Inhibitory Effects of Alaria fistulosa Uronans on Reactive Oxygen Species Generation and Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Expression

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effects of water-soluble uronans (the low-molecular-weight analogues of alginic acids) isolated from Alaria fistulosa on ROS generation and MMP-1 expression in vitro using an immortalized human keratinocyte cell line. HaCaT cells were pretreated with A. fistulosa uronans (0.1, 1 and 10 μg/ml, respectively) prior to UVB irradiation […]

The efficiency of Nigella sativa against gamma radiation on ionized serum Ca+2, K+ and Na+ levels in rats

Abstract An acquaintance of the deliberation of sodium, potassium, and calcium in the blood is essential in association with a variety of problems. There are about 24 elements in the body, the sodium, calcium and potassium considered to be the most important elements. Ionizing radiation may lead to irregular concentration of the concentration of the […]

Synthesis and Quality Control of Benzyl Alcohol Used in Pharmacy as Solvent for Injectable Preparations

Abstract Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol, it’s used as asolvent for injectable preparations and classified as notorius effect excipient. It is contraindicated in infants and children less than three years of age because it causes a fatal toxic reaction. We synthesized this solvent in Therapeutic Chemistry laboratoryof pharmacy department of Sidi Bel-Abbes according the […]

Synthesis and Physico-chemical Control of an Antiseptic Raw Material Used as Solution for Ophthalmic Washing

Abstract In pharmaceutical industry, Boric Acid is used as an antiseptic active ingredient and it’s marketed in combination with Borax, in form of solution for ophthalmic washing with local antiseptic action and light astringent, indicated mainly in case of eye irritation. We synthesized this active pharmaceutical ingredient in Therapeutic Chemistry laboratory of pharmacy department of […]

Control of Physico-Chemical Quality of Amoxicillin Sodium

Abstract The control of the pharmaceutical raw material is essential before the formulation to ensure the safety of the drug treatment. This study describes an application of Physico-Chemical Control of Amoxicillin Sodium quality according to the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia 8th edition. The Amoxicillin Sodium raw material appears as substantially white powder, very hygroscopic, […]

Nutritional and Phytochemical Assessment of Musa sapientum var. velutina

Abstract The leaves and peels (epicarp) of Musa sapientum var. velutina are generally considered agricultural waste after the fruits have been harvested. Little or no significance is there by attached to their medicinal relevance and nutritional values. This study was carried out to determine the proximate, mineral and phytochemical constituents of banana (M. sapientum) leaves […]

Opportunity for Common Sage, Salvia officinalis (L) Essential Oil as a Natural Biocide against Cotton Leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.)

Abstract Within the framework of diligent and continuous research for alternative tools and botanical products to control Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Salvia officinalis (L.) (Lamiales: Lamiaceae) essential oil was assayed as an ovicidal and larvicidal. Chemical analysis of S. officinalis oil using GC-MS analysis showed monoterpenoids 1.8-Cineole (61.80%) and Camphor (17.18%) followed by monoterpenes […]

A Quick and Accurate Membrane Sensor based on Bisoprolol Drug for Potentiometric Selective Determination of Thiocyanate Ion

Abstract A novel potentiometric thiocyanate poly (vinyl chloride) membrane sensor with a newly synthesized Bisoprolol as an electroactive ion exchanger is developed. It offers attractive direct fast monitoring tool for SCN– in the presence of many common ions. Under the manual operation, the proposed sensor displays high selectivity, wide dynamic response range down to 1.0×10-6M […]

Isolation, Partial Characterization of a Dihydrochalcone from Sudanese Salvadore persica (L.) and Antimicrobial Activity of Fractions

Abstract Salvadore persica is an evergreen shrub in the family Salvadoraceae. Among global Muslim community, Salvadore persica is commonly used for oral health hygiene. Some biologically active molecules like alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins have been isolated and identified from this plant. Phytochemical screeningof Salvadore persica roots revealed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, coumarins, alkaloids, tannins, sterols […]