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Epigallocatechin-3-gallate inhibits the growth of HPV positive cervical cancer HeLa cell line

March 30, 2017, Uncategorized

Sohail Hussain1,2.
1Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, INDIA.
2Department of Biochemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 2017, Issue 2017, Article ID 116, Page 01-09.

*Author for correspondence
E-mail: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
Aim: To elucidate the antiproliferative effects of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a green tea polyphenol, in the HPV 18 positive human cervical cancer HeLa cell line.
Material and methods: The viability of the cells was assessed by MTT and Trypan blue dye exclusion method. Cell cycle analysis and apoptosis by FITC-Annexin V were measured by flow cytometry...

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Preclinical evaluation of herbal plant in potassium oxonate-induced hyperuricemia

March 30, 2017, Uncategorized

AR Ziyaurrahman1*, Pooja Kale2, Swati Narkhede2.

1M.C.E. Society’s Allana College of Pharmacy, Azam Campus, Camp, Pune-411001, MS, India.
2Department of Pharmacology, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Pune: 411 001, MS, India.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 2017, Issue 2017, Article ID 108, Page 1-5.

ABSTRACT
Objective: The present study was undertaken to investigate the anti-gouty arthritic activity of Adhatoda vasica Nees aqueous leaves extract (AVLE) using potassium oxonate-induced hyperuricemia in mice.
Material and methods: Potassium oxonate (PO) induced hyperuricemia in mice were determined by in vivo experiments. PO causes hyperuricemia in one hour after i.p. administration...

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Unani perspective and recent studies on Sartan-e-Sadi (Breast cancer)

March 30, 2017, Uncategorized

M.U.Z.N. Farzana1*, Mohd. Yasir Khan2, N Fahamiya1, M.S.M. Shiffa1.

1IIM, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, SRI LANKA.
2TKDL-CSIR unit, Human Resource Development Centre, Central Govt. Enclave, Ghaziabad, U.P., INDIA.

REVIEW ARTICLE
Volume 2017, Issue 2017, Article ID 113, Page 1-15.

ABSTRACT
Cancer is a significant global healthcare problem with an estimated worldwide incidence of 10 million new cases per year and morbidity is high with 7 million death per year. Among that breast cancer is a major public health challenge is often associated with high morbidity. The goal of carcinoma treatment is first to eradicate cancer. In last two decades, the treatment options for cancer are advances but those therapies have its own hazards...

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Therapeutics, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Tukhm-e-Katan (Linum usitatissimum L.)

March 30, 2017, Uncategorized

Zafar Javed Khan1*, Naeem Ahmad Khan1, Imrana Naseem2, Shahab AA Nami3.

1Department of Ilmul Advia, Faculty of Unani Medicine A.M.U., Aligarh, 202002, UP, INDIA.
2Department of Biochemistry, A.M.U., Aligarh, 202002, UP, INDIA.
3Department of Kulliyat, Faculty of Unani Medicine A.M.U., Aligarh, 202002, UP, INDIA.

REVIEW ARTICLE
Volume 2017, Issue 2017, Article ID 111, Page 1-15.

ABSTRACT
The Unani drug Katan comprises of seeds of a plant Linum usitatissimum Linn. Which belong to linaceae family, It is one of the most ancient crops cultivated in Egypt. It is also cultivated in India as an oil seed plant. The plant has shown diverse biological and pharmacological activities. It has been used in Unani Medicine and Traditional Systems of Medicine from time immemorial...

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Fatty acids analysis of Ficus religiosa stem bark by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

March 30, 2017, Uncategorized

Abuzer Ali1,2, Mohammad Jameel1,3, Mohammed Ali.

1Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Phytochemistry Research Laboratory, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, INDIA.
2Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam-31441, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA.
3Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Central Council of Research Unani Medicine, Aligarh-202001, INDIA..

SHORT COMMUNICATION
Volume 2017, Issue 2017, Article ID 112, Page 1-6.

ABSTRACT
The Ficus religiosa Linn...

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Formulation and in-vitro evaluation of intra gastric delivery system for treatment of H. Pylori infection

December 30, 2016, Uncategorized

Zeenat Iqbal1, Farhan J. Ahmad1, Manu Babbar2.

1Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
2Gracure Pharmaceutical Limited, Shivaji Marg, New Delhi- 110015, India.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 2016, Issue 2016, Article ID 99, Page 1-7.

ABSTRACT
Objective: The purpose of our research was to formulate an intra gastric retentive targeted effervescent drug delivery form of Ofloxacin and Ornidazole for eradication of H. Pylori infection in stomach.
Materials and Methods: The HBS system was developed using polymers HPMC K4M and Carbopol 934P to circumvent the unregulated release of conventional formulation while overwhelming the short gastric retention time and the intra-mucosal colonization of H. Pylori...

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Phytochemical screening and in-vivo evaluation of anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic potential of Sterculia foetida L. bark

December 30, 2016, Uncategorized

MD Imad Uddin1*, Asma Butool S2, Saadia Zubedi S2, Selvi SK2, Manasa P2.

1Dept. of Pharmacology, Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy, Annaram, Jinnaram, SangaReddy, Telangana-502313.
2Dept. of pharmacology, MAK College of Pharmacy, Moinabad, Telangana-500075.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 2016, Issue 2016, Article ID 98, Page 1-11.

ABSTRACT
Background: In the study, we investigated phytochemical composition, anti-inflammatory activity and anti-arthritic potential of Sterculia foetida L. bark extract for the first time.
Material and Methods:8 Phytochemical evaluation of bark extract was done by standard procedures. Anti-inflammatory activity was tested against carrageenan induced rat paw edema...

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Pharmacovigilance through social media- A newer insight

December 30, 2016, Uncategorized

Manvi Singh1, Mohd. Aamir Mirza2, Zeenat Iqbal1.

1Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India.
2New Zealand Fulvic Limited, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116, New Zealand.

REVIEW ARTICLE
Volume 2016, Issue 2016, Article ID 97, Page 1-4.

ABSTRACT
The proposed review provides an insight into the use of social networks for fruitful generation of the data for the safe and effective use of drugs. It is worth mentioning that the uninhibited use of platforms like Twitter, Face book, Forums could be harnessed for better healthcare at reduced prices for better economic perspective.
The method used is in-silico programmed based techniques which identify the words which are medically correct and moreover associated with the patients are then reported to the ...

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Ethnobotanical survey of Palghar and Thane district, Maharashtra (India)-III

December 30, 2016, Uncategorized

Zafar S. Khan, Rafi Ahmed.

Department of Botany, Maharshtra College of Arts, Science and Commerce, 246‐A, J.B.B. Road, Mumbai (MS) India 400008.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Volume 2016, Issue 2016, Article ID 96, Page 1-7.

ABSTRACT
Background: India is rich in ethanobotanical knowledge which is inherited from generation to generation among tribal people since ancient time. But the traditional knowledge system in India is rapidly neglecting and there is an urgent need to record all ethnobotanical information from the diverse ethnic communities before they completely lost. An ethno-botanical survey was carried out in some part of Thane now Palghar district, Maharashtra to procure endogenous knowledge from local and tribal people about their medicinal uses.
Material and Methods: The indigeno...

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Herbs Used as Mudir e Laban (Galactogogue) in Unani Medicine

December 30, 2016, Uncategorized

Farzana MUZN*, Shiffa MSM, Fahamiya N.

IIM, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka.

REVIEW ARTICLE
Volume 2016, Issue 2016, Article ID 95, Page 1-8.

ABSTRACT
Breast milk has been considered as the “gold standard” of infant nutrition in world wide. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for infants up to six months as the normal infant feeding method. Prolactin is the hormone responsible for the production of milk. Though many women can produce enough milk to meet their infant’s demand, there are mothers who cannot produce sufficient milk for their infants. This is the most common reported reason for early cessation of breastfeeding...