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Role of Different Types of Polyacrylic Polymers on Decreasing the Ulcerogenic Effect of Certain Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

E. E. Zien El-Deen & H. A. Yassin · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2018

Flunoxaprofen (FLP) and piroxicam (PIM), acidic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as well as floctafenine (FLN), basic NSAIDs, were coated with anionic and cationic polyacrylic resins adopting the fluidized bed technique. The bioavailability of the uncoated and coat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/38111

Determination of Vitamin B6, B9 and B12 in Halophytes by Solid Phase Extraction Followed by HPLC-UV

Narges Chamkouri, Mona Vafaeizadeh, Ayyub Mojaddami, Seyyed Abed Hosseini, Tahereh Momeni Isfahani, Aida Ghorbani Golkhajeh, Milad Janghorban Lariche & Seyed Mohammad Ali Malaekeh · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2018

In this work, solid phase extraction (SPE) was proposed for simultaneous determination of trace levels of vitamin B6, B9 and B12. High performance liquid chromatography with UV detection (HPLC-UV) was used. The experimental conditions including pH of sample and type and volume of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/34730

The Correlation of the MicroRNA129-2 and SOX4 Genes Expression in HPV-infected Cervical Cancer Patients

Zhita Nazeri Givi, Khadijeh Onsory & Elham Moslemi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2018

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the most common neoplasias in females worldwide. The miRNAs affect cell proliferation and apoptosis in cancers. Low levels of the miR129-2 expression have been linked to human cancer while the SOX4 gene expression has been identified as a nec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/35731

Preliminary Efficacy Assessment of Some Selected Indigenous Plant Species of Adamawa State, Nigeria on Salmonella typhi

M. Awi, M. Y. Tula & L. T. Terry · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2018

Aims: To screened for phytochemicals and determine the in-vitro efficacy of the plants extracts on Salmonella typhi. Study Design: Phytochemicals and in-vitro efficacy assessment of seven medicinal plants in comparison to the standard antibiotics. Place and Duration of the Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/38653

Phytochemical Constituents and Biological Activity of Fractions of Stem and Leaves of Acalypha inferno

Christopher Larbie, Felix Charles Mills-Robertson, Jasmine Naa Norkor Dowuona, Jesse John Tofah, Dennis Torkornoo & Chris Yaw Asare · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2018

Aims: Acalypha inferno is an ornamental plant which has been shown to be a phytoremediator of zinc. Other species of this genus used traditionally have been proven to possess pharmacologically active constituents. The study sought to evaluate the phytochemical constituents, in vi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/38675

Clinical Risk in Surrogacy: A Review of the Limitations, Awareness, and Assessment of Prenatal / Neonatal Complications

Hala Mohamed Alkhalidi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2018

Infertility due to clinical complications or conditions arising due to congenital or acquired absence of a healthy functioning uterus in women leads the couple to opt for surrogacy that involves high risk both for mother and future child. In some societies as in India and in East...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/38685

Effect of Different Storage Conditions on the Stability and Efficacy of Some Reconstituted Oral Antibiotic Suspensions Sold in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

C. N. Stanley & S. E. Igala · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2018

Antibiotics for pediatric use are commonly available as dry powders for reconstitution into oral suspensions. Once reconstituted, these oral suspensions should be refrigerated to preserve their potency and deliver optimal benefit to the patient. However, for reasons ranging from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/38553

Wound Healing Property and Phytochemical Analysis of Zanthoxylum Species from Uganda

Ogwang Patrick Engeu, Angupale Jimmy Ronald, Oloro Joseph & Baruga Evariste · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2017

Aim: The study evaluated the efficacy and possible mechanism of the stem bark of Zanthoxylum species used by communities and herbalists for wound healing in South Western Uganda. Study Design: Experimental controlled. Place and Duration: Departments of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/36766

Preparation, Docking, Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of 2-arylquinazolinones

Nasrin Rahmannejadi, Kamiar Zomorodian, Zahra Faghih, Zeinab Faghih & Soghra Khabnadideh · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2017

Aims: Recently the use of antifungal drugs in human medicine has been increased, especially with the advent of AIDS epidemic. The extensive use of antifungal drugs and their resistance against fungal infections have led to the discovery of new antimicrobial compounds. Despite the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/38244

Development and Validation of Green Spectrophotometric Methods for Simultaneous Determination of Paracetamol, Pamabrom and Pyrilamine Maleate in Bulk and Pharmaceutical Dosage Form

Fawzia I. Habib, Manal M. Fouad, Noha S. Rashed & Ebtesam S. Mahmoud · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2017

Four simple and accurate spectrophotometric methods were developed for the simultaneous determination of paracetamol, pamabrom and pyrilamine maleate. The first is a zero order spectrophotometric method used for the determination of pyrilamine maleate in presence of paracetamol a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/38353

In vivo and in vitro Toxicity Studies of Crude and Partially Purified Leaf Extracts of Jatropha curcas in Wistar Albino Rats

A. Mahe, Y. Y. Muhammad, A. Ibrahim, A. Muhammad, I. K. Adam, M. K. Atiku & A. A. Imam · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2017

Aims: Jatropha curcas (J. curcas) is a plant that has numerous medicinal and industrial applications. Evaluation of in vitro and in vivo acute/sub chronic hepato-renal toxicity of crude methanol J. curcas leaf extract on albino rats, in vitro toxicity of the fractions and charact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/38137

Methanolic Extract Induced Analgesic and Anti-pyretic Activity of Hemigraphis hirta

Khadiza-Tul-Kobra ., Sayeman Islam Niloy, Sadiur Rahman Sajon, Md. Sabbir Ahmed & Sharmin Jahan · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2017

Objective: The objective of this research is to investigate the analgesic and antipyretic activity of methanolic extract of Hemigraphis hirta. Methods: Whole dried plant of Hemigraphis hirta was extracted with pure methanol. Analgesic activity was tested by both acetic acid induc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/37077

A Novel Approach for Studying Antitermite Efficacy of Different Leaf Extracts of Thevetia peruviana from Polluted and Non-polluted Sites

Jasmine Kaur, Gajendra Singh & Neelu Sood · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2017

A novel method for evaluating antitermite activity was standardized whereby filter papers treated with 50% methanolic, 90% methanolic and aqueous extracts of Thevetia peruviana leaves from polluted and non-polluted sites against Odontotermes obesus. In vivo investigation was carr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/37693

Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and Dubinin–radushkevich Isotherms Studies of Equilibrium Sorption of Ampicilin unto Montmorillonite Nanoparticles

Davoud Balarak, Ferdos Kord Mostafapour, Hossein Azarpira & Ali Joghataei · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2017

Present study was accomplished to prospect the viability of using the montmorillonite (Mon) nanoparticles as an adsorbent to remove the Ampicillin under various experimental conditions. The Physico-chemical characteristics of the studied adsorbent were surveyed. Langmuir, Freundl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/38056

Effect of Drying Methods on the Powder and Compaction Properties of Microcrystalline Cellulose Derived from Cocos nucifera

Nwachukwu Nkemakolam & Ofoefule Sabinus Ifeanyi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2017

Aim: This work aims at investigating the effect of drying methods on the powder and compaction properties of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) obtained from the matured fruit husk of Cocos nucifera (CN). Study Design: Experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: University of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/37615