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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleS-Allyl-Cysteines Reduce Amelioration of Aluminum Induced Toxicity in RatsSadhana ShrivastavaProblem statement: Aluminum (Al) is a trivalent cation found in its ionic form in most kinds of animal tissues and in natural waters everywhere. Approach: It is a potent neurotoxin and has been associated in the pathogenesis of several clinical disorders including Alzheimer’s disease. Results: The aim of the study was to demonstrate the protective effect of S-Allyl-Cysteines (SAC) against … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 12 Aug 2011 · 7,748 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSafety and Efficacy of an Ayurvedic Formulation Cystone in Management of Ureteric Calculi: A Prospective Randomized Placebo Controlled StudyN.K. Mohanty, R.L. Nayak, Pralhad S. PatkiProblem statement: Medical management of urolithiasis is still a challenge for modern medical practice. In the present study, Cystone tablet, an Ayurvedic formulation claimed to be useful in urolithiasis was evaluated for its safety and efficacy in reduction or expulsion of ureteric calculi and to assess the role of Cystone in relieving the clinical symptoms. Approach: This was a prospective … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 12,360 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Effect of S-Nitroso-N-Acetylpenicillamine and S-Nitroso-Captopril Co-Administered with Cysteine on Blood Glucose Concentration in an Animal ModelSacha Campbell, Ruby Alexander-Lindo, Tara Dasgupta et al.The study sought to test the hypothesis that co-administration of SNAP and cysteine or CapSNO and cysteine in normoglycaemic rats may further reduce glucose tolerance. An oral glucose tolerance was carried out and the plasma nitrite concentrations were measured and taken as the biochemical markers of in vivo NO formation. The results showed blood glucose levels were significantly elevated at … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 31 Dec 2008 · 7,221 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleColor Doppler Ultrasound Indices in Endometriotic CystsParisa Hajialioghlo, Fatemeh Ghatresamani, Nariman Nezami, Narges SobhaniProblem statement: There have been considerable interests on using non-invasive techniques to detect endometriosis. A few studies were evaluated the Doppler ultrasound findings of endometriosis. This study aimed to characterize the grayscale and Doppler ultrasound findings of endometriosis. Approach: During present prospective study, gray scale and Doppler ultrasound findings of 37 women with final diagnosis of endometriosis were evaluated. Patients … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 10 · 31 Oct 2009 · 6,803 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleRapamycin Inhibits Cystogenesis by Cystic Epithelial Cells Derived from Human Autosomal Dominant Polycystic KidneysGerard Elberg, Teresa V. Lewis, Lijuan Chen, Martin A. TurmanAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is one of the most common genetic disorders and carries a high health burden since it progresses to renal failure in half of the afflicted individuals by the 6th decade of life. Currently, there is no effective treatment to slow the progression of ADPKD. Rapamycin, a drug most commonly used as an immunosuppressive agent … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 1, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2006 · 7,101 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsRelationship Between Metronidazole and Co-Trimoxazole on Eradication of Entamoeba HistolyticaAmal Farhan Khreisat, Eman Khreisat, Yazun Bashir Jarrar et al.To present the efficacy and safety of Metronidazole and co-trimoxazole in the treatment of diarrhea caused by Entamoeba histolytica, cyst and trophozyed in patients presented to the emergency department and emergency pediatric clinic in Queen Alia Hospital (Jordan). A strategy for diagnosis Entamoeba histolytica was evaluated by studying 181 patients aged 2-50 years. Between the 1st of May 2009 and … …Current Research in Microbiology, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 12 Aug 2012 · 29,923 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsExperimental Assessment of Survival Rate of Artemia franciscana in Salt Waterbodies of Kazakhstan and Coexistence Possibility with the Local Species Artemia parthenogeneticaMoldir Aubakirova, Arailym Umirtayeva et al.The use of low-productive salt waterbodies for artemia production and increasing their productivity is a topical issue due to demands for Artemia cysts. One of the best representatives of Artemia, which will increase the productivity and value of low-productive salt waterbodies is Artemia franciscana. In this regard, the topically applied task is the experimental assessment of the survival rate of … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 4 · 30 Jul 2024 · 4,478 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEvaluation of Mir 29c-3p and Mir 31-5p Serum Values in Predicting Nephropathy in Type 2 Diabetic PatientsMona S. Habieb, Nesreen Gamal Elhelbawy, Khaled M. Elzorkany et al.Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) is a prime complication of diabetes with various pathological mechanisms. microRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as an important factor in the pathogenesis of renal disorders. We aimed to analyze serum miR 29c-3p and miR 31-5p in diabetic patients in relation to albuminuria and eGFR. Also, the correlations between these miRNAs and cystatin C were assessed. This study was … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 17 Feb 2022 · 6,449 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPapain, a Plant Enzyme of Biological Importance: A ReviewFlorence Mamboya, Ezekiel AmriPapain is a plant proteolytic enzyme for the cysteine proteinase family cysteine protease enzyme in which enormous progress has been made to understand its functions. Papain is found naturally in papaya (Carica papaya L.) manufactured from the latex of raw papaya fruits. The enzyme is able to break down organic molecules made of amino acids, known as polypeptides and thus … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 22 Jun 2012 · 44,698 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsExtraction and Purification of Collagenase Enzymes: A Critical ReviewSaid M Daboor, Suzanne M Budge, Abdel E Ghaly et al.Problem statement: Enzymes have vital roles in several industrial processes (foods, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals) due to their highly selective nature and high activity at very low concentrations. Recent efforts to identify new sources of useful enzymes have been concentrated on the marine environment because of the potential to make use of processing wastes. About 35-50% of the mass of … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2010 · 14,311 accessesView PDF Cite