School of Pharmacy (PHR): Recent submissions
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A literature review on the efficacy of test kits for COVID-19
(Brac University, 2021-07)SARS-CoV-2, a beta coronavirus of the coronaviridae family, is responsible for the ongoing pandemic which has resulted in almost 194 million cases with more than 4 million deaths. The common manifestation of this disease ... -
The role of cryo-electron microscopy in anticancer drug discovery and development
(Brac University, 2021-04)Multidrug resistance in cancer treatment is one of the major causes of the increasing need for newer, potent, and safer anticancer drugs. The discovery and development of novel anticancer drugs are limited by the limitations ... -
Oral thin film: a review on orodispersible thin films for effective drug delivery of antiemetic drugs
(Brac University, 2021-04)The oral route is the most preferable route for drug administration because it is the simplest, most convenient and safest means of drug administration that is pain free and can be self-administered by the patients. Most ... -
Drug repurposing in NCDs: benefits and challenges
(Brac University, 2021-04)This review focuses on repurposing of drugs for the treatment of noncommunicable diseases. Drug repurposing is the development of new indications for existing drugs. Noncommunicable diseases are causing large number of ... -
Management of Diabetes patients during COVID-19
(Brac University, 2020-12)During COVID-19 pandemic, people with diabetes are up to three times more prone to become seriously ill or die from COVID-19 than others, as they are more susceptible to infections, vascular complications, comorbidities ... -
In-plant training at Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited
(Brac University, 2021-10)Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited (HPL) is one of the best multinational pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh that began its journey in Bangladesh in 1988 by the establishment of the associated company ―Healthcare ... -
A review on the therapeutic design and challenges of potential COVID-19 vaccines
(Brac University, 2021-02)An unprecedented emerge of a rapid human-to-human transmissible respiratory illness, known as COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2, a novel coronavirus from December 2019, in Wuhan, China has changed the world drastically. ... -
Impacts of self-medication among students during COVID-19: a comprehensive review
(Brac University, 2021-01)The self-medication practice all around the world is a general clinical issue. In research studies, it is found that inappropriate self-medication results in adverse drug reactions, drug-drug interaction etc. The aim of ... -
Literature review of prospective drugs for COVID-19
(Brac University, 2021-01)A new public health disaster arises with the spreading of novel coronavirus in early December 2019, originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The novel coronavirus which is identified as Coronavirus Disease 2019 ... -
A review on the effectiveness of oral insulin in type I and type II Diabetes mellitus
(Brac University, 2021-05)Diabetes mellitus is now a highly prevalent chronic metabolic disorder that has now encompassed epidemic proportions. With the aim of keeping the blood glucose levels in control, administration of insulin over the years ... -
Cross-sectional survey to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding adverse drug reactions of students of a private university
(Brac University, 2021-09)Purpose: An adverse drug reaction (ADR) is an unfavorable occurrence that occurs after taking a drug or a combination of drugs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding ... -
A review on the pharmacological properties of Heritiera fomes
(Brac University, 2020-12)Heritiera fomes is one of the vital plants in the mangrove forest of Bangladesh. It is widely used by the local people in many purposes including domestic and medical uses. The purpose of this project is to highlight the ... -
An in-vitro study on antioxidant properties of Alcea rosea leaves
(Brac University, 2020-02)The aim of the study is to determine free radical scavenging capacity, total phenolic content and total flavonoid content and to investigate the in-vitro antioxidant potential of methanolic leaves extract of Alcea rosea. ... -
An overview of the clinical management and challenges of treatments for the patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and lung carcinoma
(Brac University, 2021-09)During the COVID-19 disease outbreak, the main objective of lung carcinoma treatment is to reduce the risk of contamination to patients and workers while simultaneously controlling all life-threatening elements of the ... -
In-vitro antacid screening of methanolic leaf extracts of Elaeocarpus floribundus
(Brac University, 2020-02)Elaeocarpus floribundus is a sort of tropical and subtropical evergreen trees and shrubs. Elaeocarpaceae is a family which has very nearly 615 types of plants in 12 genera. Among them with roughly 350 species Elaeocarpus ... -
Biosimilar in lymphoma treatment
(Brac University, 2021-04)We are living in an era where the number of ageing population is increasing, as well as the demand for treating chronic conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc. Considering the different types of ... -
A review on insulin-producing beta cell: regenerative role of drugs acting on DYRK1A, GLP-1 and DPP-4 receptors
(Brac University, 2021-05)Approximately 422 million people have diabetes all over the world. The regeneration of the beta cell has been investigated for a longer time by scientists with the hope of newer potential opportunities, thus contributing ... -
A review on cellular senescence and prospect of Senolytic drugs against chronic age-related diseases
(Brac University, 2021-04)Cellular senescence can be described as a condition in which dividing of the cells stops permanently and undergo distinctive epigenetic modifications, including profound chromatin and secretory changes, resulting in the ... -
A comparative study of urban and rural university student's mental health status due to online education during Covid 19 pandemic
(Brac University, 2021-04)The latest COVID-19 pandemic has had a physical and psychological effect on people of all ages worldwide. Although there has been little research into COVID-19's impact on university students' mental health in Bangladesh, ... -
A review on non-polyphenolic and terpenoid phytoconstituents with antioxidant and cytotoxic potential
(Brac University, 2020-03)Plants with antioxidant and cytotoxic activity possess wide number of different phytoconstituents such as tocopherol, polyphenolic compounds, flavonoids, ascorbic acid etc. However, plants having non-polyphenolic compounds ...