several complications attributed with herpes virus related infections and the emergence of drug resistant viruses prompt scientists to search for new drugs. several terpenoids and coumarins have shown anti hsv effects while no sesquiterpene coumarin have been previously tested for hsv treatment. three sesquiterpene coumarins [badrakemin acetate (1), kellerin (2) and samarcandin diasteromer (3) ...

The utility of gum Arabic (Acacia Species) as film former (binder) in formulations was investigated. Some property such as blistering and scratch adhesion of the solutions of crude gum Arabic as a sole binder in formulations were investigated and compared to those of solutions of modified gum Arabic. From the work carried out, it was discovered that the quality of the film resulting from the so...

In this experiment, the chemical composition of the essential oils obtained from Ferula assa-foetida oleo-gum resin collected from two different sites of Yazd province (Tabas and Yazd) in the center of Iran, were identified. The gas chromatography mass-spectroscopy (GC/MS) data showed that the qualitative composition of the components appeare...

The cancer of oral cavity is related to lesions of mucous membrane of tongue and gum that can be treated with radiation therapy. A lateral photon field can be used to treat this kind of tumor, which has a side-effect on normal tissue in the opposite side of the oral cavity. In this study the dosimetric effect of the various shields in oral cavity is evaluated. In this study, a special phantom s...

Asafoetida, an oleo-gum-resin obtained from the roots of Ferula assafoetida, is used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases including, asthma, epilepsy, gastrointestinal disorders and influenza. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the hypoglycemic activity of the asafoetida extract in streptozotocininduced diabetic rats. Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 groups, ...

Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the prevalent and degenerative disorders of the joints that cause significant pain and functional disability. It is a disease in which not only the articular cartilage of the synovial joint is affected but also the adjacent bone, ligaments, capsule, synovial membrane and even peri-articular muscles are distressed. Worldwide 630 million people or 15% popu...

Chewing of gum contributes to the maintenance of oral health. Many oral diseases, including caries and periodontal disease, are caused by bacteria. However, it is unknown whether chewing of gum can remove bacteria from the oral cavity. Here, we hypothesize that chewing of gum can trap bacteria and remove them from the oral cavity. To test this hypothesis, we developed two methods to quantify nu...

Recovery of cellulose fibres from paper mill effluent has been studied using common polysaccharides or biopolymers such as Guar gum, Xanthan gum and Locust bean gum as flocculent. Guar gum is commonly used in sizing paper and routinely used in paper making. The results have been compared with the performance of alum, which is a common coagulant and a key ingredient of the paper industry. Guar g...

This paper deals with the conjugation of durian seed gum (DSG) with whey protein isolate (WPI) through Maillard reactions. Subsequently, the functional properties of durian seed gum in the non-conjugated (control sample) and conjugated forms were compared with several commercial gums (i.e., Arabic gum, sodium alginate, kappa carrageenan, guar gum, and pectin). The current study revealed that th...

RATIONALE Recent research suggests that chewing gum may improve aspects of cognitive function and mood. There is also evidence suggesting that chewing gum reduces stress. It is important, therefore, to examine these two areas and to determine whether contextual factors (chewing habit, type of gum, and personality) modify such effects. OBJECTIVES The aims of the present study were: (i) to dete...