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In biological cells, antioxidants play a crucial role in preventing cellular damage caused by oxidation of other molecules. Their primary function is to neutralize free radicals, which can have detrimental effects on living organisms. Antioxidants achieve this by reacting with free radicals, thereby terminating the chain reactions that could harm cells. This study aimed to assess the antioxidant potential of ethanolic leaves extract of Ficus virens and compared it with a standard antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. The plant material was subjected to sequential extraction using a solvent of 70% ethanol, utilizing a Soxhlet extraction method. The phytochemicals examination ethanolic leaves extract of Ficus virens exposed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, proteins, carbohydrates, Tannins and phenolic compounds. The extract was tested for total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity. Antioxidant activities were determined spectropho-tometrically using the DPPH assay, hydrogen peroxide assay, Ferric reducing antioxidant power assay, phosphomolybdate assay, nitric oxide scavenging assay. The result of ethanolic leaves extract shows the good antioxidant potency when compared with standard ascorbic...
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Antioxidants are crucial in combating oxidative stress and related diseases. This study aimed to assess the antioxidant potential of methanolic root extract of Annona glabra Linn. and ascorbic acid is used as a reference. The plant material was subjected to sequential extraction using a solvent of varying polarities, utilizing a Soxhlet extraction method. The extract was tested for phytochemicals (secondary metabolites), total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC) and antioxidant activity. The phytochemicals examination of root extract of Annona glabra Linn. exposed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, phenols, steroids, terpenoids. TPC, TFC of crude methanolic root extract of plant was determined using Folin-Ciocalteus reagent and Aluminum chloride colorimetric method respectively. Antioxidant activities were determined spectrophotometrically using the DPPH assay, nitric oxide scavenging assay, hydrogen peroxide scavenging assay, phosphomolybdate assay, ferric reducing antioxidant power assay. The result of methanolic root extract shows the good antioxidant...
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In the present work, fast dissolving tablets of metoprolol tartrate, were prepared using sodium starch glycolate, sodium croscarmellose and crospovidone as superdisintegrants, by the direct compression method. The tablets prepared were evaluated for various parameters including Bulk density, Tapped density, Angle of repose, Carr’s index, Hauser’s ratio, weight variation, hardness, friability, in-vitro dispersion time, drug content water absorption ratio, wetting time, in-vitro drug release. The tablet prepared by the direct compression method had a weight variation in the range of 198mg to 204mg which is below ±6.5%, Hardness of 3.7kg/cm2 to 4.3kg/cm2 , Percentage friability of 0.56% to 0.61%, in-vitro dispersion time of 18 sec to 24 sec, Wetting time of 33 sec to 51 sec and in-vitro drug release of 45.04% to 97.63% within 15 min. Fast dissolving tablets of metoprolol tartrate have enhanced dissolution and will lead to improved bioavailability and more effective therapy. The release rate of drugs from fast dissolving tablets intensifies with a rise in the concentration of super disintegrants and the metoprolol tartrate...
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The purpose of this work was to develop a novel topical formulation of econazole nitrate based on gel that can be easily scaled up in one pot for the potential treatment of fungal and yeast infections. Econazole nitrate is a topical antifungal, used to treat tinea versicolor, tinea pedis, and tinea cruris. Compared to applying cream or ointment, topical gels offer numerous advantages, one of which is that the drug is released more quickly to the intended site of action. A viscous mixture of propylene glycol, Triethanolamine, methyl paraben, and econazole nitrate were mixed together before being formulated into the optimized gel bases. The gel’s color, appearance, and homogeneity were assessed visually. For every formulation, the drug content, pH, viscosity, spreadability, and gel strength were characterized. The manufactured formulations were transparent, half white, pale yellow, and exhibited excellent homogeneity. The pH and viscosity are within the limit. The drug diffusion of F1 93.81, F2 97.56, F3 92.36, F4 90.95, F5 93.18 and F6 90.14. From among all the developed...
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Phytochemicals are plant-derived bioactive substances that are extensively used in conventional herbal treatment. The locals employ these herbal remedies to treat a wide range of illnesses, including serious conditions like diabetes mellitus, cancer, HIV and others. The current study’s goals were to screen for these phytochemicals and assess the antibacterial efficacy of methanolic and ethanolic extracts from Portulaca oleracea and study of antibacterial activity of leaf extracts from Portulaca...
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