A database model for integrating and facilitating collaborative ethnomedicinal research.

abstract：CONTEXT:The Boraginaceae family comprises plants that have important therapeutic and cosmetic applications. Their pharmacological effect is related to the presence of naphthaquinones, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenols, or purine derivative - allantoin. OBJECTIVE:In the present study, comparison of some secondary metabol...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Dresler S,Szymczak G,Wójcik M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The roots of Phytolacca americana L. (Phytolaccaceae) may be toxic. Despite heated controversy over the toxic compounds of P. americana, especially esculentosides, relevant studies remain scarce. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to screen the toxic fractions and compounds of P. americana, to determine ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Yu H,Gong L,Wang X,Wu H,Zhao T,Wang K,Cui X,Chen L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The incidence and mortality of thrombotic disorders are rapidly increasing throughout the world. Therefore, attempts have been made to develop new anticoagulant and antithrombotic drugs. Our previous studies showed that a novel protein, named Fu-P, had fibrinogenolytic activity and much higher fibrinolytic acti...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Wu B,Xu J

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context: Naringenin and tofacitinib are often used together for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in Chinese clinics.Objective: This experiment investigates the effect of naringenin on the pharmacokinetics of tofacitinib in rats.Materials and methods: Twelve Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into two groups (e...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Wang B,Shen J,Zhou Q,Meng D,He Y,Chen F,Wang S,Ji W

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Recent studies have shown compound Danshen dripping pills (CDDP) could improve microcirculation in ischemic/reperfusion injury and other microvascular disorders. The mechanism for CDDP's role in microcirculation is not clear. OBJECTIVE:To explore the protective effects of CDDP on microvascular dysfunction. MA...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhang Y,Zhao J,Ding R,Niu W,He Z,Liang C

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several drugs of herbal origin are known to possess anxiolytic and antidepressant effects. In a recent study, we showed that extracts from Euphorbia hirta L. (Euphorbiaceae) (Eh) demonstrated anxiolytic effects in rats subjected to chronic immobilization stress (CIS) but not in rats that underwent forced swim stress (...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Anuradha H,Srikumar BN,Deepti N,Shankaranarayana Rao BS,Lakshmana M

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Rutin, a flavonoid commonly present in onions, apples and tea, has been suggested to have a variety of pharmacological activities, including immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. OBJECTIVES:The present study was to examine the protective effects of rutin on gastric mucosal damage induc...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Liu Y,Gou L,Fu X,Li S,Lan N,Yin X

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context: Cisplatin-based chemotherapy was widely used in treating human malignancies. However, side effects and chemoresistance remains the major obstacle.Objective: To verify whether natural borneol (NB) can enhance cisplatin-induced glioma cell apoptosis and explore the mechanism.Materials and methods: Cytotoxicity ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Cao WQ,Zhai XQ,Ma JW,Fu XQ,Zhao BS,Zhang P,Fu XY

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Buchenavia tetraphylla (Aubl.) RA Howard (Combretaceae: Combretoideae) is an ethnomedicinal plant with reported antifungal action. OBJECTIVE:This study evaluates the antimicrobial activity of B. tetraphylla leaf extracts against clinical isolates of Candida albicans. The morphological alterations, combinatory ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Cavalcanti Filho JR,Silva TF,Nobre WQ,Oliveira de Souza LI,Silva E Silva Figueiredo CS,Figueiredo RC,de Gusmão NB,Silva MV,Nascimento da Silva LC,Correia MT

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Diabetic nephropathy is one of the important microvascular complications of diabetes; however, the main problem remains is the control of progression of nephropathy in diabetes. Chebulic acid was selected, as tannins from Terminalia chebula are used as antidiabetic, renoprotective, antioxidant, hypotensive and ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Silawat N,Gupta VB

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Investigating potential central nervous system (CNS) activities of Crataegus monogyna Jacq. (Rosaceae), hawthorn, fruit extracts. OBJECTIVE:Evaluating CNS effects and analgesic activities of hawthorn fruit extracts based on the traditional uses of the plant for neurosedative and pain killer actions. MATERIALS...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Can OD,Ozkay UD,Oztürk N,Oztürk Y

更新日期：2010-08-01 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:Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile (Zygophyllaceae) is a tropical tree that has many folk uses in various countries. The bark extract is used for the control of the fresh water snails that act as intermediary host of Schistosoma. OBJECTIVE:Study the molluscicidal activity and chemical constituents of seed oil an...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Dawidar AE,Mortada MM,Raghib HM,Abdel-Mogib M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Essential oil compositions and antioxidant potentials of fourteen ethanol (75%) root extracts prepared from twelve taxa of the genus Paeonia (Paeoniaceae), including P. arietina Anders., P. daurica Andrews, P. xkayae N. Ozhatay, P. kesrouanensis Thiéb., P. mascula (L.) Miller subsp. arasicola G. Kaynak, ö. Yilmaz & R....

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Orhan I,Demirci B,Omar I,Siddiqui H,Kaya E,Choudhary MI,Ecevit-Genç G,Ozhatay N,Sener B,Başer KH

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Citronellal is a monoterpene present in the oil of many species, including Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt (Poaceae). OBJECTIVE:The present study investigated the effect of citronellal on inflammatory nociception induced by different stimuli and examined the involvement of the NO-cGMP-ATP-sensitive K⁺ channel pa...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： de Santana MT,de Oliveira MG,Santana MF,De Sousa DP,Santana DG,Camargo EA,de Oliveira AP,Almeida JR,Quintans-Júnior LJ Jr

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Curcumol has recently attracted special attention due to its potential activities in many chronic disorders. Moreover, the traditional role of turmeric [Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae)] in suppression of hyperglycemia is of great interest. OBJECTIVES:The present work explores the potential acute and subchroni...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Raafat KM,Omar AG

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Cassia fistula Linn. (Caesalpiniaceae) has been used in folk medicine. Anthraquinone derivative rhein having antimicrobial properties is actively present in C. fistula fruit. Although, as yet there has been no study of its anticandidal potential. OBJECTIVE:The present study was conducted to determine the phyto...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Irshad,Shreaz S,Manzoor N,Khan LA,Rizvi MM

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context: Fuzheng Huayu recipe (FZHY) combined with entecavir (ETV) is used to treat the cirrhosis caused by chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection.Objective: To investigate the effect of FZHY on ETV pharmacokinetics under different conditions.Materials and methods: A model of liver fibrosis was created by intraperitoneal...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Yang T,Zheng TH,Zhao Q,Liu W,Li SP,Tao YY,Wang CH,Liu CH

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context: Emodin is a compound in Rheum undulatum Linne (Polygonaceae) that has been reported to exert anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiallergic effects.Objective: Oxidative stress is a causative agent of liver inflammation that may lead to fibrosis and hepato-carcinoma. In this study, we investigated the anti...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Lee EH,Baek SY,Park JY,Kim YW

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract Context: Diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. Oxidative stress participates in development and progression of DM, in which changes of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) were noted in DM mice. Berberine has been widely used as an a...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Chatuphonprasert W,Lao-Ong T,Jarukamjorn K

更新日期：2013-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Vicenin-1, a flavonol glycoside, has potent platelet aggregation inhibition, antioxidant, radioprotectants and anti-inflammatory activities. OBJECTIVE:To establish a rapid, simple, precise and sensitive high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for determination of vicenin-1 in rat plasma, and to in...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Kandhare AD,Bodhankar SL,Mohan V,Thakurdesai PA

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Baohuoside-I was reported to induce apoptosis in non-small-cell lung cancer and inhibit the growth of multiple myeloma cells. The antitumour potential of baohuoside-I has not been demonstrated in melanoma yet. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the potential antitumour activity of baohuoside-I against melanoma and eluci...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Peng YG,Zhang L

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:2,7-Dihydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone (DDMN) is reported to have a remarkable anticancer activity against gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to study the anticancer effect and mechanism of DDMN on SGC-7901 cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The MTT assay was used to determine the ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhu H,Zheng Z,Zhang J,Liu X,Liu Y,Yang W,Liu Y,Zhang T,Zhao Y,Liu Y,Su X,Gu X

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Viscum angulatum Heyne ex DC (Viscaceae) is a leafless hemiparasitic shrub traditionally used in Asian countries for the treatment of hypertension. In the present study, the methanol extract of the whole plant was examined for diuretic activity in rats. The activity was evaluated using parameters such as urine volume ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Jadhav RB,Bhatnagar SP,Surana SJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 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: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

abstract：CONTEXT:Salsola imbricata Forssk. (Chenopodiaceae) has folkloric repute for the treatment of various gastrointestinal and respiratory ailments. OBJECTIVE:The present study investigates spasmolytic and bronchorelaxant effects of S. imbricata. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The crude aqueous-ethanol extract of the aerial parts ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Aslam N,Janbaz KH

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Growing adipose tissue is thought to require adipogenesis, angiogenesis, and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. Close examination of developing adipose tissue microvasculature reveals that angiogenesis often precedes adipogenesis. Since our previous study demonstrated that Ob-X, the anti-angiogenic herbal c...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Hong Y,Kim MY,Yoon M

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physalis alkekengi L. (Solanaceae) is a popular plant in traditional European and Chinese folk medicine, and it has been reported to have many ethnopharmacological properties including antifungal, anti-cough, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and febricide activities. Some active components from Physalis species have been...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Helvaci S,Kökdil G,Kawai M,Duran N,Duran G,Güvenç A

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00