School of Pharmacy (PHR): Recent submissions
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Phytochemical and biological investigations of Sonneratia caseolaris leaves
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-03)Sonneratia Caseolaris is also known as mangrove apple belongs to the Lythraceae family. These plants are very famous for their medicinal use worldwide especially in mangrove regions. This plant is not only famous for ... -
Phytochemical and biological screening of methanol extract of maesa montana (Myrsinaceae) leave
(BRAC University, 2018-02)This research was aimed to evaluate the potential biological properties of the plant Maesa Montana for the first time. The plant belongs to the family Myrsinaceae. Maesa Montana was found to be locally used in arthritis. ... -
Identification of FAP inhibitors using in silico simulation study
(BRAC University, 2018-03)Due to the highly limited expression of fibroblast activation protein (FAP) it is considered to be an alluring target for cancer therapies, in the activated stroma related to more than 90% of epithelial cancer. By using ... -
Prescribing trends of vitamins in specialized healthcare facilities of Dhaka
(BRAC University, 2018-02)Vitamins are necessary micronutrients that people need in small amounts for immunity, metabolism, normal growth and various important functions in our body. Now a days, vitamins are widely prescribed in our country for ... -
Therapeutic and adverse effects of SSRIs
(BRAC University, 2018-03)A great number of the world’s population suffers from the depressive disorder. Mental illness, depression, fear and stress-related illnesses are frequently treated with SSRI or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Adverse ... -
Determination of Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of various commonly used sunblock cosmetics
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-01)Solar radiations especially UV-A and UV-B are responsible for developing skin cancer and sun burn respectively. To prevent the occurrence of such harmful effects, various sunblock products principally sunscreens are used. ... -
InSilico structure based designing of dihydrofolate reductase enzyme antagonists and potential small molecules that target DHFR protein to inhibit the folic acid biosynthetic pathways
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-02)Cancer has several pathways by which it is developed in our body. Among them folic acid biosynthetic pathway is one where dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) enzyme converts dihydrofolate into tetrahydrofolate which leads to ... -
Biological investigation of Crataeva religiosa
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Quantification of total phenol, in vitro investigation of antioxidant activity, cytotoxic effect and phytochemical screening of the leaf extract of artocarpus lacucha
(BRAC University, 2017-08-10)Artocarpus lacucha or monkey Jack fruit is mainly originated from India and it is a tropical plant. Leaves of Artocarpus lacucha are a great source of antioxidants. For the purpose of maintaining normal health antioxidants ... -
Investigation of in-vitro antimicrobial activities of nigella sativa's oil sample
(BRAC University, 2017-11-05)Medicinal plants and its miracle healing property surprised the world from the beginning of medical science and pharmaceutical science. Before the dramatic change and invention of modern medicine and synthetic drugs people ... -
Phytochemical and biological investigation of kaempferia galangal laves
(BRAC University, 2017-08-10)Kaempferia galangal is also known as aromatic ginger, resurrection lily, kencur or sand ginger, belongs to the ginger family which is a monocotyledonous plant. These plants are very famous for their medicinal use worldwide ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
An overview of established practices and parameters to ensure quality of a pharmaceutical product
(BRAC University, 2017-10-07)The quality of a pharmaceutical product is one of the most challenging considerations of the pharmaceutical industry because it is directly related to the patient health and safety. Every pharmaceutical product should be ... -
Impact of tobacco smoking, betel quid chewing and alcohol consumption habits in patients with oral cavity cancer in Bangladesh
(© 2017, Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2017)Background and Objective: Worldwide cancer is an important public health problem. Tobacco smoking, betel quid chewing and alcohol consumption are closely linked with the oral cavity cancer. Therefore, the aim of this study ... -
Phytochemical screening and evaluation of cytotoxic and hypoglycemic properties of Mangifera indica peels
(© 2016 Hainan Medical University, 2017-01-01)Objective To investigate the presence of different phytoconstituents in Mangifera indica (M. indica) peel and evaluate its cytotoxicity to Artemia salina and hypoglycemic potential in Swiss albino mice. Methods The methanolic ... -
Prevalence of diabetic-hypertensive patients in the current population of Dhaka City
(© 2017, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2017-10-01)Aim: Diabetes and hypertension, which share several common risk factors, are rising at an alarming rate in the population of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. A cross-sectional study was carried out to visualize 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 ... -
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 ... -
Phage therapy: A solution to antibiotic resistance?
(BRAC University, 2017-05-08)Antibiotic resistance has increased immensely within the last few decades rendering many widely used medicines obsolete. This has led to interest in alternative methods of treatment for infectious diseases. Bacteriophage ...
