AND ULTRASTRUCTURAL STUDIES OF THE EFFECT OF FENUGREEK SEED EXTRACT ON PANCREAS OF ALLOXAN INDUCED DIABETIC MICE
To evaluate the protective effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L.) on alloxan induced diabetic mice, 15 male albino mice weighing 26-30 gm were used. They were divided into 3 groups. Control group received subcutaneous injection of 0.15 M acetate buffer for 15 days. Alloxan induced group received subcutaneous injection of alloxan 150 mg/ kg body weight to induce diabetes. Recovery group...
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SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME 2-AZETIDINONE DERIVATIVES FROM 4- NITRO ETHYL BENZOATE BY MICROWAVE METHOD AND EVALUATION OF THEIR ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY
Non classical, High-speed, environmentally benign synthesis with microwaves has attracted researchers for organic synthesis a considerable amount of attention in recent years. An expeditious one pot microwave irradiation method for preparation of 2-azetidinones is developed. This method has been assessed as greener methodology. In our present study, series of five novel azetidinones are synthesi...
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SESAME OIL INCORPORATED MEDIUM FOR ISOLATION AND ENUMERATION OF LIPOPHILIC YEASTS
This communication reports on an easy and cost effective mycological medium, developed for primary isolation and culture of lipophilic yeasts. The medium has been modified and adjusted specifically to promote the growth of lipophilic yeasts and simultaneously suppress the growth of other fungi and bacteria. The traditional medium of Sabouraud’s dextrose agar (SDA) with olive oil overlay was modi...
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NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF ACACIA CATECHU WILLD. COLLECTED FROM CENTRAL INDIA
Acacia catechu is a multipurpose tree predominantly found in tropical and subtropical regions of India. The tree produces nitrogen rich fodder and green manure, high quality fuel wood and charcoal, strong durable poles and timber. The most useful products of this tree are Kutch or “Kattha” which is obtained from bark and heartwood of the tree. Commonly used plant part of Acacia catechu is bark...
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IN VITRO ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF VARIOUS EXTRACTS OF LEAF AND BARK OF HOLOPTELIA INTEGRIFOLIA PLANCH
The different extracts of leaf and bark of the plant Holoptelia integrifolia were investigated for in-vitro anti-inflammatory activity by human red blood cell membrane stabilization (HRBC) method. The HRBC membrane stabilization activity of the petroleum ether extract of leaf at the concentration of 200 mg/ml showed 68.12+/-1.05 % and petroleum ether extract of bark at the concentration of...
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ANTIFERTILITY INVESTIGATIONS ON THE ETHANOL EXTRACT OF EUGENIA SINGAMPATTIANA BEDD LEAF IN MALE ALBINO RATS
Antifertility effect of ethanol extract of leaf of Eugenia singampattiana was observed in male albino rats. The relative weight of the testes and epididymis were decreased. The epididymal sperm count, motility and sperm abnormality were reduced significantly in treated rats. There was an increase in serum urea, creatinine and the activity of liver marker enzyme (SGOT) levels of drug treated rats. ...
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GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY-MASS SPECTROMETRY ANALYSIS OF KYLLINGA TRICEPS
Objective: To isolate and analyze the chemical components in crude methanolic extract from the South Indian medicinal plant of Kyllinga triceps by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Methods: Preliminary phytochemical screening of the extract was carried out according to the standard method described by Brindha et al. The shade dried powder was extracted with methanol by using s...
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FORMULATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOLID DISPERSIONS OF A POORLY SOLUBLE FENOFIBRATE
Solid dispersion is one of these methods, which was most widely and successfully applied to improve the solubility, dissolution rates and consequently the bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. The solid dispersions based on the concept that the drug is dispersed in an inert water-soluble carrier at solid state. Several water soluble carriers such as methyl cellulose, urea, lactose, citric...
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DESIGNING AND PHARMACEUTICAL EVALUATION OF FAST DISSOLVING TABLET OF FEXOFENADINE USING COPROCESSED SUPERDISINTEGRANTS
Among various novel drug delivery systems fast dissolving tablets have attracted great attention in recent years due to their ability to release the drug content gradually. Therefore the demand for this dosage form has been increased since last few years especially in patients with swallowing difficulties as this dosage form provides advantage of being swallowed without water. The objective of thi...
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QUALITY EVALUATION OF THE COMMONLY PRESCRIBED ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUGS (CHLORPROMAZINE & THIORIDAZINE TABLETS) MARKETED IN ETHIOPIA
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of the commonly prescribed imported and locally manufactured antipsychotic drugs (chlorpromazine and thioridazine tablets) that are marketed in drug retail outlets in Ethiopia. Four different sources of Chlorpromazine and two thioridazine tablets were assessed in this investigation. The quality of the samples was examined in seven aspects: perc...
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ASSESSMENT OF OXIDATIVE STRESS, ANTIOXIDANT ENZYMES AND LIPID PROFILE IN THE SUBJECTS OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. The incident of CAD is rising and they are predicted to be the biggest causes of death by 2020 in India. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the association of oxidative stress, antioxidant enzyme and lipid status parameters in CAD patients and to compare the results age- sex matched healthy co...
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OXIDATIVE STRESS INDUCED ALTERATION OF PROTEIN AND NUCLEIC ACID METABOLISM IN FLUORIDE-INTOXICATED RAT BRAIN: PROTECTION BY 3α-HYDROXY OLEAN-12-EN-27-OIC ACID ISOLATED FROM NEANOTIS WIGHTIANA
Increased production of reactive oxygen species plays important role in pathogenesis of chronic fluoride toxicity resulting from prolonged exposure to fluoride. Oral (NaF) fluoride administration to rats at 20 mg/kg b.w./day for 30 days resulted in elevation in MDA, free amino acid N2, NO level and decreased activities of SOD, GPx, CAT, GR and reduced non enzymatic antioxidant like GSH. Significan...
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ANTIMICROBIAL POTENTIAL OF SOME INDIAN MEDICINAL PLANTS AGAINST DRUG-RESISTANT PATHOGENS
Many infectious diseases are known to be treated with herbal remedies throughout the history of mankind. Even today, plant materials continue to play a major role in primary health care as therapeutic remedies in many developing countries. Traditional system of medicine is found to have utilities as many accounts. Due to population rise adequate supply of drug and high cost of treatment in side ef...
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PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF SOME WILD MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN COASTAL REGION, EGYPT
Four wild plant species (Chrysthanthemum cornarium, Capparis spinosa, Carthamus lanatus, Haplophyllum tuberculatum) were investigated for their antioxidant activity, phenolic and flavonoid contents of their methanolic extracts. The antioxidant activity of the extracts was assessed their free radical scavenging properties using DPPH. Total phenolics and total flavonoids were detected by spectrophot...
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE IN VITRO ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF ENDOCARP, DATE PALM TISSUE AND DATE PALM TISSUE WITH ENDOCARP TOGETHER AGAINST SOME GRAM NEGATIVE AND GRAM POSITIVE PATHOGENIC BACTERIA
The antibacterial activities of water extracts of the three major parts of the date palm fruit were compared against Eschereshia coli; Klebsiella pneumonia; Salmonella enteritidis; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus using the agar well diffusion method. Endocarp extract showed a wide range of activity against all Gram negative bacteria while it exhibited a low activity against Gram posi...
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