Caricaceae

Effect of Carica papaya seed extract on the cell wall of A. flavus under transmission electron microscope: In this experiment, transmission electron microscope was applied to detect the effect of papaya seed extract in the conidia cell wall and mycelia of A. flavus at concentration 100 & 200 mg/ml compared with control (without papaw seed extract). A small portion of the fungal mat was fixed at room temperature in 2% (v/v) glutaraldehyde mixed with potassium in 2% (w/v) osmium tetraoxide buffered

antiviral chemotherapy or vaccine for dengue virus and management of the disease is done on supportive measures, so various treatments are being investigated. Studies have indicated that the juice of the leaves of the Carica papaya plant from the family Caricaceae could help to increase the platelet levels in these patients. This review explains some of the published studies on this topic. Although many of the studies and case reports published in literature lack adequate information, some of the studies

Papaya are perennial fruits from the Caricaceae family which are used as food, cooking aid and traditional medicine. Papaya’s Latin name is Carica Papaya. Papaya is melon-like, oval to nearly round and elongated club-shaped. Papaya’s flesh is succulent and color ranging from yellow to red to orange. Papaya is cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical zones. The optimal growth condition for papaya are well-drained, well aerated and rich organic matter soil (pH 5.5 – 6.7), atmospheric temperature at

INTRODUCTION: The skin or cutaneous membrane covers the external surface of the body. Skin contributes in thermoregulation, serve as water repellant, and synthesize a number of useful compounds like vitamin D and most importantly it act as a protective barrier between the external environment and internal tissue [1]. According to medical dictionary, breaching of skin or underlying tissue due to any accident, act of violence or surgery is called as wound [2]. Following an injury, the skin has a