Thymoquinone, an Active Compound of Nigella sativa: Role in Prevention and Treatment of Cancer.

abstract：:A variety of technologies can be used in the detection of contagious pathogens. In the early stage of an outbreak of a new infectious disease, rtPCR is advantageous over many other assays. The rtPCR can be developed either using low fidelity DNA polymerase or high fidelity DNA polymerase. The application of high fidel...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Li K,Xiao L,Liu C,Zhang J,Sirois P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many cationic peptides with antimicrobial properties have been isolated from bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals. These peptides vary in molecular size, potency and spectra of activities. This report surveyed the literature to highlight the peptides that have antifungal activity and greatest potential for development...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Desbois AP,Tschörner D,Coote PJ

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tamarix Articulata (T. articulata), commonly known as Tamarisk or Athal in Arabic region, belongs to the Tamaricaece species. It is an important halophytic medicinal plant and a good source of polyphenolic phytochemical(s). In traditional medicines, T. articulata extract is commonly used, either singly or in...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Alnuqaydan AM,Rah B

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alfalfa and red clover are the most widespread and most important perennial legumes, primarily used as a high-quality feed for livestock. Both alfalfa and red clover, as well as some other plant species from Fabaceae family, are a rich natural source of phytoestrogens, nonsteroidal compounds with an estrogen...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Tucak M,Horvat D,Cupic T,Krizmanic G,Tomas V,Ravlic M,Popovic S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Citronella Oil (CO) was used by the Indian army as mosquito repellant to repel mosquitoes at the beginning of the 20th century and later in 1948, it was registered in the USA for commercial purposes. Due to its ecofriendly nature, CO possesses immense potential as a mosquito repellent. METHODS:Citronella oi...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Sharma R,Kumar N,Singh SP,Kumar S,Rao R

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immuno-isolation provides a potentially safe and effective method of delivering recombinant therapeutic molecules. Its application as a drug-delivery platform for the treatment of cancer has shown promising developments recently. This review will summarize the principle and current progress of this novel therapy parad...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Cirone P,Saller RM,Chang PL

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the present study, Solenostemma argel effervescent tablets were prepared from Argel methanolic extract. METHODS:The tablets were examined for their ability to impede carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced lipid peroxidation in mice liver. The antioxidant activities of the enzymes; super-oxide dismutase (SOD)...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Suliman RS,Ali HS,Alhelal K,Almutairi W,Alnasser S,Omer M,Suliman R,Algebali A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The high cost of orphan drugs limits their access by many patients, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Many orphan drugs are off-patent without alternative generic or biosimilar versions available. Production of these drugs at the point-of-care, when feasible, could be a cost-effective alternativ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Aldosari MH,den Hartog M,Ganizada H,Evers MJW,Mastrobattista E,Schellekens H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Three clones of Cabernet Franc (Nos. 02, 010 and 012) were selected in the last phase of clonal selection in Serbia. Wines made from each clone were assessed for quality parameters and taste during five consecutive vintages (2008-2012) and compared to the standard. The wine quality was determined based on th...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Popovic-Djordjevic J,Pejin B,Dramicanin A,Jovic S,Vujovic D,Zunic D,Ristic R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mammalian cells are involved in a range of biotechnological applications and more recently have been increasingly exploited in regenerative medicine. Critical to successful applications involving mammalian cells are their long-term storage and transport, for which cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen is the most freque...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Chau DY,Dennis AR,Lin H,Zeitler JA,Tunnacliffe A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biophysical applications ranging from fluorescence microassays to single-molecule microscopy are increasingly dependent on automated nanoscale positional control and stability. A whirlwind of motion-industry innovation has resulted in an array of new motion options offering significant improvements in application perf...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Jordan SC,Anthony PC

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plants are rich in a wide variety of secondary metabolites with antimicrobial properties. Phytochemistry studies on the plants extracts in general, and on essential oils (EOs) in particular are focused on the isolation and identification of the components of complex mixtures, in order to determine structure - activity...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Saviuc CM,Drumea V,Olariu L,Chifiriuc MC,Bezirtzoglou E,Lazăr V

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ivermectin is a broad spectrum antiparasitic veterinary drug introduced in human medicine in 1987. It is considered the drug of choice in onchocerciasis and strongyloidiasis infections, and remains as a therapeutic option for mass treatment in lymphatic filariasis, for which it has widely proved its efficacy. While re...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： González P,González FA,Ueno K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apolipoprotein M (apoM) has been suggested to play a role in reverse cholesterol transport. Here we studied the influence of liver X-receptor (LXR) agonist on the transcriptional regulation of apoM. Studies were performed in murine liver and intestinal mucosal cells in vivo and in human intestinal Caco-2 cells in vitr...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Calayir E,Becker TM,Kratzer A,Ebner B,Panzenböck U,Stefujl J,Kostner GM

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbon nanotubes are nano sized cylindrical chicken wire like structures made of carbon atoms. Carbon nanotubes have applications in electronics, energy storage, electromagnetic devices, environmental remediation and in medicine as well. The biomedical applications of carbon nanotubes can be owed to features like low ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Wani TU,Mohi-Ud-Din R,Wani TA,Hassan R,Itoo AM,Sheikh FA,Khan NA,Pottoo FH

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer, as the most serious threat to human health, poses millions of deaths in the world each year. In vitro cancer cell and biomarker detection is of great importance for early cancer diagnosis and therapy, which needs highly sensitive, selective and quantitative diagnosis platforms. Threedimensional paper-based ele...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Li Z,Hu J,Xu F,Li F

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:RA is one of autoimmune diseases, has drawn great attention of the world. Currently, the anti- IL-1β monoclonal antibody Canakinumab (ACZ885) for treatment of RA has entered into clinical trials. However, Full length antibody has large molecular weight, and is difficult to penetrate the tissue or the nidus. I...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Li T,Xu L,Ren G,Yin C,Zhou B,Ye X,Li Q,Li N,Li D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor type that starts in bone and occurs most frequently in adolescents. Traditional techniques are insufficient, especially for metastatic ones. As alternative treatment techniques, natural products are worthy to examine due to being safe and innovative. Essential polyunsaturate...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Sahin D

更新日期：2020-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：:TGF-β isoforms (TGF-β1, -β2, and -β3) are secreted signaling ligands that stimulate the expression of protein components of the extracellular matrix, regulate the growth and differentiation of epithelial cells, modulate immune cell function, and play roles in the development of several essential organs, including the ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Hinck AP,O'Connor-McCourt MD

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical applications of ultrasound were first investigated about seventy years ago. It has rapidly evolved since then, becoming an essential tool in medical imaging. Ultrasound ability to provide real time images with frame rates exceeding several hundred frames per second allows one to view rapid anatomical changes a...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Azhari H

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Silkworm pupae protein is a good source of high quality protein. The hydrolyzates of silkworm pupae protein catalyzed by neutrase, pepsin, acidic protease (Asperqiius usamii NO. 537), flavourzyme, alcalase, and trypsin with inhibitory activity on angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) were identified by HPLC. The hydro...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Wang W,Shen S,Chen Q,Tanga B,He G,Ruan H,Das UN

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chitin and chitosan derivatives are used as excipients and drug carriers in the pharmaceutical field. Their derivatization contributed to expansion of application and decrease toxicity. Chitosan is used as an excipient in oral dosage form. Chitosan tablet can exhibit a sustained drug release compared to commercial pro...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Kato Y,Onishi H,Machida Y

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary liver cancer with high mortality. Paeoniflorin is a pinane monoterpene picroside with anti-tumor effect isolated from Chinese peony root and white peony root. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the underlying mechanism of paeoniflorin (PF) regulating hepatocellular carcinom...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Zhou Y,Liu X,Gao Y,Tan R,Wu Z,Zhong Q,Zeng F

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Data obtained through high-throughput technologies have gradually revealed that a unique stratified epithelial architecture of human skin along with the antioxidant-response pathways provided vital defensive mechanisms against UV radiation. However, it is noteworthy that skin is a major target for toxic insult by UV r...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Farooqi AA,Li RN,Huang HW,Ismail M,Yuan SS,Wang HM,Liu JR,Tang JY,Chang HW

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacteriophages are viruses, which are obligate parasites of specific bacteria for the completion of their lifecycle. Bacteriophages could be the possible alternative to antibioticresistant bacterial diseases. With this objective, extensive research in different fields is published which are discussed in this...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Adhikari N,Acharya KP

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though malnutrition is associated with an adverse prognosis after allogeneic stem cell transplantation, few studies have addressed the question what is the optimal nutritional support for these patients. There is a general agreement that the body weight, body mass index and nutritional intake can be used to guide...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Tvedt TH,Reikvam H,Bruserud Ø

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:`Herbal mixtures` containing synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) are promoted as legal alternative to marihuana and are easily available via the Internet. Keeping analytical methods for the detection of these SCRAs up-to-date is a continuous challenge for clinicians and toxicologists due to the h...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Hutter M,Broecker S,Kneisel S,Franz F,Brandt SD,Auwarter V

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The triterpenes α- and β-amyrins display important pharmacological activities. As a result of their high hydrophobia, they present low water solubility and reflect poor oral bioavailability. Different techniques can be used for the improvement of amyrins solubility, one of them is the use of nanoemulsions. Therefore, ...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Rodrigues IV,Seibert JB,Carneiro SP,de Souza GH,dos Santos OD,Lopes NP

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To date, an increasing number of pet owners, especially in the USA, are using cannabis-derived products containing generally delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) to help their animals' health. Unfortunately, studies on the clinical use of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine are still limi...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Rotolo MC,Graziano S,Pellegrini M,Corlazzoli D,Antinori L,Porcarelli L,Pichini S

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Candida species is the common cause of opportunistic fungal infections all over the world with increased mortality and morbidity especially in immunosuppressed patients. Fluconazole is the first line therapy for candidiasis. The antifungal resistance pattern in high-risk patients is a major concern. The present st...

journal_title：Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

authors： Paul S,Mohanram K,Kannan I

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00