A Comprehensive Review: Biomarkers in the field of Osteoarthritis & Potential of herbal medicinal Plants used in the treatment
Shalu Pal, Mahaveer Dhobi
Sch Acad J Pharm | 313-326
DOI : 10.21276/sajp.2019.8.7.1
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This review paper focuses on the biomarkers available for the early diagnosis and investigation in the field of
Osteoarthritis. The main aim is to bring out the potential approach in using the herbal medicinal plants in the treatment
of osteoarthritis. Considering the adverse effects of synthetic drugs, the western world is looking for natural remedies
which are safe and effective. It is also documented that, about 80% of the world’s population has a belief in traditional
medicine, particularly plant drugs for their primary treatment. Medicinal plants have been known for a golden age and
are highly esteemed all over the world as a rich source of therapeutic agents for the prevention of diseases and
ailments. Nature has met our nation with a tremendous abundance of restorative plants. OA is a long haul unending
sickness described by the degeneration of the cartilage in joints which results in bones scouring together and making
solidness, torment, and weakened development. The ailment most generally influences the joints in the knees, hands,
feet, and spine and is moderately regular in the shoulder and hip joints. In this way, the portrayal of potential
biomarkers is imperative to guarantee their proper and ideal use. The portrayal strategy used to survey biochemical
markers in OA is BIPEDS; which represents the Burden of ailment, Investigative, Prognostic, Efficacy of intercession,
Diagnostic, and Safety.
Recent Advancement in the field of Nutraceuticals with Special Reference to Antioxidant
Chakravorty P, Raju PN
Sch Acad J Pharm | 327-333
DOI : 10.21276/sajp.2019.8.7.2
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Nutraceuticals itself is a self-explanatory word, which covers a wide horizon of meanings. In a layman term, it can be
expressed as food products which bestowed additional health benefits. The modern era has seen the wide variety and
use of nutraceuticals for all kind of diseases, out of which antioxidant is the pedestal. Nutraceuticals hold to prevent
most chronic disease, for betterment of health, arrest aging, life longevity and aid in maintaining better anatomy and
physiology of the human body. Antioxidants are the species of molecule which prevents oxidation and formation of
free radical which is why it is on demand. Few examples of nutraceuticals containing antioxidant are vitamins
(ascorbic acid, tocopherol), flavonoids, polyphenolics, beta-carotene. Nutraceuticals, worldly are being widely
employed. As per the statistics, $142.1 billion was used in 2011 and current surveys depicts that it will increase by
$204.2 billion by the end of 2019. Needless to say, the use of nutraceuticals as antioxidants is effective and thus is
used throughout the world. With the advent of modern technology and science, the field of nutraceuticals is growing
and a wide-range of products is flushing in the market with the great potential to serve mankind
Phytochemical Studies of Aqueous and Methanol Extracts of Carica Papaya Leaves
Laila M Abdelrahim, Zetty NM Zain, Siti NS Abdul Jalil, Zahidah Abu Seman, Fadlul AF M, Noradilah S Abdullah
Sch Acad J Pharm | 334-339
DOI : 10.21276/sajp.2019.8.7.3
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The Carica papaya plant has been shown to be useful in a wide range of therapeutic use from anthelmintic effect of its
latex to the aphrodisiac property of its root. Carica papaya leaves (CPL) is a popular remedy to treat dengue-induced
thrombocytopaenia. This study was designed to explore the preliminary phytochemical analysis of CPL aqueous and
methanol extracts. In this study flavonoids and phenolics were characterized by LC - TOF- MS, in which 19
compounds were detected in aqueous extract and 24 compounds were detected in methanol extract. This
knowledge may help us devise better formulations to develop CPL into useful therapeutic agents for the management
of thrombocytopaenia related disorders
Functional Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder Review
Anamika P.K, P. Muralidharan
Sch Acad J Pharm | 340-344
DOI : 10.21276/sajp.2019.8.7.4
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A budding body of research has investigated the functional development of brain in Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD).Brain progress trajectories are different in autism spectrum disorder .Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a set
of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by a deficit in social behaviors and nonverbal interactions such as
reduced eye contact, facial expression, and body gestures in the first three years of life. It is not a single disorder, and
it is broadly considered to be a multi-factorial disorder resulting from genetic and non-genetic risk factors and their
interaction. Genetic studies of ASD have identified mutations that interfere with typical neurodevelopment in utero
through childhood. These complexes of genes have been involved in synaptogenesis and axon motility. Recent
developments in neuroimaging studies have provided many important insights into the pathological changes that occur
in the brain of patients with ASD in vivo. Especially, the role of amygdala, a major component of the limbic system
and the affective loop of the cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical circuit, in cognition and ASD has been proved in
numerous neuropathological and neuroimaging studies. Besides the amygdala, the nucleus accumbent is also
considered as the key structure which is related with the social reward response in ASD. Although educational and
behavioral treatments have been the mainstay of the management of ASD, pharmacological and interventional
treatments have also shown some benefit in subjects with ASD. Also, there have been reports about few patients who
experienced improvement after deep brain stimulation, one of the interventional treatments. The key architecture of
ASD development which could be a target for treatment is still an uncharted territory. Further work is needed to
broaden the horizons on the understanding of ASD
Original Research Article
July 30, 2019
Arthritis: A General Perception on the Prevalence of the Disease in Indian Population
Poorva Satija, Pankaj Chakravorty, Sakshi Bajaj, Faraat Ali
Sch Acad J Pharm | 345-349
DOI : 10.21276/sajp.2019.8.7.5
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Arthritis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder which leads to joint pain, inflammation, functional deformities,
and plummets life expectancy. Arthritis can cause permanent joint changes. The worldwide incidence of all geographic
and ethnic variations of these diseases is 1%.The prevalence of JA was assumed to be around 1.25 per 1000 children.
JA tends to persist well into adulthood with 41% of patients in their study showing persistent tender and swollen joints
at a median 16.5 years after diagnosis. The overall prevalence of RA in India was found to be more than 1%. In case of
psoriatic arthritisthe ratio of male to female (3:1) was very high. Highest incidence was noted in the age group of 20-
39 years and the males are more susceptible than females.80% of the Indian population who shows knee and joint
pains are suffering from OA. With highest demographic dividend it is sure that in the next decade Indian youths will
be every nooks and corner of the world as the manpower and the work force. It is high time that Indians should change
their life style and practice healthy habits.
Comparative Study of In-Process and Finished Products Quality Control Tests For Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms: Capsules and Tablets
Krithika Tiwari, P.N Raju
Sch Acad J Pharm | 350-356
DOI : 10.21276/sajp.2019.8.7.6
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The study focuses on the comparison of quality requirements for process control( in-process and finished products)
quality tests of Indian Pharmacopeia (IP), British Pharmacopeia (BP) & United States Pharmacopeia (USP) for some
conventional dosage forms. Total quality control test is defined as the process to produce a quality product by a series
of measures, requiring an organized effort in order to eliminate errors at every stage in the production. A quality drug
must satisfy certain standards which involve drugs safety, potency, efficacy, stability, patient acceptability as well as
regulatory compliance. In process product testing is done in order to check the finished product status which should
be similar to the standards as stated in the pharmacopoeias as the final sample taken for the finished product testing
tends to be a representative of a large batch, a significant difference still remains. The official pharmacopoeias in
different regions determine the quality requirements for pharmaceutical products. However the parameters and
standards differ to some extent from each other. So in this, an attempt is being made to compare and bring out the
harmonised range within which a product should fall in order to meet the pharmacopoeial specifications of that region.
The main aim is to study the quality control tests of tablets and capsules which are the most popular conventional
dosage forms and to inscribe the similarities and differences as per various pharmacopoeias. It was noted that except
for a few parameters, the quality control tests were broadly similar.
Original Research Article
July 30, 2019
Evaluation of Anti-Leukemic Activity of Allium Sativum and Vitis Vinifera for Synergistic Action on Benzene-Induced Acute Leukemia on Male Sprague-Dawley (SD) Rats
Makka Sai Kumar, Makka Syamala Rao, Makka Sunetha, Eswar Tony D, Chinnarao V, Rao A.Y, Anji Reddy R
Sch Acad J Pharm | 357-364
DOI : 10.21276/sajp.2019.8.7.7
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Acute leukemia is a cancer of blood cells that characteristically comes suddenly and if not treated, progresses quickly.
In acute leukemia, the leukemic cells do not mature properly at a normal time but rapid development of blast cells was
observed. The aim of the present study is evaluation of anti-leukemic activity of Allium sativum and Vitis vinifera for
synergistic action on benzene induced acute leukemia on sprague-dawley (SD) rats. The commercial garlic bulbs
(Allium sativum) and grape fruits (Vitis vinifera) are collected, Authenticated and extracted separately with n-hexane
and distilled water. The both extracts of garlic and grapes were studied for acute oral toxicity as per revised
organization for economic cooperation and development guide lines number 423. Leukemia was successfully induced
in SD rats by intravenous injection of benzene. The base line and post analytical blood samples was collected and
analyzed for hematological parameters.The outcomes of hematological parameters in various experimental groups of
murine model demonstrated anti leukemic effect of both plant extracts. The combination of these two plant extracts
shows better efficacy then individual extracts but not more than or equal to standard drug that is 5- fluorouracil (15
mg/kg).The both extracts of garlic and grapes are ability to promote the phagocytosis of leukemic blast cells and then
reduce the acute leukemia growth. It demonstrated anti leukemic potential that might be due to the presence of
alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, Poly phenolics, and flavonoids in both plant extracts
Original Research Article
July 30, 2019
Formulation and Evaluation of Nanosuspension of Rosuvastatin using Nanoprecipitation Technique
Afrin K, Prajapati SK, Prajapati RN, Dilip Kumar Chanchal, Sakshi Tiwari, Neha Agnihotri
Sch Acad J Pharm | 365-375
DOI : 10.21276/sajp.2019.8.7.8
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In this work a new attempt was made to enhance the solubility, poor water solubility and slow dissolution rate are
issues for majority of upcoming and existing biologically active compounds. The aim of present work was to increase
the dissolution rate of Rosuvastatin Calcium, a poorly water soluble drug and hence improve its oral bioavailability by
Nanosuspension technology. In the present work Nanosuspension is made by nanoprecipitation technique in the
presence of Poloxamer 407 as a surfactant, Tween 80 as a wetting agent and HPMC as a stabilizer. The formulated
nanosuspensions were characterised by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and FTIR. The formulations were
evaluated for drug content, entrapment efficacy, Zeta potential and In-Vitro dissolution. SEM results showed the
particle size of the formulated nanosuspensions in nanosize. FTIR spectrum revealed that there are no interactions
between drug and carriers. Finally it was concluded that formulating poorly soluble drugs in the form of
Nanosuspension would be a promising approach in delivery of poor water soluble drugs by oral route in a simple and
effective way.