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Flavonoid constituents of Dipcadi erythraeum Webb. & Berthel.
Publication date: May 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 5 Author(s): Mona Osama El-Shabrawy, Mona Mohamed Marzouk, Salwa Ali Kawashty, Hassnaa Ahmed Hosni, Ibrahim Ahmed El Garf, Nabiel Abdel Megied Saleh Seven flavonoids were isolated for the first time from the defatted aqueous methanol extract of Dipcadi erythraeum Webb. & Berthel. They were identified as kaempferol (1), quercetin (2), quercetin 3-O-(6″-α-rhamnopyranosyl)-β-glucopyranoside-7-O-α-rhamnopyranoside (3), vitexin (4), isovitexin (5), orientin (6) and isoorientin (7). Their structures were esta...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Role of commercial starter cultures on microbiological, physicochemical characteristics, volatile compounds and sensory properties of dry-cured foal sausage
Conclusions As a general conclusion, the use of starter cultures contributed to improve the hygienic quality with low impact in physicochemical and sensory properties. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Repetitive sequence-based PCR fingerprinting and the relationship of antimicrobial-resistance characteristics and corresponding genes among Salmonella strains from pig production
Conclusions Statistical analysis revealed no association between antimicrobial resistance genes and resistance profiles with the exception of cmlA and chloramphenicol, sul1 and sulfamethoxazole, aadA2 and streptomycin, and strA and streptomycin (P < 0.05). Finally, the identical groups of clonal strains were detected by rep-PCR indicating similarity among Salmonella genotypes from farms and from slaughterhouses. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Prebiotic effect of Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) fructans on the growth performance of Bifidobacterium bifidum and Escherichia coli
Conclusions Jerusalem artichoke fructooligosaccharides can provide the greater stability of probiotics and acid production, so it can be considered as a potential source of high yielding oligosaccharide for commercial prebiotic production to develop food industry and improve host health. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Flatulence awareness among the masses and its affinity with daily foods along with anti-ulcerant drugs in Bangladesh
Conclusions This survey reveals that a significant percentage of people are suffering from flatulence. Proper guidelines for taking medication and the avoidance of oily food and fiber rich diet may reduce its frequencies. Therefore, it is urgent to originate public cognizance and education on the cause and remedied issues through regular crusade. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Determination of the total phenols, flavonoids and antimicrobial activity of the crude extracts from locally grown neem stems
Conclusions Thanks to the contents of the total phenolics and flavonoids, the crude extracts could be used as medicines for different aliments. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

GC-MS analysis and cytotoxic activity of essential oils from the leaves of Abrus precatorius L. Gaertn
Conclusions The essential oil from the leaves of Abrus precatorius L. Gaertn. could hold promise for future applications in the treatment of cancer-related diseases, in addition to flavor and fragrance industry. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Human skin reactions towards bites of tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus F. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae): A preliminary case study
Conclusions Different body parts may produce different skin reactions and the time required for the skin reactions to disappear completely was also varied. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Effectiveness of seven mosquito larvicides against the West Nile vector Culex pipiens (L.) in Saudi Arabia
Conclusions Overall, this research added basic knowledge about the effectiveness of seven mosquito larvicides with different mechanisms of action as potential candidates for the control programs of Cx. pipiens mosquito populations in Saudi Arabia. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infections among patients referred for endoscopy at Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim
Conclusions The increased risk of H. pylori infection in Indians might be due to the unusual socio-cultural practices and difference in diet which may be responsible for the transmission of the infection. Therefore, further studies are warranted. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

753 G/A polymorphism of TLR2 in the susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis in the Lur population of Iran
Conclusions Our results suggest that 753 G/A TLR2 (Arg753Gln) polymorphism may play a role in the susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis in the Lur population of Iran. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Pathological manifestation of the Acanthocephalus dirus in Thunnus albacares
Conclusions This is the new host for the parasite A. dirus in T. albacares. On the basis of histological and histochemical findings, the lesions were highly damaged due to the parasitic infestation. The high density of the parasite and severe penetration of the proboscis into the intestinal tissues are the main reason for the pathogenicity in the host. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Identification and determination of the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in patients with chronic renal failure by ELISA and PCR
Conclusions PCR alongside serologic methods can be valuable for T. gondii screening. Given the high prevalence of T. gondii among hemodialysis patients with ESRD, T. gondii screening together with sanitary control of biological agents was recommended in dialysis units. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

A comparative study of the chemotherapeutic effects of diminazene aceturate and Ivermectin on Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats
Conclusions It was concluded from the results of this present study that DA has a better efficacy than ivermectin which has no chemotherapeutic effect against Trypanosoma brucei brucei infection. The efficacy of DA is on the decline because of drug resistance and incidence of relapse, therefore a search for effective alternative chemotherapy or drug combinations should be encouraged. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

HIV-related risk behaviors among male inmates of Tehran, Iran
Conclusions Although the previous studies reported that the main leading cause of acquiring HIV infection in Iranian prisons was injecting drug use, the prevalence of injecting drug use was less than the prevalence of unsafe sexual relationships and tattooing in the present research among the inmates of Tehran. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - May 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research