Nonalkaloidal constituents of the seeds of Gloriosa superba

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Intensity modulated radiotherapy in carcinoma cervix with metastatic para-aortic nodes: an institutional experience from a Regional Cancer Centre of Eastern India

BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is a major health problem, especially in developing countries like India. Extended field radiotherapy (EFRT) for cancer cervix treatment remains a challenging task for radiation oncologists. In the last decade studies have shown that EFRT using intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is feasible in treating gynaecological malignancies but there is a dearth of literature on this specific topic from this part of the world where patient profile differs greatly in several aspects from that of the western world. The aim of the study was evaluation of treatment response and toxicity profile in cases of carcinoma cervix with metastatic para-aortic nodes treated with intensity modulated radiotherapy technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this retrospective study the treatment records of 45 para-aortic node positive cervical cancer patients treated with EFRT (IMRT) and concurrent cisplatin were analysed for evaluation of loco-regional control and toxicities. RESULTS: Forty-four patients received full course of treatment. Among those 44 patients, 93.2% achieved complete response. Overall, the treatment was tolerated well and toxicities were within acceptable limits. Acute grade 3-4 toxicities were observed mostly in the form of anaemia and leucopenia. Most common late toxicities were those of small and large intestine. CONCLUSION: EFRT with concurrent chemotherapy was successfully delivered for para-aortic nodes positive cervical cancer patients in Indian scenario where under-nutrition, infection, anaemia and several other factors adversely influence treatment outcome. Pelvic and para-aortic control rates were satisfactory. The technique was associated with an acceptable acute and late toxicity profile

Structural characteristics, bioavailability and cardioprotective potential of saponins

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death, accounting about 31% deaths globally in 2012. The major risk factors causing cardiovascular diseases are coronary atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, myocardial infarction, and stroke. The dominating cause of cardiovascular diseases is accredited to our modern lifestyle and diet. Medicinal plants have been used for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases from centuries. The in built chirality and chemical space of natural products have been playing an important role in providing leads and templates for pharmacophore synthesis. This review highlights one of the important naturally occurring class saponins and their role in cardioprotection along with structural characteristics and pharmacological effects such as antioxidant, Ca2+ ion regulation, antiapoptotic, antiatherosclerosis, antihyperlipidemic, hypocholesterolemic, angiogenic, vasodilatory, and hypotensive. The characteristic cholesterol lowering, hemolytic, and anticoagulant properties of the saponins prompted us to select as one of the natural products class for cardioprotection. This review covers the most updated information on saponins related to their cardioprotective effects, mechanism of action, bioavailability, and structure activity relationship. Keywords: Bioavailability, Cardioprotective activity, Saponins, Structure activity relationshi

Kinetics of nonaqueous polymerization of methyl methacrylate by manganic laurate - n-hexanethiol redox system in carbon tetrachloride

697-699The polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) has been studied in carbon tetrachloride with manganic laurate-n-hexanethiol as the initiator system. The rate of polymerization is proportional to [manganic ion]1/2 and [thiol]1/2. The order in [monomer] is 1.5. A reaction scheme involving initial complex formation between manganic laurate and MMA and subsequent reaction of the complex with the thiol to produce the free radicals has· been postulated to account for the observed results. The activation energy and different kinetic constants for the system have also been evaluated

Cytologically Diagnosed Ovarian Carcinoma Turned Out To Be a Case of Chronic Ectopic Pregnancy

Background and ndash; The diagnosis of chronic ectopic pregnancy is often difficult as there is a shortage of literature in which this disease is diagnosed as an entity separate from the condition of acute ecopic pregnancy. Experience with fine needle aspiration cytology in chronic ectopic pregnancy is not reported previously. Case - A 29-year-old para 3 woman presented with lower abdominal pain and irregular menstruation since two months Transvaginal ultrasonography showed a well defined heterogenous, solid-cystic right adnexal mass with normal serum beta HCG , and mildly elevated CA 125 level . Fine needle aspiration cytology from the mass suggested possibility of serous cyst adenocarcinoma. Abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and infra-colic omentectomy was done. Pathological findings were consistent with chronic ectopic pregnancy. Conclusion and ndash;It is possible to retrieve trophoblastic cells through fine needle aspiration even after 2 months of tubal rupture and this experience can be utilized to diagnose chronic ectopic pregnancy preoperatively. [J Interdiscipl Histopathol 2014; 2(2.000): 116-120