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In vitro and In vivo Effects of the Leaf Extracts of Cassia tora and Cassia sophera in Reducing the Cytotoxicity and Angiogenesis

Sumangala Rao & C. Suresh · Biotechnology Journal International · 2013

Aim: Consumption of C. tora and C. sophera of family caesalpinaceae as leafy vegetables by local folklore has initiated this study to investigate the cytotoxic effect and antiangiogenic effect of their leaf extracts on human cancer cell lines and chick embryo respectively. Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2013/4244

SSR- Based Genetic Diversity Assessment in Tetraploid and Hexaploid Wheat Populations

Hanaa Mahdy Abouzied, Samah M. M. Eldemery & Kamal Fouad Abdellatif · Biotechnology Journal International · 2013

Molecular analysis for a set of hexaploid (Triticum aestvium) and tetraploid (Triticum durum) wheat cultivars was investigated by applying 11 SSR primers set. The plant materials consisted of 45 genotypes 15 of which were Triticum aestivum and 30 of T. durum obtained from four di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2013/4340

Business Infrastructure and the Ease of Doing Business

Stephen K. Pollard, Pedro V. Piffaut & Josh D. Shackman · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2013

Aims: Businesses are increasingly affected by the economic, social, legal, technological and political factors. In this paper, we term this the business infrastructure of a country.  We analyze how the business infrastructure predicts how easy it will be to do business in a count...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2013/3671

Orthogonal Double Covers of Complete Bipartite Graphs by A Special Class of Disjoint Union of Path and A Complete Bipartite Graph

R. El-Shanawany & H. Shabana · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

Let H be a graph on n vertices and let G be a collection of n subgraphs of H, one for each vertex, G is an orthogonal double cover (ODC) of H if every edge of H is contained in exactly two members of G and any two members share an edge whenever the corresponding vertices are adja...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2013/3352

Numerical Integration with Exponential Fitting Factor for Singularly Perturbed Two Point Boundary Value Problems

K. Madhu Latha, K. Phaneendra & Y. N. Reddy · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

In this paper, we discuss the numerical integration with exponential fitting factor for singularly perturbed two-point boundary value problems. It is based on the fact that: the given SPTPBVP is replaced by an asymptotically equivalent delay differential equation. Then, numerical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2013/3953

Convergence Theorems on Generalized Strongly Successively Ø-pseudocontractive Mappings in the Intermediate Sense

G. A. Okeke & H. Olaoluwa · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

We introduce a new class of nonlinear mappings, the class of generalized strongly successively Φ - pseudocontractive mappings in the intermediate sense and prove the convergence of Mann type iterative scheme to their fixed points. Our results improves and generalizes several othe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2013/2430

On Cyclic Orthogonal Double Covers of Circulant Graphs using Infinite Graph Classes

M. Higazy · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

An orthogonal double cover (ODC) of a graph  is a collection  of  subgraphs of  such that every edge of  is contained in exactly two members of  and for any two members  and  in ,  is 1 if  and it is 0 if . An ODC  of  is cyclic (CODC) if the cyclic group of order  is a subgroup...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2013/4165

On Convergence and Stability of the Generalized Noor Iterations for a General Class of Operators

H. Akewe & J. O. Olaleru · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

In this paper, we establish some strong convergence and stability results of multistep iterative scheme for a general class of operators introduced by Bosede and Rhoades [5] in a Banach space. As corollaries, some convergence and stability results for the Noor, Ishikawa, Mann and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2013/2724

Proximate Based Comparative Assessment of Five Medicinal Plants to Meet the Challenges of Malnutrition

Javid Hussain, Najeeb Ur Rehman, Abdul Latif Khan, Liaqat Ali, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Zabta Khan Shinwari, Hidayat Hussain & Tania Shamim Rizvi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2013

Aims: The present study aimed to assess the nutritional significance of some of the economically important medicinal plants species collected from Pakistan. Study Design: The study was designed in randomized block design and each analysis was performed with three replicates. Plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2013/3401

Formulation, Evaluation and Pharmacokinetics of Flurbiprofen Fast Dissolving Tablets

Srikanth Reddy Mettu & Prabhakar Reddy Veerareddy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aim: The intent of present study is to formulate fast dissolving tablets of flurbiprofen using different superdisintegrants to improve the dissolution and bioavailability. Place and Duration of Study: Jyothishmathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2013/3979

In vivo Efficacy and Toxicity Studies on Erythrina senegalensis and Khaya ivorensis Used as Herbal Remedies for Malaria Prevention in Cameroon

Roselyne Nzangue Tepongning, Serge Rakiswende Yerbanga, Geme Urge Dori, Leonardo Lucantoni, Giulio Lupidi & Annette Habluetzel · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2013

Aim: The study aimed at assessing the in vivo anti-plasmodial activity of aqueous extracts from Erythrina senegalensis and Khaya ivorensis, two plants used traditionally as bark decoctions in Cameroon to prevent and cure malaria. Methodology: The antiplasmodial activity of aqueou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2013/3928

Formulation and Evaluation of Carbamazepine 200 mg Controlled Release Tablets Using Different HPMC Grades

Wael Ali, Alia A. Badawi, Mahmoud A. Mahdy & Hanan M. El-Nahas · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Possible interaction between carbamazepine and different HPMC grades was done using DSC thermal analysis. The results indicated that the drug was compatible with these grades. Seven preparations of carbamazepine 200 mg controlled release tablets were prepared by wet granulation m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2013/3923

Ameliorative Effect of Leaves of Carica papaya in Ethanol and Antitubercular Drug Induced Hepatotoxicity

Aashish Pandit, Tarun Sachdeva & Pallavi Bafna · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aims: The leaves of Carica papaya Linn. (Caricaceae) have been traditionally used as a medicine against some forms of liver diseases. Its hepatoprotective activity against hepatotoxicants like CCl4 and paracetamol has been scientifically proved in animals. The aim of the present...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2013/4517

Immunomodulatory Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Auricularia sp and Pleurotus sp Mushrooms in Cyclophosphamide-Immunosuppressed Wistar Rats

A. H. Kyakulaga, P. E. Ogwang, C. Obua, G. Nakabonge & E. N. Mwavu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aims: To determine the immunomodulatory effect of aqueous extracts of Auricularia sp and Pleurotus sp mushrooms using an immunosuppression animal model. Study Design: Pre-clinical experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Colleg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2013/1994

Antioxidant and Antitumor Activity of Plumeria acuminata in Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma Bearing Swiss Albino Mice

Gomathi Periyasamy, Malaya Gupta, Upal Kanti Mazumder, Mebrahtom Gebrelibanos & Biruk Sintayehu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aim: This study was designed to determine the antitumor and antioxidant properties of crude methanol extract from the leaves of Plumeria acuminata (Apocynaceae) (MEPA) against Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma (EAC) bearing Swiss albino mice. Study Design: Study design is methodology, me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2013/4472