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The development of fast-dissolving oral thin films has recently followed the progression of dosage forms from straightforward ordinary tablets and capsules to modified release tablets and capsules, oral disintegrating tablets, and wafers. A hydrophilic polymer used in fast- dissolving oral thin films quickly hydrates or adheres when applied on the tongue or in buccal cavity. These films melt or disintegrate in a matter of seconds, releasing the active ingredient without need for drinking or chewing. A drug-containing thin film with surface area of 5 to 20 cm2 is called an oral dissolving film. The maximum single dose of the drugs that can be loaded is 30 mg. As opposed to tablets, several pharmaceutical companies are now producing oral thin films that dissolve quickly. Films combine the benefits of liquid dosage forms with those of tablets, such as exact dose and simple administration (easy swallowing, rapid bioavailability). At the same time, it gives a general overview of crucial formulation design factors that have an impact on thin films, such as...
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Within the Magnoliopsida class, Pyrus pashia is widely found throughout the Himalayan areas. P. pashia is a member of the Rosaceae family of medicinal plants. It’s commonly called a wild pear. The plant has a range of nutritional and medicinal uses. In ethnomedicine, it is widely utilized as a hepatoprotective, inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, disinfectant, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidepressant to treat a wide range of illnesses. The genus P. pashia comprises approximately 38 species globally and contains approximately 160 phytochemical compounds, including primary and secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, steroids, saponins, and tannins. Additionally, it contains useful polyphenolic therapeutic constituents like arbutin, flavan-3-ols, and chlorogenic acids. The phytochemistry, pharmacological activity, ethnomedicinal applications, and toxicological profile of P. pashia are all thoroughly updated in this review. This plant’s scientific understanding as well as its potential for use in pharmaceutical research in the future, are critically...
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Giving birth is the most physically exhausting experience for a woman’s body. Tribal societies use medicinal plants and nutrient-dense foods as natural remedies to boost vitality, facilitate healing, and increase milk supply after delivery of women. The present study was carried outinthetribal-dominated areas of southern Rajasthan, including Banswara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Udaipur, and certain parts of Sirohi District. During the study, group discussions and interviews were done with the active participation of local women, health practitioners, and elders known as dais or gunis, who are experts in delivering traditional health care services to lactating mothers in the research area. In the present study, 11 plant species from 9 families were reported as being used to boost milk production and support postpartum recovery by tribal women. The study revealed significant and vital information on the diversity of medicinal plants used by various traditional practitioners in postnatal care, which can be further integrated into the modern healthcare system to improve the health status of lactating women...
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Phosphoinositide 3-kinase gamma (PI3Kγ) plays a vital role in cell signaling pathways essential for various physiological processes, including cell growth, differentiation, and survival. Dysregulation of PI3K signaling is implicated in the development and progression of several cancers. Activation of PI3K leads to the phosphorylation of critical proteins such as protein kinase B (PKB), ribosomal protein S6 kinase (RSK), and extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1 and 2 (ERK1/2), facilitated by the presence of phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-triphosphate (PIP3). PI3K is involved in regulating immune responses, including thymocyte growth, neutrophil migration, and T cell activation. Numerous malignancies, including melanoma, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer, have been linked to PI3K activity. For instance, PI3K activation is known to enhance breast cancer cell migration and invasion by stimulating the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. Structurally, PI3Kγ consists of a catalytic subunit (P110γ) and regulatory subunits that modulate its activity. The P110γ domain architecture includes a C2 domain, helical domain, Ras-binding domain, and catalytic domain, which are critical for its function. The ATP binding pocket of P110γ...
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Cadmium (Cd) is the seventh most toxic heavy metal; a potentially hazardous metal found that has a substantial impact on the peripheral (PNS) and central nervous systems (CNS). This study is aimed at investigating the concommitant administration of ethanol leaf extract of Anacardium occidentale (AO) and ripe Musa sapientum (MS) peels on fine motor functions in Cd-induced neurotoxicity in female wistar rats through. 30 adult female wistar rats (75 – 154 g) were used for this study. They were divided randomly into six groups (n=5). Group 1 (Control) received 1mL of distilled water. Group 2, 3,4 and 5 were treated with 100 mg/kg of Cd, 2.5 mg/kg of Donepezil, 200 mg/kg AO and 200 mg/kg MS respectively. Group 6 was co-treated with 200 mg/kg of AO and 200 mg/kg of MS for 21 days. Animals were then subjected to Neurobehavioural experiment using wire hang test for assessment of muscular strength. Biochemical assay for the assessment of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and histological analysis of the cerebellum was done. The result of...
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