In vitro screening of Cymbopogon jwarancusa and Conyza canadensis against liver flukes.

Abstract:

:Aim of present study was to screen medicinal plants for flukicidal activity in vitro to develop alternative sources of treatment for trematodes infection. For this purpose, crude methanolic extracts (CME) of Cymbopogn jwarancusa and Conyza canadensis were prepared and live adult flukes viz; Fasciola gigantica, and Paramphistomum cervi isolated from liver and bile ducts of slaughtered buffalo were subjected to different drug concentrations as well as positive and negative control. Motility inhibition and paralysis leading to the death of parasites was considered as flukicidal activity of plants extracts. The results revealed that CME of C. jwarancusa and C. canadensis showed significant (P<0.05) flukicidal activity compared to positive control. Also there was a significant effect of different concentrations (P<0.05) and exposure of time on the flukes (P<0.05). Furthermore, ED50 for C. jwarancusa and C. canadensis against F. gigantica were 13.1 and 41.4 mg/ml, respectively. In the case of P. cervi, it was 10.8 and 29.0 mg/ml. It can be concluded that both tested plants showed greater flukicidal activity as compared to positive control with Albendazole till the 8(th) hr. These potent plants needs further studies invivo to elucidate their mode of action.

journal_name

Trop Biomed

journal_title

Tropical biomedicine

authors

Shafiq A,Kanwal R,Ullah Qureshi R,Riaz Chaudhry F

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2015-09-01 00:00:00

pages

407-12

issue

3

eissn

0127-5720

issn

2521-9855

journal_volume

32

pub_type

杂志文章
  • Breeding patterns of the JE vector Culex gelidus and its insect predators in rice cultivation areas of northern peninsular Malaysia.

    abstract::Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus activity is an important cause of viral encephalitis in Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, JEV activity has been first detected in Culex gelidus in 1976. Since then, no study has fully addressed the seasonal dynamics of this mosquito. As irrigated rice production expands, the incidence of JE...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Abu Hassan A,Hamady D,Tomomitsu S,Michael B,Jameel S L AS

    更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00

  • Prevalence of Ascaridia galli in white leghorn layers and Fayoumi-Rhode Island red crossbred flock at government poultry farm Dina, Punjab, Pakistan.

    abstract::Poultry farming not only provides high nutritious food but also creates employment opportunity for rural masses. Documented evidences elaborates that helminth parasitism is most deciduous problem of chickens especially in developing world. Ascaridia (A.) galli, a nematode of small intestine, has been considered as the...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Hafiz AB,Muhammad AR,Muhammad AA,Imran AK,Abdul A,Zahid M,Shaukat HM

    更新日期:2015-03-01 00:00:00

  • Dengue serotype surveillance among patients admitted for dengue in two major hospitals in Selangor, Malaysia, 2010-2011.

    abstract::Dengue serotype surveillance is important as any changes in serotype distribution may result in an outbreak or increase in severe dengue cases. This study aimed to determine circulating dengue serotypes in two hospitals in Selangor. Serum samples were collected from patients admitted for dengue at these two major publ...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Ab-Fatah M,Subenthiran S,Abdul-Rahman PS,Saat Z,Thayan R

    更新日期:2015-03-01 00:00:00

  • Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats: micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes.

    abstract::The emergence of bone marrow micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes (MN-PCE) in rats experimentally infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei was examined in order to understand the bone marrow effects in trypanosomiasis infection. Bone marrow was collected for micronucleus assay while blood samples were collected fr...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Habila N,Muhammad A,Aimola IA,Chechet GD,Ibrahim MA,Kwanashie JA,Oche OE,Odunola AO

    更新日期:2014-06-01 00:00:00

  • A novel management method for disseminated intravascular coagulation like syndrome after a sting of Hemiscorpius lepturus: a case series.

    abstract::In this case series report we aim to report a Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)-like syndrome associated with Hemiscorpius lepturus sting in 4 individuals and a novel management protocol for this life-threatening condition that comprised partial exchange transfusion in severe scorpionism. ...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Shayesteh AA,Zamiri N,Peymani P,Zargani FJ,Lankarani KB

    更新日期:2011-12-01 00:00:00

  • Dipterous haematophagous insects occurring in Dehradun district and its adjoining areas in Uttarakhand, India.

    abstract::Haematophagous dipterans belonging to 10 genera - Aedes (12), Anopheles (14), Armigeres (01), Culex (09), Toxorhynchites (01), Uranotaenia (01), Sergentomyia (02), Phlebotomus (01), Atylotus (01) and Tabanus (03) were encountered from 12 localities under 6 blocks of Dehradun district (Uttarakhand) during January 2011 ...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Pemola Devi N,Jauhari RK

    更新日期:2013-12-01 00:00:00

  • Molecular epidemiology of Cryptosporidium in HIV/AIDS patients in Malaysia.

    abstract::Cryptosporidiosis is a particular concern in immunocompromised individuals where symptoms may be severe. The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiological and molecular characteristics of Cryptosporidium infections in HIV/AIDS patients in Malaysia in order to identify risk factors and facilitate control measure...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Asma I,Sim BL,Brent RD,Johari S,Yvonne Lim AL

    更新日期:2015-06-01 00:00:00

  • Wild rodents and their ectoparasites in Baluchistan area, southeast of Iran.

    abstract::During 2008-2009 a total of 67 individuals of rodents, Tetera indica, Meriones hurrianae, Meriones libycus and Gerbillus nanus were trapped in three areas, Bampor, Daman and Qasre Qand from Iranshahr and Nikshahr districts. There is a significant difference between comparative abundance of four species (P<0.05). A tot...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Nateghpour M,Akhavan AA,Hanafi-Bojd AA,Telmadarraiy Z,Ayazian Mavi S,Hosseini-Vasoukolaei N,Motevalli-Haghi A,Akbarzadeh K

    更新日期:2013-03-01 00:00:00

  • Efficacies of two in-house indirect ELISAs for diagnosis of amoebic liver abscess.

    abstract::Entamoeba histolytica causes amoebic diarrhoea, colitis and liver abscess (ALA). Diagnosis of ALA is difficult, as most patients do not have simultaneous intestinal amoebic infection. At Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), diagnosis of ALA relies on a combination of clinical findings, ultrasound examination of ...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Tan ZN,Wong WK,Noordin R,Zeehaida M,Olivos GA,Lim BH

    更新日期:2013-06-01 00:00:00

  • Detection of faecal Cryptosporidium parvum antigen in diarrheic Holstein dairy cows.

    abstract::Over a one-year period, based on a random cluster sampling design, 661 faecal samples from natural cases of diarrheic calves were taken in Fars province of Iran. The samples were taken from the 267 diarrheic calves of high and 394 diarrheic calves of average producing Holstein dairy cows. Faecal samples were col...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Badiei K,Pourjafar M,Ghane M

    更新日期:2011-08-01 00:00:00

  • Incidence and risk factors of Giardia duodenalis infection in an orphanage, Thailand.

    abstract::A cohort study was performed to evaluate the incidence and risk factors of Giardia duodenalis infection in an orphanage in suburban area outside Bangkok, central Thailand. Stool specimens were examined for the presence of G. duodenalis in January 2007, May 2007 and January 2008. Of 892 stool specimens from 481 individ...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Boontanom P,Pipatsatitpong D,Tan-Ariya P,Mungthin M,Siripattanapipong S,Naaglor T,Leelayoova S

    更新日期:2014-09-01 00:00:00

  • Prevalence and genotyping of Cryptosporidium in stool samples collected from children in Taif City (Saudi Arabia).

    abstract::This study was conducted to estimate the frequency of Cryptosporidium infections in Taif (Saudi Arabia). Stool samples from children under 10 years by modified Ziehl-Neelson staining and two PCR techniques were used for genotyping experiments. The microscopic examination showed that, eleven samples were positive for p...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Shalaby I,Gherbawy Y,Jamjoom M,Banaja A

    更新日期:2014-06-01 00:00:00

  • Scanning electron micrographs of two species of Sturnophagoides (Acari: Astigmata: Pyroglyphidae) mites in Malaysia.

    abstract::Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of two dust mites, Sturnophagoides brasiliensis and Sturnophagoides halterophilus, are presented to provide an improved visualization of the taxonomic characters of these mites. Sturnophagoides halterophilus can be differentiated from S. brasiliensis by their expanded genu and...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Mariana A,Santana Raj AS,Ho TM,Tan SN,Zuhaizam H

    更新日期:2008-12-01 00:00:00

  • Scrotal abscess, a rare case of extra intestinal amoebiasis.

    abstract::The majority of amoeba infection are asymptomatic, but clinically intestinal amoebiasis or extra intestinal amoebiasis may result. Genital amoebiasis is very rare manifestation of extra intestial amoebiasis, but a case of amoebic scrotal abscess, seen in Surabaya. The invasive form of Entamoeba histolytica trophozoite...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Prasetyo RH

    更新日期:2015-09-01 00:00:00

  • Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in pigs in Jilin Province, Northeastern China.

    abstract::In the present study, a total of 1,235 porcine serum samples were collected from 9 counties in Jilin Province (40°52'~46°18'N,121°38'~131°19'E), northeastern China from August to October 2013, and the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection was tested by indirect haemagglutination assay (IHA). The results showed...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Xu P,Cai YN,Leng X,Wang J,Ma W,Mu GD,Jiang J,Liu XY,Wang ZD,Zhao Q,Yang GL

    更新日期:2015-03-01 00:00:00

  • Female black flies of Simulium (Diptera: Simuliidae) collected on humans in Tam Dao National Park, Vietnam: description of a new species and notes on four species newly recorded from Vietnam.

    abstract::A total of 29 female black flies were captured by a hand net as they swarmed around humans in Tam Dao National Park, Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam. They included one species of the subgenus Gomphostilbia (Simulium (Gomphostilbia) asakoae Takaoka & Davies) and five species of the subgenus Simulium, of which one species i...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Takaoka H,Sofian-Azirun M,Ya'cob Z,Chen CD,Lau KW,Pham HT

    更新日期:2014-12-01 00:00:00

  • Field observation on the efficacy of Toxorhynchites splendens (Wiedemann) as a biocontrol agent against Aedes albopictus (Skuse) larvae in a cemetery.

    abstract::This study explored the efficacy of Toxorhynchites splendens, predator of Aedes albopictus as a biocontrol agent. There was a negative correlation between Ae. albopictus larval population and Tx. splendens larval population in ovitraps (r=-0.287, R²=0.0821). The correlation is higher between the mean number of Ae. alb...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Nyamah MA,Sulaiman S,Omar B

    更新日期:2011-08-01 00:00:00

  • Transmission potential of Wuchereria bancrofti by Culex quinquefasciatus in urban areas of Malaysia.

    abstract::Laboratory strain of the Malaysian Culex quinquefasciatus was susceptible to Wuchereria bancrofti. Thirty three percent of the Cx. quinquefasciatus that fed on W. bancrofti patient were infective after 12-14 days. There is a possibility for W. bancrofti to occur in the urban areas of the Malaysia in the near future. ...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Vythilingam I,Tan CH,Nazni WA

    更新日期:2005-06-01 00:00:00

  • The colonization of carrion by soldier fly, Ptecticus melanurus (Walker) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) in a tropical forest in Malaysia: a new potential species for minimum PMI estimation.

    abstract::This paper discusses the colonization of the stratiomyid species Ptecticus melanurus (Walker) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) in monkey carrion and its potential for the determination of the minimum time since death (PMI). A study was conducted in a tropical forest at Bangi, Malaysia from 13 November 2009 to 8 June 201...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Azwandi A,Omar B

    更新日期:2012-12-01 00:00:00

  • Diagnosis of subclinical equine theileriosis in center of Iran using parasitological and molecular methods.

    abstract::A total of 105 blood samples from healthy horses from different stables in Yazd province, center of Iran, were examined for the presence of Theileria equi infection using parasitological and molecular methods. Out of the 105 samples, the parasitological method detected T. equi infection in 5 (4.76%) cases while the PC...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Bahrami S,Ghadrdan AR,Mirabdollahi SM,Fayed MR

    更新日期:2014-03-01 00:00:00

  • Surgical management of morbidity due to lymphatic filariasis: the usefulness of a standardized international clinical classification of hydroceles.

    abstract::The objective of this work is to evaluate the usefulness of a standardized clinical classification of hydroceles in lymphatic filariasis endemic countries to guide their surgical management. 64 patients with hydroceles were operated in 2009-2010, in Level II hospitals (WHO classification), during two visits to F...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Capuano GP,Capuano C

    更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00

  • Prospective surveillance of nosocomial device-associated bacteremia in three adult intensive units in Malaysia.

    abstract::Nosocomial blood stream infection (or nosocomial bacteremia) is a common problem in hospitals worldwide, including Malaysia. A three-year prospective cohort study (October 2003-March 2007) of the incidences, risk factors, and patterns of the microorganisms causing bacteremia was conducted using a validated surveillanc...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Gopal Katherason S,Naing L,Jaalam K,Kamarul Iman Musa K,Nik Abdullah NM,Aiyar S,Bhojwani K,Harussani N,Abdul Rahman A,Ismail A

    更新日期:2010-08-01 00:00:00

  • Field evaluation of Bacillus thuringiensis H-14 against Aedes mosquitoes.

    abstract::Studies were carried out on the residual efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis H-14 (water dispersible granule, VectoBac ABG 6511) as direct application in the control of Aedes larvae in the field. Field Aedes sp populations in the earthen and glass jars were predetermined before initiation of the trial. On confirmation ...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Lee YW,Zairi J

    更新日期:2006-06-01 00:00:00

  • Sensitivity of Aedes albopictus C6/36 cells line for the detection and infectivity titration of dengue virus.

    abstract::Plaque assay procedure was carried out to determine the infectivity titration of dengue virus using Aedes albopictus C6/36 mosquito cell line. Cells were seeded in 6 wells plates and incubated until monolayer C6/36 cell lines were formed. Each well was exposed to a different dilution of dengue infected culture fluid, ...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Zamree I,Drakes N,Rohani A,Lee HL

    更新日期:2005-12-01 00:00:00

  • Adulticidal activity of some Malaysian plant extracts against Aedes aegypti Linnaeus.

    abstract::The adulticidal activity of methanol extracts from three Malaysian plants namely Acorus calamus Linn., Litsea elliptica Blume and Piper aduncum Linn. against adult of Aedes aegypti (L.) were studied. Standard WHO bioassay tests were used to evaluate the effectiveness of these plant extracts. The hexane fraction from m...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Hidayatulfathi O,Sallehuddin S,Ibrahim J

    更新日期:2004-12-01 00:00:00

  • PCR based detection of Theileria lestoquardi in apparently healthy sheep and goats from two districts in Khyber Pukhtoon Khwa (Pakistan).

    abstract::The present study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Theileria lestoquardi from two districts of Khyber Pukhtoon Khwa (Kohat and Peshawar) in Pakistan and also to report the risk factors associated with the spread of ovine theileriosis. A total of 165 blood samples were collected from sheep (N = 44) and go...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Saeed S,Jahangir M,Fatima M,Shaikh RS,Khattak RM,Ali M,Iqbal F

    更新日期:2015-06-01 00:00:00

  • First report of maggots of family Piophilidae recovered from human cadavers in Malaysia.

    abstract::Piophila casei (Linnaeus) (Diptera: Piophilidae) is reported from human cadavers in two separate forensic cases for the first time in Malaysia. Both bodies were found indoors. The first case, was that of a male of unknown nationality and age and also contained maggots of the muscid Ophyra spinigera (Stein). The second...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Nazni WA,Jeffery J,Sa'diyah I,Noorjuliana WM,Chen CD,Rohayu SA,Hafizam AH,Lee HL

    更新日期:2008-08-01 00:00:00

  • Identification of potential hit compounds for Dengue virus NS2B/NS3 protease inhibitors by combining virtual screening and binding free energy calculations.

    abstract::Dengue virus (DV) infections are a serious public health problem and there is currently no vaccine or drug treatment. NS2B/NS3 protease, an essential enzyme for viral replication, is one of the promising targets in the search for drugs against DV. In this research work, virtual screening (VS) was carried out on four m...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Wichapong K,Nueangaudom A,Pianwanit S,Sippl W,Kokpol S

    更新日期:2013-09-01 00:00:00

  • Glycogen synthase kinase-3β inhibition improved survivability of mice infected with Burkholderia pseudomallei.

    abstract::The disease melioidosis, caused by the soil bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei, often manifests as acute septicemia with high fatality. Glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK3β) plays a key role during the inflammatory response induced by bacteria. We used a murine model of acute melioidosis to investigate the effects...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Tay TF,Maheran M,Too SL,Hasidah MS,Ismail G,Embi N

    更新日期:2012-12-01 00:00:00

  • Potential of sugarcane bagasse (agro-industrial waste) for the production of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis.

    abstract::Sugarcane bagasse is a renewable resource that can be used to produce biopesticide for the control of mosquito vectors. In the present study, we demonstrated that cane processed bagasse could be used to produce Bacillus thuringiensis serovar israelensis (Bti) for control of mosquito vectors viz: Culex quinquefasciatus...

    journal_title:Tropical biomedicine

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Poopathi S,Mani C,Rajeswari G

    更新日期:2013-09-01 00:00:00