This subchronic toxicity study assessed the delayed toxicity and reversibility of fennel extract in male and female mice. To ascertain any delayed toxicity and potential for recovery, a separate satellite group received oral doses of fennel extract at a dose of 1000 mg/kg/day of body weight for a duration of 90 days, followed by 28-days with no treatment. There were no abnormalities observed in…
Foeniculum vulgare or known as adas in Indonesia is a medicinal plant that belongs to the umbelliferae family. It has a lot of pharmacological properties such as antiviral, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, gastro-protective, estrogenic-like, cardiovascular, lipid-lowering, anti-mutagenic, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer activity, hepatoprotective, and memory-protective ch…
F. vulgare is a perennial herb that has been traditionally used as medicine for a variety of ailments. It has also been used as a medication due to its antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Previous studies have highlighted issues associated with the poor quality of therapeutic herbal products commercially available, thus a standardization for safety and toxicity profiling of her…
Bioprocess technology involves the combination of living matter (whole organism or enzymes ) with nutrients under laboratory conditions to make a desired product within the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, biotechnology, fine chemicals and bulk chemicals sectors. Industry is under increasing pressure to develop new processes that are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective, and this ca…
The book provides a practical guide to chemical process design and integration for students and practicing process engineers in industry
BIOS Instant Notes in Biochemistry, Fourth Edition, is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts-an ideal revision checklist-followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with clear, simple diagrams that are easy for students …