Image via Wikipedia Noscapine is an isoqiunoline alkaloid found in opium latex. Unlike most other alkaloids obtained from opium latex, noscapine is not sedative and has been used as antitussive drug in various countries. Recently, it has been introduced as an anti-mitotic agent. This drug can be used orally.When the resistance to other anti-cancer drugs … Read more
Image via Wikipedia India’s “Holy Powder”, Turmeric, Finally Reveals Its Centuries-old Secret April 19, 2009 J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2009, 131 (12), 4490-4498 Copyright 2009 American Chemical Society Scientists in Michigan are reporting discovery of the secret behind the fabled healing power of the main ingredient in turmeric – a spice revered in India as … Read more
Adenosine A2A Receptor Antagonists: New 8-Substituted 9-Ethyladenines as Tools for in vivo Rat Models of Parkinson’s Disease Rosaria Volpini, Prof., Diego Dal Ben, Dr., Catia Lambertucci, Dr., Gabriella Marucci, Prof. Dr., Ram Chandra Mishra, Dr., Anna Teresa Ramadori, Dr., Karl-Norbert Klotz, Prof., Maria Letizia Trincavelli, Dr. , Claudia Martini, Prof., Gloria Cristalli, Prof. Abstract: A new series of 8-substituted 9-ethyladenine … Read more
A new anticancer drug for Leukemia has been approved by FDA. The drug treats chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), a blood and bone marrow disease that usually affects seniors. It works by inhibiting the enzyme Tyrosine Kinase.
Design & Development of Unnatural Nucleosides as Antiviral & Anti-Cancer Agents Ram C. Mishra College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, GA 30602, USA Unnatural nucleosides are the variants (chemically modified analogs) of five natural nucleosides which constitute the structure of DNA and RNA. Since the first preparation and later, the isolation of unnatural … Read more
Here are the Three Surprising Factors That Have a Negative Effect on Your Weight Loss If you’re on a drive to lose some weight and become a much healthier version of yourself, you might find yourself surprised when you can’t do it. You’re eating right, you’re exercising regularly, and you’re doing everything else you’re supposed … Read more