Application of xanthan gum as polysaccharide in tissue engineering: A review.

Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health problems in the world, the incidence and associated mortality are increasing. Inadequate regulation of the blood sugar imposes serious consequences for health. Conventional antidiabetic drugs are effective, however, also with unavoidable side effects. On the other hand, medicinal plants may act as an alternative source of antidiabetic agents. Examples of medicinal plants with antidiabetic potential are described, with focuses on preclinical and clinical studies. The beneficial potential of each plant matrix is given by the combined and concerted action of their profile of biologically active compounds.

https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/9/10/551/pdf

Antidiabetic Potential of Medicinal Plants and Their Active Components.

Hydrogels are being investigated recently for wastewater treatment. These polymeric networks permit their functional group alterations imparting high binding affinity for different contaminants in wastewater. Their innate ability to imbibe huge volume of water qualifies it for a smart material for water remediation. In this review recent advancements in the modifications and types of hydrogels with particular emphasis on adsorption capacity of metal ions and dyes is presented. In addition, through a comparative approach, adsorption mechanism, kinetic, isotherm and related thermodynamics parameters of the modified hydrogels have been discussed. It gives a detailed account of the work done by different authors on the synthesis, composition, functionality and contaminant removal mechanism. It also provides an in-depth perspective on the advantages and limitations in the application of hydrogels for wastewater treatment.

Advances in the preparation of hydrogel for wastewater treatment: A concise review

Recent strategies and advances in the fabrication of nano lipid carriers and their application towards brain targeting

Carrot is a root vegetable with carotenoids, flavonoids, polyacetylenes, vitamins, and minerals, all of which possess numerous nutritional and health benefits. Besides lending truth to the old adage that carrots are good for eyes, carotenoids, polyphenols and vitamins present in carrot act as antioxidants, anticarcinogens, and immunoenhancers. Anti-diabetic, cholesterol and cardiovascular disease lowering, anti-hypertensive, hepatoprotective, renoprotective, and wound healing benefits of carrot have also been reported. The cardio- and hepatoprotective, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects of carrot seed extracts are also noteworthy. All are discussed in this review article.

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Nutritional and Health Benefits of Carrots and Their Seed Extracts

Moringa oleifera Lam. or munga is one of the most important plant widely cultivated in India. It belongs to family Moringaceae. This plant is widely used as nutritional herb and contains valuable pharmacological action like anti-asthmatic, anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti- fertility, anti-cancer, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, cardiovascular, anti-ulcer, CNS activity, anti-allergic, wound healing, analgesic, and antipyretic activity, Moringa oleifera Lam. The plant is also known as Horse - radish tree, Drumstick tree. Every part of this plant contains a valuable medicinal feature. It contain rich source of the vitamin A, vitamin C and milk protein. Different types of active phytoconstituents like alkaloids, protein, quinine, saponins, flavonoids, tannin, steroids, glycosides, fixed oil and fats are present. This plant is also found in the tropical regions. Some other constituents are niazinin A, niazinin B and niazimicin A, niaziminin B. The present review discusses the phytochemical composition, medicinal uses & pharmacological activity of this plant.

https://journal.ac/scholar/v20n3/pdf/DHOCBS_2017_v20n3_194.pdf

Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Moringa oleifera Lam.

Synthesis and characterisation of poly(acryalamide) grafted carboxymethyl xanthan gum copolymer.

Pharmacological activities of dehydroepiandrosterone: A review

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Medicinal Properties of Nardostachys jatamansi (A Review)

Objectives The current investigation was carried out to determine the cytotoxic and the antimicrobial activities of methanolic extracts of Plumbago zeylanica. Methods The stems, leaves, and whole plants were air dried and extracted with methanol by using a Soxhlet extractor for 72 hours at 55 - 60°C. The antimicrobial activities were determined from the zones of inhibition, which were measured by using the agar well diffusion method, and the cytotoxicity assays were performed using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay method. Results The methanolic extracts of the stem and the leaves of Plumbago zeylanica were tested against six bacterial species and nine fungal species, and both extracts showed antimicrobial activity in a dose-dependent manner. The leaf extract of Plumbago zeylanica showed maximum antimicrobial activity against both Staphylococcus aureus sub sp aureus and Fusarium oxysporum. The stem extract was found to be more antimicrobial against the Pseudomonas aeruginosa and the Penicillium expansum species. MTT assays were used to test the cytotoxicity of the whole plant extract in the HCT-116 and the K-562 cell lines, and that extract was shown to have weak cytotoxicity in both cell lines. Conclusion In the present study, the methanolic stem extracts of Plumbago zeylanica were found to possess remarkable antibacterial activities against many human and agricultural pathogens. The extracts were also found to possess significant antifungal activities, but the antifungal activities were less than the antibacterial activities. Finally, the extracts were found to have weak cytotoxicities in the HCT-116 and the K-562 cell lines.

Hemant Dhongade

Papers

Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Moringa oleifera Lam.

Synthesis and characterisation of poly(acryalamide) grafted carboxymethyl xanthan gum copolymer.

Pharmacological activities of dehydroepiandrosterone: A review

Medicinal Properties of Nardostachys jatamansi (A Review)

Methanolic Extract of Plumbago Zeylanica - A Remarkable Antibacterial Agent Against Many Human and Agricultural Pathogens