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Antibacterial Activity of Pongamia pinnata Leaf and Callus Extracts against Microorganisms Causing Periodontal Diseases
Abstract: Some specific microorganisms have been identified as etiologic agents of periodontitis. The main goal of treatment is to control the spread of infection. Depending on the extent of the gum disease, treatment varies. Therapeutic antibiotic along with surgery are the most opted form of treatment. But, due to high costs of antibiotics, the disastrous side effects and emergence of multi drug resistant strains of these pathogenic bacteria, a safe alternative …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Production, Characterization and Toxicological Evaluation of Eco-Friendly Flavolipid Biosurfactant
Abstract: At present majority of surfactants are chemically synthesized. Nevertheless, in recent years, much attention has been directed towards biosurfactants due to their broad range of functional properties, there are cheaper as they can be produced from alternative sources. They have applications in the fields, such as: oil recovery process, as an additive in food processing industry, pharmaceuticals preparations, energy saving technologies etc. As they are being microbial derivatives, it is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Evaluation of Antibacterial Properties of Guava, Jambolan, Ber, and Lakshmi taru Leaves
Abstract: Plants have always attracted the scientist’s world over as potential agents for various therapeutic activities and they are constantly explored to find out novel therapeutic components. In this regard, the current review summarizes the studies done on certain selected plants to look for their antibacterial properties. The plants selected are Guava (Psidium guajava), Jambolan (Syzygium cumini), Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana), and Lakshmi taru (Simarouba glauca) leaves. Over the years, the antibacterial …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Luliconazole Loaded Microemulgel
Abstract: The aim of present study is to formulate and evaluate Luliconazole Microemulgel. Microemulgel is combination of microemulsion and gel. The problem associated with delivery of hydrophobic drug can be solved by incorporating drug in microemulsion and then microemulsion is combined with gel to form microemulgel. Solubility of Luliconazole is determined and it was found to be soluble in ethanol, methanol, chloroform, while it was insoluble in water. The melting point …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Evaluation of Different Extracts of Ganoderma lucidum on Pharmacognostical Parameters
Abstract: For about 5000 years or more, mushrooms have been used as medicines by human beings. Fungi are the great recyclers in nature. Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) is one of the most commonly used species of medicinal mushrooms. Reishi is not an edible mushroom, though people use reishi to brew teas for medicinal purposes only. This mushroom, due to its large number of pharmacological properties, has attracted substantial attention in recent era. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Extraction of Thevetia peruviana Seed Oil and Optimization of Biodiesel Production Using Alkali-catalyzed Methanolysis
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Crude Thevetia peruviana seed oil was used as a feedstock for biodiesel production using alkali-catalyzed methanolysis. Effect of various solvents and solvent combinations on the extraction of seed oil showed that chloroform is the best amongst all other solvent studied with 48% w/w oil yield. The optimized process conditions for Thevetia peruviana biodiesel production were an oil-to-methanol ratio of 1:6 w/w, catalyst …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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A Novel Method for Isolation of Plumbagin
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The Plumbagin (5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1, 4-naphthoquinone) is the characteristic naphthoquinone present in the different species of the plant Plumbago (Family: Plumbaginaceae) commonly known as Chitrak in India. Plumbagin is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Existence of Integron I and II Genes from Clinical Isolate Staphylococcus aureus and Their Role in Drug Resistance
Abstract: An integron is a gene capture and dissemination system. They have been identified on both genomic and mobile genetic elements which often contain one or more genes that encode antibiotic resistance. They are commonly associated with bacterial genera in the family of Enterobacteriaceae. Currently, there have been recent reports showing the presence of integrons in Staphylococcus species. The aim of the present study was to assess the existanxe of Class …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Frequency and Effect of CCR5 Alleles on HIV-1 Disease Progression among Untreated Seropositive Individuals Visiting Gondar University Teaching Hospital
Abstract: Abstract:The natural history of HIV-1 infection varies considerably from one individual to another, with some individuals progressing to AIDS rapidly after primary infection, while others remain clinically asymptomatic with no evidence of immune dysfunction. Recent studies have shown that reasons for progression and non-progression are multi-factorial and may involve genetic, virological and immunological factors that influence HIV disease progression in various ways. Chemokine receptors act as important co-receptors mediating the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Antibacterial Activity of Enicostemma Axillare Against Wound Pathogens
Abstract: The leaves extracts of Enicostemma axillare are used in traditional medicine for treatment of various infections. The antibacterial activity detected was against S.aureus, E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, P.vulgaris and K.pnemoniae. Wound swabs obtained from ten injured patients at Government hospital, led to the isolation of bacteria using standard methods, the microorganisms were isolated. Then chloroform, methanol and aqueous extract of Enicostemma axillare against S.aureus, E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, P.vulgaris and K.pnemoniae exhibited …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Biotherapeutic Antibacterial Activity of Some Medicinal Plants Against Predominant Bacteria Causing Dental Caries
Abstract: Dental caries is a microbial disease of the calcified tissues of the teeth, characterized by demineralization of inorganic portion and destruction of the organic substance of the tooth. It is most prevalent chronic disease affecting the human race. The in vitro antibacterial activity of some medicinal plants was studied against pathogenic bacteria causing dental caries. Leaves were extracted using petroleum ether, chloroform, acetone, methanol and distilled water. Among the five …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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In vitro Antioxidant Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Different Polar Solvent Extracts Obtained from Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb) Bark
Abstract: This study was carried out to evaluate the phytochemical and antioxidant effectiveness of methanolic extract and different fractions (n-butanol, ethyl acetate, chloroform and n-hexane) of Z. rhetsa bark. Phytochemical activity of Zanthoxhylum rhetsa (Roxb) bark extract alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, saponins and antraquinones was carried out. Antioxidant scavenging enzyme profile assays were done and profiles were developed for validation. The results indicated that bark extract and fractions of Z. rhetsa …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb) DC
Abstract: The leaves of Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb) DC are used in Indian system of medicine. Thepresent study deals with the physicochemical, phytochemical investigation, and in vitroantioxidant activity on various extracts of the plant. The leaf extracts of Z. rhetsa wereprepared with five different solvents such as hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, ethanol andwater. The results of this study showed that leaves powder of Z. rhetsa is rich in secondarymetabolites and contain many …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Efficacy of Dill, Teak and Arjun Extract Against Sheath Blight of Rice Caused by Rhizoctonia solani
Abstract: AbstractSince many decades practices have been followed to manage sheath blight disease of rice through use of synthetic fungicides mostly due to nonavailability of suitable and effective substitute. The present research was aimed to identify the potentiality or efficacy of natural fungicides obtained from selected plants as an ecofriendly alternative in the management of the disease. In the presented experiment, three plant extracts that is, Teak (Terminalia arjuna Roxb.)-chloroform, Dill …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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A Mini-Review on Spectral (UV Visible, FT-IR, 1H NMR, GC-MS) Analysis of Various Shaded Dried Leaves Extracts
Abstract: To collect the different types of leaves in various places, wash collected leaves with distilled water and dried these leaves in various processes like under shade dry for 15 days, place oven (45 oC) for 1 hour. Grind well using the above-dried leaves, so these leaves are changed to powder form. Utilize these shaded dried leaves powder, to prepare extract with solvents like methanol, ethanol, hexane, carbon tetrachloride, petroleum ether, …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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In vitro Antimicrobial Efficacy of Aristolochia indica Linn.: An Important Medicinal Plant
Abstract: Aim: Aristolochia indica Linn. is a medicinal plant used to cure various forms of bowel complaints, fever and skin disease. Hence in the present study this plant was tested for its antimicrobial efficacy against the microbes causing such diseases. Method: Three solvent (methanol, petroleum ether and chloroform) extracts of leaf of Aristolochia indica Linn. were tested for antimicrobial efficacy using disc diffusion method against six selected pathogenic micro-organisms: Klebsiella pneumoniae, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Evaluation of Pharmacopoeial and Quality Control Standards of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Seeds
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe seeds of the plant Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (Fam: Nymphaeceae) are used against the ailments of poor digestion, enteritis, chronic diarrhea, insomnia and palpitation. In view of its medicinal importance, the present study was conducted to standardize the drug using pharmacognostical, physico-chemical and WHO methods. Microscopical studies show the presence of cotyledonary parenchyma cells filled with starch grains, palisade-like cells and non-lignified thick-walled sclerenchyma cells. TLC of chloroform and alcohol …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Nitric-oxide Scavenging Antioxidant Activity of the Different Extracts of Plumeria obtusa (Family:Apocynaceae)
Abstract: Plumeria obtusa (Family-Apocynaceae) has a long ethnomedicinal tradition of being used as a remedial agent in various diseases such as diarrhoea, piles, fever, gonorrhoea, antibacterial and antitumour agents etc. Antioxidant potential of the crude petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol extracts of the leaf and bark were evaluated by using nitric oxide scavenging assay. The extracts showed significant activities compared to ascorbic acid in a dose dependent mode. Moreover, the percentage …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 58–62 Read article
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EVALUATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIAL OF BARLERIA NITIDA NEES
Abstract: AbstractPlants are gift of nature and used as medicine in traditional medicinal system since thousands of years ago. In this study, the antibacterial potential of various solvent extracts of aerial and underground parts of Barleria nitida Nees was evaluated against eight selected human pathogens. The pathogens used in this study were Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus. The shade …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Anti Bacterial and Anti Coagulant Studies of Tridax Procubens
Abstract: AbstractTridax procumbens proved to be effective producer of bioactive agent, when treated with different solvent. In chloroform it proved to be very effective with MIC of 200–800 mg/dL against the urinary tract pathogens and MBC of 600–1200 mg/dL. Study towards the prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time showed potent anti coagulant activity.Keywords: MIC, MBC, APTT, PT
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–10 Read article