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http://tinyurl.com/lggpb3 http://www.sntmf.org/htm/publications.php 1. ABSTRACT The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasing rapidly in developed countries, which is already in use as traditional medicines in various Asian countries. The Indian system of medicine, named as Ayurveda has an edge in this field. Many plant products are in use as herbal medicine, as food supplement or as spices, in every day cooking. Some of them have been well studied in various experimental models of cancer, both in vivo and in vitro models. They have shown significant inhibition of cell proliferation. Some of them are in the phase of clinical trial or already available as food supplement. Cancer patients are specially exploring the use of CAM, because of the high risk of mortality and longterm morbidity associated with surgical procedures of cancer management and high side effects of chemotherapy. This paper reviews different class of phytomedicines, used in Indian system of medicine, and also in Europe, which have shown positive results in preventing cancer progression. It also covers the role of vitamins, minerals, dietary fat in relation to cancer control. The mechanisms of action of these phytomolecules have also been discussed. ====================================================================== Prof SN Tripathi Memorial Foundation (www.sntmf.org), is an NGO (928/92-93), established in 1992 on the initiative of Late Professor K N Udupa the founder Director of Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU to fulfil the incomplete goals of Late Professor S. N. Tripathi, the-then Dean Faculty of Ayurveda, member Executive council, Banaras Hindu University and a renowned physician & researcher of Ayurveda. Prof Tripathi had a firm belief that “Ayurvda is a Science and it can only be proved at the molecular level”. He was of the opinion that only good scientists and most advance laboratories can help in the proper development of Ayurveda. The main objective of this Foundations is to use science and technology for the health management by using all possible tools such as education, research and development, community programme, media application and action plans. Till date, we have organized several health camps, seminars, health-mela and contract researches. We are publishing a health news-letter “Ayurvigyan bulletin” in Hindi (RNI Reg. No. UPBIL/2001/6057). Some of our initiatives have already been accepted by Govt of India, such as patenting issue of ayurvedic texts 1992 (formulated as TKDL data of CSIR) organized cultivation of medicinal plants 1993, (as medicinal plant board) and so on. In the last 1 year, we organized 3 national workshops and one 30 days training program to develop skill among the students of science, technology, biotechnology, pharmacy and doctors. All of them were sponsored by DRDO, DBT, CSIR, ICMR and Dept of ISM, Govt of India. The foundation has good infrastructure to arrange seminar, symposia, workshops, short-term trainings, introductory courses in different subjects of medicine, agriculture, science and technology. Besides, we are giving opportunity to carry out summer and winter training and 6 months project work to the students of M Sc, B Sc and B tech, which is apart of their semester. We have also developed facilities for contract research and regular research for PhD students and industrial houses, who do not have enough facility at their host institution, like an incubator facility for researchers, on payment basis for in vivo experiments, microbial, plant and animal cell culture facility, associated with molecular biology, proteomics, genomics & Bioinformatics. We have animal house, registered with Dept of Environment and Forest GOI (1067/C/07/CPCSEA) and our R and D centre is under process of recognition with DISR, Ministry of Science and Technology. For some advance techniques, we have established collaborations with leading institutions in India and Abroad. Diagnostics, therapeutics, pharmacogenomics, bioinformatics, agriculture, industrial, environment biotechnologies aqua culture, drug development & standardization are some of the focuses of our research activities. We also run courses of alternative medicines, (Ayurveda and Homeopathy) to modern doctors for developing a holistic approach. Our Administrative Head Office is : 71 Krishna Bagh, Nagawa, Varanasi-221005 and Research and Development Centre is located on 1, Gandhi Nagar, Naria, Varanasi with 4000 Sq. feet of covered area. FACILITIES : A hassle-free environment, with all teaching aids with 24-hour high speed internet connectivity, uninterrupted power supply, round the clock security, good maintenance of all equipment. It is an ideal place for any motivated knowledge seeker. Staff and faculty (in-house and visiting) are all very accessible for help and advice. The friendly, congenial atmosphere makes working a pleasure. We promote entrepreneurship through a club. In addition there are several programs for and by students in this field. In fact, we give small project through different industrial houses, who wish to take our help in developing their industries. Shrikant Vinayak Barve 9403175973 Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with Yahoo! India Travel http://in.travel.yahoo.com/
