In the food industry, gels are frequently used as a binding agent, whipping agent, thickener, stabilizer, and adhesive, amongst many other functions (Figure 1). These ingredients are used in many ...

This article demonstrates how qualitative physical attributes testing can be used to characterize soft gel capsule rupture/disintegration during rectal administration. Soft gelatin capsules (SGC) are ...

With first-generation microbicides failing to protect women against HIV infection, scientists now have their hopes pinned on second-generation microbicides. NEW DELHI: The world s first microbicide ...

THE response of the adrenal cortex to intensive stimulation with exogenous ACTH provides an excellent guide to the functional status of the adrenal cortex under most circumstances. Tests based on this ...