Saponin glycosides, found in various plants, are compounds with diverse benefits ranging from cholesterol regulation to potential anticancer properties. They form colloidal solutions in water and are used in soap manufacturing due to their unique properties. Additionally, saponins have bitter taste,

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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a diverse group of medications with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. They act primarily on peripheral pain mechanisms and vary in their selectivity of COX inhibition. This article explores the history, classification, and se

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This unit delves into the composition, chemistry, therapeutic uses, and commercial applications of secondary metabolites such as steroids, cardiac glycosides, and triterpenoids. It explores the properties of saponin glycosides, their classification based on aglycone nature, and the significance of s

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Ashwagandha, also known as Indian Ginseng, is a powerful herb with a wide range of health benefits. From reducing stress and anxiety to improving stamina and treating joint pains, Ashwagandha has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. With active constituents like alkaloids and steroidal lac

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a diverse group of medications with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects. They act primarily on peripheral pain mechanisms and have limited CNS effects. NSAIDs have a long history dating back to the use of White Willow bark, and the

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Functional foods are dietary components consumed primarily for health reasons, providing benefits beyond basic nutrition. Types of functional foods include beans, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and cocoa products. Beans contain saponins that may help protect against cancers and lower cholesterol l

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Saponins are glycosides with soap-like properties, used as fish poisons. They have foaming action and cause haemolysis. Two main categories are steroidal and pentacyclic triterpenoid saponins, distinguished by their aglycone nature. Steroidal saponins are essential for synthesizing various beneficia

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Terry Fodey, from the Veterinary Sciences Division in the UK, focuses on producing antisera for phenylbutazone and oxyphenylbutazone to use in immunochemical detection assays. The presentation covers the importance of antibodies, approaches to production, and performance comparison. Phenylbutazone,

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Ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is examined through experiment, physiochemical properties, dosage forms, synthesis, and assay testing. Its identification tests include melting point, UV absorption, IR spectrum, and TLC analysis. The assay test method involves weighing and processi

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