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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    comparative comments on antifungal activity of rhein, ketoconzole and fluconazole can be given under result heading.

    Future prospects concerning further animal/ clinical studies while concluding the study can be added

     

    a grapghical representation of above comaparison will be welcomed

  • Competing interests:
    no
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    10 years

  • How to cite:  Randhawa G K.appropriate[Review of the article 'Antifungal activity of Rhein isolated from Cassia fistula L. flower ' by Ignacimuthu S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(12):WMCRW001278
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? Yes
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    7. No, there is a no need for any reduction or deletion in any parts of the paper.

  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    Yes
  • References:
    1. Ayyanar, M. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2005. Traditional Knowledge of Kani tribals in Kouthalai of Tirunelveli hills, Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 102 (2): 246 ? 255. 2. Ayyanar, M. and Ignacimuthu, S. 2011. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants commonly used by Kani tribals in Tirunelveli hills of Western Ghats, India. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (In press, doi:10.1016/j.jep.2011.01.029), 3. Ignacimuthu, S., Ayyanar, M. and Sankarasivaraman, K., 2008. Ethno-botanical study of medicinal plants used by Paliyar tribals in Theni district of Tamil Nadu, India. Fitoterapia 79, 562 ? 568. 4.Ignacimuthu, S., Ayyanar, M. and Sankarasivaraman, K., 2006. Ethno-botanical investigations among tribes in Madurai District of Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine; http://www. ethnobiomed.com /content/2/1/25. 5. Muthu, C., Ayyanar, M., Raja, N. and Ignacimuthu, S., 2006. Medicinal plants used by traditional healers of Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Ethnobiology & Ethnomedicine; http://www.ethnobiomed.com/content/2/1/43. 6. Ayyanar, M. and Ignacimuthu S. 2009. Herbal medicines for wound healing: Ethnobotanical and Scientific evidence from south Indian traditional medicine. International Journal of Natural Products in Applied Research 2(3): 29-42.
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    I am working in the field of complementary and Alternative medicine in the last seven years. In addition, I have adequate knowledge in the areas of Plant Taxonomy and Plant Tissue Culture.

  • How to cite:  Ayyanar M .Comments on Antifungal activity of Rhein isolated from Cassia fistula L. flower published in Webmed Central[Review of the article 'Antifungal activity of Rhein isolated from Cassia fistula L. flower ' by Ignacimuthu S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(2):WMCRW00470
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    Respect Editor

     

    I thoroughly review the paper entitled "Antifungal activity of Rhein isolated from Cassia fistula L. flower". The introductory part of the paper is well presented. Rhein isolation and antifungal activity was presented in well defined manner.

    I strongly recommend to the above paper published in your journal.

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    -
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    10 years

  • How to cite:  Sreenathkumar C .Antifungal activity of Rhein isolated from Cassia fistula L. flower[Review of the article 'Antifungal activity of Rhein isolated from Cassia fistula L. flower ' by Ignacimuthu S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(2):WMCRW00432
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    The Genus Cassia is wel known for anthraquinones. Anthraquinone,  in general quinones show marked antimicrobial activity. The authors have reported antifungal activity of one such anthraquinee viz. Rhein. Thus they have made an imporatnt contribution towards the antimicrobial activity of anthraquinones. The paper is acceptable for publication.

     

    Thank you for selecting me as a referee.

     

    your sicerely

    Dr.K.Balakrishan

     

  • Competing interests:
    I have no competing interest
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    Yes
  • References:
    Protective effect of Premna tomentosa (L. Verbenaceae) extract on membrane-bound phosphatases and inorganic cations transport in acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity rats Original Research Article Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 93, Issues 2-3, August 2004, Pages 371-375 K. Pandima Devi, M. Sreepriya, K. Balakrishna, T. Devaki Effect of bacoside A on brain antioxidant status in cigarette smoke exposed rats Original Research Article Life Sciences, Volume 78, Issue 12, 16 February 2006, Pages 1378-1384 K. Anbarasi, G. Vani, K. Balakrishna, C.S. Shyamala Devi Corrigendum to ?Antibacterial activity of luteoforol from Bridelia crenulata?: [Fitoterapia 72 (2001) 409?411] Fitoterapia, Volume 73, Issue 2, April 2002, Page 181 N. Ramesh, M. B. Viswanathan, A. Saraswathy, P. Brindha, K. Balakrishna, P. Lakshmanaperumalsamy Vicogenin, a 28-nor-12-oleanenepentol from Vicoa indica Phytochemistry, Volume 40, Issue 1, September 1995, Pages 335-336 K. Balakrishna, Saradha Vasanth, Amit B. Kundu, R. Bhima Rao, Joseph D. Connolly A pyridine alkaloid from Ceropegia juncea Phytochemistry, Volume 30, Issue 7, 1991, Pages 2449-2450 N.A. Adibatti, P. Thirugnanasambantham, C. Kulothungan, S. Viswanathan, Lalitha Kameswaran, K. Balakrishna, E. Sukumar Antimicrobial and phytochemical studies of Swertia corymbosa Fitoterapia, Volume 73, Issue 2, April 2002, Pages 160-164 N. Ramesh, M. B. Viswanathan, A. Saraswathy, K. Balakrishna, P. Brindha, P. Lakshmanaperumalsamy Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies on Drynaria quercifolia Fitoterapia, Volume 72, Issue 8, December 2001, Pages 934-936 N. Ramesh, M. B. Viswanathan, A. Saraswathy, K. Balakrishna, P. Brindha, P. Lakshmanaperumalsamy
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    40 years

  • How to cite:  Balakrishna K .Antifungal Activity Of Rhein Isolated From Cassia Fistula L. Flower[Review of the article 'Antifungal activity of Rhein isolated from Cassia fistula L. flower ' by Ignacimuthu S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(1):WMCRW00316
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  • Other Comments: The study is important in the area of bioprospecting products with antimicrobial activity, particularly antifungal activity. The paper was prepared according to scientific standards and has the merit for the tests using a biological major compound in the plant under study. However, we believe that the article could be presented as short communication if it is considered a regular publisher on natural products.
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    Yes
  • References:
    The Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases ISSN 1678-9199 | 2010 | volume 16 | issue 3 | pages 402-413 Biological properties of medicinal plants: a review of their antimicrobial activity Silva NCC (1), Fernandes J?nior A (1) FOODBORNE PATHOGENS AND DISEASE Volume 6, Number 6, 2009 Essential Oils Against Foodborne Pathogens and Spoilage Bacteria in Minced Meat Lidiane Nunes Barbosa,1 Vera Lucia Mores Rall,1 Ana Ange? lica Henrique Fernandes,2 Priscila Ikeda Ushimaru,1 Isabella da Silva Probst,1 and Ary Fernandes Jr.1 Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Vol. 101(4): 387-390, June 2006 387 Synergism between plant extract and antimicrobial drugs used on Staphylococcus aureus diseases Joyce Elaine Cristina Betoni, Rebeca Passarelli Mantovani, Lidiane Nunes Barbosa, Luiz Claudio Di Stasi*, Ary Fernandes Junior/+
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:
    Microbiology and antimicrobial activity of natural products
  • How to cite:  Fernandes Junior A .Antifungal activity of Rhein isolated from Cassia[Review of the article 'Antifungal activity of Rhein isolated from Cassia fistula L. flower ' by Ignacimuthu S].WebmedCentral 2011;1(11):WMCRW00111
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Thank you accepting our manuscript. By Dr.V.Duraipandiyan
Responded by Dr. V Duraipandiyan on 31 Dec 2010 02:44:44 AM