abstract：OBJECTIVE:To immunize rabbits with 12 and 16 kDa recombinant subunits of antigen B from Echinococcus granulosus (E. granulosus) and measuring polyclonal antibody and humoral immune response using ELISA and gel diffusion. METHODS:Two mentioned antigens were cloned and expressed in expression vector and purified by affi...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Abdi J,Kazemi B,Karimfar MH,Rokni MB

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the feasibility of ultrasonic diagnosis for monitoring fracture healing. METHODS:Thirty rabbit models with fraction of mandible body were established by surgically removing partial lower jawbone. At the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 12th week after the operation, they were examined by X-ray and ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Chen T,Lai RF,Zhou ZY,Zhao QT,Yin ZD

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the hepatoprotective and antioxidant activities of Alchornea cordifolia (A. cordifolia) leaf extract. METHODS:Various solvent fractions of the methanol extract of the leaf of the plant A. cordifolia Mull. Arg (Fam: Euphorbiaceae) were evaluated for hepatoprotective activity by carbon tetrachlo...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Osadebe PO,Okoye FB,Uzor PF,Nnamani NR,Adiele IE,Obiano NC

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hookworm infection is a relatively common cause of anemia in endemic areas. The most common hookworm species are Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. In this report we present a case of overt gastrointestinal bleeding because of hookworm infection. Capsule endoscopy revealed many hookworms in the lumen of pro...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Chen JM,Zhang XM,Wang LJ,Chen Y,Du Q,Cai JT

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the antidiabetic effect of aqueous extract of Merremia tridentata (M. tridentata) root (MTRAE) in normal, glucose-loaded hyperglycemic and streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. METHODS:Oral administration of MTRAE at the doses of 50, 100 and 150 mg/kg was studied in normal, glucose-loade...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Arunachalam K,Parimelazhagan T

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the content of benzyl glucosinolate (BG) in the pulp and the seed and investigate the anti-cancer activity of its hydrolysis product in Carica papaya L. METHODS:Determination of BG was performed on an Hypersil BDS C(18) column at the wavelength of 214 nm with 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) aque...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Li ZY,Wang Y,Shen WT,Zhou P

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the possible antiplasmodial compounds from leaf, stem, root and flower extracts of Ocimum canum (O. canum), Ocimum sanctum (O. sanctum) and Ocimum basilicum (O. basilicum). METHODS:The O. canum, O. sanctum and O. basilicum were collected from Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu and the extraction...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Inbaneson SJ,Sundaram R,Suganthi P

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the antidiarrheal activity of the methanol leaf extract of Pterocarpus erinaceus in vivo. METHODS:The methanol leaf extract of Pterocarpus erinaceus was evaluated using different doses (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight) orally for antidiarrheal activity using castor oil-induced diarrhea, cha...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Ezeja IM,Ezeigbo II,Madubuike KG,Udeh NE,Ukweni IA,Akomas SC,Ifenkwe DC

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of the anthocyanin-rich extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa (H. sabdariffa) calyx on the viability of cadmium-treated U937 cells and cadmium-mediated activation of U937-derived macrophages. METHODS:The macrophage cell line U937 was treated with cadmium (0.1 μ mol/L) and later incubated w...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Okoko T,Ere D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the range and incidence of complications associated with Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed of all patients of P. vivax malaria admitted in Kasturba Medical College, Manipal between January and December, 2010. Patients with mixed malarial infectio...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Naha K,Dasari S,Prabhu M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of hydroalcoholic extract of Schotia latifolia (S. latifolia) bark commonly used in South Africa traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. METHODS:The antibacterial test and MIC was determined by using agar well diffusion and dilut...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Oyedemi SO,Afolayan AJ

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection with higher incidence in tropics. Leptospirosis, is known for its variable manifestations, and is a clinical challenge for physicians in the tropics. Experienced clinicians, at times can mistake leptospirosis for non-medical conditions. A few reports of leptospirosis presenting as...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Peter G,Narasimha H

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the anti-atherosclerotic effects of two different extracts from the leaves of Mallotus furetianus by using rat model of atherosclerosis. METHODS:The air-dried powdered Mallotus furetianus leaves were extracted with ethanol and then evaporated. The ethanol extract was experienced Diaion HP-20 CC wi...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Yueli L,Liqun W,Haitao W,Lianbo L,Xinan Y

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To isolate the Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. typhi) from asymptomatic typhoid carriers in the local population. To assess the antibiotic sensitivity and resistant pattern of S. typhi isolates against viable antibiotics and phylogenetic analysis of S. typhi isolates on the basis of 16S rDNA gene. METH...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Chandrasekaran B,Balakrishnan S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy of ethanolic extract of nilavembu kudineer choornam (EENKC) in inflammation, pain and fever using animal models to support its actions. METHODS:Acute toxicity study of EENKC was performed in mice to fix the effective dose. The antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Anbarasu K,Manisenthil KK,Ramachandran S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the antihyperglycemic activity of leaves of Hyptis suaveolens using streptozotocin model. METHODS:Hyptis suaveolens extract (HSE) 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight was administered orally to streptozotocin induced diabetes, once daily for 21 days. RESULTS:A significant reduction in blood glucose was...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Mishra SB,Verma A,Mukerjee A,Vijayakumar M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To validate traditional claims of usefulness of the Indian plants in management of poisonous snakebite and evaluate the antivenom properties displayed by the alcoholic extracts of Andrographis paniculata (A. paniculata), Crateva magna (C. magna), Gloriosa superba (G. superba) and Hydrocotyle javanica (H. java...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Kumarapppan C,Jaswanth A,Kumarasunderi K

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant activity of methanol extract of Tectona grandis (T. grandis) flowers (METGF) in streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats to supports its traditional use. METHODS:Acute toxicity study of METGF was carried out in rat to determine its dose for th...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Ramachandran S,Rajasekaran A,Kumar KT

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the application of cervical cancer screening system, TruScreen in detecting atypical squamous cell of undetermined significance (ASCUS) patients. METHODS:A total of 42 cases were selected, who were diagnosed as ASCUS by thinprep cytologic test (TCT). Area from site 15 to 20, site 21 to 32 were det...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Li W,Guo Y,Niu H,Jin S,Wang L

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To provide further evidence for the ethnomedicinal use of the Eastern Nigeria mistletoe, Loranthus micranthus (L. micranthus), as an immunostimulant. METHODS:Solvent fractions from the crude extract of the mistletoe plant was obtained and screened by the cell mediated delayed type hypersensitivity reaction (...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Ogechukwu OE,Ogoamaka OP,Sylvester NC,Kawamura A,Proksch P

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiology of snake bite in the region and attempt to compare proven Russell's viper with hump-nosed viper bites. METHODS:All snake bite admissions to the Toxicology Unit of Teaching Hospital Peradeniya over three year from 2006 were included. RESULTS:Of the 776 snakebites, 665(86%) were u...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Kularatne K,Budagoda S,Maduwage K,Naser K,Kumarasiri R,Kularatne S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of Terminalia paniculata against paracetamol induced hepatic damage in rats. METHODS:The plant material was shade dried, powdered and extracted with ethanol. Liv 52 and silymarin were used as standard drugs and 2% gum acacia as a control (vehicle). Alteration in the ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Eesha BR,Mohanbabu Amberkar V,Meena Kumari K,Sarath B,Vijay M,Lalit M,Rajput R

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To screen the antimicrobial potential of three ethnomedicinal plants Chassalia curviflora Thw. (C. curviflora), Cyclea peltata Hook. F. & Thomson (C. peltata) and Euphorbia hirta L (E. hirta) used in folk medicines in Aarukani hills Kani tribe, Tamil Nadu, India against human bacterial pathogens. METHODS:Ant...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Raja RD,Jeeva S,Prakash JW,Antonisamy JM,Irudayaraj V

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salmonella are most commonly associated with gastroenteritis and enteric fever in humans. Occasionally, dissemination of bacilli throughout the body results in establishment of localized foci of persistent infection especially in patients with debilitating diseases and immunosuppressive states. Infection at various ab...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Kaistha N,Gupta V,Sidhu S,Chander J

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To isolate and characterize antidiabetic component (bioactivity-guided fractionation) from hydro alcoholic extract of Ocimum sanctum (O. sanctum) aerial part. METHODS:Ten fractions (F1-F10) were isolated from hydro alcoholic extract of O. sanctum aerial part by column chromatography. All the fractions F1 to ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Patil R,Patil R,Ahirwar B,Ahirwar D

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tropical pyomyositis is an underdiagnosed condition. We reported a 35 year old male farmer, who presented with septicemia and acute respiratory distress syndrome due to pyomyositis involving the paraspinal muscles. Culture of the pus grew methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, and the patient recovered after sur...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Siddalingana GT,Hande HM,Stanley W,Bargur R

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To elucidates the immunoprophylactic potential of glutathion-s-transferase (GST) from cattle filarial parasite Setaria digitata (S. digitata) against lymphatic filariasis. METHODS:GST was purified through affinity chromatography (SdGST) and chacterized by SDS-PAGE and Nano-LC MS/MS analysis. Antibody isotype...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Bal M,Mandal N,Achary KG,Das MK,Kar SK

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the relationship between asymptomatic malaria parasitemia and some oxidative stress parameters in pregnant Nigerian women. METHODS:This is a cross-sectional study involving 130 normal pregnant women at various trimesters, who were attending antenatal clinic at the University of Nigeria Teaching ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Nwagha UI,Okeke TC,Nwagha TU,Ejezie FE,Ogbodo SO,Dim CC,Anyaehie BU

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To delineate the frequency of occurrence of bla(CTX-M), bla(TEM), and bla(SHV) in Enterobacteriaceae from North-Indian tertiary hospital. METHODS:A random collection of a subset of 45 Escherichia coli (E. coli) and 28 Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) that was resistant to a third generation cephalospori...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Shahid M,Singh A,Sobia F,Rashid M,Malik A,Shukla I,Khan HM

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the levels of serum cortisol in patients with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) malaria in an area of unstable malaria transmission in eastern Sudan. METHODS:The concentrations of cortisol were measured in sera of 25 patients with uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria (at prese...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Ibrahim EA,Kheir MM,Elhardello OA,Almahi WA,Ali NI,Elbashir MI,Ishag A

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study deals with the investigation of larvicidal and ovicidal activities of benzene, hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol and chloroform leaf extract of Eclipta alba (E. alba) against dengue vector, Aedes aegypti (Ae. Aegypti). METHODS:Twenty five early III instar larvae of Ae. aegypti was exposed to ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Govindarajan M,Karuppannan P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate malaria situation analysis, stratification and planning for an endemic area in southern Iran. METHODS:Data on health system, population, meteorological parameters, malaria cases, anopheline vectors, and control activities during 2005-2007 was obtained from Minab Health Center, Minab Meteorolog...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Hassan V,Arash R,Mehdi J,Ahmad R,Ali HB,Wali YA,Ali D,Abdulrasool M,Abbas P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00