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Original Article

1. Article

   Pharmacophore mapping based inhibitor selection and molecular interaction studies for identification of potential drugs on calcium activated potassium channel blockers, tamulotoxin

   Barani Kumar R., Xavier Suresh M.

   pp. 89–95 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111239 · 2013

   Background: Tamulotoxin (TmTx) from Buthus tamulus was found to be a highly venomous toxin which accelerates the neurotransmitter release that directly affects the cardiovascular tissues and the respiratory system leadin…

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   Development and application of a method for determination of nucleosides and nucleobases in Mactra veneriformis

   Jing Ji, Junyang Hu, Shiyong Chen, Rui Liu, Lingchong Wang, Jianming Cheng, Hao Wu

   pp. 96–102 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111241 · 2013

   Background: Mactra veneriformis, a typical marine bivalve mollusk, delicious sea food while low cost, is ubiquitous and abundant in Chinese coastal areas, especially in the coastal shoals of Jiangsu province. To our know…

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   Simultaneous determination of 5 phenolic acids in fried Fructus xanthii from different production sites and its dispensing granules by using ultra-pressure liquid chromatography

   Bin Chen, Lihua Ma, Xubo Wang, Yuping Shen, Xiaobin Jia

   pp. 103–108 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111245 · 2013

   Background: To establish a ultra-pressure liquid chromatography (UPLC) method for the determination of 5 phenolic acids including neochlorogenic acid, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, and cynarin i…

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4. Article

   Antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibition properties of Amorpha fruticosa L. and Phytolacca americana L.

   Dimitrina Zh. Zheleva-Dimitrova

   pp. 109–113 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111251 · 2013

   Background: Amorpha fruticosa L. and Phytolacca americana L. are native plants for North America, but invasive for Central Europe and the Mediterranean areas. Previous investigation reported DPPH radical scavenging activ…

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   Simultaneous quantification of six main active constituents in Chinese Angelica by high-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array detector

   Li Ying, Wang Si-Wang, Tu Hong-Hai, Cao Wei

   pp. 114–119 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111255 · 2013

   Background: Angelica sinensis is a famous traditional Chinese medicinalherb, which is predominantly used in the treatment of gynecological conditions.It is the first report for the simultaneous determination of six major…

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6. Article

   Optimization of subcritical water extraction of polysaccharides from Grifola frondosa using response surface methodology

   Liuqing Yang, Hongyuan Qu, Guanghua Mao, Ting Zhao, Fang Li, Bole Zhu, Bingtao Zhang, Xiangyang Wu

   pp. 120–129 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111262 · 2013

   Background: This research is among the few that has been conducted on the feasibility of subcritical water extraction (SWE) as a rapid and efficient extraction tool for polysaccharides. Objective: The aim of the study wa…

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7. Article

   Protective effects of Ficus racemosa stem bark against doxorubucin-induced renal and testicular toxicity

   Faiyaz Ahmed, Asna Urooj, Alias A. Karim

   pp. 130–134 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111265 · 2013

   Background: Ficus racemosa Linn. (Moraceae) bark is a rich source of phenolic compounds known to possess potential antioxidant activity offering numerous health benefits. Materials and Methods: The present study evaluate…

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   Xanthone and lignan glycosides from the aerial parts of Polygonum bellardii all growing in Egypt

   Adel M. Abd El-kader, Amany S. Ahmed, Alaa M. Nafady, Zedan Z. Ibraheim

   pp. 135–143 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111266 · 2013

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9. Article

   A new flavan-3-ol dimer from Ficus spragueana leaves and its cytotoxic activity

   Ehab A. Ragab, Abd El-Salam I. Mohammed, Hatem S. Abbass, Saaid I. Kotb

   pp. 144–148 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111274 · 2013

   Background: Isolation and structure elucidation of flavan-3-ol constituents from the leaves of Ficus spragueana and their cytotoxic activity. Materials and Methods: Different open silica gel column chromatographic techni…

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    Nimodipine rescues N-methyl-N-nitrosourea-induced retinal degeneration in rats

    Dan Wang, Yan Li, Zhuo Wang, Gui-yuan Sun, Qiu-hua Zhang

    pp. 149–154 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111276 · 2013

    Background: That nimodipine (NMD) is potentially useful for ophthalmic treatment. However, the effect of NMD is unknown on retinal degenerative diseases. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the…

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    Simultaneous determination of eleven characteristic lignans in Schisandra chinensis by high-performance liquid chromatography

    Junyang Hu, Chunqin Mao, Xiaodong Gong, Tulin Lu, Han Chen, Zhijun Huang, Baochang Cai

    pp. 155–161 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111280 · 2013

    Background: Schisandra chinensis, one of the well-known traditional Chinese herbal medicines, is derived from the dry ripe fruits of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. according to the 9th China Pharmacopeia. Lignans a…

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12. Article

    Quality control of tuirejieduling granules using highperformance liquid chromatography fingerprint method and simultaneous determination of four main active ingredients

    Aixia Yang, Xiaoxian Wang, Chaomei Xiong, Jing Chen, Jinlan Ruan

    pp. 162–166 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111284 · 2013

    Background: The Tuirejieduling granule is a compound preparation made from four kinds of Chinese medicines. It is effective for anti-inflammation, antivirus, defervescence and anti- bacterium; however, its quality contro…

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13. Article

    Modulatory effect of Ganoderma lucidum on expression of xenobiotic enzymes, oxidant-antioxidant and hormonal status in 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthraceneinduced mammary carcinoma in rats

    Krishnamoorthy Deepalakshmi, Sankaran Mirunalini

    pp. 167–175 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111286 · 2013

    Background: Mushrooms are an important natural source represents a major and untapped potent pharmaceutical product. Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) an important medicinal mushroom has been shown to contain high amount of…

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14. Article

    Cardioprotective effect of Vedic Guard against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in rats: A biochemical, electrocardiographic, and histopathological study

    Basavaraj C. Koti, Shweta Nagathan, Agadihiremath Vishwanathswamy, Pramod C. Gadad

    pp. 182–188 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111287 · 2013

    Background: Vedic Guard is a polyherbal formulation used in the treatment of various ailments, however, is not scientifically assessed for its effect on doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. Objective: To find out the prev…

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15. Article

    Sterols isolated from seeds of Panax ginseng and their antiinflammatory activities

    Jeong Ah Kim, Jeong Hyun Son, Seok Bean Song, Seo Young Yang, Young Ho Kim

    pp. 182–185 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.111288 · 2013

    Background: Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer, a perennial herb from the Araliaceae family, is a commonly used medicinal plant. Many studies have been conducted on the biologically active constituents of whole parts of P. ginsen…

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