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Effect of occupational exposure on hematological and biochemical parameters in workers at oil and gas companies

Salem, Ghada M; Shaboun, Seham; Algamodei, Yosra M; Almalyan, Maram F; Althwadi, Ekhlass M; Zaid, Ahmed A; Hwisa, Sara A; Aljidaemi, Fakhri F; Bahroun, Salah A B.

Mediterr J Pharm Pharm Sci; 2 (1), 2022

Petroleum refineries are largest chemical industries that are responsible for emission of several pollutants into the atmosphere. Benzene and its metabolites are regarded as the most hazardous compounds that are emitted by petroleum refineries. These contribute to toxic oxidants, which cause many serious...

Occupational Exposure, Petroleum, Hazardous Substances, Benzene, Hematologic Agents, Biological Control Agents

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In vitro anti-leishmanial and anti-tumour activities of a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound isolated from the fruits of Dregea volubilis Benth Asclepiadaceae

Purpose: Dregea volubilis Benth, commonly known as Jukti in Bengal, is used in the treatment of boils and abscesses from ancient times. The purpose of this study is to elucidate the active compounds and as well as their anti-leishmanial and anti-tumour activities. Methods: Dried and crushed fruits of Dre...