Effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract on serum lipids and glycaemic control in alloxan induced diabetic albino rats

D. P. Oparinde, Adeniran Samuel Atiba, O A Ajose, Eludoyin A A, Adesiyan A A   Abstract   Objective: To determine the possible effects of aqeous extract of Moringa oleifera on blood glucose and lipid profile in alloxan induced diabetic albino rats. Materials and Methods: Forty four (44) adult healthy Albino rats of both sexes … Read more

A study on Assessment of serum Leptin and serum Insulin in women with Polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Roshni G Sadaria, Dr. B.V. Ravi, Dr. D.R. Savithri   Abstract   Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is characterized by chronic anovulation, hyperandrogenism and ovarian polycystic changes on ultrasonogram. PCOS is often accompanied by obesity and insulin resistance. Leptin is produced mainly by the adipocytes. Debatable reports of relationship between leptin and insulin resistance exist. The … Read more

Gorlin-Goltz syndrome: Case report

Dr Mayank M Mahajan, Dr Sagar R Gupta, Dr Yash D Shah, Dr Honeypalsinh H Maharaul, Dr Sanjay Vaghani   Abstract   Gorlin-Goltz syndrome, also known as basal cell nevus syndrome, is an uncommon, autosomal dominant inherited disorder, which is characterized by numerous basal cell carcinomas, maxillary keratocysts, and musculoskeletal malformations. Occasionally, it is associated … Read more

Volar dislocation of four carpometacarpal joint: A rarest injury

Rajneesh Garg, Renu Gupta, Brijendra Singh, Rajeev Siwach   Abstract   This article reports a case of young male grieved with fracture dislocation of the four carpometacarpal (CMC) joints dislocation due to motor vehicle collision. Volar- radial deviation of the second and third CMC joints and volar- ulnar deviation of fourth and fifth CMC joints … Read more

The histological effects of Annona Muricata (Soursop) on the Adrenal Gland of Adult Wistar Rats

Ezejindu D. N, Udemezue O O, Chukwujekwu I E, Uchefuna R C, Maduka S O, Akingboye A J, Ezejindu C N   Abstract   This study was undertaken to evaluate the histological effects of ethanolic extract of Annona muricata on the adrenal gland of adult wistar rats. Twenty wistar rats weighing between 180 210g were … Read more

Effectiveness of Haemagglutination Test in Detection of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) AF2240 Strain from Harvested Allantoic Fluids of Infected Chicken Eggs

Authors Umar Ahmad Research Laboratory of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia Ismaila Ahmed Research Laboratory of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia Fauziah Othma Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, … Read more

A study of the in vitro free radical-scavenging property of Hedyotis diffusa using nitric oxide assay

Napolean Kagoo, Chellathai Darling   Abstract   Introduction: Hedyotis diffusa, known as Snake Needle Grass, is a herb used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of multiple ailments, especially cancer. It is found to possess anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties. Aim: To study the free radical scavenging property of the ethanolic extract of Hedyotis … Read more

Role of Neprilysin in Various Diseases

Gayathiri K., Prabhavathi A., Tamilarasi R., Vimalavathini Ramesh, S. Kavimani   Abstract   Neprilysin is a membrane bound zinc metallo-protease enzyme which catalyses a number of endogenous peptides. Hence exploring the physiological and biological role of these NEP family enzymes may provide novel approaches for treatment of major diseases. Neprilysin inhibitors have shown promising results … Read more

Serum cholinesterase as diagnostic marker of liver disease

Ruchi Shantilal Gokani, Pranay Jadav, Nadeem Shaikh, Rita Shah, Mitul Chhatriwala, Bhavita Patel   Abstract   Background:Liver disease is leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cholinesteraseis a family of enzymes thatcatalysethehydrolysisof the neurotransmitteracetylcholineintocholineandacetic acid. It is an enzyme synthesized by hepatocytes and its serum levels reflect the synthetic function of liver. Objectives:To estimate serum … Read more