Aims: To develop block copolymer crosslinked nanoassemblies (CNAs) that co-entrap an imaging dye (Acridine Yellow: AY) and therapeutic agent (doxorubicin: DOX) as novel nanoparticle drug carriers for a combined application of drug delivery-based therapy and diagnostic imaging tec...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/4574
Aims: The present study was undertaken to explore in vivo antioxidant potential of ethanol extracts of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis leaf and stem in adjuvant induced arthritic rats. Methodology: Arthritis induced rats were administered with extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis leaf an...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/3295
Aims: The biochemical changes affecting the quality and chemical contents (which include nutrients and phytotoxins) in leafy vegetables during storage depend on the storage conditions. It is in line with this that the work was designed to investigate the effect of freezing time o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2013/3720
The aim of this study is to test the relevant properties of offshore sand obtained soon after dredging and to examine the effects on chloride levels of offshore sand when fresh water is drained to simulate average monthly rainfalls. The findings are valid for offshore sand that d...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2013/3290
Anderson Assaid Simão, Fabíola F. Lage, Pricila M. B. Chagas, Rodrigo M. Fraguas, Juliana M. Freire, Tamara R. Marques & Angelita D. Corrêa·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2013
Aims: The objective of this work was to quantify phenolic compounds, flavonoids, vitamin C, total carotenoids, β-carotene and lycopene and to measure the antioxidant activity in the medicinal plants Aloe vera (L.) Burm. (aloe), Simaba ferruginea St. Hil. (calunga), Baccharis trim...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/3095
Objective: To determine the susceptibility and resistance pattern of bacteria and fungi isolates obtained from herbal anti-infective liquid preparations manufactured and marketed in South-East Nigeria to conventional antibiotics. Study Design: Experimental Place and Duration of t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/3554
Aims: The effects of oral administration of aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum (OG) on biliary and serum bilirubin, cholesterol and electrolytes in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic Albino Wistar rats was studied. Methodology: Type 1 Diabetes mellitus was induced in t...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2013/4258
Aims: To scientific determine the phytochemical constituents of ethanol extract of B. coriacea (EEBC) powdered seeds and its effects on the serum lipid profile, serum atherogenic index, and lipid peroxidation in the serum of hypercholesterolemic rats. Study Design: Twenty male al...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2013/2858
Aims: Sustained release floating drug delivery systems or gastro retentive drug delivery systems enables prolonged and continuous input of drug to the upper part of gastrointestinal tract and improves the bioavailability of medication. A new strategy is proposed for the developme...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/3949
Salt stress affected areas are increasing significantly all over the world leading to the adverse effects on plant growth and development and productivity of agricultural crops. For better suitability of plants with the changing environment, plants show well-defined metabolic alt...
The fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum bactericidal agents inhibiting DNA synthesis. They are active against gram positive and gram negative organisms like P. aeruginosa, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Staphylococci and a few of the Streptococci. They are useful in the treatment of pneu...
In order to evaluate the effects of green manures and various nitrogen fertilizer levels on some traits of wheat, a field experiment was conducted at the experimental farm of the Faculty of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran, during the 2010-2011 growing season. The experim...
This paper assessed the global solar radiation potential in Nigerian Defence Academy, (NDA) permanent site Afaka Kaduna, North west Nigeria, for the period of March, April and May 2012. The cantonment lies exactly between longitudes 7º 12’E to 7º 35’E of the Greenwich meridian an...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2013/3475
Aims: Optimization of neem oil production and its characterization using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was carried out in this study. The effects of three factors: sample mass, particle size and extraction time on the response, neem oil volume extracted, were investigated St...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/3705
Objective: Studies have found a frequent co-occurrence of psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression with addiction. This pilot study examined the effect of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), a widely practiced form of energy psychology, on 39 adults self-identified w...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/3500