Plant extracts have been shown to be effective in treating a variety of ailments; however their hydrophilic nature and unique chemical structure have caused significant hurdles due to their low bioavailability. Phytosomes technology is used to improve the absorption of phytoconstituents that are difficult to absorb. Among the leading deaths in the society is malignancy. The aforementioned consumes remained a big issue for modern chemotherapy since it has yet to be treated in an efficient manner. The goal of this study is to outline the most recent research on the potential use of phytosome complexes for cancer therapy, as well as the formulation processes and mechanism of transportation through phytosomes.Nanotechnology has paved the way for cancer therapy by altering key features of medications and their carriers. Novel drug delivery systems are used to transfer antitumor drugs to the particular site via different nanostructures. Among several unique drug delivery systems, phytosomes are a creative way to transfer phytoactive compounds to the site of action, and several phytosomes formulations are now being used in clinical settings. Phytoconstituents' anti-cancer activities are increased by phytosomal formulations.
5 September 2025 in Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
Importance: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) pose a significant health burden globally, affecting individuals of every age and sexes. Comprehending the clinical attributes, epidemiology, and therapeutic approaches of URTIs is crucial for efficacious public health endeavours. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether URTIs are specific to an assigned gender, what age group they most commonly affect, how well-informed patients are about URTIs, how common the disease is, understanding the basic symptomatology and the therapeutic approaches to overcome the ailment. Methods: A total of 150 patient records were collected and analysed in our retro-prospective cross-sectional observational study. Main outcomes: Analysis suggested a higher incidence of URTIs in males compared with females, with young individuals aged >18 to <30 years having been among the most impacted group. Patient awareness about URTIs was substantial with 84% of the sample population illustrating awareness. Common cold appeared as the most prevalent URTI, affecting 86.5% of patients, with symptoms such as cough, fever, sore throat, and rhinorrhoea being the most common. We discovered that a significant majority of patients, comprising 66% of the study sample, were prescribed Azithromycin. To alleviate symptoms, Paracetamol was administered to 62.7% of the participants, while Levocetirizine was utilized in 45.0% of the cases. Conclusion: The results of the study demonstrate the clinical burden of URTIs, especially in young people and men. Effective URTI management and prevention need patient education and focused treatments. The cornerstone of treatment for URTIs continues to be symptomatic care; antibiotics are preserved for certain circumstances. In order to address the problems caused by URTIs and enhance patient outcomes, more investigation and community-based treatments are necessary.
Background Analytical methods of UV spectroscopy, FTIR, TLC and antioxidant activity are used to test the drug and active constituent in the laboratory to determine how much active constituent is present in the test drug through these methods. Aim In UV estimation, the test at 254 nm has a very sharp peak, which represents that the test drug is pure, which shows that this nm is present in the psoralene active constituent that is present in the psoralene corylifolia and In FTIR analysis of the sample, how many functional groups are present in the test sample. Methods In TLC analysis, a different mobile phase was prepared, and all the samples were run, but in one phase, the test samples ran excellently, and separation was good (hexane: ethyl acetate) in a ratio of 8.5:1.5 v/v. Compared to the test drug with an active constituent, the RF valve is the same. Result In antioxidant activity, antioxidant properties with DPPH and compare them to the standard antioxidant drug, Gallic acid. In this activity we prepare the different concentrations of the solution and check which concentration shows the high antioxidant activity and compare it with the standard drug concentration activity. Conclusion The test drug antioxidant property is high in the 100 µL concentration. The sample is run in UV-visible spectroscopy at 517 nm, and the standard is run at 270nm for the absorbance of the drug. Major Finding: The study revealed that both Psoralea corylifolia and Nigella sativa extracts exhibit strong antioxidant activity, with Nigella sativa showing slightly higher free radical scavenging potential. Spectroscopic analysis confirmed the presence of phenolic and flavonoid compounds contributing to their antioxidant properties.
29 October 2026 in DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences