Synthetic Peptides: Re-emerging Small Biologics

The growth of research and innovations in the area of small molecules is stagnant now, so researchers have revived their interest in the development of specified biologics. These specified biologics include therapeutic DNA-derived products, monoclonal

A Medicinal Significance of Camphor plant: Cinnamomum camphora

Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) which is obtained from the wood of camphor tree, has been used for centuries and throughout the world as a remedy for treating variety of symptoms such as inflammation, ingestion, infection, congestion,

Emerging opportunities for human space research in India

With the advancement of technology, humans' aspiration, and quest to explore deep space are on the rise. Today, various space agencies across the globe are planning for the human-crewed Mars mission. Russia, United States and

Tocilizumab: Promising biotherapeutic drug to reduce mortality rate in Covid-19

In this era of rapid spread of coronavirus, it has become a world-wide public health challenge. A severe pneumonia-associated respiratory syndrome caused by coronavirus (COVID-19) is due to activation of large number of T lymphocytes

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and Antibiotic Discovery from India

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and Antibiotic Discovery from India Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious global threat of growing concern to human, animal, and environment health. This is due to the emergence, spread, and persistence of

Role of Pharm Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development and Marketing

Across the globe every country has their own regulatory authority which is responsible for making guidelines to regulate drug development process, manufacturing, packaging, labeling and licensing. Therefore, it is challenging for the companies to develop

Author Ms. Anushree H. Raval

A science of living cells and organisms with their chemical reactions

Biochemistry is the science concerned with studying the various molecules that occur in living cells and organisms and with their chemical reactions. Because life depends on biochemical reactions, biochemistry has become the basic language of

Author Dr Vivek Vyas

Spaceflight environmental effects on the human physiology

Mankind has always looked at the blue sky and wondered about the exciting journey in the mysterious world. The desire to extend the human presence in the deep space has pushed the scientific and technical

Author Dr Priti J Mehta

The contribution of Pharmacy profession in COVID 19 pandemic

The contribution of Pharmacy profession in COVID 19 pandemic The emerging pandemic situation of COVID 19 have the potential impact on the public health globally. As per WHO till date 113,820,168 people infected and 2,527,891

Potential of traditional Indian medicine to be used as radioprotective agents

The root of radiation is nearly as ancient as the history of the creation of matter. Although the radiation emitted from the sun has been instrumental in the evolution of life on Earth, it has

Pharmacovigilance: A tool to accumulate longer-term safety data for drugs

Medicinal products are launched into the market after having tested their efficacy during clinical trials. Starting from preclinical studies to clinical studies various tests regarding safety and effectiveness are done. Many people or generally all

Stem Cell Therapy: New Hope for Diabetic Patients

Stem cells are the cells, having ability to differentiate into specific cell types. There are two types of stem cells: a) Pluripotent cells which are having ability to become any other cell of the body

Bamboo: A Plant with Tremendous Potential for Protection against Ionizing Radiations

In this modern era humans are exposed to the radiations by means of space exploration, radiation therapy in cancer and other diagnostic procedures. So, shielding of human in such conditions is very essential. Radioprotector are

Impact of simulated space radiations on the stability of medicines

Today, humans are successfully living and working in the space in one kind of permanent and large spacecraft, known as International Space Station (ISS). The next great leap will be sending humans deeper into space

Parenteral Depot Formulation: Promising approach to reduce dosage frequency from day to a month

Current scenario of drug delivery is turning towards the application of long-acting parenteral which is also known as a parenteral depot. Parenteral depots are gaining abundant popularity among scientists due to having significant clinical benefits