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Efficiency of membrane technology, activated charcoal, and a micelle-clay complex for removal of the acidic pharmaceutical mefenamic acid
(Taylor & Francis, 2013-08-15)The efficiency of sequential advanced membrane technology wastewater treatment plant towards removal of a widely used non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) mefenamic acid was investigated. The sequential system ... -
Removal of amoxicillin and cefuroxime axetil by advanced membranes technology, activated carbon and micelle–clay complex
(Taylor & Francis, 2018-03-18)Two antibacterials, amoxicillin trihydrate and cefuroxime axetil spiked into wastewater were completely removed by sequential wastewater treatment plant’s membranes, which included activated sludge, ultrafiltration (hollow ... -
Antioxidant activity, phenolic and flavonoid content of wild Alhagi maurorum root plant extracts
(2016-10-25)Alhagi maurorum, belonging to family Leguminosae, is a highly branched spiny shrub. Roots may reach up to the depth of 15 meters. Alhagi maurorum is used in folk medicine, as a purgative, diaphoretic, expectorant and diuretic ... -
Anticancer Activity, Antioxidant Activity, and Phenolic and Flavonoids Content of Wild Tragopogon porrifolius Plant Extracts
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016-11-24)Tragopogon porrifolius, commonly referred to as white salsify, is an edible herb used in folk medicine to treat cancer. Samples of Tragopogon porrifolius plant grown wild in Palestine were extracted with different solvents: ... -
Oleuropein from Olive Leaf Extract as Natural Antioxidant of Frozen Hamburger
(David publishing, 2017-10-05)Oxidation is one of the major causes of hamburger deterioration. Antioxidants are used to minimize oxidation process. There is a growing interest in the substitution of synthetic food antioxidants by natural ones from ... -
Assessment of Commonly Used Pesticides in the Ground Water of the Shallow Aquifer Systems in Jericho and Jeftlik areas/ Lower Jordan Valley, Occupied Palestinian Territories
(2017-02-13)One of the most important pollutants that may reach the groundwater through agricultural return flow combined with abuse and ignorance is pesticides. This study focuses on the examination of the concentration of three ... -
Phytochemical, antimicrobial and antioxidant preliminary screening of a traditional Palestinian medicinal plant, Ononis pubescens L.
(ELSEVIER, 2017-08-20)Antibiotic resistance has become a serious global concern, and the discovery of novel antimicrobial herbal constituents may provide valuable solutions to overcome this problem. It is important to identify new sources of ... -
Assessment of the antimicrobial and free radical scavenging activities of Moluccella spinosa, Helichrysum sanguineum, and Styrax officinalis folkloric medicinal plants from Palestine
(Springer, 2018-05-26)The emergence of pathogenic microbes with increased resistance to established antibiotics provides a major incentive for the discovery of new antimicrobial agents. Herbals may provide valuable solutions for this global ... -
A hplc-uv method for deteermination of three pesticides in water
(2014-05-06)HPLC method is developed and validated for determination of three pesticides (abamectin, imidacloprid, and -cyfluthrin) in water. These pesticides are used widely in agriculture for crops protection, and may be leached ... -
Anti-inflammatory activity of eucalyptus spp. and pistascia lentiscus leaf extracts
(2016-08-04)Background: Eucalyptus spp. and Pistascia lentiscus are among the Palestinian trees that are traditionally used in folkloric medicine in treating many diseases; leaves of which are thought to have anti-inflammatory, ... -
Investigating the impacts of various solvents fractions of Bupleurum lancifolium on the antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials
(2017-11-20)In the last thirty years, interests in searching for plants with potential antimicrobial and antioxidant activities have been increased due to their probable health benefits. This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial ... -
Oleuropein Is Responsible for the Major Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Olive Leaf Extract
(2017-08-17)Olive leaves are rich in polyphenolic compounds that are known to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiinflammatory activities. Therefore, olive leaf extract (OLE) is considered as a natural supplement. In this study ... -
Development and Validation of a Simple Reversed‑Phase HPLC‑UV Method for Determination of Malondialdehyde in Olive Oil
(Springer, 2015-06-06)A simple, precise, accurate and selective method was developed and validated for determination of malondialdehyde (MDA) in olive oil. Separation was achieved on a reversed-phase C8 column using a mobile phase consisting ... -
Removal of Pb(II) Metal Ions from Aqueous Solutions Using Chitosan-Vanillin Derivatives of Chelating Polymers
(2018-06-03)Our study investigates the removal of Pb(II) ions found in aqueous solutions using chitosan-vanillin polymeric material. The effects of pH, agitation time, adsorbent mass, and initial amount of studied ion on the chelation ... -
Development and Evaluation of Parenteral Solution containing Florfenicol and Flunixin Meglumine for Veterinary Use
(2018-10-20)Parenteral dosage forms are one of the most commonly used pharmaceutical dosage forms in veterinary medicine, at the same time the combination therapy of multiple drug products is a common practice in this field. The aim ... -
Resveratrol, a popular dietary supplement for human and animal health: Quantitative research literature analysis - a review
(2019-06-02)Resveratrol is a stilbene-type bioactive molecule with a broad spectrum of reported biological effects. In this sense, the current work provides a comprehensive literature analysis on resveratrol, representing a highly-researched ... -
Alteration of Nabali Baladi EVOO chemical parameters as a function of air and sunlight exposure
(EDP Sciences, 2019-09-12)An experimental investigation performed to study changes to the olive oil quality as a function of sunlight and air. The chemical property changes of Nabali Baladi olive oil were monitored as a function of sun/air exposure ... -
HPLC Analysis of Chemical Composition of Selected Jordanian Medicinal Plants and their Bioactive Properties
(2018-10-17)Three medicinal plants grown wild in Jordan, namely Achillea santolina L, Achillea fragrantisimma, Asteriscus graveolens (Forssk.) Less, were extracted with ethyl acetate by continuous shaking at room temperature for three ... -
Uptake, Translocation, and Stability of Oxytetracycline and Streptomycin in Citrus Plants
(MDPI, 2019-10-25)Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening, is the most destructive disease to the citrus industry. In Florida, it is caused by the bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) and is transmitted by the Asian citrus ... -
Determination of Different Trace Heavy Metals in Ground Water of South West Bank/Palestine by ICP/MS
(Scientific Research, 2013-08-05)Heavy metal contamination of the groundwater of south West Bank in Palestine was assessed. The groundwater sam- ples were analyzed for different trace heavy metals (Tl, Pb, Bi, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, Ag, and Cd), and ...
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