Publications by authors named "R Emilin Renitta"
Biological macromolecules like polysaccharides/proteins/glycoproteins have been widely used in the field of tissue engineering due to their ability to mimic the extracellular matrix of tissue. In addition to this, these macromolecules are found to have higher biocompatibility and no/lesser toxicity when compared to synthetic polymers. In recent years, scaffolds made up of proteins, polysaccharides, or glycoproteins have been highly used due to their tensile strength, biodegradability, and flexibility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEvaluation of antidiabetic potential of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) in alloxan-induced diabetic mice.
Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol
February 2013
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the antidiabetic effects of Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom) in normal and diabetic mice.
- The ethanolic extract led to significant reductions in blood glucose, cholesterol levels, and kidney function markers in diabetic mice, and improved HDL cholesterol levels.
- The findings suggest that P. ostreatus could be a valuable addition to diabetes treatments by lowering blood sugar and improving lipid profiles.
Bauhinia tomentosa stimulates the immune system and scavenges free radical generation in vitro.
J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol
October 2010
A methanolic extract of Bauhinia tomentosa was studied for its immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activity in BALB/c mice. Intraperitoneal administration of the extract significantly increased the total leukocyte account (10075 +/- 542 cells/cm2) on the 18th day, bone marrow cellularity (93.1 x 10(5) +/- 3.
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