Volume 4, Issue 16

Research Article

1. Article

   Thermo-chemical investigation on the quantity-antibacterial effect relationship of five berberine alkaloids in Rhizoma Coptidis on Escherichia coli growth

   Weijun Kong, Yanling Zhao, Limei Shan, Xiaohe Xiao, Weiying Guo

   pp. 241–242 · DOI: · Published 2008

   The inhibitory effects of five berberine alkaloids from rhizoma of Rhizoma Coptidis, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, on Escherichia coli growth were investigated at 37 °C by microcalorimetry. The five alkaloids wer…

2. Article

   Biological activity of Coumarins from Launaea resedifolia

   Ashraf A. El-Bassuony, Amal M. Kabbash

   pp. 249–250 · DOI: · Published 2008

   Four coumarin compounds were isolated from the methylene chloride-methanol (1:1) extract of the aerial parts of Launaea resedifolia, namely, Resedin A (I), Resedin B (II), Resedin C (III) and Resedin D (IV). The structur…

3. Article

   Effects of Millettia pachycarpa on the trace metals and tegumental enzymes of Raillietina echinobothrida

   Kholhring Lalchhandama, Bishnupada Roy, Biman Kumar Dutta

   pp. 254–255 · DOI: · Published 2008

   The root bark extract of Millettia pachycarpa Bentham is known to certain Mizo tribes of north-east India as a curative to gastrointestinal infestations. An in vitro treatment of the poultry gastrointestinal cestode Rail…

4. Article

   Anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperalgesic effects of Ardisia crispa Thunb. D.C

   A.H Roslida, K.H Kim

   pp. 262–263 · DOI: · Published 2008

   Ardisia crispa Thunb D.C (Myrsinaceae), has long been used in treating various ailments among the local villagers. The objective of this study was to investigate experimentally the possible anti-inflammatory and anti-hyp…

5. Article

   Antiproliferative effects of a flavonoid and saponins from Astragalus hamosus against human tumor cell lines

   I. Krasteva, G. Momekov, P. Zdraveva, S. Konstantinov, S. Nikolov

   pp. 269–270 · DOI: · Published 2008

   The antiproliferative effects of a flavonol glycoside rhamnocitrin 4’-βD-galactopyranoside and mixture of two saponins, obtained from Astragalus hamosus L. (Fabaceae), were tested in a panel of human tumor cell lines, us…

6. Article

   GC-MS and Bioactivity of the Essential Oil of Senecio rowleyanus Jacobs

   S. S. El Hawary, A. E. Galal, M. F. Yousif, F. N. Kirollos

   pp. 273–274 · DOI: · Published 2008

   The chemical composition of the essential oil of Senecio rowleyanus Jacobs obtained by hydro distillation was analyzed by GC-MS and tested for cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities. Twenty five components representing 9…

7. Article

   Bee-honey, propolis and Eucalyptus globulus extract: Pre-clinical toxicity study in Rodents

   F. L. R Ponte, A. A. R. Silva, M. B. S. Maia

   pp. 278–279 · DOI: · Published 2008

   This study was designated to evaluate the preclinical toxicity of the phytomedicine - bee honey, propolis (1.8%) and extract of Eucalyptus globulus (3,7% ), commonly used in Brazil in treatment of breathing diseases. In …

8. Article

   Phytophenolics from Peltophorum africanum Sond. (Fabaceae) with promising hepatoprotective activity

   Sherif S. Ebada, Nahla A. Ayoub, Abdel Nasser B. Singab, Mohamed M. Al-Azizi

   pp. 287–288 · DOI: · Published 2008

   The aqueous alcoholic extract of Peltophorum africanum Sond. (Fabaceae) exhibited hepatoprotective activity represented by significant reduction of elevated serum liver enzymes and significant reduction in hepatic TBARS …

9. Article

   Ethanolic leaf extract of Holoptelea integrifolia, Planch. decreases cisplatin-induced pica in rats

   Sharma Shrinivas, Kale Ravindra, Mante Aradhana, Biyani Kailash

   pp. 293–294 · DOI: · Published 2008

   Treatment of nausea/vomiting caused by cisplatin, a potent chemotherapeutic agent and one of the most emetogenic stimuli, requires a combination of different antiemetic drugs. In this study, we investigated the effects o…

10. Article

    Developing a new high performance thin layer chromatography method for quantitative estimation of Hyperforin in Hypericum perforatum

    N. Tewari, H. Menghani, P. Hamarapurkar, A. Suthar, V. S. Chauhan

    pp. 303–304 · DOI: · Published 2008

    The present paper deals with development and standardization of HPTLC method used for quantification of Hyperforin in Hypericum perforatum L. Hypericum perforatum L. commonly known as St. John’s wort, is a plant of the f…

11. Article

    The effect of the aqueous stem bark extract of Kokoona zeylanica Thw. on the blood glucose level of mice

    P.D. Dayananda, W.B. Yapa, W.D. Ratnasooriya

    pp. 308–309 · DOI: · Published 2008

    This study examined the blood glucose lowering potential of the aqueous stem bark extract (ABE) of Sri Lankan endemic plant - Kokoona zeylanica (Family: Celestraceae). This was tested in normoglycaemic mice using three o…

12. Article

    Rapid Micropropagation of Curculigo orchioides in Shake Flask Culture

    R.K. Nema, K.G. Ramawat, J.M. Merillon

    pp. 315–316 · DOI: · Published 2008

    Curculigo orchioides (Hypoxidaceae) is a monocot stemless perennial herb. It is an endangered plant species of medicinal importance. Efficiency of two different culture systems, viz., different gelling agents as static c…

13. Article

    Studies on SFA/TFA (Saturated/Trans Fatty Acid) Rich Dietary Fats on Lipid Profile and Antioxidant Enzymes in Normal and Stressed rats

    Benson M.K., Kshama D., Santosh R. Fattepur

    pp. 320–321 · DOI: · Published 2008

    In many of the preparations instead of saturated fatty acids (SFA), trans fatty acid (TFA) produced by partial hydrogenation of unsaturated oils were advocated as the preferred fatty acid base for solid fats. The present…

14. Article

    Antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxicity properties of the methanolic extract from Grewia tiliaefolia Vahl

    Yadav Vivek Ramshankar, Pandit Vinaya, P. Vijayan

    pp. 329–330 · DOI: · Published 2008

    The whole, fresh barks of Grewia tiliaefolia Vahl. (Tiliiacea), were extracted with methanol. All obtained extracts were evaluated for their antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxicity properties. Two different methods (…

15. Article

    Antidiabetic Activity of Nyctanthes Arbortristis

    Rathod Nanu, Raghuveer I, H. R Chitme, Ramesh Chandra

    pp. 335–336 · DOI: · Published 2008

    The purpose of the present investigation was to assess the antidiabetic property of Nyctanthes arbortristis leaves and flowers chloroform extract. In the present study antidiabetic properties of Nyctanthes arbortristis w…

16. Article

    Blood Glucose Level Lowering Activity of Sri Lankan Black Tea brew (Camellia sinensis) in rats

    J.R.A.C., W.D.

    pp. 341–342 · DOI: · Published 2008

    This study examined the blood glucose level lowering ability of black tea brew (BTB) of Sri Lankan Camellia sinensis (L.) O.Kuntze (Family: Theaceae). This was tested in normoglycaemic and streptozotocin induced diabetic…