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Biological sciences
About: Biological sciences is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Medicine & Biology. Over the lifetime, 42 publications have been published receiving 21 citations.
Topics: Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Internal medicine, Disease
Papers
TL;DR: In this article , a review of traditional use of Momordica charantia with its detailed botanical description is given. And the authors highlight the medicinal potential of its bioactive components as well as their use in value-added food items.
Abstract: Since prehistoric times, plants have been used as medicine and foodstuff across the world. The Cucurbitaceae family includes the Bitter Melon, Momordica charantia. The bitter melon plant is a vine with green leaves and yellow blooms, and the cucumber-like fruit is rectangular and green. It has been used as food and medicine for millennia in the Amazon, Asia, South America, India, East Africa, and the Caribbean. The name "Momordica" derives from the Latin word mordica, which means "to bite," and refers to the notched margins of the leaf that appear to have been bitten. The plant, also known as "bitter melon" or "bitter gourd," lives truly the case to its common name by being exceedingly bitter throughout, including the fruit. This review seeks to offer information on the distribution and cultivation of bitter gourd and also explain the chemical constituents and their biological or pharmacological activity of herbal drugs of Momordica charantia Linn. (Cucurbitaceae). Our first goal was to understand more about the different pharmacological activity of the plant and the mode of action through which the activity is responsible. This review gives a thorough knowledge of traditional use of Momordica charantia with its detailed botanical description. Momordica charantia includes a large number of chemically distinct compounds, needing intensive screening processes to determine the pharmacological effects of its phytoconstituents at the molecular level. Furthermore, the paper highlights the medicinal potential of its bioactive components as well as their use in value-added food items. It has the power to fight against numerous lifestyle-related ailments, such as cancer recurrence, diabetes mellitus, abdominal pain, kidney (stone), fever, and scabies, due to the presence of bioactive chemicals.
7 citations
TL;DR: Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is one of the most widely used cellulose derivatives and is commonly used in several sectors, such as food, paper mills, textile, and pharmaceutical industries as mentioned in this paper .
Abstract: Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is one of the most widely used cellulose derivatives. This polymer is commonly used in several sectors, such as food, paper mills, textile, and pharmaceutical industries. CMC also has versatile applications in biomedical engineering, treatment of wastewater, energy production units, and many more. The main reason for selecting this polymer is its characteristic surface properties, mechanical/tensile strength, hydrophilicity, viscous properties, and majorly abundance source of raw materials. CMC production is a low-cost process that can be carried out quickly on a lab scale. Several research publications have been published on CMC, depending on the origins and application domains. This review provides general information on this material's properties, which justifies its applications in several medical and non-medical sectors.
6 citations
TL;DR: The present attempt is focused on the need for toxicity studies of cosmetic products and their different approaches, and the biological information required for the estimation of toxic adverse effects of the cosmetics produced after human exposure can be obtained.
Abstract: The present attempt is focused on the need for toxicity studies of cosmetic products and their different approaches. The use of chemicals obtained from different sources has been increased significantly. These chemicals utilized for the preparation of the cosmetic applied to the human body for different purposes like cleansing, beautifying, etc, have toxic effects on the body. These may also lead to serious health issues. To combat this expulsive issue of toxicity, various toxicity studies are performed. With the help of toxicity study on cosmetic products, the biological information required for the estimation of toxic adverse effects of the cosmetics produced after human exposure can be obtained. Altogether, the current mini-review gives a descriptive note on the need and different approaches for toxicity studies of cosmetic products.
5 citations
TL;DR: Withania somnifera is a well-known medicinal herb in the Solanaceae family that has been used for over 3,000 years all over the world as mentioned in this paper .
Abstract: Withania somnifera, is a well-known medicinal herb in the Solanaceae family that has been used for over 3,000 years all over the world. It's also known as "Indian ginseng" and winter cherry, and it's an Ayurvedic and indigenous medicine. The fragrance is described by the word "Withania somnifera", which means "horse." In India, the Middle East, and portions of Africa, it is grown. Isopellertierine, anferine, withanolides, withaferins, and withanolides are the main components of Withania somnifera. It has the ability to treat a variety of health conditions, including anxiety, stress, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant properties, as well as increase fertility and testosterone in males and regulate brain activities. Despite the fact that Withania somnifera has been used for a long time, further clinical trials are needed to improve therapeutic efficacy.
4 citations
TL;DR: This review paper will discuss medically significant nanosystems, as well as their applications and limits in fields like gene therapy, targeted medication delivery, and cancer and genetic disease treatment, and improve several improvements in illness prevention, diagnosis, and therapy.
Abstract: Healthcare, being a fundamental human right, has frequently been the focus of technological innovation. Technological advancements have aided in the delivery of high-quality, on-time, acceptable, and cheap healthcare. A new generation of nanostructures has emerged as a result of advances in nanoscience. Each one has its own set of characteristics that account for its amazing applicability. Nanotechnology has had a continual impact on healthcare since its birth and has had a significant impact on its evolution, contributing to better outcomes. Nanotechnology's application in healthcare is pushing the life sciences sector to new heights. Nanotechnology has the potential to improve many parts of medical care, including diagnostics, disease monitoring, surgical equipment, regenerative medicine, vaccine development, and medication delivery, thanks to its capacity to alter matter at the atomic level. Advanced research tools that can be used for drug discovery are also opening doors to better treatment options for various diseases. Nanotechnology has made strides toward omnipresence over the previous two decades, and this trend has been hastened by substantial studies in several healthcare industries. Nanomedicine is the application of nanotechnology and its associated nanocarriers/nanosystems to medicine, a field that has yielded several improvements in illness prevention, diagnosis, and therapy. In comparison to traditional nanosystems, some nanosystems have been discovered to be better prospects for theragnostic applications. This review paper will discuss medically significant nanosystems, as well as their applications and limits in fields like gene therapy, targeted medication delivery, and cancer and genetic disease treatment.
4 citations
Performance Metrics
| Year | Papers |
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| 2025 | 28 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 44 |