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Research article   Open Access

Antioxidant potential, cytotoxic activity and total phenolic content of Alpinia pahangensis rhizomes

Chung-Weng Phang, Sri Nurestri Malek, Halijah Ibrahim BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:243 (1 October 2013)

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Research article   Open Access

Antioxidant and pro-oxidant effects of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) leaves extract in experimental diabetic nephropathy: a duration-dependent outcome

Varatharajan Rajavel, Munavvar Zubaid Sattar, Ivy Chung, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Normadiah M Kassim, Nor Azizan Abdullah BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:242 (29 September 2013)

Abstract | Provisional PDF | PubMed

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Research article   Open Access

Cardiovascular disease risk factors and socioeconomic variables in a nation undergoing epidemiologic transition

Rajah Rasiah, Khalid Yusoff, Amiri Mohammadreza, Rishya Manikam, Makmor Tumin, Sankara Chandrasekaran, Shabnam Khademi, Najmin Bakar BMC Public Health 2013, 13:886 (25 September 2013)

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Nano Express   Open Access

Solid-phase electrochemical reduction of graphene oxide films in alkaline solution

Wan J Basirun, Mehran Sookhakian, Saeid Baradaran, Mohammad R Mahmoudian, Mehdi Ebadi Nanoscale Research Letters 2013, 8:397 (24 September 2013)

Abstract | Provisional PDF | PubMed

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Research   Open Access

Genetic assemblage of Sarcocystis spp. in Malaysian snakes

Yee Lau, Phooi Chang, Vellayan Subramaniam, Yit Ng, Rohela Mahmud, Arine Ahmad, Mun Fong Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:257 (9 September 2013)

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Based on the phylogenetic tree constructed using 18S rRNA sequences, Malaysian snakes were infected with either S. nesbitti, S. singaporensis, S. zuoi or undefined Sarcocystis species. Image: Phylogenetic tree of Sarcocystis species found in Malaysian snakes.

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Case report   Open Access

Malaysian child infected with Plasmodium vivax via blood transfusion: a case report

Claudia N Anthony, Yee-Ling Lau, Jia-Siang Sum, Mun-Yik Fong, Hany Ariffin, Wai-Linn Zaw, Indra Jeyajothi, Rohela Mahmud Malaria Journal 2013, 12:308 (4 September 2013)

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A straightforward case report which identifies a proven case of transfusion transmitted malaria in Malaysia.

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Research   Open Access

Improvement of the efficacy of dihydroartemisinin with atorvastatin in an experimental cerebral malaria murine model

Jérôme Dormoi, Sébastien Briolant, Aurélie Pascual, Camille Desgrouas, Christelle Travaillé, Bruno Pradines Malaria Journal 2013, 12:302 (30 August 2013)

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Effect of combining dihydroartemisinin with the cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin on the outcome of infection, using an experimental murine cerebral malaria model. A synergistic effect was observed that improves overall efficacy. A detailed analysis of biomarkers during treatment is also reported.

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Research   Open Access

Real-time PCR assay in differentiating Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dispar, and Entamoeba moshkovskii infections in Orang Asli settlements in Malaysia

Yee Lau, Claudia Anthony, Siti Fakhrurrazi, Jamaiah Ibrahim, Init Ithoi, Rohela Mahmud Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:250 (28 August 2013)

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Amebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica is the third leading cause of death worldwide. In this study, a total of 334 human faecal samples were collected from different Orang Asli settlements.The present work aimed to compare the results of Entamoeba species identification using the real-time assay against the established nested PCR method. Image: Detection limits of Entamoeba sp. using Real-time PCR

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Nano Express   Open Access

Physical properties of fish gelatin-based bio-nanocomposite films incorporated with ZnO nanorods

Jalal Rouhi, Shahrom Mahmud, Nima Naderi, CH Ooi, Mohamad Mahmood Nanoscale Research Letters 2013, 8:364 (27 August 2013)

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Research article   Open Access Highly Accessed

Detection of dengue viruses using reverse transcription-loop-mediated isothermal amplification

Boon-Teong Teoh, Sing-Sin Sam, Kim-Kee Tan, Jefree Johari, Mohammed Danlami, Poh-Sim Hooi, Rafi Md-Esa, Sazaly AbuBakar BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:387 (21 August 2013)

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Genome Announcement   Open Access

Comparing the genomes of Helicobacter pylori clinical strain UM032 and Mice-adapted derivatives

Yalda Khosravi, Vellaya Rehvathy, Wei Wee, Susana Wang, Primo Baybayan, Siddarth Singh, Meredith Ashby, Junxian Ong, Arlaine Amoyo, Shih Seow, Siew Choo, Tim Perkins, Eng Chua, Alfred Tay, Barry Marshall, Mun Loke, Khean Goh, Sven Pettersson, Jamuna Vadivelu Gut Pathogens 2013, 5:25 (19 August 2013)

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Research article   Open Access

Level of colorectal cancer awareness: a cross sectional exploratory study among multi-ethnic rural population in Malaysia

Tin Su, Jun Goh, Jackson Tan, Abdul Muhaimah, Yoganathan Pigeneswaren, Nasirin Khairun, Abdul Normazidah, Devi Tharisini, Hazreen Majid BMC Cancer 2013, 13:376 (7 August 2013)

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Research article   Open Access

The association between cecal insertion time and colorectal neoplasm detection

Moon Yang, Juhee Cho, Sanjay Rampal, Eun Choi, Yoon-Ho Choi, Jun Lee, Young-Ho Kim, Dong Chang, Poong-Lyul Rhee, Jae J Kim, Eliseo Guallar, Jong Rhee, Hee Son BMC Gastroenterology 2013, 13:124 (6 August 2013)

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Shorter cecal insertion times are associated with a greater detection rate of small adenomas which can deteriorate to advanced lesions, highlighting cecal insertion time as a possible quality control indicator for colonoscopies.

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Research   Open Access

Characterization of structural stability of palm oil esters-based nanocosmeceuticals loaded with tocotrienol

Sook Ng, Pei Woi, Mahiran Basri, Zahariah Ismail Journal of Nanobiotechnology 2013, 11:27 (1 August 2013)

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Research   Open Access

Increased detection of Plasmodium knowlesi in Sandakan division, Sabah as revealed by PlasmoNex™

Xiang Goh, Yvonne AL Lim, Indra Vythilingam, Ching Chew, Ping Lee, Romano Ngui, Tian Tan, Nan Yap, Veeranoot Nissapatorn, Kek Chua Malaria Journal 2013, 12:264 (31 July 2013)

Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed | Cited on BioMed Central |  Editor’s summary

A study to determine how widespread Plasmodium knowlesi infections were in the Sandakan District of Sabah. Microscopy was compared with the results of a recently published Hexaplex PCR assay.

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Short report   Open Access

Armigeres subalbatus incriminated as a vector of zoonotic Brugia pahangi filariasis in suburban Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular Malaysia

Azdayanti Muslim, Mun-Yik Fong, Rohela Mahmud, Yee-Ling Lau, Sinnadurai Sivanandam Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:219 (30 July 2013)

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The mosquito Armigeres subalbatus has been known to be a vector of Japanese encephalitis virus, the filarial worm Wuchereria bancrofti, and the dog heartworm Dirofilaria immitis. Our study reveals that Ar. subalbatus is a vector for zoonotic Brugia pahangi filariasis. Image: B. pahangi L3 larva recovered from Ar. subalbatus proboscis.

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Original research   Open Access

Inhibition of VEGF: a novel mechanism to control angiogenesis by Withania somnifera’s key metabolite Withaferin A

Sanjib Saha, Md Islam, Jamil A Shilpi, Shihab Hasan In Silico Pharmacology 2013, 1:11 (29 July 2013)

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Research article   Open Access

Effects of cocktail of four local Malaysian medicinal plants (Phyllanthus spp.) against dengue virus 2

Sau Lee, Yin Tang, Anusyah Rathkrishnan, Seok Wang, Kien Ong, Rishya Manikam, Bobby Payne, Indu Jaganath, Shamala Sekaran BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:192 (26 July 2013)

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Letter to the Editor   Open Access

Assessment of monosodium glutamate (MSG) intake in a rural Thai community: questioning the methodological approach

Karuthan Chinna, Tilakavati Karupaiah Nutrition & Metabolism 2013, 10:52 (26 July 2013)

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Research article   Open Access

Potassium channel openers and prostacyclin play a crucial role in mediating the vasorelaxant activity of Gynura procumbens

Hien-Kun Ng, Ting-Fung Poh, Sau-Kuen Lam, See-Ziau Hoe BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:188 (23 July 2013)

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Research article   Open Access

Gastroprotective effect of desmosdumotin C isolated from Mitrella kentii against ethanol-induced gastric mucosal hemorrhage in rats: possible involvement of glutathione, heat-shock protein-70, sulfhydryl compounds, nitric oxide, and anti-Helicobacter pylori activity

Heyam Mohamed Sidahmed, Ainnul Hamidah Azizan, Syam Mohan, Mahmood Abdulla, Siddig Abdelwahab, Manal Mohamed Taha, A Hamid A Hadi, Kamal Ketuly, Najihah Hashim, Mun Loke, Jamuna Vadivelu BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:183 (19 July 2013)

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Research   Open Access

Genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum and distribution of drug resistance haplotypes in Yemen

Salama Al-Hamidhi, Mohammed AK Mahdy, Zainab Al-Hashami, Hissa Al-Farsi, Abdulsalam M Al-mekhlafi, Mohamed A Idris, Albano Beja-Pereira, Hamza A Babiker Malaria Journal 2013, 12:244 (15 July 2013)

Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed |  Editor’s summary

The high diversity of P. falciparum in Yemen suggest the existence of a large parasite reservoir, which represents a challenge to control efforts. Regular surveys are, therefore, important to monitor spread of these genotypes and response to ACT.

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Research   Open Access

Colonized Aedes albopictus and its sexual performance in the wild: implications for SIT technology and containment

Dieng Hamady, Norrafiza Ruslan, Abu Ahmad, Che Salmah Rawi, Hamdan Ahmad, Tomomitsu Satho, Fumio Miake, Wan Zuharah, Yuki FuKumitsu, Ahmad Saad, Sudha Rajasaygar, Ronald Enrique Vargas, Abdul Hafiz Majid, Nik Fadzly, Idris Ghani, Sazaly AbuBakar Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:206 (15 July 2013)

Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed |  Editor’s summary

Many insect vectors are maintained in laboratories for research purposes. Accidental release of a competent disease vector implies risk as escape into the wild can result in significant public health issues. This is possible for Aedes albopictus, for which both adult and egg stages can vector dengue viruses and several other human viruses. Image: Mating experiments with Ae. albopictus.

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Research article   Open Access

Induction of apoptosis in melanoma A375 cells by a chloroform fraction of Centratherum anthelminticum (L.) seeds involves NF-kappaB, p53 and Bcl-2-controlled mitochondrial signaling pathways

Chung Looi, Bushra Moharram, Mohammadjavad Paydar, Yi Wong, Kok Leong, Khalit Mohamad, Aditya Arya, Won Wong, Mohd Mustafa BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:166 (10 July 2013)

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Correction   Open Access

Correction: Chondrocyte density, proteoglycan content and gene expressions from native cartilage are species specific and not dependent on cartilage thickness: a comparative analysis between rat, rabbit and goat

Norazian Kamisan, Sangeetha Vasudevaraj Naveen, Raja Elina Ahmad, Tunku Kamarul BMC Veterinary Research 2013, 9:136 (10 July 2013)

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