June 2009

Characterization of industrial waste and identification of potential micro-organism degrading tributyl phosphate

The present research study has been carried out in the waste disposal site for characterization of physical, chemical and biological parameters to assess the microbial consortium present in the contaminated site and to isolate the potential microorganism for biodegradation of Tributyl Phosphate. The ambient conditions present in the contaminated site shows the values: pH (6.61), Temperature (35.6), Moisture (50.72%),...

Author(s): Trupti D. Chaudhari, Susan Eapen and M. H. Fulekar

June 2009

Hydroxocobalamin (vit b12a) effectively reduced extent of cyanide poisoning arising from oral amygdalin ingestion in rats

This study investigated the efficacy of hydroxocobalamin in reducing cyanide toxicity arising from amygdalin administration in rats. Amygdalin at its therapeutic dose (20 mg/kg body weight) was co-administered with hydroxocobalamin to rats at two different levels (25 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg body weight) for 14 days. Symptoms of cyanide toxicity in the blood and liver were monitored in the animals and compared with the...

Author(s): O. I. Oyewole and E. T. Olayinka

June 2009

Diclofenac induced toxic manifestations on adjuvant induced arthritic rats pheripheral and reproductive organ of male wistar rats rattus norvegicus

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are the most frequently prescribed therapeutic agents, used for the treatment of rheumatic diseases, because they have analgesic, antipyretic and anti- inflammatory actions. Diclofenac (Voltaren) is a well-known member of the acetic acid family of NSAIDs, used to reduce inflammation and pain associated with arthritis osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. There is...

Author(s): Sambandam Subramanian