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249 articles for “Medicine”
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Development of Azadirachta Indica Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and their Prospective Role in Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: An advanced and eco-friendly method for development of nanoparticles is the fundamental role of Nanotechnology. In recent times, the domain of nanotechnology and nanoscience research has witnessed remarkable advancement, resulting in its colloquial name "tiny science." The convergence of nanotechnology and biology leads to the emergence of a highly sophisticated domain known as nanobiotechnology. Nanoparticles are considered the primary structural units in nanotechnology. These particles, referred to as NPs, are …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 32–51 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Spirulina with Lemon Juice on Anemia among Under-five Children in Selected Schools at Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Abstract: Anemia among under-five children is an important concern for the health authorities in India. Untreated anemia in children can have a serious effect on their growth. Spirulina is blue-green algae. It contains protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals. It is aimed at a quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of spirulina with lemon juice on anemia among under-five children in selected schools at Madurai, Tamilnadu. Quasi-experimental pre-test post-test control group design …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 50–61 Read article
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Data Driven Methodology for a Democratic Future of Historic Religious Contexts
Abstract: Our current society is heavily fueled by digital culture, due to which urban practice and their manifestations have transformed themselves into entities that simultaneously change states of pause and action. This is evident in most modern practices such as commerce, medicine, law, performing/applied arts, etc. Although, the most interesting observation is to see old human practices being added upon or replaced with digital culture, of which religion and its related …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 39–52 Read article
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Guruthara: Inheritance of Indian Martial Arts
Abstract: Martial arts is a product of deep socio-cultural transformation. Its origin story goes backward to the pre-historic times where certain people strengthened their fighting instincts to safe guard there people from potential threat and as we started building settlements during agricultural revolution around 10000 BC, the system of fighting progressed. In Ancient and medieval times in India, Martial arts was a fundamental art to study and practiced by many classes …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–60 Read article
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Alang Alang: The Treasure of Bali
Abstract: The state of Architecture in Bali, Indonesia is known for its living vernacular style, making it different from all other places in the Asia. Bali, the island with 83% of Hindu population of Indonesia, reflects and focuses over the simplicity of the shelter and lifestyle connecting the religious and architectural aspect through the local materials. Species of Imperata cylindrica, that is alang- alang and eurich, a continuous growing weed being …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Review on the Alkaloids an Important Therapeutic Compound from Plants
Abstract: Plants have always been a basis for the traditional medicine systems and they have provided continuous remedies to the mankind for thousands of years. Therapeutic application of plants includes anti-tumor, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-malarial activities. Knowledge of the plants for the preparation of various drugs has been of great significance. Plants are considered as a rich source of wide variety of ingredients which can be used for the development of drug. …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Effect of Different Types of Cytokines on Bryophyllum pinnatum Micropropagation and Evaluating the Antimicrobial Activity of In-Vivo and In-Vitro Methonolic Leaf Extract
Abstract: Medicinal plants have played an important role in primary health care system among local people in India. The present paper is a study of the traditional knowledge of Bryophyllum pinnatum, its antimicrobial activity and micropropagation. In our experiment methanolic extracts of B. pinnatum leafs were examined for antimicrobial activity against a number of bacteria and different types of cytokinins (growth hormone) e.g.thidiazuron(TDZ), diphnyleurea(DPU), and benzyl amino purine (BAP) were also …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Studies on Extraction, Modelling and Purification of Quercetin from Peel of Allium cepa
Abstract: ABSTRACT Quercetin is an anti-oxidant, which very efficiently scavenges highly reactive biological species such as peroxynitrite and hydroxyl radical. Quercetin belongs to the flavonoid’s family. The present studies on optimization of physico-chemical parameters like effects of different solvents, different solvent percentages, particle size, pH and extraction time for the extraction of quercetin was studied. The highest quercetin concentration for optimized conditions was 38 µg/ml. In the soxhlet extraction process, the …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 3–11 Read article
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An Overview on Cannabis and its Medical Applications
Abstract: Today, cannabis plant is raising interest in medical field due to its potential applications, for example, in antitumor drugs, to treat inflammation, cell proliferation, and cell survival. Cannabinoid receptors have a major role in the mechanism of cancer therapy. But in spite of its advantages in medical field, it has some disadvantages also. Due to lack of proper information, it may cause severe side effects. This paper reviews recent work …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Protective Efficacy of Caralluma diffusa Methanolic Crude Extract against High-fat Diet (HFD) Induced Fatty Liver Obesity in Albino Wistar Rat
Abstract: Background and Objective: The present study was undertaken to examine the attenuative effect of Caralluma diffusa methanolic extract against high-fat diet (HFD) induced hyperlipidemic/obesity in the liver of rats. Materials and Methods: The rats were divided in to five groups of each containing six rats. The Group I: served as normal control; Group II: served as high-fat diet (50 mg/kg body weight); Group III served as high-fat diet + 100 …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Insight into Research and Studies on Botrytis Cinerea: Control and Analysis
Abstract: Agriculture and agriculture-based industries are backbone of the Indian economy. Crop cultivation in the rural area has become challenging task due to competition in terms of cost and quality. Increasing the yield of the crop by using different modern techniques has become the crucial part of research in this field. Use of the fungicides is one of the important aspects of the modern agricultural practices. Plants such as grapes, raspberries, …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Studies on Extraction and Purification of Rutin from Ethanolic Extract of Manilkara zapota leaves
Abstract: Manilkara zapota (sapodilla) is belongs to sapotaceae family. This plant contains various nutrition values. The fruit of sapota is rich with many antioxidants, the leaf of this beneficial plant is also very useful, which helps in improving the condition of digestive tract by prevention of disease like gastritis,enteritis. As sapota is also rich with vitamin C and antioxidants which also boosts immunnity of the body and lowers the risk of …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review On Pharmacological Activities And Clinical Impacts Of Myristica Fragrans(Nutmeg).
Abstract: Numerous herbal medicines have been used in various medical systems to treat and control a variety of ailments. Myristica fragrans is a perennial spice species that belongs to the Myristicaceae family. It has been cultivated all throughout the world and is used to flavor food, make essential oils, and in traditional remedies. Mostly terpenes and phenyl propenes are found in nutmeg and it is a critical component in a wide …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Evaluation of Cytotoxic Activity of Cestrum nocturnum Leaves Extract against A549 Cell Line using MTT Assay
Abstract: Cancer remains a major global cause of death, necessitating ongoing research for effective treatments. Traditional herbal medicine is being explored for novel anti-cancer compounds. This study investigates the cytotoxic effects of Cestrum nocturnum ethanolic extract on A549 lung cancer cells, a type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC is a significant health concern in India, affecting even non-smokers. Cestrum nocturnum, known as Night-blooming jasmine, has shown promise in inhibiting …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Usage of Genetic Engineering Practices in Animal Breeding: A Review
Abstract: being used by scientists/researchers to transform the genetic material (DNA/RNA) of an organism, thereby, bringing the desired change in it. This can be achieved by using several techniques, such as, by transfection, using retroviral vectors, transposons, and knock-in and knock-out technology, etc. It has various applications in breeding of animals, which enables the production of genetically modified species that can be used to produce various novel proteins, which are useful …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 Read article
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Natural Painkillers
Abstract: Various natural sources are extensively used as traditional medicine for the management of various types of pain including tooth ache, gastric pain, abdominal pain, ear ache and generalized body pain. These natural painkillers are used as alternatives of synthetic painkillers which show adverse side effects in patients. They also possess long term antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory action in patient’s body. Various studies have been performed on a variety of natural sources possessing …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 13–25 Read article
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Investigation of 2, 4-D Hepatotoxicity and Lepidium sativum Antitoxicity on Rat Tissue using FT-IR Spectroscopy
Abstract: Pesticides have been proven to induce various toxicities in animals, plants and humans. The current study aimed to apply FTIR spectroscopy for the investigation of the antitoxic effect of the medicinal plant Lepidium sativum (LS) against the pesticide 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) hepatotoxicity. Twelve male albino Wister rats were divided into four groups (control, protective, curative and LS only) and were treated for 4 weeks. Results indicated that the …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Virosomes: Understanding the Modern Concepts and Latest Applications
Abstract: A virosome is a cutting-edge hybrid drug delivery method that combines the benefits of viral and non-viral vectors. A virosome has been shown to transport a variety of physiologically active substances, including nucleic acids, peptides, proteins, and tiny chemical compounds, according to research. Surface changes of virosomes may be used to enable targeted medication delivery utilising virosome-based devices. There are presently a variety of virosome-based preventive and therapeutic medicines on …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–31 Read article
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Cow’s milk trigger for type 1 diabetes
Abstract: Diabetes is an autoimmune, metabolic disorder that occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin hormones. Type 1 diabetes or juvenile diabetes may occur genetically due to viral infection, vitamin D deficiency and environmental factors. Cow’s milk protein is one of the causes for type 1 diabetes. Casein protein which is found in the cow’s milk is responsible for production of antibodies bovine β–lacto globulin. Such antibodies destroy the β cell …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–49 Read article
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Possible drugs for Huntington’s disease from Capsicum annuum developed using molecular docking against Huntington protein
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Capsicum annuum as a suitable plant for the treatment of Huntington’s disease using Pyrx. Huntington’s disease results in the damage of the nervous system over a period of time. For this study, we take into consideration Capsaicin, a compound obtained from the fruit of Capsicum annuum (bell pepper) responsible for giving the fruit it’s pungent odor. Studies show that Capsaicin plays a crucial role …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–29 Read article