Introduction: Alpha-Momorcharin (α-MMC) is a member of the ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP) family that has been widely used as an antitumor, antiviral and antifungal agent. Methods: In this study, codons DNA encoding α-MMC were optimized for expression in E. coli cloned into pET-28a(+) vector. The was then expressed strain BL21 (DE3) purified by nickel affinity chromatography. Results: Unde...

Induction of labour is a common need in obstetrics ward. There are various complications and drug side effects associated with it. This study has been designed to compare the safety and efficacy of 50μg intra-vaginal misoprostol (PGE1 analogue)with 0.5mg intracervical dinoprostone gel (PGE2). . 40 pregnant women with different indications of induction of labour participated in the study. They w...