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    001). Compound C-1 and C-3 took more time to heal the wound as compare to compound C-2, C-4 and C-5. The re-epithelialization process of wound in animals group treated with potent compound was highly significant (p less then 0.001) and faster than control. Results of this study suggest that the compounds C-2, C-4 andC-5 possess pronounced antibacterial and wound healing potential and need to be further evaluated for mechanism of action.Analysis of the constituents of the chloroform extract of Oxytropis falcata Bunge (CEOF), a traditional Tibetan medicine, in rat’s serum after oral administration, has been performed by HPLC-MS. We have identified 10 compounds in CEOF and 11 bioactive ingredients from rat’s serum after given CEOF. Six bioactive ingredients from rat’s serum are matched with original form of the compounds of CEOF. Other five bioactive ingredients were seemed to be respectively metabolites. HPLC-MS is rapid, sensitive method and suitable for identification of bioactive components absorbed into blood of CEOF providing information for further research of pharmacological mechanism.Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disorder mainly characterized by progressive deterioration of memory and impaired cognitive function. The most promising approach for symptomatic relief of AD is to inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE). On the basis of this approach in-house library of 9-aminoacridine derivatives were constructed and allowed to docked against human acetylcholinesterase (hAChE) (PDB ID 4EY7), using MOE 2018.01 and PyRx 0.9.2 (AutoDock Vina). Top ranked and best fitted molecules were synthesized by targeting the 9-amino group of aminoacridine with substituted phenacyl halides. Anti-Alzheimer’s potential was checked by in vitro AChE inhibition, antioxidant activity (DPPH scavenging ability) and fibril disaggregation. Subjected ligands suggested as promising multitargeted candidate with pronounced results in term of IC50 values (AChE inhibition 2.400-26.138μM), however, none of them showed potential towards fibril inhibition.Cnidoscolus aconitifolius is one of the plants used in folk medicine for the treatment of peptic ulcer. However, the present study was designed to validate the gastro-protective effect of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves using diclofenac-induced ulcer model. The gastro-protective effect of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves was evaluated by employing diclofenac-induced gastric ulcer in rats. Gastric mucosal lesions were induced by oral administration of diclofenac in rats. The pH of gastric juice from pylorus-ligated rats was measured. Histological examinations of the gastric tissues were also carried out. The present findings showed that Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf methanol extract exerted gastro-protective activity, as demonstrated by its consistent significant and dose dependent increase in mean ulcer index (MUI) inhibition against gastric mucosa damage induced by diclofenac treatment. Histological investigation of the gastric lesions showed that the plant stimulates the scarring cicatrizing process and thereby maintaining the architecture of the mucosal surfaces. Selleckchem Exarafenib The gastro-protective effect observed could be related to the therapeutic properties of the phytoconstituents of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius extract. Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves possess gastro-protective property in a dose dependent manner.Hyperuricemia is a common metabolic disorder and several herbal formulations are being used for its treatment. The study aimed to develop herbal formulation (Urinil B) and find its hypouricemic effects in vitro and in vivo. Urinil B was prepared by taking Trachyspermum ammi, Piper nigrum and Berberis vulgaris equally. In vitro Dissolution test and xanthine oxidase inhibition assay was performed for checking capsule absorbance and IC50 calculation respectively. For in vivo experimentation, the study comprised of 14 groups of rats (n=6). Results showed that significant xanthine oxidase inhibition was shown by herbal formulation with IC50 of 586±1.5μg/mL. Oral administration of Urinil B 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg decreased serum and liver uric acid levels of hyperuricemic rats in dose and time dependent manner. 3 day and seven day administration of Urinil B reduced serum and liver uric acid level more significantly as compared to one day administration. However, allopurinol normalized serum and liver uric acid levels in all study groups. The present study indicated marked hypouricemic effects of Urinil B in hyperuricemia induced by potassium oxonate in rats. However, due to caveat of small sample size in this study, clear conclusion regarding hypouricemic potential of Urinil B can’t be made.Intestinal lymphatic transport has been proved to have contribution to oral absorption of some highly lipophilic drugs. T-OA, 3βhydroxyolea-12-en-28-oic acid-3,5,6-trimethylpyrazin-2-methylester, has been reported to have anti-cancer activity. However,T-OA’s poor solubility and difficulty to be absorbed cause low oral bioavailability. This work aims to investigate the influence of T-OA liposomes on intestinal lymphatic transport with rat model. T-OA liposomes were prepared by freeze-drying method, and particle size, zeta potential and entrapment efficiency of T-OA liposomes were detected to evaluate liposomes. Conscious restrained rat model was selected to evaluate intestinal lymphatic transport. The particle size, zeta potential and entrapment efficiency of T-OA liposomes were (184.05 ± 10.93) nm, (-21±0.85) mV and (93.24±2.25) %, respectively. The cumulative amounts in mesenteric lymph of T-OA liposomes and T-OA suspension within 12 h were (921.39±19.73) μg and (332.31±21.39) μg (n=6), respectively. Experimental results showed that T-OA liposomes could significantly promote T-OA’s intestinal lymphatic transport and enhance its oral bioavailability.The present research was carried out at the Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, KPK Pakistan. In this study crude methanolic extracts from Thuja occidentalis were tested for their antimicrobial activity against five different bacterial strains (Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Xanthomonas sp. and Staphylococcus aureus) at two different concentrations (10 and 20 mg/ml) using disc diffusion assay. The results showed that Klebsiella pneumoniae was most sensitive to crude extracted sample from leaves at both low and high concentrations measuring 37 and 57% zone of inhibition respectively and Xanthomonas and Staphylococcus aureus was found to be more resistant to the crude extracted samples from leaves at both concentrations. Similarly, Klebsiella pneumoniae was most sensitive to crude extracted samples from seeds at high concentration followed by E. coli at both concentrations. Staphylococcus aureus on the other hand was found to be more resistant to the crude extracted samples at low and high concentrations.