Naringin has been reported to possess diverse pharmacological properties, including anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory activities. The aim of the present study was to determine the potential anti-inflammatory effect of naringin in a mouse model of carrageenan-induced pleurisy. A single dose of naringin (40 and 80 mg/kg) was administered per oral

Histamine 4 receptor (H4R) is a novel target for the pharmacological modulation of histamine-mediated immune signals during inflammatory diseases. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of the H4R agonist 4-methylhistamine dihydrochloride (4-MeH) and antagonist JNJ7777120 (JNJ) in the inflamed rat knee. Animals were fasted for 18h befo

This paper will briefly analyze the fundamental principle of Islamic moderation (wasatiyyah) as illustrated in Tafsir al-Azhar. It attempts to discuss the ideas of balanced and an ecumenical community par excellence (ummah wasata) and the principle of moderate Islam as interpreted and propounded by Hamka (1908-1981) in his Tafsir. It will also look

There are several researches that have been done to improve the life among tetraplegia. It has become an attractive research field in the rehabilitation engineering because the eye movement have abilities as a communication tool for disabled people. However, the previous research has not much provided an appropriate design for the user among tetrap

Sago starch is used as biopolymer and biocompatible to the human skin. The hydrogel is prepared by mixing the solution of sago starch (SS) with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) solution and finally this solution is subjected to the gamma irradiation. The effect of sago starch and gamma irradiated doses on swelling properties are evaluated. The swelling beha

The incorporation of unmodified halloysite nanotube (HNT) in a thermoplastic sago starch (TPSS) film to form a nanocomposite material was investigated. The TPSS/HNT nanocomposite was fabricated through solvent casting method at varying HNT loading of 0, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, and 5.0 wt.%. Evaluation on mechanical and physical properties (tensile tes

In this study, an easy, low-cost, and straightforward method to pattern and directly control the amount of enzyme deposited on paper using microcontact printing was successfully developed without the need for a cleanroom facility. Full characterization was done to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach, from the fabrication of a master stamp w

Eurycoma longifolia is one of the plants used to enhanced male reproductive functions but little is known for its effect on the female reproductive system and functions. Therefore this work is performed to study the effects of standardized extract of Eurycoma longifolia, TAF 273, on oestrous cycle and some reproductive functionality in rats. Female

Coral recruitment is the key determinant to preserve coral reef system. This study was conducted in three different stations on Bidong Island. The artificial substrates mounted in frames and deployed horizontally near the coral reef community. The settlement plates were allowed to be colonized for six month periods from April until October 2014. Th

This paper aims to analyze the method of Qur’anic hermeneutic(al-ta’wil)as set forth by Muhammad Asad in his magnum opus, The Message of the Qur’an. Its objective is to study the underlying method he crafted in the commentary and the influence it projected in the Muslim world. The study of Muhammad Asad’s method is crucial to gain an unders