Antifungal activity of some Himalayan medicinal plants and cultivated ornamental species.

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is highly prevalent among global populations, with an estimated number of infected patients being 170 million. Approximately 70-80% of patients acutely infected with HCV will progress to chronic liver disease, such as liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, which is a substantia...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wahyuni TS,Widyawaruyanti A,Lusida MI,Fuad A,Soetjipto,Fuchino H,Kawahara N,Hayashi Y,Aoki C,Hotta H

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bergamot juice produces hypolipemic activity in rats though the mechanism remains unclear. Here we investigated on the effect of bergamot extract (BPF) in diet-induced hyperlipemia in Wistar rats and in 237 patients suffering from hyperlipemia either associated or not with hyperglycaemia. BPF, given orally for 30 days...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Mollace V,Sacco I,Janda E,Malara C,Ventrice D,Colica C,Visalli V,Muscoli S,Ragusa S,Muscoli C,Rotiroti D,Romeo F

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Centella asiatica (L.) Urban is a medicinal herb traditionally used in Asiatic countries for its multiple therapeutic properties, essentially due to its accumulation of specific pentacylic triterpenoid saponins, mainly asiaticoside and madecassoside and the corresponding sapogenins. This review summarizes the updated ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Azerad R

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven oleanane-type triterpenoid saponins, tunicosaponins B-D (1-3), F-I (4-7), along with eight known triterpenoid saponins (8-15), were isolated from the roots of Psammosilene tunicoides. The structures of compounds 1-7 were determined by comprehensive spectroscopic analysis, including 1D and 2D NMR techniques, mass...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wen B,Tian JM,Huang ZR,Xiao SJ,Yuan WL,Wang JX,Li HL,Xu XK,Shen YH

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The estrogenic activity of a polyphenolic extract of the leaves of Epimedium brevicornum and five fractions obtained by solid-phase extraction were investigated using estrogen-responsive bioassays, a yeast cell assay and the Ishikawa Var-I assay. The extract was found to exhibit significant estrogenic activity in both...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： De Naeyer A,Pocock V,Milligan S,De Keukeleire D

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The methanol extract of the bark of Litsea glutinosa showed antibacterial activity, comparable to chloramphenicol, against all 16 tested microorganisms. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Mandal SC,Kumar CK,Majumder A,Majumder R,Maity BC

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antioxidant properties of six medical herbs used in the traditional Paraguayan medicine were studied using free radical-generating systems. The methanol extracts from Aristolochia giberti, Cecropia pachystachya, Eugenia uniflora, Piper fulvescens, Schinus weinmannifolia and Schinus terebinthifolia protected agains...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Velázquez E,Tournier HA,Mordujovich de Buschiazzo P,Saavedra G,Schinella GR

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten new geranylated 2-arylbenzofuran derivatives, including two monoterpenoid 2-arylbenzofurans (1 and 2), two geranylated 2-arylbenzofuran enantiomers (3a and 3b), and six geranylated 2-arylbenzofurans (4-9), along with four known 2-arylbenzofurans (10-13) were isolated from the root bark of Morus alba var. tatarica....

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zhang YL,Luo JG,Wan CX,Zhou ZB,Kong LY

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two new xanthones: mangostanaxanthones I (3) and II (5) were isolated from the pericarp of Garcinia mangostana, along with four known xanthones: 9-hydroxycalabaxanthone (1), parvifolixanthone C (2), α-mangostin (4), and rubraxanthone (6). Their structures were elucidated on the basis of IR, UV, 1D, 2D NMR, and MS spec...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Mohamed GA,Ibrahim SR,Shaaban MI,Ross SA

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The methanol extract of Leucas aspera flowers, its fractions, the alkaloidal residue and the expressed flower juice, tested for antimicrobial activity, showed good antibacterial activity for methanol extract and methanol fraction with maximum activity for the alkaloidal residue. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Mangathayaru K,Lakshmikant J,Shyam Sundar N,Swapna R,Grace XF,Vasantha J

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epiberberine, a natural protoberberine from Coptis chinensis Franch., is a potential alkaloid for the treatment of a variety of chronic diseases. The aim of this study is to summarize recent advances in the multiple and potential therapeutic effects of epiberberine. High-quality researches published in last two decade...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Liu L,Li J,He Y

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effect of caffeoylserotonin (CaS) on THP-1 monocyte migration and adhesion to fibronectin in response to MCP-1. CaS decreased monocyte adhesion and migration induced by MCP-1, together with CCR2 expression and α5β1 integrin, and activated β1 integrin expression on the cell surface. CaS also inhibit...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yoon JH,Kim HE,Choi JY,Bae HJ,Lee SG

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Investigation of the bioactive secondary metabolites of the marine actinomycetes Rubrobacter radiotolerans led to the isolation and characterization of two naturally rare dimeric indole derivatives (1 and 2). The structures of these new compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic data interpretation, and the absolute c...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Li JL,Huang L,Liu J,Song Y,Gao J,Jung JH,Liu Y,Chen G

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five new aromatic compounds, designed as lucidumins A-D (1-4) and lucidimine E (9), along with seven known aromatic compounds (5-8, 10-12) were isolated from Ganoderma lucidum. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic method. Bioactive evaluation showed that compounds 2-4 and 6-10 displayed remarkable neuropr...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Lu SY,Peng XR,Dong JR,Yan H,Kong QH,Shi QQ,Li DS,Zhou L,Li ZR,Qiu MH

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various parts of Derris elliptica, Derris indica and Derris trifoliata on fractionation with a number of solvents (petrol, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, butanol and methanol) gave fractions which demonstrated a varied level of broad spectrum antibacterial activity. Good activity was exhibited by the methanol fractio...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Khan MR,Omoloso AD,Barewai Y

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new coumestan, 1,3,9-trihydroxy-8-methoxycoumestan, named flemicoumestan A 1 together with nine isoflavone-related compounds were isolated from the ethyl acetate extract of the roots of Flemingia philippinensis. Their structures were elucidated and confirmed by spectroscopic methods and literature data. Compounds 3 ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Li L,Deng X,Zhang L,Shu P,Qin M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Besides the unquestionable positive effects of solar exposure for human health, UV rays have been widely investigated for toxicology aspects related to excessive UVB and UVA doses, which involve sunburns, skin aging, DNA skin damage and tumorigenesis. At present, synthetic and mineral sunscreens are used to protect ag...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Radice M,Manfredini S,Ziosi P,Dissette V,Buso P,Fallacara A,Vertuani S

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six Patagonian plants were screened for proteolytic activity: Colliguaja integerrima, Euphorbia collina, E. peplus and Stillingia patagonica (Euphorbiaceae), Philibertia gilliesii (Asclepiadaceae) and Grindelia chiloensis (Asteraceae). P. gilliesii extracts showed the highest specific activity, followed by S. patagoni...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Sequeiros C,López LM,Caffini NO,Natalucci CL

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aqueous root extract of Mimosa pudica dose dependently inhibited the hyaluronidase and protease activities of Indian snakes (Naja naja, Vipera russelii and Echis carinatus) venom. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Girish KS,Mohanakumari HP,Nagaraju S,Vishwanath BS,Kemparaju K

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 10% ethanol extract of the aerial parts of Calligonum comosum (50--400 mg/kg, i.p.) significantly reduced the increase in hind paw oedema induced by carrageenan in rats. Following sub-acute oral administration of the extract (50 and 100 mg/kg, daily for 14 days), a significant anti-inflammatory activity in the cot...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Liu XM,Zakaria MN,Islam MW,Radhakrishnan R,Ismail A,Chen HB,Chan K,Al-Attas A

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review reports the last decade acquisitions on grapefruit. New coumarins and limonoids were isolated and characterised. The bioavailability of many drugs was tested with grapefruit juice (GJ) coadministration; the inhibition on cytochrome P450 seems due to a synergic action between flavonoids and coumarins. Antim...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Tirillini B

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Commiphoins A-C (1-3), three new cadinane-type sesquiterpenes, together with two known cadinane-type sesquiterpenes (4 and 5) were isolated from the resinous exudates of Commiphora myrrha. Their structures and relative configurations were established on the basis of comprehensive spectroscopic methods, including HRESI...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yu YF,Liu YH,Chen XH,Zhi DJ,Qi FM,Zhang ZP,Li YQ,Zhang ZX,Fei DQ

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The composition of the essential oil of Lindera neesiana Kurz fruit was examined by GC-MS, (1)H, (13)C and bidimensional NMR techniques (HMQC, HMBC, COSY, TOCSY). Forty compounds were identified, representing approximately 86% of the oil: Z-citral (15.08%), E-citral (11.89%), eucalyptol (8.75%), citronellal (6.72%), a...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Comai S,Dall'Acqua S,Grillo A,Castagliuolo I,Gurung K,Innocenti G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lycocasuarines I-Q (1-9), nine new lycodine-type Lycopodium alkaloids were isolated from the aerial parts of Lycopodiastrum casuarinoides (Spring) Holub ex R.D.Dixit. Their structures were unambiguously determined via extensive spectroscopic analyses, including HRESIMS, NMR, and electronic circular dichroism (ECD). Th...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zhu XL,Wang LL,Shi ZH,Xia D,Zhou ZB,Pan K

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acteoside, which belongs to the family of phenylethanoid glycosides (PhGs), has extensive biological activities, including strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotect, and cell apoptosis regulation. Like other PhGs compounds, the fate of acteoside in the gut for both parent polyphenols and their degradation p...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Su D,Li W,Xu Q,Liu Y,Song Y,Feng Y

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight new dihydrobenzofuran neolignans, pinnatifidanin C I-VIII (1-8), together with two known analogs (9-10) were isolated from the seeds of Crataegus pinnatifida. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analyses, especially 1D, 2D NMR and CD spectra. The cytotoxic activities of all isolates against human c...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Huang XX,Zhou CC,Li LZ,Peng Y,Lou LL,Liu S,Li DM,Ikejima T,Song SJ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flos Chrysanthemi (the flower of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) is widely used in China as a food and traditional Chinese medicine for many diseases. Luteolin and apigenin are two main bioactive components in Flos Chrysanthemi, and chrysoeriol and diosmetin are two methylated metabolites of luteolin in vivo by cathe...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Chen Z,Kong S,Song F,Li L,Jiang H

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six new monoterpenoid indole alkaloids, 19(E)-9-demethoxy-16-dehydroxylchitosenine-17-O- β-d-glucopyranoside (1), 19(E)-9,10-didemethoxy-16-dehydroxylchitosenine-17-O-β-d-gluco-pyranoside (2), 19(E)-9,10-didemethoxy-16-dehydroxyl-11-methoxychitosenine (3), 19(E)-9,10-didemethoxy-16-dehydroxyl-11-methoxychitosenine-17-...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yang WX,Chen YF,Yang J,Huang T,Wu LL,Xiao N,Hao XJ,Zhang YH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fractions prepared from the methanol extract of Buchholzia coriacea stem bark exhibited a high concentration-dependent antibacterial and antifungal activity compared to the standard antibiotics, ampicillin and tioconazole. In the brine shrimp lethality (BSL) assay, the methanol extract was found to be non-toxic with a...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ajaiyeoba EO,Onocha PA,Nwozo SO,Sama W

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemical and biocatalytic synthesis of seven previously undescribed marchantin A ester derivatives has been presented. Chemical synthesis afforded three peresterified bisbibenzyl products (TE1-TE3), while enzymatic method, using lipase, produced regioselective monoester derivatives (ME1-ME4). The antiproliferative act...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Novakovic M,Simić S,Koračak L,Zlatović M,Ilic-Tomic T,Asakawa Y,Nikodinovic-Runic J,Opsenica I

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00