Introduction Soya beans botanically known as Glycine max is also called soja beans and soybeans. It is an legume which
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DNA Vaccines and Applications of Recombinant Proteins
INTRODUCTION DNA vaccination involves the direct introduction into appropriate tissues of a plasmid containing the DNA sequence encoding the antigen(s)
Continue readingIn-Vitro Evaluation of Preservatives and Antiseptics
Introduction In-Vitro evaluation refers to studies performed on antimicrobials outside the normal biological context. These antimicrobials are either biostatic or
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Introduction Disinfectants are applied on environments, especially surfaces of inanimate objects, where they eliminate a wide range of contaminating organisms.
Continue readingAllergens: Types, Examples and their Mode of Action
Introduction Allergens are substances capable of sensitizing the animal body so that unusual responses occur. According to defined by Medline
Continue readingCancer: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Introduction Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other
Continue readingPharmacological Screening Techniques
Experimental Studies Before a new drug is administered to humans, its pharmacologic effects are thoroughly investigated in studies involving animals.
Continue readingGlaucoma: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve. it can lead to loss of vision
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Introduction The word capsule is derived from the Latin word”capsula” meaning a small box. In pharmacy, the word is used
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INTRODUCTION Over recent years, new drug molecules have tended to be more hydrophobic and therefore less soluble in aqueous systems.
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AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy is the art and science of using pure essential oils extracted from natural plants. It means treatment with
Continue readingEssential Oils: Examples, Uses, Extraction, and more
Introduction Essential oils are aromatic essences extracted from plants, flowers, trees, fruit, bark, grasses and seeds. They are high aromatic
Continue readingChemotherapy: Agents, Pharmacology, Goals & Advances
Different types of chemotherapy drugs Chemotherapeutic agents can be divided into several groups based on such factors as their mechanism
Continue readingLeukemia: Types, Risk Factors, Treatment Options & More
Introduction Leukemia is a cancer of the early blood-forming cells, most often cancer of the white blood cells, and sometimes
Continue readingMajor Bacteria Groups
1. GRAM POSITIVE EUBACTERIA These bacteria have a cell wall profile consistent with gram positive bacteria. These cells may be
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