Investigation of the cytocidal potential of Rhinella jimi skin methanol extracts.

abstract：CONTEXT:Fructus Meliae toosendan extracts (FMTE) have a good therapeutic effect on coccidiosis, but there is no relevant research on its prophylactic effect on coccidiosis. OBJECTIVE:This study comprehensively evaluates the anticoccidial effect of FMTE. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In vitro, the unsporulated oocysts were tr...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Yong T,Chen M,Li Y,Song X,Huang Y,Chen Y,Jia R,Zou Y,Li L,Yin L,He C,Lv C,Liang X,Ye G,Yin Z

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Virgin coconut oil (VCO) has been reported to possess antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and anti-stress properties. OBJECTIVE:Capitalizing on these therapeutic effects, this study investigated for the first time the potential of VCO on memory improvement in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty male Wistar rats (...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Rahim NS,Lim SM,Mani V,Abdul Majeed AB,Ramasamy K

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Brassicaceae plants are associated with protection against cancers due to their glucosinolate contents. OBJECTIVES:We investigate fresh leaves, roots and ripe seeds of Lobularia libyca (Viv.) C.F.W. Meissn. (Brassicaceae) to identify their glucosinolate constituents, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities Mate...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Al-Gendy AA,Nematallah KA,Zaghloul SS,Ayoub NA

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemical constituents as well as cytotoxic and insecticidal activity of the crude methanol extract from the leaves of Phyllanthus reticulatus Poir. (Euphorbiaceae) were investigated. (5R*,6R*)-4,6-Dimethoxycarbonyl-5-[2',3',4'-trihydroxy-6'-(methoxycarbonyl) phenyl]-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one (1) along with 3,4,3'-tri...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Pojchaijongdee N,Sotanaphun U,Limsirichaikul S,Poobrasert O

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Aquatic organisms (especially fish) require potent defense mechanisms to protect themselves against pathogen invasion and disease formation. The use of immunostimulants in fish culture can prevent the diseases through augmentation of both specific and non-specific immunity. OBJECTIVE:A study was conducted to i...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Pratheepa V,Ramesh S,Sukumaran N

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Peripheral axon injury and degeneration are often mediated by oxidative stress and inflammation. The hydroalcoholic extract of the red propolis (HERP) has attracted great attention because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this work is to study the effect of HERP o...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Barbosa RA,Nunes TL,Nunes TL,da Paixão AO,Belo Neto R,Moura S,Albuquerque Junior RL,Cândido EA,Padilha FF,Quintans-Júnior LJ,Gomes MZ,Cardoso JC

更新日期：2016-01-01 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:Melatonin, a pineal hormone and a potent antioxidant, has important roles in metabolic regulation. OBJECTIVE:This study investigated serum asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), homocysteine (Hcy), nitric oxide (NO) levels, known to be reliable markers of cardiovascular diseases, and determined possible protectiv...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Kantar Ş,Türközkan N,Bircan FS,Paşaoğlu ÖT

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：:The effects of isosaline extracts of Tetrapleura tetrapetra and Olax subscorpioides were investigated in albino rats. The treatment of rats with these extracts resulted in an increase in the activities of serum alanine aminotransferase, liver aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, acid phosphatase and a...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Olagunju JA,Oyedapo OO,Onasanya BA,Osoba OO,Adebanjo OO,Eweje O,Shodeinde AB

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different extracts from the stem bark of Berberis asiatica L. , a plant traditionally used to hasten the process of wound healing, and the alkaloid fractions derived from the commonly used aqueous extract, were tested for their putative antimicrobial activity against a battery of microorganisms by disk diffusion and a...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Bhandari DK,Nath G,Ray AB,Tewari PV

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Hyperthermia causes detrimental effects on the testes leading to fertility problems. Mallotus roxbhurghianus Muell. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) is used in traditional medicine and possesses antioxidant property. However, the mechanisms remain unknown in the context of alleviative action of M. roxburghianus against hea...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Kumar Roy V,Marak TR,Gurusubramanian G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Alpinia oxyphylla Miquel (Zingiberaceae) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine widely used for the treatment of intestinal disorders, urosis and diuresis. However, information about antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of its fruits remains to be elucidated. OBJECTIVE:The ethanol crude extract (CE) and its ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Wang CZ,Yuan HH,Bao XL,Lan MB

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Red ginseng (heat-processed Panax ginseng) is a well-known alternative medicine with pharmacological antidiabetic activity. It exerts pharmacological effects through the transformation of saponin into metabolites by the intestinal microbiota. Given that intestinal conditions and intestinal microflora vary among...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Jang SH,Park J,Kim SH,Choi KM,Ko ES,Cha JD,Lee YR,Jang H,Jang YS

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：UNLABELLED:CONTEXT. Huperzia saururus (Lam.) Trevis. (Lycopodiaceae), an autochthonous plant species in Argentina, is used as a memory improver in traditional medicine. It was studied for this reason and the purified alkaloid extract did show significant activity on learning and memory. The species is mostly consumed i...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Vallejo MG,Dimmer JA,Ortega MG,Cabrera JL,Agnese AM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Oysters [Crassostrea plicatula Gmelin (Ostreidae)] are widely used for food in coastal areas. It is reported to have several qualities such as improving sexual and immune function. They has been approved by Chinese Ministry of Health as a functional food. OBJECTIVE:The effects of five types of oyster component...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Hao G,Zhang C,Cao W,Hao J

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Cardioprotective effects of various plants are generally attributed to their antioxidant activity. The whole fruit extract of pomegranate (WFEP), Punica granatum L. (Punicaceae), has a potent antioxidant activity. OBJECTIVE:To investigate cardioprotective effect of WFEP against doxorubicin (Dox)-induced cardio...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Hassanpour Fard M,Ghule AE,Bodhankar SL,Dikshit M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Panax ginseng C. A. Mey (Araliaceae) has been widely used in clinic for treatment of cardiovascular diseases in China. Ginsenoside Rb3 is the main chemical component of Panax ginseng. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ginsenoside Rb3 on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Shi Y,Han B,Yu X,Qu S,Sui D

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Depression is one of the most common psychiatric diseases. Acorus tatarinowii Schott (Araceae) has shown many bioactivities in treatment of senile dementia and epilepsy. However, there is no report on antidepressant-like effects of the essential oil (EO) and its major components on animals under standardized ex...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Han P,Han T,Peng W,Wang XR

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Magnesium lithospermate B (MLB), an active polyphenol acid of Danshen [Radix Salviae miltiorrhizae (Labiatae)], showed renoprotective, neuroprotective and myocardial salvage effects. Previous studies demonstrated that MLB could effectively suppress the production of cytokines and their associated signaling path...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Quan W,Wei G,Zhou D,Zhu Y,Guo C,Wang Y,Weng Y,Xi M,Wen A

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：:2-Formyl-1-hydroxyanthraquinone, along with ten other known anthraquinones (1-hydroxy-2-methylanthraquinone, nordamnacanthal, damnacanthal, lucidin-?-methyl ether, rubiadin, rubiadin-1-methyl ether, soranjidiol, morindone, morindone-5-methyl ether and alizarin-1-methyl ether), isolated from the roots of Morinda ellipt...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ali AM,Ismail NH,Mackeen MM,Yazan LS,Mohamed SM,Ho AS,Lajis NH

更新日期：2000-01-01 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: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:The biotransformation of lilial results in an acid that is used in the dairy industry, in perfumery, as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and as a food additive for enhancing taste. OBJECTIVE:This study investigates the biotransformation of lilial by Staphylococcus aureus and...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Esmaeili A,Afshari S,Esmaeili D

更新日期：2015-01-01 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: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：:Eugenia jambolana Lam. (Myrtaceae) is widely used in folk medicine as an antidiabetic, but there is a lack of information about its toxicity, especially for the stem bark. The present study evaluated acute oral and repeated-dose toxicity of the stem bark aqueous extract of Eugenia jambolana (EJ) in albino mice and Wis...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Yele SU,Veeranjaneyulu A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Hyperlipidemia is known to be a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) which include atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and stroke. Although there are a large number of anti-hyperlipidemic drugs available, unfortunately, they all have side effects. OBJECTIVE:Terminalia ch...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Reddy MM,Dhas Devavaram J,Dhas J,Adeghate E,Starling Emerald B

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00