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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSimulation of Production of Anhydrous Bioethanol using Glycerol and 1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolyl-Tetrafluoroborate in the Aspen Plus SimulatorJosé Izaquiel Santos da Silva, Lílian da Silva Félix, Mariana Martins Vieira et al.Biofuels are present in the global scenario as an energy source derived from organic biomass, representing an economic and environmental alternative. They are a renewable source of energy with low rates of pollutants emissions and, consequently, less carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. The obtaining of bioethanol is originated from a fermentation process, in which a multi-component mix is … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 2 · 16 Jun 2021 · 7,114 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrenatal Ethanol Exposure Affects the Proliferation and Differentiation of the Osteoblasts from Newborn RatsIsabel Chaves Silva Carvalho, Dennia Perez de Andrade, Noala Vicensoto Moreira Milhan et al.Alcohol exerts teratogenic effects and its consumption during pregnancy may cause various alterations in the fetus, including deficit of bone development. The objective of this study was to evaluate the initial responses, on osteoblasts isolated from newborn rat calvaria, after prenatal ethanol exposure. Nine pregnant rats were divided into three groups according to the diet fed during pregnancy: Rats fed … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 3 · 14 Jul 2015 · 6,706 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPossible Mechanism of Plumbago zeylanica in Prevention of Hepatic Dammage in Wistar RatRohit Goyal, Pyare Lal SharmaPlumbago zeylanica root has been used traditionally to treat various body ailments including liver diseases. The present study was designed to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of standardized methanolic extract of Plumbago zeylanica root on paracetamol, CCl4 and alcohol induced hepatic injuries in rats and its possible mechanism(s) of hepatoprotection. Administration of hepatotoxicants like paracetamol (3 g kg-1, p.o.) or CCl4 … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 20 Nov 2012 · 7,641 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExcess Body Fat Elimination (Anti-Obesity) Effects of Vernonia Amygdalina Leaf ExtractUtoh-Nedosa Uchechukwu Anastasia, Anowi Chinedu Fred, Nedosa Kenechi Stanislaus, Oduche Uzoamaka AnthoniaProblem statement: Many obese or overweight persons complain that they don’t know what makes them fat. They would also like to know how to loss excess fat and maintain the fat loss. Approach: This research study was structured to make the obesed subject loose excess fat and at the same time learn what makes people fat so that in the … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 17 Aug 2011 · 8,525 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCase Report of Severe Injection Site Reaction Associated with Intramuscular NaltrexoneJill A. Covyeou, Katharine E. Atto, Chadwick W. Howard, Jessica R. SchultzProblem statement: To report a case of severe injection site reaction at the site of an IM naltrexone injection in a 30 year old female. Approach: A 30 year old female, being treated with naltrexone extended-release injectable suspension for alcohol dependence, presented with a mass on her left upper gluteal area at the site of injection. The injectable naltrexone was … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 7 Jun 2011 · 7,663 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRisk Assessment of Tobacco Types and Oral CancerAbdoul Hossain Madani, Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi, Madhurima Dikshit, Debanshu BhaduriProblem statement: Oral cancer is one of the most common life threatening cancers all over the world, in particular Asian countries and tobacco is considered to be the most potent risk factor for oral cancer. This study was conducted to investigate the risk factors for oral cancer among the subjects from the studied area. Approach: A case-control study of 350 … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 10,083 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCytoprotective Effect of UlGen, a Polyherbal Formulation against Physical and Chemical Factor Induced Gastric Ulcers in Wister Albino RatsT. S. Muralidhar, Anna Balaji, Chinmay Bandopadhyay, S. L. ShanthaProblem statement: UlGen, a Polyherbal formulation, was investigated for its possible Ulcero-protective activity in ulcerogen and Cold-restraint stress induced Wister rats (Rattus rattus). Oral administration of UlGen, at a dose of 800 mg kg-1 significantly protected the onset of cold-resistance stress induced ulcerations. Approach: It significantly inhibited gastric ulceration induced by alcohol and aspirin. Control group: Alcohol 80% induced ulcer … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2009 · 8,182 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDiagnosis of Hepatitis Disease with Logistic Regression and Artificial Neural NetworksAlaa M. Elsayad, Ahmed M. Nassef, Mujahed Al-DhaifallahHepatitis C refers to the inflammatory state of the liver caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and exposure to toxins such as alcohol and self-immunity. The diagnosis requires investigating many laboratory tests and comparing the results to those of the former patients with the same conditions. This study presents the results of our experiments to build a hybrid system that combines … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 16, Issue 3 · 27 Mar 2020 · 7,470 accessesView PDF Cite

EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractEditorial Commentary: Challenge of Non–AIDS-Defining Cancers (NADCs), Focusing on Trans Activation Response Element (TAR) RNA Embedding ExosomesLechuang Chen, Ge JinGlobally, 37.9 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2018 (Organization, 2018). Cancer is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in AIDS patients and chronically HIV-infected people. With the aid of combination Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), people living with HIV (PLWH) have a longer life span. However, because the virus is not completely eradicated, PLWH under antiretroviral … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 28 Nov 2019 · 6,662 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMass Production of Uniformly Sized Air-Filled Poly-Lactic Acid Microcapsules Made from Microbubble TemplatesJay Molino, Svetlana Jojlova, Hirofumi Daiguji, Fumio TakemuraHollow poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA) microcapsules were fabricated using the bubble template method. In this method, microbubbles nucleated inside droplets of a dichloromethane solution of PLA which were located in a continuous phase of poly(vinyl alcohol). PLA-covered microbubbles formed when PLA adsorbed to the bubble surface by physisorption. Then, the coated microbubbles were spontaneously released from the droplet´s interior into the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 7 · 20 Aug 2019 · 7,761 accessesView PDF Cite