Camptothecin is an anti-cancer monoterpene indole alkaloid. The gene encoding 1-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-(E)-butenyl 4-diphosphate reductase (designated as CaHDR), the last catalytic enzyme of the MEP pathway for terpenoid biosynthesis, was isolated from camptothecin-producing Camptotheca acuminata. The full-length cDNA of CaHDR was 1686 bp encoding 459 amino acids. Comparison of the cDNA and genomic...

Plant extracts and isolated compounds are increasingly used in cosmetics and food supplements to improve skin conditions. We first introduce the positive plant monographs with dermatological relevance of the former German Commission E. Subsequently clinical studies with botanicals for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, condylomata acuminata and herpes simplex are discussed. The best studies ha...

Molluscicidal activity of different organic solvent extracts of latex of Euphorbia pulcherima and Euphorbia hirta (Family-Euphorbiaceae) against two freshwater harmful snails Lymnaea acuminata and Indoplanorbis exustus has been reported. Both the snails are the intermediate hosts of Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, which cause endemic fascioliasis in cattle and livestock of Eastern par...

use of molluscicides in the attractant food pellet (afp) is an effective method of snail control. different concentrations of these molluscicides viz. azadirachta indica bark powder, allium sativum bulb powder, polianthes tuberosa bulb powder, annona squamosa seed powder, their active components azadirachtin, allicin, hecogenin, acetogenin; herbal molluscicide pestoban and a synthetic molluscic...

giant condylomata are not usually seen nowadays in developed nations, but such cases are still seen in the under-resourced countries. condylomata acuminata are commonly transmitted through sexual intercourse. generally diagnosed based on their appearance. giant condyloma acuminata also named buschke- löwenstein tumour (blt) is a slow growing cauliflower-like tumor, locally aggressive and destru...

seed proteins of eight species of the genus suaeda (chenopodiaceae) were compared by means of polyacrylamide disc gel electrophoresis. different samples of the same species showed not less than 89% similarities, and geographical separation had no remarkable effect on seed protein patterns of the same species. morphological heterogenity, that creates difficulties in infrageneric classification, ...

Dinoflagellates of the genus Dinophysis are most prominent producers Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins which have an impact on public health and marine aquaculture worldwide. In particular, acuminata has been reported as major DSP agent in Western Europe. Still, its contribution to events regions English Channel Atlantic coast France, role others species community these areas not clea...

Simply Stated In the present article, we describe a rare case of urethral involvement by condyloma acuminata (HPV), in which signs and symptoms presented patient, how diagnosis is made treatment options that offer best results. That way it can be useful for other people who suffer from same problem don't know where to turn. Why this matters? acuminata, evolving with stenosis urinary retention u...

BACKGROUND [corrected] Plumeria acuminata belonging to the family Apocynaceae is commonly known as 'perungalli' in Tamil and is widely distributed throughout the Southern parts of India. In traditional medicinal system different parts of the plant have been mentioned to be useful in a variety of diseases. The plant material is widely used as a purgative, remedy for diarrhoea and cure for itch. ...