Aims: To determinate the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory activity of several extracts from the species Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa and Petroselinum crispum (Mill) Fuss. Study Design: Collection of plant material, extraction, preliminary phytochemical screening and ev...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/3517
Important physical properties, such as coordination number and mean bond energy of Te based chalcogenide system (GeTeSb) are studied for different Te contents, each one with different compositions when replacing Ge atoms with Sb ones. We found that these properties decrease with...
Schiff’s bases containing heterocyclic scaffolds have been known to possess a wide range of biological and pharmacological activities for a long time. In recent years, they have gained significant interest in the area of drug research and development owing to their broad bioactiv...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2013/3996
This work deals with the study of optimal ion optic system for extraction of low current ion beam from plasma ion source based on glow discharge. The study based on experimental investigations and computer simulations results. Simulation of the nitrogen ion trajectories with the...
Present work describes the synthesis of coumarin Mannich bases 4-7 by the application of Mannich reaction on 7-hydroxy-4-methyl coumarin 3 using conventional as well as microwave technology to compare the feasibility, reaction time and yield of the product. For this, 7-hydroxy-4-...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2013/4526
Aim: To develop and optimize two spectrophotometric methods for the determination of raloxifene hydrochloride in pure and dosage forms; using Tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) and Folin Ciocalteu’s reagents. Study Design: Charge transfer reaction and chromogen formation. Place of S...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2013/4588
Aim: To illustrate haematological adaptation to moderate altitude in Rwanda. Study Design: A population-based cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at moderate altitude (1,649-1,768 m) among students of the National University of Rwanda and...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2013/3530
Introduction: Rhesus (Rh) antigen was discovered in 1940 by Karl Landsteiner and Wiener. In later years, because of its immunogenecity along with ABO grouping, RhD antigen testing was made mandatory before issuing a compatible blood. Presently there are five major antigens i.e. D...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2013/4616
Aims: The aim of this study was to enhance the solubility and dissolution rate of sparingly soluble drug ibuprofen using glucosamine HCL as a carrier by solid dispersion technique. Methodology: As Ibuprofen is sparingly water-soluble drug and has low bioavailability, so to enhanc...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/3479
Aims: To determine antioxidant, cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of organic extracts from leaves of Acridocarpous orientalis (qafas) from Sultanate of Oman. Study Design: Brine shrimp test, DPPH assay and Disc diffusion method. Place and Duration of Study: School of Pharmac...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/4113
Aims: Preparation of mucoadhesive buccal films able to deliver the meloxicam drug to the site of application through oral mucosal tissues. This dosage form is advantageous due to absence the problems of the ordinary dosage forms. Study Design: In this research, it was prepared a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/4288
The root and leaf extracts of Cichorium intybus were investigated for antibacterial activity against gram negative pathogenic bacteria viz. Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The sensitivity was analyzed using Disk diffusion method at various concentrations where zone o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/3887
Aims: To study the current bus network of Ontario Northland from geometric point of view. Identify the best locations for the bus depots, considering different scenarios and number of depots. Provide insight into the best ways to open a new depot, relocate one or more of the exis...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2013/3686
Aim: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) viruses are the major causes of chronic viral infections globally and their prevalence has been extensively reported in the literature in various study groups including general population, health car...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3759
H. Vazquez-Leal, A. Sarmiento-Reyes, Y. Khan, A. Yıldırım, U. Filobello-Nino, R. Castaneda-Sheissa, A.L. Herrera-May, V.M. Jimenez-Fernandez, S.F. Hernandez-Machuca & L. Cuellar-Hernandez·Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science·2013
This work presents some new aspects about the mathematical properties of the double bounded polynomial homotopy like: isolated symmetry branches equation and a study about initial and final points of the path and curvature radius. The application of the homotopy is illustrated by...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2013/2266