Puerarin exhibits weak estrogenic activity in female rats.

abstract：:The methanol extracts of Clematis papuasica leaves and stem bark and of Nauclea obversifolia leaves, stem and root barks showed awide spectrum of antibacterial activity which was increased on fractionation (petrol, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate), the ethyl acetate fractions being in all cases the most effective. None...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Khan MR,Kihara M,Omoloso AD

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

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：:Zuojinwan, which consists of Rhizoma coptidis-Evodia rutaecarpa powder (6:1,g/g), is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescription, clinically used for the treatment of gastro-intestinal disorders. This study compared the pharmacokinetics of dehydroevodiamine and coptisine, the main active ingredients in Zuojinwan...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Yan R,Wang Y,Shen W,Liu Y,Di X

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three new xanthones, oblongixanthone F-H (1-3), along with eight known xanthones (4-11), were isolated from an EtOAc extract of the twigs of Garcinia oblongifolia. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis including 1D- and 2D-NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. The antidiabetic effects of all iso...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Trinh BT,Quach TT,Bui DN,Staerk D,Nguyen LD,Jäger AK

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 33 curcumin analogues was synthesized and tested on TRPA1, TRPM8, and TRPV1 channels. Twenty of them acted as good modulators of TRPA1 channels. None was able to significantly activate TRPM8 channels, while curcumin itself and six curcuminoids belonging to the 1,3-dicarbonyl and acyclic series behaved as '...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Nalli M,Ortar G,Schiano Moriello A,Di Marzo V,De Petrocellis L

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A different type of biologically active compound from Kuji amber (Late Cretaceous, Japan) before the K-Pg boundary [65 million years ago (Ma)] was isolated based on the growth-restoring activity of a mutant yeast involving Ca2+ signal transduction. It was identified as a spirolactone norditerpenoid, (4R*, 5S*, 8R*, 9R...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Shimizu E,Koshino H,Noro A,Maruyama M,Shimoda N,Uesugi S,Ohnishi M,Kimura KI

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five new phthalides (1-4, 6), two new natural products (5, 7) and five known phthalides (8-12) were isolated from the aerial parts of Ligusticum sinense Oliv cv. Chaxiong. Their structures were elucidated by HR-ESI-MS, UV, IR, 1D and 2D NMR (HSQC, HMBC, (1)H-(1)H COSY, NOESY) methods. The absolute configurations were ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Wei Q,Yang J,Ren J,Wang A,Ji T,Su Y

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A fast and efficient method for the isolation of the C-glucosidated xanthones mangiferin and isomangiferin from the South-African plant Cyclopia genistoides was developed for the first time. The procedure involved extraction, liquid-liquid partitioning with ethyl acetate and subsequent precipitation of mangiferin and ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Kokotkiewicz A,Luczkiewicz M,Pawlowska J,Luczkiewicz P,Sowinski P,Witkowski J,Bryl E,Bucinski A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of our search for biologically active anti-osteoporotic agents that enhance the differentiation and mineralization of osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells, we identified the ginsenoside Rd as the most active compound among ginsenosides. In this study, we showed that Rd stimulates osteoblastic differentiation and minera...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Kim DY,Park YG,Quan HY,Kim SJ,Jung MS,Chung SH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Euphorbia aellenii Rech. f. (Euphorbiaceae) afforded a cytotoxic chloroform fraction from which two new esters of 6(17)-epoxylathyrol were identified (1 and 2). The structure of these compounds was elucidated by spectroscopic methods. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ayatollahi AM,Ghanadian M,Afsharypuor S,Choudhary MI,Kobarfard F,Rahmati M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An endophytic fungal strain named Trichoderma atroviride was isolated from the bulb of Lycoris radiata. Following cultivation on rice medium, a novel 3-amino-5-hydroxy-5-vinyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one dimer, atrichodermone A (1), a new cyclopentenone derivative, atrichodermone B (2), and a new sesquiterpene, atrichodermone...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Zhou P,Wu Z,Tan D,Yang J,Zhou Q,Zeng F,Zhang M,Bie Q,Chen C,Xue Y,Luo Z,Wang J,Zhu H,Zhang Y

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Largely widespread in tropical countries, Ocimum gratissimum has been claimed for many uses in folk medicine. Recent research on its essential oils showed five chemotypes. An Indian chemotype, with a high level of ethyl cinnamate, presents, in vitro, an interesting spectrum of antifungal properties. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Dubey NK,Tiwari TN,Mandin D,Andriamboavonjy H,Chaumont JP

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diplacone (1) and mimulone (2), two geranylated flavanones, have previously shown anti-inflammatory and antiradical activity in vitro. The present study aimed to evaluate their activity in vivo on a model of colitis induced in Wistar rats by an oral administration of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS). Diplacone (1) and mim...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Vochyánová Z,Bartošová L,Bujdáková V,Fictum P,Husník R,Suchý P,Šmejkal K,Hošek J

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Australian native plants have a long history of therapeutic use in indigenous cultures, however, they have been poorly studied scientifically. We analysed the effects of 14 plant derived compounds from the species Pilidiostigma glabrum, Myoporum montanum, Geijera parviflora, and Rhodomyrtus psidioides for their potent...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Adams DH,Shou Q,Wohlmuth H,Cowin AJ

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracts of roots of Rumex nepalensis, Berberis aristata, Arnebia benthamii, bark of Taxus wallichiana, Juglans regia and petals of Jacquinia ruscifolia were tested for their antifungal activity against twelve different fungal pathogens. Ethanolic extracts of R. nepalensis and J. ruscifolia extracts showed a broad spe...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Sharma RS,Mishra V,Singh R,Seth N,Babu CR

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimicrobial screening of Enantia polycarpa bark showed activity of the polar extracts against some microorganisms. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ajali U

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glabridin, a prenylated isoflavonoid of G. glabra L. roots (European licorice, Fabaceae), has been associated with a wide range of biological properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherogenic, regulation of energy metabolism, estrogenic, neuroprotective, anti-osteoporotic, and skin-whitening. While g...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Simmler C,Pauli GF,Chen SN

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two new depsidones, schomburgdepsidones A and B (1 and 2), and one new xanthone, schomburgxanthone A (3), together with eight known compounds (4-11) were isolated from the roots of Garcinia schomburgkiana. Their chemical structures were established on the basis of spectroscopic analysis. The in vitro cytotoxicity of a...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Sukandar ER,Siripong P,Khumkratok S,Tip-Pyang S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fruit's decoctions of Passiflora edulis and P. foetida var. albiflora were evaluated for the inhibition of activity of gelatinase MMP-2 and MMP-9, two metallo-proteases involved in the tumour invasion, metastasis and angiogenesis. Both water extracts, at different concentrations, inhibited the enzymes. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Puricelli L,Dell'Aica I,Sartor L,Garbisa S,Caniato R

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The methanol extract and four triterpenoids isolated from the seeds of Caesalpinia bonducella showed a wide range of inhibiting activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Saeed MA,Sabir AW

更新日期：2001-11-01 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：:Oil production from the seeds of Camellia oleifera Abel. causes a great waste of shells which contain a lot of bioactive components. The aim of this research was to isolate flavonoid from the shells of C. oleifera Abel. and evaluate its uses. The shells were extracted by 70% methanol, hydrolyzed by 2M hydrochloric aci...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Ye Y,Guo Y,Luo YT,Wang YF

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reinvestigation of Onopordon ambiguum extract afforded a new eudesmane derivative 1, in addition to the known elemanoid derivative 2. The structures of both compounds were determined by spectroscopic techniques, including 1H-, 13C-NMR, DEPT, 1H-1H and 1H-13C COSY analysis. ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： El-Moghazy SA,Ahmed AA,Abdel-Ghani HF,El-Shanawany MA

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Investigation of the dichloromethane extract of the stem of Filicium decipiens yielded a new natural product, 24-norneohopa-4(23),22(29)-diene-3beta,6beta,7beta-triol 7-caffeate (1). ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Jayasinghe UL,Bandara AG,Hara N,Fujimoto Y

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether the two major compounds of Erythrina lysistemon are active principles accounting for Erythrina estrogenic effects, we used a postmenopause-like model of ovariectomized Wistar rats to evaluate their effects on some menopausal problems. Ovariectomized rats were orally treated either with compound 1 ...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Mvondo MA,Njamen D,Fomum ST,Wandji J,Vollmer G

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caper (Capparis L.), a shrub plant with a large natural distribution, is used in traditional medicines to cure various illnesses. Phytochemicals studies have shown the presence of many beneficial compounds such as spermidine, rutin, quercetin, kaempferol, stigmasterol, campesterol, tocopherols, and carotenoids. Biolog...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Tlili N,Elfalleh W,Saadaoui E,Khaldi A,Triki S,Nasri N

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herbal medicines are the most globally used type of medical drugs. Their high cultural acceptability is due to the experienced safety and efficiency over centuries of use. Many of them are still phytochemically less-investigated, and are used without standardization or quality control. Choosing SIROP KILMA, an authori...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Tshitenge DT,Ioset KN,Lami JN,Ndelo-di-Phanzu J,Mufusama JP,Bringmann G

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of asiaticoside isolated from Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides (AHS) on the promotion of cognition in senescence-accelerated mice (SAMP) was evaluated. Six-month old male SAMP8 mice were orally administered 20, 40 or 80 mg/kg AHS daily for three months. SAMR1 mice were used as a "normal aging" control. The result...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Lin X,Huang R,Zhang S,Wei L,Zhuo L,Wu X,Tang A,Huang Q

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last few decades have seen an alarming rise in fungal infections, which currently represent a global health threat. Despite extensive research towards the development of new antifungal agents, only a limited number of antifungal drugs are available in the market. The routinely used polyene agents and many azole an...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Shreaz S,Wani WA,Behbehani JM,Raja V,Irshad M,Karched M,Ali I,Siddiqi WA,Hun LT

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three new steroidal glycosides (1-3) and a novel natural product 4 firstly obtained from a plant source, together with two known steroidal glycosides (5-6) have been isolated from the whole plant of Reineckia carnea. Their structures were determined by physicochemical properties and spectroscopic methods, and their cy...

journal_title：Fitoterapia

authors： Song X,Zhang D,He H,Li Y,Yang X,Deng C,Tang Z,Cui J,Yue Z

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00