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Effect of Combined Leaf Extracts of Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter Leaf) and Gongronema latifolium (Utazi) on the Pancreatic β-Cells of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Mfon I. Akpaso, Item J. Atangwho, Amabe Akpantah, Victor A. Fischer, Anozeng O. Igiri & Patrick E. Ebong · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2011

The study evaluated the effect of combined extracts of Vernonia amygdalina (VA) and Gongronema latifolium (GL) on the pancreas of streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic Wistar rats. Thirty-two (32) albino rats were divided equally into 4 groups. Groups A and B which served as norm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2011/215

Antihypertensive Effect of Methanol Extract of Napoleona imperialis (p. beauv) in Adrenaline Induced Hypertensive Albino Rats

Omale James, Etubi Achimugu Friday & Ebiloma Godwin Unekwuojo · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2011

The aim of this study was to investigate the antihypertensive effect of the methanol extract of the leaf of Napoleona imperialis (p. beauv) in adrenaline induced hypertensive rats (AlHR) and compared with those of Propanolol in a cross over design. Napoleona imperialis leaf extra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2011/274

Microbial Biodegradation of Aromatic Compounds in a Soil Contaminated with Gasohol

A. G. Parreira, M. R. Tótola, G. N. Jham, S. L. Da Silva & A. C. Borges · Biotechnology Journal International · 2011

The studies developed in this work aimed to find alternatives to biodegradation or bioremediation of soils contaminated with gasoline or gasohol. So, the biodegradation of benzene, toluene and o-xylene (BTX) in soil samples contaminated with gasoline or gasohol by a bacterial con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2011/295

Modification of Einstein’s Gravitational Field Equation and Cracking of Foundational Difficulties in Physics

Jian Liang Yang · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2011

In the framework of gravitational theory of general relativity, this article has systematically and radically solved the problem of galaxy formation and some significant cosmological puzzles. A flaw with Einstein’s equation of gravitational field is firstly corrected and the foun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2011/294

Comparison of ICP-OES and XRF Performance for Pb and As Analysis in Environmental Soil Samples from Chihuahua City, Mexico

Delgado R. Marcos, Parsons Jason, Garcia Humberto, Corral A. Alba Y, Cruz J. Gustavo, Campos T. Alfredo, Duarte M. Alberto & Gardea-Torresdey Jorge · Physical Science International Journal · 2011

Lead (Pb) and arsenic (As) levels on PM10 were measured for indoor and outdoor atmospheres and soil samples in Chihuahua City (Chihuahua, Mexico). The concentration of both Pb and As in the soil samples was determined and compared using two instrumental techniques, Inductively co...

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Glycaemic Evaluation of Folk Recipe (Medicinal Plants) in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rabbits

Rifat-uz-Zaman . · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2011

Aim/Background: The present study was planned to evaluate the antidiabetic activity of ‘Folk recipe’ a combination of traditional medicinal plants in normoglycemic and alloxan-induced diabetes rabbits. The level of antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH in relation to the to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2011/245

Biological Characteristics of Mesenchymal Stem Cells during Ex Vivo Expansion

E. Y. Osipova, T. V. Shamanskaya, O. A. Kurakina, V. A. Nikitina, B. B. Purbueva, A. Y. Ustugov, D. Y. Kachanov, E. V. Skorobogatova, Z. M. Dishlevaya & S. A. Roumiantsev · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2011

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) have been widely used in different areas of medicine because of their immunosupressive properties and influence on regeneration of the damaged tissues. The objective of this study was to examine the kinetics of growth (MSC from 4-3 passages had signif...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2011/282

Risk Factors of Urinary Bladder Cancer in Islamabad, Federal Area of Pakistan

Muhammad Riaz Ahmad & Muhammad Khalid Pervaiz · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2011

It is retrospective and hospital based case control study which was conducted in the federal city of Islamabad in Pakistan in order to assess the risk factors of the urinary bladder cancer. This study was based on the 100 controls and 50 cases comprising 150 subjects which were s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2011/186

Critical Review of Trends in GHG Emissions from Global Automotive Sector

P. Mondal, Abhishek Kumar, Varun Agarwal, Nitin Sharma, Prashant Vijay, U. D. Bhangale & Dinesh Tyagi · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2011

Between 1906 and 2005, records show that global average air temperature near the earth’s surface increased by 0.74 ± 0.18°C. If emissions of greenhouse gases, and in particular CO2, continue unabated the enhanced greenhouse effect may alter the world’s climate system irreversibly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2011/118

Microbiological Control of Bacterial Soft Rot Caused by Bacillus pumilus Od23 on Potato

Amadou Hamadoun Babana, Hamed Bathily, Fassé Samaké, Kadia Maïga, Diakaridia Traoré & Amadou Dicko · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2011

Potato soft rot, caused by Bacillus pumilus Od23, greatly affect potato tuber quality in storage and cultivars of Mali and indicated that it can affect all potato cultivars. Bacteria isolated from soil rhizosphere samples of healthy Malian indigenous trees were screened for their...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2011/256

Frequency and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Uro-Pathogens Isolated from Community and Hospital-Acquired Infections in Saudi Arabia – A Prospective Case Study

Mohammad Alzohairy & Habeeb Khadri · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2011

Objective: Urinary tract infection (UTI) remains a worldwide therapeutic problem, not only as a nosocomial disease but also as a community-acquired infection. Antibiotic resistance of urinary tract pathogens has increased worldwide. Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2011/207

Downregulation of Gap Junctions in Astrocytes by Monoclonal Antibodies against the Second Extracellular Loop of Connexin-43

Vladimir P. Baklaushev, Nadezhda Ph. Grinenko, Eugene B. Tsitrin, Michael S. Belyaev, Vladimir E. Mukhin, Gaukhar M. Yusubalieva, Olga I. Gurina, Svetlana N. Bykovskaya & Vladimir P. Cheknonin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2011

Downregulation of gap junctions by monoclonal antibodies against the second extracellular loop of connexin-43 (E2Cx43) was studied in a passaged culture of astrocytes. The results of confocal laser scanning microscopy demonstrated that, after two hours of coincubation of cells lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2011/290

Effect of Raw Cow Milk and Gliocladium virens in Pearl Millet against Downy Mildew Disease Caused by Sclerospora graminicola

Arun Kumar & P. C. Mali · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2011

Pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] downy mildew (DM) is caused by the fungus Sclerospora graminicola (SACC.) SCHRŐT. is the most widespread and destructive disease of pearl millet affecting yield and quality in all the millet cultivating tracts of India. Since pearl m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2011/231

Studies on Anti Typhoid Properties of Aqueous Methanol Leaves Extract of Albizia ferruginea (Musase)

S. Sarkiyayi, J. Karago & R. Hassan · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2011

Anti typhoid properties of aqueous methanol leaves extract of Albizia ferruginea (musase) was investigated in the present study. The phytochemical screening of the aqueous methanol leave extract of Albizia ferruginea revealed the presence of alkaloid, anthraquinines, carbohydrate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2011/167

Formulation and Evaluation of Sustained Release Matrix Tablets of Metformin Hydrochloride Using pH Dependent and pH Independent Methacrylate Polymers

Kamlesh J. Wadher, Rajendra B. Kakde & Milind J. Umekar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2011

Metformin hydrochloride is recommended globally as first line therapy due to its favorable profile on morbidity and mortality associated with type-2 diabetes mellitus. However, limitations of multiple dosing and risk of triggering gastrointestinal symptoms make its dose optimizat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2011/255