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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractα-Lipoic Acid Therapy Modulates Serum Levels of Some Trace Elements and Antioxidants in Type 2 Diabetic PatientsSalwa Kamal El-Nabarawy, Mona Abd El-Gelel Mohamed, Mohamed Mahmoud Ahmed, Ghada Hany El-ArabiProblem statement: The metabolism of several trace elements has been reported to alter in diabetes mellitus. The disturbance of their serum levels may have a role in the pathogenesis and progress of this disease. In addition, the reports about the status of antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes in diabetic patients are very contradictory. Though α-Lipoic Acid (LA) has long been touted … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,764 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSafety Assessment of Herbal Formulations, Rumbion™ and Tyrel™ in Albino Wistar RatsA.J. Joshua, K.S. Goudar, N. Sameera et al.Problem statement: Herbal remedies form one of the effective strategies for management of livestock healthcare. Despite the availability of extensive pharmacological information, the toxicological data on herbs and herbal preparations seem to be scanty. The objective of the present investigation was to evaluate the acute oral toxicity of some herbal veterinary preparations in albino Wistar rats. Approach: In the sighting … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 8,551 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKidney Function Indices in Mice after Long Intake of Agaricus brasiliensis Mycelia (=Agaricus blazei, Agaricus subrufescens) Produced by Solid State CultivationDalla Santa Herta Stutz, Rubel Rosália, Vitola Francisco Menino Destéfanis et al.Problem statement: Agaricus brasiliensis (=Agaricus blazei, Agaricus subrufescens) or Sun mushroom has widespread use for potential health benefits such anti-tumor and immunomodulatory effects. Studies detected that others edible mushrooms affected renal metabolism and despite the widespread use of A. brasiliensis there are no studies that address biological effects on the renal function indices after their oral administration. Therefore, this study … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 8,155 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIdentification of Major Cultivable Aerobic Bacteria in the Oral Cavity of Malaysian SubjectsKoshy Philip, Wuen Yew Teoh, Sekaran Muniandy, Hashim YaakobCulture dependent and culture independent methods have shown that about 600 species of bacteria inhabit the human oral cavity. While some oral microorganisms have a direct link to dental caries, periodontal disease and halitosis, opportunistic pathogens may be responsible for systemic diseases such as bacterial endocarditis, aspiration pneumonia, osteomyelitis in children, preterm low birth weight, coronary heart disease and cerebral … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 7,992 accessesView PDF Cite

Case ReportOpen accessIn the abstractVaricella Zoster Virus Causing Aseptic Meningitis Without Fever or Rash in an Immunocompetent PatientFazal I RaziqVaricella-Zoster Virus (VZV) is known to be a cause of aseptic meningitis and can be potentially fatal. VZV meningitis can arise in immunodeficient and more rarely, immunocompetent hosts. We present here a rare case of VZV causing meningitis in a 44-year-old immunocompetent man. He presented with an isolated headache without any fever or rash. CSF PCR for VZV DNA was … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 16, Issue 2 · 29 Apr 2020 · 8,022 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Dietary Nucleotides on Immune Mechanisms and Physical State in Children with Chronic Respiratory ProblemsRichter Josef, Svozil Vladimir, Král Vlastimil et al.Heavy industrial pollution and/or passive smoking negatively affect the overall immune health of a population. We used a model of children with chronic respiratory problems and evaluated the effects of short term supplementation of their diet with nucleotides. We measured the level of sIgA, eNO levels and total physical activity. We found positive effects of oral supplementation with commercially available … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 12 Jun 2015 · 7,189 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInfluence of Age and Gender on Mandible Among South Indian PopulationKathirvelu Dhandapani, Anburajan MariamichaelThe decrease of bone strength on ageing is a globally observed phenomenon among all human beings. The association between oral health and bone health has not been much researched among the Indian population. So, the proposed study was aimed to extract information about mandibular indices from dental panoramic radiographs and to identify its age and gender related changes among the … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 6 Apr 2015 · 6,823 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrevalence Study of Injuries Caused by HumanPapillomavirus (HPV) in the Cascavel PopulationGiulia Rechia Vasconcellos da Rosa, Talita Rechia Vasconcellos da RosaTo determine the prevalence of human Papillomavirus (HPV)infection in the population of Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil, correlating the risk factors with the infection and seeking to identify the general situation of the disease in the city. Records of patients from the Specialized Center for Infectious-Parasitic Diseases (CEDIP, Cascavel) were analyzed between 2010-2014 and clinical files of patients affected by some manifestation … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 30 Mar 2019 · 7,808 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUnderstanding the Epidemiology of Trypanosoma Evansi Infection in Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) from Urban Areas of ColombiaJeiczon Elim Jaimes-Dueñez, Ángela Patricia Jiménez-Leaño, Daniela Montenegro-Ayala, Maria Esteban-MendozaTrypanosomaevansi is a protozoan parasite that is the causative agent of the animal disease known as "surra", which affects a wide variety of wild and domestic mammals including humans. This study aimed to evaluate the molecular point prevalence and clinic-epidemiological traits of T. evansi infection in dogs from municipalities of the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga (MAB), Santander, Colombia. From 2019 … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 1 Jul 2022 · 5,944 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSelected Genotoxic Impurities Profiling During WFI Qualification to Control Carcinogenesis in Large Volume ParenteralsMohabbat UllahWater For Injections (WFI) which is the main vehicle of Large Volume Parenterals (LVPs) should be free from trace amount of genotoxic impurities. This review gives emphasis on quantification of genotoxic trace metals during qualification of WFI in LVPs manufacturing unit. According to ICH guidelines, impurities related to drug substances are classified into three main categories: Organic impurities, inorganic (elemental) … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 27 May 2015 · 7,710 accessesView PDF Cite