Some novel benzimidazole derivatives were synthesized with ibuprofen and evaluated for its activity. This compound showed notable antibacterial activity against gram-positive organisms and antifungal activity against when compared with respective...
Read MoreNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been used to treat various ailments for over 100 years. As a class, these drugs possess anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, analgesic and antipyretic activity. A series of benzothiazolyl-amides has been synthesized and tested for anti-inflammatory activity. Basic NSAIDs are gaining interest because of their improved biological properties with the aim of improving the therapeutic index through prevention of gastrointestinal complications. The title compounds were identified by performing Thin Layer Chromatography and recording their physical constants. They were further characterized by spectral analysis (IR, 1HNMR, Mass spectroscopy). The effect of the synthesized compounds on inflammation, using the carageenan induced mouse paw edema model was studied. In general, the studied compounds were found to be potent anti-inflammatory agents. Anti-inflammatory activity was influenced by some structural characteristics of the synthesized compounds. Some physicochemical parameters and ADME Properties were computed by using software...
Read MoreAntioxidant activities of different vegetables Bitter gourd, Tomato and Spinach (Momordica charantia, Lycopersicon esculentum, Spinacia oleracea) were determined. In addition, rapid visual estimation of tannin content, total phenolic, tested for their free radical scavenging activity (FRSA) in the DPPH (1, 1-dephenyl- 2-picrylhydrazil radical) of those samples were assessed. A new technique was used to quickly distinguish between intermediate, moderately high and high tannin content by the development of shades of purple, light blue and deep blue colors (Bitter gourd, Tomato and Spinach) respectively. The total phenolics in methanol solution for all the samples were analyzed with slightly higher value for spinach paste. The % of condensed tannin of all the three vegetables were low as determined by the Vanillin- HCl method respectively. The antioxidant activity with DPPH- method expressed as per percent inhibition of oxidation ranged from a high of 88% in bitter gourd extract to near about 70% in tomato and spinach respectively. The studies can be further extended to exploit their possible application for the preservation of...
Read MoreThe ethanolic extract of bark of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. was investigated for its activity against Indian earthworms Pheretima posthuma and nematode Ascardi galli. Various concentrations (10, 20, 50 mg/ml) of ethanolic extract were tested, which involved determination of time of paralysis and time of death of the worms. It was compared with Piperazine citrate (15 mg/ml) and Albendazole (20 mg/ml) as standard reference and normal saline as control. The study indicated the potential usefulness of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. against helminthic...
Read MoreThe aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-ulcerogenic activity of aqueous extract of Areca catechu L in ethanol induced ulcer model in Sprague Dawley Rats. For possible mechanism of anti-ulcerogenic potential, determination of ulcer index was done using the Merazzi-Uberti and Turba method. Also, analytical method was used to test the 10% homogenate preparation of mucosa of the glandular stomach for protein content and glutathione level. The Sprague Dawley Rats were divided into five groups. Group I was the Normal Untreated group. Group II was the alcohol treated group. Group III was the alcohol treated group and protected group using Areca nut extract 1 g/kg.bwt. Group IV was the alcohol treated group and protected using Areca nut extract 2g/kg.bwt. Group V was the alcohol treated group and protected using the positive control Ranitidine 50 mg/kg.bwt .The paper details the rationale of using Areca nut extract to protect the animals from ulcer formation. In conclusion, aqueous extract of areca nut showed potential anti-ulcerogenic effect compared to Ranitidine, which...
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