School of Pharmacy (PHR): Recent submissions
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Investigation of phytochemical and in-vitro biological potential of anisoptera scaphula
(BRAC University, 2016-10)This study was intended to identify and assess the potential phytochemical as well as biological properties of the medicinal plant Anisoptrea scaphula (family: Dipterocarpaceae). To fulfill these purposes, different ... -
DoE based formulation and optimization of sustained release tablet dosage form of diacerein
(BRAC University, 2016-02)Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs mainly in elderly people and is characterized by pain in joints, stiffness, etc. which may lead to disability. Diacerein is a new anti-inflammatory drug which is more ... -
Investigation of in-vitro antioxidant potential in crotalaria verrucosa along with identification and quantification of its polyphenolic compounds
(BRAC University, 2016-02)Crotalaria verrucosa (Fabaceae) is a local medicinal plant, native to Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi and Sylhet, in Bangladesh. Traditionally, C. verrucosa is used for the treatment of folkloric remedies namely, scabies, ... -
In vitro biological investigation of eichhornia crassipes (pontederiaceae)
(BRAC University, 2016-11-17)Eichhornia crassipesis free floating aquatic plant and it belongs to the family Potenderiaecae and it is very native to South America. Though it is an aquatic plant but it also has therapeutic effect. Extracts of the various ... -
Analysis of the antibacterial and thrombolytic activity of citrus sinensis peel extracts
(BRAC University, 2016-09)Citrus sinensis (C. sinensis) has been traditionally used for the diagnosis of many diseases which includes- asthma, hypertension, microbial infections, diabetes, tuberculosis, etc. It contains many types of phytochemicals ... -
Phytochemical and biological evaluation of begonia roxburghii
(BRAC University, 2016-09)The aim of this study was to investigate the Phytochemical and Biological properties of Begonia roxburghii from Begoniaceae family. To meet the goal of this study several chemical tests was performed such as test for tannin, ... -
A study on aluminum toxicity with female rats: can vitamin E help to reduce its effect on biological systems?
(BRAC University, 2016-02)Increasing complaints about metal toxicity have been reported with the modernization of medical science. However, in this field, aluminum has been a renewed matter of concern. Therefore, more impotence is given to find out ... -
Assessing health consequences of drinking water from Tongi industrial area in healthy Sprague Dawley rats
(BRAC University, 2016-02)Bangladesh has plentiful sources of drinking water from river and groundwater but due to the rapid industrialization and development processes the quality of drinking water is being deteriorated day by day. Therefore, the ... -
Quantification of total phenol and flavonoid content, in vitro investigation of antioxidant activity and cytotoxic effect of the seed extract of piper nigrum linn (white pepper)
(BRAC University, 2016-02)Piper nigrum Linn or pepper as more commonly known, is an essential everyday spice. Current study endeavours to assess the healing and medicinal properties that Piper nigrum exhibits, its role in traditional medicine and ... -
Investigation of in vitro antioxidant and cyto-toxic activity of different fractions of root ex-tracts of Pandanus fascicularis
(BRAC University, 2016-09)The plant P. fascicularis has significant therapeutic activities in the different parts including bark, stem, leaves, trunk, seed, fruit and flower. Every part shows unique medicinal activities. They exert medicinal ... -
Phytochemical screening and study of analgesic potential of Pandanus fascicularis different root extract in experimental animal model
(BRAC University, 2016-09)The aim of this study was to investigate phytochemicalcompoundsand study of analgesic activity ofdifferent root extracts like [ethanol (EAPF), chloroform (CHPF) and ethyl acetate (EAPF)]ofPandanusfascicularis. For analgesic ... -
Preliminary studies on phytochemicals and cytotoxic activity of methanolic rhizome extract of Hedychium coronarium
(© 2015 Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2015)The methanolic extract of the rhizome of Hedychium coronarium (Family- Zingiberaceae) was screened for the presence of various phytochemicals by standard procedures and the cytotoxic activity was evaluated by brine ... -
Characterization of phytoconstituents and potential bioactivity of Annona reticulata L. leaf extract
(© 2016 Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2016)Annona reticulata (Annonaceae) is known as atafol in Bangla and custard apple in English is an important medicinal plant. It has been used traditionally in diarrhea, dysentery, cold, as abortifacient, insecticidal drug ... -
Phytochemical analysis, cytotoxic and in vitro antioxidant activity of erythrina variegate bark
(© 2015 European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2015-11)Aim:The objective of the present study was to investigate the phytochemical analysis, cytotoxic and antioxidant activities of the bark extracts of Erythrina variegate.Place and Duration of Study: The plant, ... -
Central nervous system depressant, analgesic and antidiarrheal effects of the seed extracts of Dimocarpus longan lour in rats
Purpose: To assess the central nervous system (CNS) depressant, analgesic and antidiarrheal activities of the dried seed crude extracts of Dimocarpus longan Lour in rodents. Methods: Selected pharmacological effects of ... -
Dissolution performance improvement of fenofibrate through secondary solid dispersion using PEG6000 and croscarmellose sodium combination
(BRAC University, 2016-02)The potential of solid dispersion based formulation using the combination of PEG6000 and croscarmellose sodium as drug carrier to enhance the dissolution performance and oral bioavailability of Fenofibrate, a poorly water ... -
Phytochemical and biological evaluation of Lindenbergia indica
(BRAC University, 2016-02)This study was intended to identify and assess the potential phytochemical as well as biological properties of the medicinal plant Lindenbergia indica (Scrophulariaceae family). To achieve these purposes, different experiments ... -
A review on transdermal delivery of vaccines
(BRAC University, 2016-02)For therapeutic responses against various diseases especiallythose are infectious in nature and also malignant such as cancer; vaccineinduces cellular and humoral immune responses endowed with prophylactic measures by ... -
Design of experiment in practice: formulation design and optimization of sustained release tablet dosage form of Ketorolac
(BRAC University, 2016-02)Oral sustained release drug delivery system is being widely used for the past two decades as a means to provide a drug with improved therapeutic efficacy and also to assure rational drug therapy. The sustained release ... -
Comparative evaluation of prednisolone 5MG tablets marketed in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2015-03)The aim of the present study is to determine the quality and to correlate with other different brands of pharmaceutical products marketed in Bangladesh for the healthcare of patients suffering from different respiratory ...