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Rubia cordifolia (Manjishtha), a perennial herb of the Rubiaceae family, has been valued in traditional medicine for its diverse pharmacological properties. Predominantly cultivated in hilly regions, its roots have been historically used for their red pigment and therapeutic applications in Ayurveda. R. cordifolia has been traditionally employed for skin diseases, menstrual disorders, snake bites, herpes, eye ailments, haemo Read More

Objectives In this study, the coelomic fluid of Eisenia fetida/andrei species was used for the first time to prepare an anti-aging serum, and its antioxidant and antibacterial properties were investigated. In addition, its cytotoxicity on mouse fibroblast cells was measured as material for the production of natural anti-aging products. Materials and Methods This study investigates the antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic pro Read More

Imidazole and 2-mercapto benzimidazole analogues are a group of molecules that have various biological activities and good therapeutic potential in the treatment of epilepsy. This review explores their dual role, focusing on their biological properties and anti-epileptic effects. A spectrum of biological activities is displayed by imidazole derivatives and 2- mercaptobenzimidazole, such as antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammato Read More

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been identified as catastrophic pollutants that can damage both the environment and human health. To restore a healthy surrounding, an environmental expert targeted the PAH contamination reduction strategy. Bioremediation techniques are overruling the conventional techniques due to their high disbursement and inefficient outcomes. Several PAHs, including Pyrene (PYR), C Read More

Introduction Salinity is one of the primary environmental factors that significantly impact global crop production. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) inoculation to crops improves the productivity of the crops. Method To develop a biofertilizer specifically for saline soil, bacteria were isolated from the rhizosphere of mustard plants along with the plant growth-promoting traits grown in saline soil (EC 6 dS Read More

Introduction The market offers a wide range of extracellular vesicles (EVs) isolation products, but their lack of standardization is a concern. Therefore, it is important to carefully assess the quality of the EVs obtained using these products. In this study, we compared the EXOCIB kit with the ultracentrifuge method, which is considered the gold standard for small EV isolation. Methods After overnight fasting, small plasma E Read More