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69 articles for “Candida”
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Microbiological Characteristics of Water and Seafood (Oyster Tissue) from Trans-Amadiwoji Creek, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractTrans-Amadi/Woji creek receives heavy influx of organic and inorganic matter from the surroundings which are all products of anthropogenic activities going on in the area. Assessment of microbes in water and oyster (crassotrea gasar) tissue from Trans-Amadi/Woji creek, Niger Delta were carried out for 6 months between January and June 2017. The microbial samples were collected and analyzed in the laboratory following the standard method of APHA. The total heterotrophic …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Honey Sweet or Sour to Patients: Know the Science
Abstract: Honey is an important drug or vehicle used in the Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine. Honey is used both internally & externally for the treatment of various diseases such as eye diseases, cough, thirst, phlegm, leprosy, diabetes, obesity, worm infestation, vomiting, asthma, diarrhea and healing wounds. The recent scientific discoveries have undoubtedly proved that honey is worse than sugar both in terms of caloric value as well as rapid …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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JRK’s Immuno BS Herbal tonic- An Immune modulator with broad spectrum anti-microbial activity
Abstract: The present study deals with the antimicrobial property of 13 herbs namely Indigofera aspalathoides, Celastrus paniculatus, Corallocarpus epigaeus, Solanum trilobatum, Ocimum sanctum, Wrightia tinctoria, Bacopa monnieri, Piper longum, Piper nigrum, Zingiber officinale, Tinospora cordifolia, Leucas aspera, Piper betle that are present in JRK’s immune BS herbal tonic, a proprietary siddha medice from Dr.JRK’s Research and Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd. The herbal tonic, which is prescribed for pediatric group for its immune …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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Potentials of Carrot (Daucus carota) and Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) Peels as Suitable Mycological Culture Media
Abstract: Potentials of carrot (Daucus carota) and cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) peels as suitable mycological culture media was investigated in the present study. The method employed for proximate composition involved the spectrophotometric, oven drying and furnace drying method. Standard methods of isolation, characterization, growth rate and antifungal activities were employed. The result revealed that both carrot and cocoyam peels were rich in carbohydrates, protein, ash, moisture and crude fiber contents.The growth of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Novel Benzimidazolyl Chalcones
Abstract: A new synthesis of benzimidazolyl chalcones derivatives of N1-[4-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl) phenyl] derivatives were synthesized. These compounds have been characterized by detailed IR and NMR spectral analysis and have been screened for their antimicrobial activity in-vitro against bacterial Strains of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtelis, and fungal strains of Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans were used. Most of the tested compounds exploited potent antimicrobial activity with …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Polyherbal Salt Based Formulation for Dental Problems: Formulation, Evaluation and Comparison
Abstract: There are number of traditionally used herbs in Ayurveda for dental problems. Various herbs with salt were evaluated for their potential use as tooth formulations on the basis of pharmaceutical parameters. Aqueous and alcoholic extracts of formulations and marketed preparations were evaluated for qualitative chemical analysis and antimicrobial activity. Antimicrobial activity was studied against study; Escherichia coli (two variety), Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans. Pharmaceutical parameters, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Potential Application of Retama sphaerocarpa Plant in Pharmaceuticals
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical and biological activity (antibacterial and antifungal) of Retama sphaerocarpa plant and the possibility to use it in pharmaceutical formulations. This plant is traditionally used only as healing remedies because of their antiseptic, antipyretic and antidiarrheal properties. Phytochemical screening of leaves and stems revealed the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and steroids. The antimicrobial activity was determined on bacterial strains such …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of an Antifungal Emulgel Containing Carbopol 940 as Gelling Agent
Abstract: Emulgels have emerged as one of the most intriguing topical distribution systems as they have dual release control system, i.e., gel and emulsion. The main purport of the present study was to develop and evaluate topical emulgel system for Fluconazole, antifungal agent, utilizing different polymers namely carbopol 940. In addition, light liquid paraffin as oil, Tween-20 and Span-20 as emulsifiers and propylene glycol and methyl alcohol as co-surfactant were culled …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Design, Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of Pyrazoline Substituted Benzimidazole Derivatives as Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents
Abstract: Background: Benzimidazoles are important heterocyclic compounds possessing a variety of biological activities such as anticancer, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, analgesic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and hypoglycemic activities. Pyrazolines are used as antitumor, immunosuppressive, antibacterial and anti tubercular agents. Aim : The present research focused on incorporating pyrazoline nucleus into benzimidazole nucleus to form a potent antibacterial and antifungal agent. Method: The in silico design of novel pyrazoline substituted benzimidazole derivatives was done using …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 29–41 Read article