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Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of the Fruit Extract of Ampelocissus latifolia (Roxb) on Laboratory Animals

B. K. Das, U. K. Fatema, M. S. Hossain, R. Rahman, M. A. Akbar & F. Uddin · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aim of Study: This study was aimed to evaluate the possible analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of the ethanol extract of fruit of Ampelocissus latifolia (Roxb). Study Design: Assessment of analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. Place and Duration of Study: Department...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/8702

Medicinal Potential of Phyllanthus emblica (Linn.) Fruits Extracts: Biological and Pharmacological Activities

S. M. Moazzem Hossen, Raihan Sarkar, Siam Mahmud & N. M. Abdul Aziz · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Phyllanthus emblica (Linn.) is a common plant and fruits very popular in Bangladesh. It is a common ingredient of many traditional and herbal medicines. The intention of the present study was to explore the scientific relation with the traditional use of the fruit of Phyllanthus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/10307

Assessment of Mean Vessel Density and Angiogenesis in Endometrial Carcinomas

Rana K. Sherwani, Kafil Akhtar, Deepali Gupta, Ghazala Mehdi & Nishat Akhtar · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2014

Objective: To evaluate the role of angiogenesis in tumor growth by the assessment of mean vessel density and to quantify angiogenesis as an important variable in endometrial cancers. Material and Methods: 53 cases of endometrial malignancies (epithelial tumors-36 cases and metast...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2014/7531

Antibacterial Activity of Milk Vetch Flower Honey against Four Bacteria of Human Oral Flora: Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobasillus rhamnosus and Lactobasillus plantarum

Faezeh Kgozeimeh, Zahra Golestannejad, Marzieh Tofighi, Azadeh Ayen, Mohsen Doost Mohammadi, Shahin Gavanji & Azizollah Bakhtari · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Milk vetch flower honey has valuable therapeutic effects, however, its antibacterial effect is not well understood. In present study, milk vetch flower honey was assessed for antibacterial activity against four bacterial species: Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus casei, L...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9977

Neuroprotective and Free Radicals Scavenging Potentials of Some Common Leafy Vegetables Consumed in South - Eastern Nigeria

C. S. Alisi, E. S. Asiwe, A. A. Emejulu, A. C. Ene & R. N. Nwoguikpe · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Antioxidant potential, lipid peroxidation inhibition ability in brain homogenate and total phenolic and flavonoid contents of ethanol extracts of some leafy vegetables (Vernonia amygdalina, Gongronema latifolium and Ocimum gratissimum) consumed in south-eastern Nigeria were deter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9666

Effects of Iron Ions on Rosmarinic Acid Production and Antioxidant System in Melissa officinalis L. Seedlings

Keyvan Esmaeilzadeh-Salestani & Ali Riahi-Madvar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: In this study, effects of various Fe2+ concentrations on the physico-chemical parameters including contents of rosmarinic acid, flavonoid and anthocyanin as well as antioxidant enzymes activity in Melissa officinalis seedlings were analyzed. Furthermore, some morphological...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9300

Effect of Gymnema sylvestre on the Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic of Oral Hypoglycemic Drug - Gliclazide in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats

Shravan Kumar Dholi, Ramakrishna Raparla & Kannappan . · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Effect of the Gymnema sylvestre 100 mg/kg and 500mg/kg) on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of (20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg) Gliclazide. Study Design: Acute and Chronic study Place and Duration of Study: Vaageswari Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beside LMD Police...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8166

Evaluation of Yield and Some Agronomical Traits in Garlic Genotypes (Allium sativum L)

Hamidreza Fanaei, Mohammadreza Narouirad, Moussa Farzanjo & Mhamoudmohammad Ghasemi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The specific objective of this study was yield comparison the garlic genotypes for cultivation in region and evaluation some agronomic traits and determination correlation of coefficients these with yield in order to using in breeding programs. Study Design: Randomized Comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9090

Observations on Flowering and Fruiting in Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhandari

Hema Singhal, Arti Gaur & U. K. Tomar · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

The present work aims to document the phenological diversity of flowering and fruiting in guggul with reference to climate. Commiphora wightii flowering and fruiting patterns were monitored in Kaylana (Jodhpur, Rajasthan) over a period of 24 months. Observations on flowering and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/10258

In vitro Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Analysis of Gallic Acid from the Leaves of Ludwigia abyssinica A. Rich

Olaoluwa Oyedeji, Festus O. Taiwo, Femi O. Ayinde, Olukayode S. Ajayi, Matthew Oziegbe, Monsuru T. Kelani & Adetola H. Adewole · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aims: To evaluate the antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials of a biologically active compound isolated from the leaves of Ludwigia abyssinica A. Rich. Study Design: Antimicrobial and antioxidant analysis of compound from the n-butanol fraction of plant leaf. Place and Duration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/7553

Low Prevalence of Plasmodium vivax - Plasmodium falciparum Mixed - Infection in Patients from Central and Eastern Part of Sudan: Implication for Case Management in Sudan

Albadawi A. Talha, Sakineh Pirahmadi, Elgaily M. Elgaily, Sedigheh Zakeri & Bakri Y. M. Nour · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Accurate diagnosis of malaria parasite species is crucial for rational treatment that is a key success for a malaria control and elimination programmes. The main objective of this investigation was to correct species identification and re-assessment of diagnosis method in central...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/10916

Investigation of the Efficiency of Selected Bacterial and Fungal Species in the Removal of Phosphate and Sulphate from Wastewater

S. O. Dahunsi, O. B. Akpor & R. Aransiola · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The aim of this study was to ascertain the efficiency of selected bacteria (Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, Klebsiella and Lysinibacillus species) and fungi (Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium and Absidia species) in the removal of phosphate and sulphate compounds from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10897

Characteristic and Moment Generating Functions of Generalised Pareto (GP3) and Weibull Distributions

G. Muraleedharan & C. Guedes Soares · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The characteristic functions (CHFs) are derived for GP3 (generalized Pareto) distribution for shape parameters ξ ≠ 0 and ξ = 0 in explicit closed forms. The CHF of 3-parameter Weibull (type-3extreme value distribution (EVD)) is also derived in a closed form by a direct methodolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10087

Trends in Antimicrobial Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Clinical Samples at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Rural Uganda

Joel Bazira, Yap Boum II, Joseph Sempa, Jacobs Iramiot, Deborah Nanjebe, Nelson Sewankambo & Damalie Nakanjako · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aim: This study aimed at describing the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of S. aureus isolated from clinical samples at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital from 2003 to 2012. Methods: This was a retrospective study that included clinical specimens cultured at the Microbiology la...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/9751

The level of Inhibition of Microbial Functional Group Activities by Some Oxidizing Agents Commonly used as Biocides in Oil field Operations

Okoro Chuma Conlette · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aim: To determine the level of inhibition of microbial functional group activities such as the ability to reduce sulfate to sulfide by sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB), reduce nitrate to nitrite by the heterotrophic nitrate reducing bacteria (hNRB), and oxidize sulfide and reduce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/9705