Antimicrobial activity of the extracts and physalin D from Physalis alkekengi and evaluation of antioxidant potential of physalin D.

abstract：CONTEXT:Rabdosia rubescens (Hemsl.) Hara (Lamiaceae) is widely used in traditional Chinese medicines for the treatment of antitumor, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidation. It is also used as a supplement in the treatment of many cancers, such as esophagus, mammary gland, liver and prostate cancers. OBJECT...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Li F,Fan J,Wu Z,Liu RY,Guo L,Dong Z,Wang Z

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Cotinus coggygria Scop. (Anacardiaceae) leaves that were used as wound healing in traditional Balkan and Anatolian folk medicine, could be potentially effective in treating diabetic wounds. OBJECTIVE:This study investigates biochemical and histological effects of ethanol extract of C. coggygria (CCE) on excisi...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Aksoy H,Sen A,Sancar M,Sekerler T,Akakin D,Bitis L,Uras F,Kultur S,Izzettin FV

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Tournefortia sarmentosa Lam. (Boraginaceae), a Chinese herbal medicine, is commonly used as a detoxicant or anti-inflammatory agent. OBJECTIVE:As acetaminophen (APAP) is a well-known hepatotoxin, we investigated the effect of the aqueous extract of the T. sarmentosa on APAP-induced hepatotoxicity in vivo and i...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Teng CY,Lai YL,Huang HI,Hsu WH,Yang CC,Kuo WH

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Schumanniophyton magnificum Harms (Rubiaceae) is used traditionally in Nigeria for the treatment of snake bites. Snake venom contains phospholipase A2 (PLA2) which plays a key role in causing inflammation and pain. OBJECTIVE:To assess the anti-inflammatory effect of the methanol extract of Schumanniophyton mag...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Joshua PE,Anosike CJ,Asomadu RO,Ekpo DE,Uhuo EN,Nwodo OFC

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vitro. antifungal activity of the aqueous, ethanol, chloroform, petroleum ether, and residue extracts from 10 indigenous Bahraini plants used in folk medicine for the treatment of various diseases is reported. Extract efficacy was evaluated using the agar well diffusion assay against four filamentous fungi and ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Mandeel Q,Taha A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl (Asteraceae), popularly known as Japana, is widely used in folk medicine, due its analgesic, anticoagulant, antianorexic, antiparasitic, anthelmintic, sedative, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. OBJECTIVE:The present study evaluated the chemical composition and antimicrobial...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Matos Lopes TR,de Oliveira FR,Malheiros FF,de Andrade MA,Monteiro MC,Baetas Gonçalves AC

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTENT:Rosa damascena Mill. (Rosaceae) is an important ornamental and medicinal plant and a source of fragrance. Its hydrosol is known in Iran as golab (rose water) and has applications in religious ceremonies, food, and pharmaceuticals. Hydrosol is traditionally and industrially produced by distillation. The increase...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Moein M,Zarshenas MM,Delnavaz S

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Cancer, being a cause of death for major fraction of population worldwide, is one of the most studied diseases and is being investigated for the development of new technologies and more accurate therapies. Still the currently available therapies for cancer have many lacunae which affect the patient's health sev...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Rai M,Jogee PS,Agarkar G,dos Santos CA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:One traditional medicines, Hypericum perforatum L. (Hypericaceae), possesses several beneficial effects against depression, ulcers, dyspepsia, abdominal pains, burns, bacterial infections, migraine headaches, and sciatica. OBJECTIVE:The present study investigates the antimicrobial activity of the ethanol extra...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Süntar I,Oyardı O,Akkol EK,Ozçelik B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. (Asclepiadaceae), Ficus elastica Roxb. (Moraceae) and Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Zingiberaceae) have been traditionally used to treat many diseases. OBJECTIVE:The antischistosomal activity of these plant extracts was evaluated against Schistosoma mansoni. MATERIALS AND METHOD...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Seif el-Din SH,El-Lakkany NM,Mohamed MA,Hamed MM,Sterner O,Botros SS

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Tagetes patula L. is one of the French marigold group of the Asteraceae family. It is recognized in folklore for its medicinal and pesticidal properties. OBJECTIVE:In search of more effective, but non-toxic compounds with antioxidative potential led to the bioassay guided isolation studies on the extracts of T...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Faizi S,Dar A,Siddiqi H,Naqvi S,Naz A,Bano S,Lubna

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Propranolol, atenolol, and ICI118,551 are non-selective β-adrenergic receptor (AR), β1-AR, and β2-AR antagonists, respectively. OBJECTIVE:We investigated the efficacy of propranolol, atenolol, and ICI118,551 on proliferation, migration, and invasion of non-stimulated breast (MCF7), colon (HT-29), and hepatocel...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Işeri OD,Sahin FI,Terzi YK,Yurtcu E,Erdem SR,Sarialioglu F

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Sheng-Mai-San (SMS) has been used for the treatment of cardiovascular disease for many years in China. OBJECTIVES:This study investigated the protective effects and active ingredients of SMS on myocardial injury (MI) in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:SMS and n-butanol extraction of SMS (SMS-Bu) were prepared and...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Wang YQ,Zhang JQ,Liu CH,Zhu DN,Yu BY

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds found in fruits, vegetables, cereals, and beverages. Polyphenols occupy a unique place in biological science for their pharmacological properties. Gossypol is a polyphenolic compound that has attracted attention because of its biological effects. OBJECTIVE:Gossypol...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Keshmiri-Neghab H,Goliaei B

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The medicinal plants used in the traditional medicine of Rivers State of Nigeria were surveyed. OBJECTIVE:The survey aims to identify and document the plants used amongst the indigenes of Rivers State. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Semi-structured interviews were conducted during a field trip to gather information fr...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ajibesin KK,Bala DN,Umoh UF

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Viola tianshanica Maxim. (Violaceae) is a perennial herb distributed in Central Asia, especially in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China. Preliminary study showed that the ethanol extract of the herb exhibited the anti-complement activity against the classical pathway, but the active components ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Qin Y,Wen Q,Cao J,Yin C,Chen D,Cheng Z

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The plant Hygrophila auriculata (K. Schum) Heine. (Acanthaceae) is widely used in the Indian System of Medicine as "Rasayana" for treating brain and liver diseases. OBJECTIVES:The present study evaluated the in vivo antioxidant and neuroprotective effect of aterpenoid rich fraction (TF) from Hygrophila auricul...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Kanhere R,Anjana A,Anbu J,Sumithra M,K F H NA

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Several plant-derived natural products have been used in clinical phase for applications in neurological, cardiovascular, and inflammatory diseases. Arbutus andrachne L. (Ericacea) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. Traditionally, the fruits and leaves of Arbutus tree are well known and u...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Abidi E,Habib J,Yassine A,Chahine N,Mahjoub T,Elkak A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Neuroprotective therapy to rescue dopaminergic neurons is an important trait in the management of Parkinson's disease (PD). OBJECTIVE:The present study identified and evaluated SFSE-T, a standardized hydroalcoholic extract of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. seeds (Fabaceae), in animal models of PD. MATERIALS AND...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Gaur V,Bodhankar SL,Mohan V,Thakurdesai PA

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE:The Sisala traditional healers of northwest Ghana have a rich ethnomedical tradition. The purpose of this study was to collect and analyse data on medicinal plants commonly used by Sisala traditional healers. METHODS:A total of 30 traditional healers were interviewed using a mixture of open- and ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Wodah D,Asase A

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context:Caragana pruinosa Kom. (Fabaceae), a commonly used folk medicine, has been found to possess antitumor effects. However, the antiproliferative effect of 2,4-dihydroxy-3'-methoxy-4'-ethoxychalcone (DMEC) derived from C. pruinosa against multiple myeloma (MM) has never been investigated. Objective: This study sys...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhu F,Jiang D,Zhang M,Zhao B

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Polygonum species have been used in the treatment of several types of inflammatory disorders and cancer. Nevertheless, there are no reports related to the anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities of Polygonum bellardii All. (Polygonaceae). OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the chemical composition o...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Abd El-Kader AM,El-Readi MZ,Ahmed AS,Nafady AM,Wink M,Ibraheim ZZ

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The resistance of bacteria to antibiotics is raising serious concern globally. Asian medicinal plants could improve the current treatment strategies for bacterial infections. The antibacterial properties of medicinal plants used by the Khyang tribe in Bangladesh have not been investigated. OBJECTIVE:The presen...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Hossan MS,Jindal H,Maisha S,Samudi Raju C,Devi Sekaran S,Nissapatorn V,Kaharudin F,Su Yi L,Khoo TJ,Rahmatullah M,Wiart C

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Termitomyces clypeatus (Lyophyllaceae) is a filamentous edible mushroom, having ethnomedicinal uses. However, information about the antioxidant, anticancer and antitumour properties of this mushroom remains to be elucidated. OBJECTIVE:The study examines the in vitro antioxidant, anticancer and in vivo antitumo...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Mondal A,Banerjee D,Majumder R,Maity TK,Khowala S

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The fruits of Aronia melanocarpa Elliot (Rosaceae), (black chokeberry), and Sambucus nigra L. (Caprifoliaceae), elderberries are rich in anthocyanins. Many studies have reported that anthocyanins are beneficial in diabetes due to their capacity to stimulate insulin secretion and reduce oxidative stress. OBJECT...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Badescu M,Badulescu O,Badescu L,Ciocoiu M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Abstract Context: Solute carrier transporters (SLCs) are membrane proteins responsible for cellular influx of various substances including many pharmaceutical agents; therefore, they largely impact on drug disposition and elimination in body. Punica granatum Linnaeus (Lythraceae), pomegranate, is a fruit wit...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Li Z,Wang K,Zheng J,Cheung FS,Chan T,Zhu L,Zhou F

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The nephron-protective efficacy of Abelmoschus manihot (Linn.) Medicus (Malvaceae) has been proved by randomized controlled clinical trial. OBJECTIVE:Flavonoids are main active components of A. manihot, which can be transformed into glucuronide/sulfate conjugates in vivo. Exploring the pharmacokinetic profile ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Guo J,Du L,Shang E,Li T,Liu Y,Qian D,Tang Y,Duan J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The activity of an (8-hydroxymethylen)-trieicosanyl acetate compound obtained from chloroform extracts of Senna villosa (Mill.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby (Leguminosae) against Trypanosoma cruzi was evaluated in vivo. Oral doses of 2.1, 8.4, and 33.6 microg/g were tested for 28 days in BALB/c mice infected with T. cruzi. Re...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Jimenez-Coello M,Acosta-Viana KY,Guzman-Marin E,Perez Gonzalez C,Salud Perez Gutierrez M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Amla [Emblica officinalis Gaertn. (Euphorbiaceae)], a major constituent of several herbal formulations, is a well-known hepatoprotectant. Despite its extensive use, mechanistic understanding of its antioxidant action is rather limited. OBJECTIVE:In the current study, we investigated the effects of E. officinal...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Shivananjappa MM,Joshi MK

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Vernonia amygdalina Del. (VA; Asteraceae or Compositae) is a small tree growing throughout tropical Africa. It is widely used for food and medicinal purposes by local people. It was reported that it had several qualities, including anticancer activity. OBJECTIVE:A sesquiterpene lactone, vernodalinol, was isola...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Luo X,Jiang Y,Fronczek FR,Lin C,Izevbigie EB,Lee KS

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00