Scientific Study from the year 2021 in the subject Biology - Micro- and Molecular Biology, grade: A, Mahatma Gandhi University (St. Thomas College, Palai), language: English, abstract: Dental infection is being considered as one of the six most widespread non-communicable diseases throughout the world. Berberis aquifolium have shown positive antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory actions in several microbial studies. So, this study was conducted to determine the antimicrobial efficacy of B. aquifolium against dental biofilm forming Streptococcus mutans and common oral pathogens. The dental caries samples were collected from 5 patients of age group 7-35yrs from Kottayam Dist., Kerala, under aseptic condition. All the collected plate samples were cultured on nutrient, blood and Mitis Salivary Agar plates and colonies were counted. Microbial species were identified on the basis of morphological and biochemical studies. Microbiological assay (agar well diffusion method and minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) to determine inhibition zone against oral pathogens were performed. Thus this study concluded that the ethanolic extracts of B. aquifolium showed significant MIC against S. mutans, Candida albicans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa compared to that of standard drug.
Scientific Study from the year 2021 in the subject Biology - Micro- and Molecular Biology, grade: A, Mahatma Gandhi University (St. Thomas College, Palai), language: English, abstract: Dental infection is being considered as one of the six most widespread non-communicable diseases throughout the world. Berberis aquifolium have shown positive antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory actions in several microbial studies. So, this study was conducted to determine the antimicrobial efficacy of B. aquifolium against dental biofilm forming Streptococcus mutans and common oral pathogens. The dental caries samples were collected from 5 patients of age group 7-35yrs from Kottayam Dist., Kerala, under aseptic condition. All the collected plate samples were cultured on nutrient, blood and Mitis Salivary Agar plates and colonies were counted. Microbial species were identified on the basis of morphological and biochemical studies. Microbiological assay (agar well diffusion method and minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) to determine inhibition zone against oral pathogens were performed. Thus this study concluded that the ethanolic extracts of B. aquifolium showed significant MIC against S. mutans, Candida albicans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa compared to that of standard drug.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder manifested by an enhanced blood glucose levels. DM is categorized into type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication that is related to the biguanide class. Metformin is the first treatment for Type 2 DM because of its efficacy, safety and minimal risk of hypoglycemia. Sulfonyl ureas namely glipizide and glyburide activate insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells. Meglitinides, like nateglinide and repaglinide also activate insulin secretion, but their action is short - lived compare to sulfonyl ureas. Thiazolidine diones (TZDs) along with pioglitazone and rosiglitazone activate insulin sensitivity particularly in peripheral tissues. They stimulate peroxisome proliferator - activated receptor gamma (PPAR - gamma ) and give rise to an improved glucose utilization and decreased insulin resistance. Dipeptidyl peptidase - 4 (DPP - 4) inhibitors namely saxa gliptin and sita gliptin continue the action of incretin hormones. Inretin activate insulin release and stop glucagon secretion and contribute to glucose control. Sodium - glucose c0-transporter - 2 (SGLT 2) inhibitors along with canagliflozin and dapagliflozin influence kidneys to decrease glucose reabsorption. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors namely acarbose, decrease digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine. Finally it is concluded that the management of diabetes is associated with multifaceted approach, often combining lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy.
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