HPLC Analysis and In Vivo Renoprotective Evaluation of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Cucumis melo Seeds in Gentamicin-Induced Renal Damage.

Background And Objectives: Cucumis melo, of family Cucurbitaceae, has traditionally been used to treat variety of kidney disorders. However to best of our knowledge there is no scientific study available that validates its renaoprotective uses. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate nephroprotective effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Cucumis melo seeds (CMHE) and to identify its phytoconstituents.

Role of p63 in differentiating morphologically ambiguous lesions of prostate.

Objective: To observe the role of p63 staining in evaluation of morphologically ambiguous lesions of prostate.

Study Design: Descriptive (case series) study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, from March to September 2010.