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April 2013

 

 

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Clinical research courses

University of Delhi invites application for M.Sc, Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences

The University of Delhi wishes to admit students on an all India basis, to pursue Post Graduate studies in Biomedical Sciences at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research (ACBR).

Aegle marmelos: A phytochemical and phytopharmacological review

ABOUT AUTHORS
Junaid Niazi1*, Yogita Bansal2, Narinderpal Kaur3
1 Asst.Prof., Bahra Institute of Pharmacy, Patiala, India
2 Assoc. Prof., Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala, India
3 Asst. Prof., Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology, Baddi, India

* niazi.junaid@yahoo.co.in

ABSTRACT
Aegle marmelos
Corr., a deciduous aromatic tree has been recognized in traditional medicine for the treatment of different diseases and ailments of humans like dysentery, fever, diabetes, asthma, heart problems, ophthalmia, haemorrhoids urinary problems etc.  The plant has been reported to contain several phytoconstituents belonging to category of coumarins (like marmenol), alkaloids (like aegeline), glycosides, triterpenoids, anthraquinones, sterols and volatile oils. Several modern scientific studies have authenticated its anti diarrhoeal and gastro protective, anti diabetic, antibacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti thyroid, anti histaminic, anti prolifertive and anti fertility activity. Clinical trials of a formulation Diarex (containing A. marmelos has shown positive results patients suffering from diarrhoea and dysentery. This review gives a bird’s eye view mainly on folkloric uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological actions of the plant.

CYCLODEXTRINS AND ITS RECENT ADVANCES: AN OVERVIEW

About Authors:
Virag A. Shah1*, Tarashankar Basuri1, Vishal S. Modi1, Rohit R. Shah2, Dhananjay S. Ghodke2
1 SSR College of pharmacy, Silvassa, U.T of Dadra & Nagar Haveli-396230
2 Appasaheb Birnale College of Pharmacy, Sangli, Dist: Sangli, Maharashtra- 416416

*viragshah687@gmail.com

Abstract:
Cyclodextrins (CDs) due to their inclusion formation ability finds wider applicability in Novel Drug Delivery Systems as well as in Pharma industries. This review highlights and focuses on history of CD molecules, their chemistry, need for derivatizations of CDs, production method, CDs inclusion complexes and various methods used for complexation. The article also focuses on various effects of CDs on drug solubility and dissolution, bioavailability, stability, and safety. Some important drug delivery systems which utilize CDs are also summarized with a brief overview on recent advances in CDs.

Opening in Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited - Govt. of India | Require Dy Manager QC, Sr Executive(Regulatory Affairs), Production Supervisor, Sr Chemist (Form. Development)

Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited (I.D.P.L.) is a Central Public Sector Undertaking wholly owned by the Govt. of India engaged in manufacture of pharmaceuticals. A Unit of I.D.P.L. situated at Rishikesh requires to engage trained and experienced professionals in following fields on a fixed term contract basis initially for a period of on e year which can be extended further on performance basis.

Applications are invited from B.Pharm, M.Sc, Ph.D for the posts of PDF, SRF and JRF in the Institute of Biotechnology , G.B. Pant University

G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED) was established in 1988-89, during the birth centenary year of Bharat Ratna Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant, as an autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Govt.

Work as Pharmaceutical English Instructors {2 posts} in International Education Services

International Education Services (IES), a Japanese corporation founded in 1969, with offices in Tokyo and osaka has more than 40 years exeprience as a language training consultancy to Japanese industry and government ministries and agencies.

Post: Pharmaceutical English Instructors- 2

Recent Advancements on Herbal Formulation and Drug Delivery Systems of Indian Systems of Medicine @ R.C.I.P.E.R - AICTE Sponsored FDP

Shirpur Educaton Society and the R. C. Patel Educational Trust have over the years, knitted together a large network of educational institu­tions throughout the length and breadth of Shirpur. From Pre-Primary Schools to Professinal Colleges and institutes, the entire education spectrum has a single minded goal and mission to provide hope, direction and the promise of a bright future for aspiring youth from Shirpur.

Application are invited for Ph.D Programme in National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

The National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (formerly Regional Engineering College, Durgapur), was established by an Act of Parliament in 1960 as one of the eight such colleges aimed to function as a pace setter for engineering education in the country and to foster national integration.It is a fully-funded premier Technological Institution of the Government of India and is administered by an autonomous Board of Governors.

Pharmaceutical product pricing policies in India: A simplified view on latest amendments

When the domestic pharmacy market is forecasted to touch US$20 billion by 2015, it was essential to do amendments in previous laws directly affecting pharmaceutical market in India. Amendment regulations are drafted by parliamentary counsel’s office for the purpose of excellence in regulation and only published in gazettes. Major change experienced by Indian pharmaceutical market recently is in pharmaceutical pricing policies.

Antimicrobial activity of Cymbopogon Species against Human Pathogens

ABOUT AUTHOR
Rudra Sharan Dwivedi *
Bhopal University,
Working in RMS Regrow, Pune
* rudsd1987@gmail.com