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Evaluation of the Wound Healing Potential of Trichodesma zeylanicum (Burm. f.) Formulation in Excision Wounds in Albino Rats

Frank Ngonda · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aim: The study aimed at evaluating in vivo wound healing effect of herbal ointment formulated with 15% w/w Trichodesma zeylanicumm methanolic root extract, plant commonly used as traditional medicine. Methodology: The wound healing potential of T. zeylanicumm was assessed using e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/6741

Evaluation of in Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Caralluma umbellata Haw Used in Traditional Medicine by Indian Tribes

K. Suresh Babu, Sireesha Malladi, R. Venkata Nadh & S. Siva Rambabu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: To find out a scientific validation for the traditional knowledge of tribals of Chittoor District, India for their usage of Caralluma umbellata Haw to cure stomach disorder and pain. Methodology: Antibacterial activity of Caralluma umbellata Haw was studied on a few Gram po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/6401

Evaluating Entrepreneurship Education as a Tool for Economic Growth: The Ghanaian Experience

Gerald Dapaah Gyamfi · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine how entrepreneurship education serves as the means of improving the economic growth of a nation through job creation ventures. Descriptive statistical methods were used to analyze the data obtained from 100 participants who we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/5857

Assessment and Prospective Application of Information and Communication Technology Usage among Secondary School Teachers in Enugu Urban, Nigeria

U. Menkiti Nwasinachi & U. Menkiti Bernadette · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aims: To assess the secondary school teachers’ usage of ICT in Enugu Urban, Nigeria. Study Design: Descriptive survey design (Questionnaire). Place and Duration of Study: Department of Education, Institute of Ecumenical Education Thinkers Corner, Enugu, Nigeria, between April 201...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/5841

Superporous Hydrogel Composites of Acrylamide Using Starch-silicone Dioxide Coprecipitate as Composite Agent

Ashwani Goyal, Manju Nagpal, Shikha Bhalla & Gitika Arora Dhingra · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aim: Present study includes the development and evaluation of superporous hydrogel composites of acrylamide using starch silicone dioxide coprecipitate (SSC) as composite agent. Methodology: Gas blowing method was used for synthesis of superporous hydrogels. Different ingredients...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/6277

Reduction in Serum Bilirubin Concentration Following Administration of Crude Leaf Extract of Viscum album (Mistletoe) in High Salt Fed Rats

Ofem Ofem Effiong, Nna Victor Udo & Essien Nsima Monday · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aims: This study was designed to determine the effect of a high salt diet on serum bilirubin concentration and to ascertain the impact of treatment with Viscum album on same. Methodology: Twenty male albino wistar rats weighing 150 - 200g were used for this study. After seven day...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/7359

3D Structure Modeling of Human Telomere Repeat Binding Factor 2 and DNA-Protein Docking Studies

Koel Mukherjee, Dev Mani Pandey & Ambarish Saran Vidyarthi · Biotechnology Journal International · 2013

Aims: Human telomere repeat binding factor (hTRF2) is a double stranded telomere binding protein that plays key role in protecting the chromosome ends and a necessary building block of telomere structure maintenance. The aim of the present study was to focus on the modeling of 3D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2014/6381

In vitro Propagation and GC-MS Studies of Ocimum basilicum Linn. var. pilosum (Willd.) Benth

Gaddaguti Venu Gopal, Srideepthi Repalle, Venkateswara Rao Talluri, Srinivasa Reddy Ronda & Prasada Rao Allu · Biotechnology Journal International · 2013

An in vitro propagation method is outlined for Ocimum basilicum Linn. var. pilosum (Willd.) Benth., a wild aromatic plant belongs to Lamiaceae family. Shoot buds were used as source of explants on MS media supplemented with different concentrations of growth regulators for callus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2014/6225

Partial Purification of Cellulase Enzyme from Fusarioum oxysporium by Using Egg White Matrix

Jagdish Singh & Manpreet Kaur · Biotechnology Journal International · 2013

Aim: Protein matrix possesses a capacity to bind organic and inorganic matter. Egg white matrix as an adsorbent was utilized for partial purification of cellulase enzyme in detailed batch study. Methodology: Effect of pH, matrix size, enzyme concentration, contact time and temper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2014/6772

Lipoprotein Lipase Expression, Serum Triacylglycerol and Tissue Lipid Deposition in Rats Fed on Switching Type of Diet and Treated with Glycyrrhizic Acid

Hui Ping Yaw, So Ha Ton, Shing Wei Ng & Khalid Abdul Kadir · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2013

Aims: To determine the anti-hyperglycaemic and anti-hyperlipidaemic effects of glycyrrhizic acid (GA), the root extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra in rats with switching type of diet i.e. between normal diet (ND) and high-fat diet (HFD). Study Design:  In vivo study. Place and Duratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/6700

An Evaluation of the Preventive Effect of the Methanol Extract of Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) on Ethanol-induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats

Saramma George · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2013

Aim: The present study was investigated the preventive effect of methanol extract of Ocimum bacilicum (MOEB) on ethanol induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Study Design: Male Wistar rats weighing 200–250 g were divided into six groups of six rats each as follows: the normal control r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/6513

Sensory Attributes and Consumer Preference of Precooked Vacuum-packaged Yam from Two Varieties of Ghanaian Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) in the Accra Metropolitan Area

Charles Tortoe, Stephen Nketia, Margaret Owusu, Papa Toah Akonor, Solomon Dowuona & Emmanuel Otoo · Advances in Research · 2013

Aims: The need to preserve and improve availability of yam by processing into more stable and convenient forms has become increasingly attractive because of the high postharvest losses of yams in Ghana. Study Design: In this study the sensory attributes and consumer preference of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/7502