Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) leaf extract (OPLE) possesses good ex vivo vasodilation and antioxidant properties. This study evaluated the catechin-rich OPLE antioxidant, antihypertensive, and cardiovascular effects in normal and nitric oxide (NO)–deficient hypertensive rats. OPLE was administered orally (500 mg=kg of body weight=day) to normotens

The paper first divides the stages of being a transsexual into three namely: the pre-transsexual, the transsexual and post-transsexual periods (the last stage is applicable only to a transsexual who has abandoned his transsexual status). The paper focuses on the first stage i.e. the stage before someone develops into a full-blown transsexual. The d

Although mediation is not uncommon when negotiating dispute settlement in civil cases, the same may not necessarily be appropriate with criminal cases — partly because criminal cases pertain to public rights not private rights and any attempt to mediate may fall foul of public interest, hence non-negotiable. In criminal ases, the prosecution, the

Garlic has been a favorite additive in food for many years in various cultures. It is known that garlic (Allium sativum) possesses antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, antimutagenic, antiplatelet and antihyperlipidemic properties. Allicin, a thiosulfinate extract of garlic, has been presumed to be a very strong antioxidant. High performance liquid chromat

A preparation and modification of activated carbon from oil-palm shell has been investigated in this paper. A pretreatment method has been established to avoid partial fusion and swelling in the carbonization stage. Carbonization has been studied at different temperatures and the structure of the microporous chars has been characterized. Activated

Polyphenols have been proven, both in animal and human studies to be beneficial as vascular protective agents. The effect is claimed to be related to the compound antioxidative properties. This effectively blunts the vasoconstriction process, reported to be due to the excessive generation of reactive oxygen species, as observed in many in vitro stu

As Malaysia’s new satellite city, types of Malay motif and meanings in Putrajaya have been abstracted and used as design motifs and ornamentation for the quest of local identity. However, it is uncertain whether the placement of such components, which is sometimes difficult to comprehend, gives the premises a sense of identity. Therefore, this st

Urban rail transit, however, must run at the ideal volume of passenger ridership. Otherwise, it is not feasible. It means the geographical location of urban rail stations has to be appropriate. However, what is the elements to consider for the location of the urban rail station? The literature claimed land use characteristics such as land use densi

Objective: Patients with thyroid disorders were found to experience depression due to several factors. The aims of this study was to measure depression level among thyroid disorder patients and examine the correlation between depression and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and free Thyroxine (fT4), stressful life events and social support level. M

Many ingredients derived from animal have been distributed widely in foods, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations which may invites issues due to religious restrictions. Thus, the species-specific detection has become an important issue among Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Vegan, and vegetarian communities. Some methods such as spectroscopy, chromatogr