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Author: Qurrat-ul-Aen Inam, Huma Ikram, Erum Shireen and Darakhshan Jabeen Haleem Publishing Date: 2016 E-ISSN: 1011-601X Volume: 29 Issue: 3 ABSTRACT: Lower levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT; serotonin) in the brain elicit sugar craving, while ingestion of sugar rich diet improves mood and alleviates anxiety. Gender differences occur not only in brain serotonin metabolism but also in a serotonin mediated functional […]

Author: Amena Baig, Muhammad Zohaib, Ata-ur-Rehman and Shamshad Zarina Publishing Date: 2016 E-ISSN: 1011-601X Volume: 29 Issue: 3 ABSTRACT: Cataract, the lens opacity, is among major causes of blindness in Pakistani population. In recent past, oxidative stress is suggested to play crucial role in loss of transparency. Along with other antioxidants, Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) has also shown decreased activity in

Author: Masomeh Khalili, Hamed Fathi and Mohammad Ali Ebrahimzadeh Publishing Date: 2016 E-ISSN: 1011-601X Volume: 29 Issue: 3 ABSTRACT: Crocus genus (Iridaceae) is comprises approximately 80 species. In this study in vitro antioxidant activities of extracts from C. caspius bulbs and aerial parts were investigated. Ultrasonically assisted extraction (US), percolation method (PE) and polyphenolic fraction (PP) were used. Antioxidant activities

Author: Saif Ullah Mehsud, Gul Majid Khan, Abid Hussain, Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Akhlaq, Kamran Ahmad Khan and Abdul Shakoor Publishing Date: 2016 E-ISSN: 1011-601X Volume: 29 Issue: 3 ABSTRACT: The aim of the current study was to formulate and evaluate glipizide controlled release matrix tablets by means of different grades of polymer Ethoceland different co-excipients in order to evaluate their

Author: Ferhat Mehmood, Zaheer-ud-Din Khan, Farkhanda Manzoor and Muhammad Jamil Publishing Date: 2016 E-ISSN: 1011-601X Volume: 29 Issue: 3 ABSTRACT: A study was conducted to evaluate the toxicity and repellency of essential oils from root, stem and leaves of Nazar panra, Skimmia laureola (DC.) Zucc. Ex Walp. of family (Sapindales: Rutaceae) ver. Nair of Pakistan. The oils were tested at