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7 articles for “Jatropha curcas”
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Ethanolic Root Extract of Jatropha curcas L. Ameliorates Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathic Pain in Rats
Abstract: Jatropha curcas is a plant used in various parts of the world as food, medicine for pain and biofuel. The present study investigated the potential analgesic properties of ethanolic root extract of J. curcas on paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain in rats. Neuropathic pain was induced in rats with paclitaxel. Cold allodynia was measured with cold water at 4.5 °C. Mechanical hyperalgesia was measured in the Randall-Sellito test and thermal hyperalgesia evaluated …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Differential Rooting Pattern Observed in Tissue Culture Regenerated Plantlets from Different Explants of Jatropha curcas L.
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In an attempt to optimize an in vitro regeneration protocol, both direct and indirect, from different explants of Jatropha curcas L., different rooting patterns were observed from the regenerated plantlets in different concentrations of auxins. The rooting pattern was classified into four types based on their morphology as hairy fibrous roots, tap root-type, thin long roots, and thick short roots. Observations …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Molecular Docking and Pharmacokinetic Profiling of the Phytocompounds of Jatropha curcas as Antagonist for Salmonella typhi
Abstract: Background: Typhoid is an infection caused by the Gram-negative bacterium, Salmonella enterica serovar typhi. The study assessed the potential use of Jatropha curcas as a typhoid fever therapy alternative to traditional medications. The ability to uncover novel drug indications for currently available medications using in silico methods has increased thanks to the wealth of pharmacological and biological knowledge that is available. Objective: In this study, we assessed the potential inhibitory …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 67–81 Read article
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Tribological Assessment of Chemically Modified Jatropha Curcas Oil Developed by Addition of Graphite Nanoparticles for Biolubricant Applications
Abstract: As an alternative to petroleum-based lubricants, environmentally friendly bio-based lubricants are gaining popularity in the lubrication industry. A sustainable bio-based lubricant, Jatropha Curcas Oil (JCO) incorporates nanoparticles as additives. Nevertheless, this oil cannot be used directly as a biolubricant due to its low oxidative stability. By redesigning the oil's molecular structure through chemical modification, this restriction can be overcome. Epoxidation and oxirane ringopening were the two steps used in this …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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Ethanolic Root Extract of Jatropha curcas L. Relieves Muscle Pain in Rats
Abstract: The roots of Jatropha curcas are used traditionally to treat pain. The present study evaluated the analgesic property of ethanolic extract of Jatropha curcas (JAT) in acute and chronic muscle pain models. Acute muscle hyperalgesia was induced by injecting 3% carrageenan into the gastrocnemius muscles of rats. Twelve hours after the injection, baseline muscle hyperalgesia was measured and the rats were then treated orally with 30, 100 and 300 mg/kg/day …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Production of Jatropha curcas L. Seed Oil DMC-Js-BioDs by Optimized Dimethyl Carbonate Using Potassium Hydroxide as Catalyst
Abstract: AbstractThe use of Jatropha curcus L. seed oil as the feedstock for biodiesel (DMC-Js-BioDs) production has observed growing interest because it is a non-edible oil. In this study, the production of DMC-Js-BioDs from J. curcas seed oil with dimethyl carbonate (DMC) as the solvent was performed. The reaction was conducted in the presence of KOH as a catalyst to investigate the optimum conditions and study the effects of the variables …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 56–63 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Jatropha Curcas Oil and Diesel Fuel Blend as a Fuel on Engine Components and Lubricating Oil
Abstract: Depletion of fossil fuel source and fluctuating fuel price led researchers to focus on developing new agro-based alternative fuels, which will provide sustainable solution to the energy crisis. The trend of using vegetable oil as an alternative fuel for diesel engine dated late 20th century but until now research is continued due to its benefis. Straight vegetable oils could be used directly but they need modification in order to minimize …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 36–45 Read article