Kim, 2011) and biopesticides ( Javaid and Bashir, 2015). Aqueous extract of the whole plant is found potent against bacterial strains like Sarcina lutea and Staphylococcus epidermidis (Caceres, 1987). Parts of the Abstract | Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) seed oil extract was analyzed for the presence of potential non-volatile phytochemicals and in vitro antibacterial activity against two phytopathogenic bacterial species (Clavibacter sp. and Xanthomonas sp.) and a human pathogenic bacterium (Escherichia coli) in 2016. Experiment was carried out by using complete randomized design with three replications in vitro. Phytochemical analysis reveals that the methanolic fraction of oil possesses metabolites like carbohydrates, amino acids, alkaloids, flavonoids and glycosides. To test the antibacterial activity of the extracted seed oil, Agar well diffusion assay was employed. Effectiveness of the oil against selected bacterial species was measured in terms of zone of inhibition in millimeters. Amoxicillin was used as a positive control. The results showed that Clavibacter sp. and E. coli exhibit resistant to the oil extract while Xanthomonas sp. displayed nil results. The present study thus reveals that either the used bacterial species are more resistant strains or the oil extract does not possess anti-pathogenic agent against tested bacterial species.

Since the advent of balloon angioplasty in 1977, countless tools and techniques have been introduced and broadened the application of percutaneous coronary intervention in unprecedented anatomic settings. Heavily calcified coronary lesions traditionally continue to pose a challenge for percutaneous coronary intervention, since they are difficult to dilate adequately and/or there is inability to deliver and deploy drug eluting stents appropriately. Poor stent deployment is associated with increased procedural complications and suboptimal long-term outcomes. Thanks to the introduction of dedicated percutaneous coronary intervention tools, like cutting-and scoring balloons, atherectomy devices, and the novel intravascular lithotripsy technology, the treatment of such lesions has become increasingly feasible, safe and predictable. In this focused review, the author provides a summary of the principles, technique and contemporary evidence for various plaque modification strategies, with main objective of optimizing drug eluting stents delivery and deployment, translating into improved patient outcome.

Camellia sinensis L. leaves composed of different concentrations of mineral contents play a vital role in human nutrition and health. In this study, locally processed three different green tea varieties i.e. P3, P5 and P9 were used for mineral content determination at National Tea and High Value Crops Research Institute (NTHRI), Shinkiari, Mansehra, Pakistan. Atomic absorption spectrophotometer, flame photometer and Kjehldal apparatus were used for the determination of mineral concentration in all the collected tea samples. Mineral composition of tea samples were identified in the following quantity order: high level of nitrogen (37300 to 41380 mg/L), calcium (515.6 to 522.1 mg/L) and phosphorus (742 to 1220 mg/L) were observed in all tea samples compared to other minerals. Cobalt (Co), molybdenum (Mo), sodium (Na), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni) and copper (Cu) were highest in P3, while least amount was identified in P5, variety. On the contrary, calcium (Ca), potassium (K) and lead (Pb) contents were maximum in P5, while minimum were in P3. This study revealed that the levels of mineral elements in different varieties of green tea vary from the permissible level but the monitoring of their levels in tea plant is obligatory for future risk measurements.

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published at J Transcat Intervent. 2022;30:eA202202, p. 5, figure 4, where it states"Yes", on the right of box "Successful", it should be read "No".