Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Volume 51, Issue 3
2017 · pp. 355–501 · 17 articles
- Volume
- 51
- Issue
- 3
- Published
- 2017
- Pages
- 355–501
- Articles
- 17
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- Online - 0019-5464
- Journal
- IJPER
In this issue
Original Article
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Training of Novice Researchers: A Study on the Outcomes and Benefits of Using the Problembased Laboratory Approach as an Alternative in the Pharmacy Curriculum
Khor Poh-Yen*
pp. 355–364 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.61 · Published 2017
The objective of this research is to study the outcomes and benefits of using the Problem- Based Laboratory (PBLab) approach as an alternative to the traditionally-practised, supervisor-based research projects; in essenc…
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A Management and Special Pharmacy Services course for pharmacy students
Alina de las Mercedes Martínez Sánchez
pp. 365–372 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.62 · Published 2017
Purpose: To describe the designing and implementation of a Management and Special Pharmacy Services course. Methods: According to the typology of teaching activity established by the Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba …
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Pharmacy Students’ Experiences, Preferences and Perceptions on Online Assessment
Ezlina Usir, Mohamad Nadzlen Ahamad
pp. 373–379 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.63 · Published 2017
Introduction: As online education becomes more popular so does online assessment. Objectives: The aims of this study are to determine the students’ experiences, preferences and perceptions of the online assessment. Metho…
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Validation and Evaluation of an OSCE in Undergraduate Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Ali Almuqdadi, Al-Motassem Yousef, Khalil Majdalawi, Zeina Masoud, Reem Kalabani, Hanadi Al-hadeed
pp. 380–387 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.64 · Published 2017
Introduction and purpose: In schools not performing OSCE method, faculty members’ lack of time, human resources and managing the complexity of such exam are the most common obstacles. In this study, we utilized different…
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Applications of New Validated RP-HPLC Method for Determination of Indomethacin and its Hydrolytic Degradants using Sodium Acetate Buffer
Sanjay Pai, Neelam Sawant
pp. 388–392 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.65 · Published 2017
Objective: A New RP-HPLC method for estimation of indomethacin and its two degradant impurities 4-chlorobenzoic acid, 5-methoxy-2-methyl-indoleacetic acid was developed and validated as per ICH guidelines. Background: Th…
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Artemisinin Reduces Lipid Accumulation in Hepatocytes by Inhibition of CD36 Expression
Jian Wang, Song Wang, Xiaonan Zhang, Linlin Hu, Ping Shi
pp. 393–400 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.66 · Published 2017
Background: Artemisinin, a kind of sesquiterpene lactone endoperoxide, is isolated from Artemisia annua., has been used to effectively treat different forms of malaria. Recently, some researchers showed that artemisinin …
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The Release of Doxorubicin’s Active Ingredient from the Hydrogels with Poly (HEMA/Acrylamide/ Itaconic acid) and Their Biological Function
Ishak Afşin Kariper
pp. 401–406 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.67 · Published 2017
In this study, Poly (HEMA/Acrylamide/ Itaconic acid) (HAI) polymer was synthesized for using in the release of Doxorubicin drug. Poly (HEMA/acrylamide/Itaconic acid) (HAI) hydrogel was prepared by a radical addition reac…
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Sub-cellular localization of Tetrodotoxin in the Tissues of the Pufferfish Takifugu Oblongus
Indumathi S M, Samanta Sekhar Khora
pp. 407–411 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.68 · Published 2017
Objective: The prime objective of this study is to determine the origin of Tetrodotoxin in the pufferfish Takifugu oblongus. Methods: Ultracentrifugation was performed to separate the tissues into various cellular fracti…
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Effects of Rutin on Testicular Antioxidant Enzymes and Lipid Peroxidation in Rats
Rahmat Ali Khan, Muhammad Rashid Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed, Mir Sadiq Shah, Shoiab Ur Rehman, Jahangir Khan, Masroor Husain, Farman Ali Khan, Muhammad Mohibullah Khan, Muhammad Shahzad Shifa
pp. 412–417 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.69 · Published 2017
Rutin, a polyphenolic flavonoid, possesses antioxidant and hypoglycemic effects. Objective: The present study was conducted to check the effect of rutin on serum reproductive hormonal level and sperm concentration in mal…
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418 Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research | Vol 51 | Issue 3 | Jul-Sep, 2017 Original Article www.ijper.org Therapeutic Effect of Hydro-Ethanolic Extract of Pothos scandens L on key Carbohydrate Metabolizing Enzymes and Xenobiotic Marker Enzymes in DMBA Induced Experimental Mammary Carcinoma
Jethinlalkhosh Jayapalan Prasannakumari, Praveena Padmam, Victor Arokia Doss
pp. 418–426 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.70 · Published 2017
Objective: In the present study, phytochemical evaluation and the therapeutic effect of 50 % hydro-ethanolic extract of aerial parts of Pothos scandens (HEEPS) on glycolytic enzymes, TCA cycle enzymes, gluconeogenic enzy…
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SWFB and GA Strategies for Variable Selection in QSAR Studies for the Validation of Thiazolidine- 2,4-Dione Derivatives as Promising Antitumor Candidates
Vivek Asati, Sanjay Kumar Bharti, Ankita Rathore, Debarshi Kar Mahapatra
pp. 436–451 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.72 · Published 2017
Objective: Thiazolidine-2,4-dione (TZD) are the well known anti-diabetic scaffold. Very recently, several TZD based anti-cancer agents have came into limelight for treating mutant cancer forms. In order to establish and …
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Design and Synthesis of Novel Indolizine Analogues as COX-2 Inhibitors: Computational Perspective and in vitro Screening
Chandrashekharappa Sandeep, Katharigatta Narayanaswamy Venugopala, Mohammed A. Khedr, Basavaraj Padmashali, Rashmi Sanganna Kulkarni, Rashmi Venugopala, Bharti Odhav
pp. 452–460 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.73 · Published 2017
Design and synthesis of a new series of ethyl 7-methoxy-2-substituted-3-(substituted benzoyl) indolizine-1-carboxylates 2a-i was achieved and screened for their in vitro inhibitory activity against COX-2 enzyme. Compound…
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Effect of Leaves of Vitex. trifolia Linn on Different Stages of Inflammation
AryaaAnkalikar AryaaAnkalikar, AgadiHiremathViswanathswamy AgadiHiremathViswanathswamy
pp. 461–471 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.74 · Published 2017
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate effect of hydroalcoholic extract of V.trifolia Linn for anti-inflammatory activity. Methodology: Wistar rats weighing 150-200 g were used divided into four groups whi…
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In vitro Antimicrobial Investigations of Newly Synthesized Transitional Bivalent Metal Complexes Derived from 8-Hydroxyquinoline
SahooJyotirmaya SahooJyotirmaya, SarangiPriyambadaKshirodaNandini SarangiPriyambadaKshirodaNandini, PaidesettySudhirKumar PaidesettySudhirKumar
pp. 480–489 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.76 · Published 2017
Introduction: Novel Cu(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes of 8-hydroxyquinolineazo analogues are synthesized from 5-((3-nitrophenyl)diazenyl) quinolin-8-ol (4a) and 5-((4-bromo-3- methylphenyl) diazenyl) quinolin-8-ol (4b)…
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Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of some Metal Complexes Derived from Thiazole Schiff Bases with In-vitro Cytotoxicity and DNA Cleavage Studies
Shambuling Karabasannavar, Parvati Allolli, Irfan N. Shaikh, Basavaraj M. Kalshetty
pp. 490–501 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.77 · Published 2017
Five metal complexes with Schiff-base ligand, 3-((4-phenylthiazol-2-ylimino) methyl)-2- hydroxybenzoic acid were synthesized with metal ions such as Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cd(II) and Zn(II). The reaction likely proceeds…
Original Research Article
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Influence of Demographic Location and Solvent Extraction on Pharmacognostical Assessment and Identification of Conessine Content in Different Parts of Holarrhena antidysentrica Through HPTLC Analysis
Kuntal Das, Raman Dang
pp. 427–435 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.71 · Published 2017
Objective: The present study is aimed at comparative pharmacognostical studies in terms of macroscopic and quantitative microscopy on different solvent (chloroform, methanol and water) extracted leaves, stem and root par…
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GC-MS Analysis of Young Leaves of Allophylus cobbe (L.) Raeusch. and Allophylus serratus (Roxb.) Kurz.
Chavan Reshama Bharat, Gaikwad Dattatraya Krishna
pp. 472–479 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.51.3.75 · Published 2017
Background: Allophylus cobbe(L.) Raeusch. and Allophylus serratus (Roxb.)Kurz. (Sapindaceae) are medicinal plants traditionally used to cure bone fractures and other ailments in India. Objective: Present work was aimed a…