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Biological investigation of Cissus adnata
(BRAC University, 2017-06)This study provides a scientific basis for the use of Cissus adnata in traditional medicine for the first time. The plant was powdered and extracted using methanol and different partitionate were obtained using different ... -
Extraction and quantitation of total peptides and proteins from the whole plant Crotalaria pallida and determination of antimicrobial activity of the isolated peptides and proteins
(BRAC University, 2017-06)Crotalaria pallida belongs to the family ‘liguminosae’ and has been used for treating various diseases. In traditional medicine, the plant is used to treat urinary problems and fever. In addition, a poultice of the roots ... -
Chemical analysis of calabash chalk: does it affect human health?
(BRAC University, 2017-06)Consumption of geophagic soil by mankind is an enigmatic and convoluted fact. The fact has fecundity to produce huge conventional reasons for consuming the soil but still those are considered as elusive. Indigence naturally ... -
Geophagy: histopathological perspective of an unusual craving for clay
(BRAC University, 2017-06)Due to the increasing number of industries many toxic and heavy metals are getting mixed with soil. Since many women have the tendency of eating a special type of clay, which is known as calabash chalk, it has become ... -
Phytochemical and biological investigation of commelina diffusa
(BRAC University, 2017-06-22)Present study was performed to find out important phytochemical constituents, and establish the scientific basis of the use of the leaves of Commelina diffusa as therapeutic agent in traditional medicine in Bangladesh. The ... -
Practice of using plant and synthetic derivatives of anticancer drugs among cancer patients at NICRH, Bangladesh
(BRAC Univeristy, 2017-07)Myriad lines of therapy are used to treat cancer around the world. The study was conducted on the patients of National Institute of Cancer Research (NICRH) to estimate which type of anticancer drugs are mostly being used ... -
Investigation of in-vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic potential of methanol extract of begonia roxburghii leaves
(BRAC University, 2017-07)Begonia roxburghii (B. roxburghii) is a medicinal plant that belongs to Begoniaceae family which is commonly known as East Himalayan Begonia. Literature review revealed that, the leaves of this plant have been widely used ... -
Isolation and characterization of chromium resistant bacteria from marine soil
(BRAC University, 2017-07)Hexavalent Chromium is carcinogenic, highly toxic and mobile in nature. It is considered as an ecological contamination which is utilized as a part of the majority of the commercial industries and is discharged without ... -
Phytochemical screening and biological activity evaluation of Hygrophila schulli
(BRAC University, 2017-07)Hygrophila schulli (Family: Acanthaceae) is a crucial medicinal plant which is commonly habitat in the sub continental zone. The plant is frequently used in the Indian Ayurveda system for the treatment of urogenital tract ... -
Depression: a major global concern?
(BRAC Univeristy, 2017-07)Depression is termed a serious medical illness which is now becoming one of the leading causes of disability. Psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, schizophrenia, insomnia, eating disorder, ... -
Epigenetic therapy in cancer
(Brac University, 2017-07)Epigenetic therapy has received much attention in the field of oncology in recent years. A growing recognition of the influence of epigenetic modifications in tumorigenesis and the clinical success of several ... -
Anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity: A systematic review
(BRAC University, 2017-07)Cancer cure currently involves a combination of integrative treatments; chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery to extend life and deliver sustainability to the survivors. Among all the classes of chemotherapeutics, ... -
Investigation of antioxidant & cytotoxic properties of callicarpa attenuata
(BRAC University, 2017-07-06)Present study was performed to find out important phytochemical constituents, and establish the scientific basis of the use of the leaves of Callicarpa attenuata as therapeutic agent in traditional medicine in Bangladesh. ... -
Phytochemical and biological investigation of persicaria glabra
(BRAC University, 2017-07-09)Present study was performed to establish the scientific basis of the use of Persicaria glabra as one of the curing and therapeutic agents of traditional practices in Bangladesh. The methanolic extract of the leaves was ... -
Migraine management
(BRAC University, 2017-07-26)Being one of the most occurring primary types of headache, migraine may occur at any age and to anyone. It is usually characterized by mild to severe throbbing pain that may be accompanied by photophobia, phonophobia, ... -
Preliminary phytochemical screening and evaluation of sedative activity of methanolic extract of clerodendrum viscosum root
(BRAC University, 2017-07-26)Clerodendrum viscosum is mostly used in traditional system of medicines particularly the leaves and roots are widely used as antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, against leprosy and in skin diseases. Extracts from ... -
Investigation of antidiarrheal and hypoglycemic activities of clerodendrum viscosum root extract in mice
(BRAC University, 2017-07-26)Clerodendrum viscosum is broadly distributed all through tropical and subtropical areas of the world. The leaves of the plant have been broadly utilized as antidandruff, ascaricide, antipyretic, vermifuge, purgative. Leaves ... -
The Generating factors of antimicrobial peptide’s production in human
(BRAC University, 2017-07-26)Antimicrobial peptide (AMP) has been recognized as a noble antibiotic against wide range of bacteria now a days. Isolated AMPs from various sources are used to control a number of diseases in humans. To reinforce their ... -
Drug Repurposing : search for a drug having effective anticancer activity
(BRAC University, 2017-07-26)In search of finding better and safer drugs and due to the high cost and decreasing productivity of novel drug discovery programs, scientists are now becoming more interested in finding new therapeutic indications for the ... -
Life with geophagy: biochemical effects of calabash chalk on swiss albino rat
(BRAC University, 2017-07-31)“Geophagy”, a common practice of deliberate consumption of non-food nutritive clay which is mostly consumed by the pregnant women and children in some specific region of the world. During pregnancy some women feel special ...