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K. S. Patil , P. Majumder , R. R. Wadekar

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Objective: To study the effect of aqueous extract of leaves of Enhydra fluctuans on neutrophil phagocytic function. Methods: The different concentrations of (25,50,100μg/ml) of extract of leaves of Enhydra fluctuans was subjected to study its effect on different in-vitro methods of phagocytosis such as neutrophil locomotion, chemotaxis, immunostimulant activity of phagocytosis of killed Candida albicans and qualitative Nitro Blue Tetrazolium test using human neutrophils. Result: This preliminary study revealed that Enhydra fluctuans extract has stimulated chemotactic, phagocytic and intracellular killing potency of human neutrophils at the different concentration. Conclusion: From the results obtained it can be observed that the aqueous extract of Enhydra fluctuans leaves stimulates cell-mediated immune system by increasing neutrophil function phagocytic activity.

Keywords

Immonostimulant Activity, Enhydra fluctuans, Neutrophils, Phagocytosis

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M. S. Rao ¹, P. Majumder ¹

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1 AMSE Wing, Geological Survey of India, Bangalore, IN

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P. Majumder

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During the last decade the steel industry in the country in general has carried on an intensive campaign tor increasing the use of steel in large urban conventional fabrication sectors and also in the under utilized rural sector. Considerable disparity in steel consumption exists between the developed and developing countries as described in the paper "Role of Welding in Structural Steel Intensive Construction in India" by Dr. S. R. Mediratta, et ai of the Institute of Steel Development & Growth (ISDG), Kolkata. The paper has discussed the various uses of steel, dependence of the welding sector on increasing consumption of steel, the importance of welding technology and the growth possibilities of the welding sector - otherwise can one imagine a return to the days of riveted construction? Welded fabrication in steel today is changing the face of urban life. The paper also points to some of the problems facing the fabrication industry like the situation regarding specific steel supply, and also to inadequate demand development in the rural sector.

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P. Majumder

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This issue of the IWJ comes to you with a new look ! The last cover design, plain yet pleasant, has served us long and well. But we had been thinking for some time past that it would both be more lively and fitting if the cover carried some graphic representation of the work we are involved in. To that end, we had invited our readers to send in a suitable design, and we are glad at the good response received. We thank them for their efforts. After considering all the suggested designs, our G.P. Committee has finally selected the one that now adorns the cover.

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P. Majumder ¹

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1 UGC Research Scientist, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Jadavpur Univercity, Calcutta-700 032, IN

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The Course was organised jointly by the Departments of the Mechanical and the Metallurgical Engineering, Jadavpur University. Prof. K. Williams, Sub-Dcan, Faculty of Engineering, Open University, U. K. was invited under the auspices of the British Council Division, The British Dy. High Com* mission, Calcutta to lead the Programme.

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