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NEUROLOGICAL, HAEMATOLOGICAL AND HISTOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO NITROUS OXIDE IN WISTAR ALBINO RATS
Objectives: The objectives of the study were to investigate the neurological, hematological, and histological effects of chronic exposure to nitrous oxide (N2O) in male Wistar albino rats. Methodology: 12 adults, male, Wistar albino rats (150-200g) were divided into 2 groups of 6 animals each. Group 1 served as control. Group 2 received N2O + O2 (70:30 mixture) for 1 h every day for 60 days. Neuro...
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ANTI-DIABETIC ACTIVITIES OF ISOLATED COMPOUND BETA-SITOSTEROL FROM THE ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF STEM OF ANDROGRAPHIS ECHIOIDES
To study the anti-oxidant and anti-diabetic activities of isolated compound beta-sitosterol from the ethanolic extract of stem of Andrographis echioides under the in-vitro model. The isolation was done using column chromatography using gradient elution with different mobile phases. Structural elucidation was carried out on the basis of spectral analysis. Anti-oxidant activity was determined by 2,2...
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SPECTRUM OF INFECTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF ANTIBIOTIC USE IN MAINTENANCE HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS
Indian literature relating to the spectrum of infections in maintenance hemodialysis patients has not been extensively published. The purpose of this study was to carry out surveillance of infections in this population and to determine the clinical patterns and outcomes of infections and also to assess the prescribed antibiotic therapy. This was a prospective observational study carried out in the...
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DESIGN, FORMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF RUTIN TRIHYDRATE EMULGEL BY RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
Rutin trihydrate a herbal drug having abundant medicinal properties, mainly used for topical treatment of inflammation, presents a hindrance and reduced anti-inflammatory activity. It is BCS class II drug having low oral bioavailability, poor water solubility (0.125 g/L), and low stability of rutin in aqueous alkaline medium, restricting its application in use. So, it is successfully formulated as...
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ISOLATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF ENDOPHYTES FROM MYRISTICA MALABARICA LAM. AND THEIR BIOASSAY
The present investigation was carried out to isolate, characterize, and to study the antagonistic properties of the endophytic microbes from leaves, bark, flower, and fruits of Myristica malabarica. Standard protocols were followed for the isolation and characterization of bacterial and fungal endophytes. Altogether 16 endophytic fungal isolates and three bacterial isolates were isolated from 51 d...
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BAEL (AEGLE MARMELOS) AN ASTONISHING HERB OF INDIA: A REVIEW
Aegle marmelos (L.) is an important plant with various medicinal values. It is commonly known as Bael (or Bel), belonging to the family Rutaceae. Bilwa is used to cure a variety of diseases. All the parts of this plant-like fruit, leaves, bark, stem and roots are used in different diseases, a variety of alkaloids are found in it. Compounds purified from the fruit have been proven to have biologica...
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ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY, PHARMACOKINETICS AND MOLECULAR DOCKING OF PHYTOCHEMICALS FROM RICINUS COMMUNIS` LEAF EXTRACT
To evaluate the antibacterial activity, pharmacokinetics and molecular interaction of the compounds from Ricinus communis` leaf extract. Antibacterial activity was assessed by using the micro-dilution method. The chemical constituents of the methanolic leaf extract were assessed by using gas chromatography-mass spectrophotometry (GC-MS). The drug-like and toxicity properties of the phytocompounds ...
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COMPARITIVE REVIEW ON ANTI-ULCER ACTIVITY OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANT EXTRACTS
Peptic ulcer is an excavation of mucosa and may extend to the submucosal layer. The bacterium Helicobacter pylori is regarded as the most common cause of infection. Long-term use of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory disease drugs) like Aspirin, Diclofenac, and Naproxen and stress were also regarded as causes of ulceration. Ancient technology of synthesizing and utilizing plant-based medicine...
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DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF UPLC METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF % RELEASE OF SOME ANTI-HIV DRUGS IN FIXED DOSE COMBINATION
A simple, accurate and precise UPLC method was developed and validated for dissolution testing of Lamivudine, Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and Efavirenz in tablet dosage form. The separation was achieved under optimized chromatographic condition on an Acquity UPLC BEH (50 mm × 2.1 mm, 1.7 μm) column with mobile phase consist of 20 mM potassium dihydrogen phosphate buffer pH 2.5: acetonitrile wi...
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MOLECULAR DYNAMICS INVESTIGATION FOR THE IMPACT OF METAKAOLIN ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THE ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT
The incorporation of Ordinary Portland cement with additional cementing materials is one of the most efficient methods to improve its microscopic properties. The aim of this work is to investigate the effect of metakaolin on Portland cement performance by using theoretical methods. 14 Å tobermorite was used as an alternative familiar molecular structure in representing Ordinary Portland cement. A...
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