Modligroszek właściwy (Abrus precatorius) i modligroszki rzekome [Le vrai et le faux „jequirity"]

Relation entre le pouvoir toxique et le pouvoir antigene des toxines diphterique et tetanique

Le Laboratoire de Lague: Son role et son expansion

Abrus precatorius poisoning.

Sir, This is with reference to Vaidya et al1 correspondence on the case report “Poisoning due to white seed variety of Abrus precatorius” by Pillay et al.2 Vaidya et al have noted that the use of broad spectrum antibiotics like meropenem and ceftriaxone by Pillay et al has no evidence based rationale. However, they themselves have mentioned the antidotal therapy for Abrus poisoning which has no...

Faux kyste du pancréas drainé spontanément dans le colon

Les faux kystes du pancréas (FKP) se développent chez environ 2% des patients présentant une pancréatite aigüe. Ils peuvent évoluer vers la régression spontanée ou se compliquer d'une hémorragie, de compression ou de rupture. Le drainage spontané des FKP dans un viscère creux (duodénum, estomac, ou colon) reste un mode d'évolution exceptionnel. Nous rapportant le cas d'une patiente âgée de 74 a...

Immunomodulatory Activity of the Aqueous Extract of Seeds of Abrus precatorius Linn (Jequirity) in Mice

Background: Various compounds of plant origin have been widely investigated since ancient times for their possible immunomodulatory properties as well as for the treatment of a wide range of diseases. Objective: To study the immunomodulatory functions of the aqueous extract of the seeds of Abrus precatorius commonly known as Indian liquorice (Fabaceae), a medicinal plant native to central India...