Evaluation of anti-inflammatory effect of Withania somnifera root on collagen-induced arthritis in rats.

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:Medical therapies for alcohol-induced liver disease are often difficult to handle and limited in efficacy. OBJECTIVE:In an attempt to find natural therapeutics, here, we investigate the preventive effect of persimmon vinegar (PV) and its fractions against alcohol-induced hepatic injury, in addition to the unde...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Lee HM,Park MY,Kim J,Shin JH,Park KS,Kwon O

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Felicia muricata Thunb. (Nees) (Asteraceae) leaves are used in folklore medicine of South Africa as an oral remedy for pain and inflammation. However, the efficacy of the plant part is yet to be validated with scientific experiments. OBJECTIVE:The current study is an effort to investigate the anti-inflammatory...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ashafa AO,Yakubu MT,Grierson DS,Afolayan AJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 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:Carissa edulis Vahl (Apocynaceae) is used in Nigerian folk medicine to manage a plethora of diseases including epilepsy, cancer, and inflammation; its efficacy is widely acclaimed among communities of northern Nigeria. OBJECTIVE:This study establishes anticonvulsant activities of aqueous fraction of ethanol ro...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ya'u J,Yaro AH,Malami S,Musa MA,Abubakar A,Yahaya SM,Chindo BA,Anuka JA,Hussaini IM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context: Puerarin and triptolide are sometimes used together for the treatment of disease in Chinese clinics; however, the drug-drug interaction between puerarin and triptolide is still unknown. Objective: This study investigates the effects of puerarin on the pharmacokinetics of triptolide in rats and clarifies its m...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Wang Q,Wu Y,Xiang F,Feng Y,Li Z,Ding Y

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Lamiaceae) is a popular medicinal plant. Its roots are used as the famous traditional Chinese medicine Huang-Qin, which is recorded in Chinese Pharmacopoeia, European Pharmacopoeia, and British Pharmacopoeia. OBJECTIVE:This review comprehensively summarizes research progress in ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Wang ZL,Wang S,Kuang Y,Hu ZM,Qiao X,Ye M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Different parts of Punica granatum Linn. (Punicaceae) are traditionally used as renal protective agents in the Indian system of medicine. However, there is paucity of information regarding its role in diabetic nephropathy. OBJECTIVE:The present study investigates the nephroprotective potential of flavonoid-ric...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ankita P,Deepti B,Nilam M

更新日期：2015-01-01 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:Liver disease is a serious ailment and the scenario is worsened by the lack of precise therapeutic regimens. Currently available therapies for liver ailments are not apposite and systemic toxicity inhibits their long term use. Medicinal plants have been traditionally used for treating liver diseases since centu...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ghosh N,Ghosh R,Mandal V,Mandal SC

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Linum usitatissimum L. (Linaceae), commonly known as flaxseed, is a good source of dietary fiber and lignans. Earlier we reported cardioprotective, antihyperlipidemic, and in vitro antioxidant activity of flax lignan concentrate (FLC) obtained from flaxseed. OBJECTIVES:To isolate secoisolariciresinol diglucosi...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zanwar AA,Hegde MV,Rojatkar SR,Sonawane KB,Rajamohanan PR,Bodhankar SL

更新日期：2014-09-01 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:The roots of Alafia barteri Oliver (Apocynaceae), Combretum mucronatum Schumach (Combretaceae) and Capparis thonningii Schum (Capparaceae) are used in Traditional African Medicine to alleviate painful and inflammatory conditions. OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ishola IO,Agbaje EO,Adeyemi OO,Shukla R

更新日期：2014-09-01 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:Arecoline is an effective constituent of Areca catechu L. (Arecaceae) with various pharmacological effects. However, investigations also revealed that long use of arecoline could arouse some oral diseases. OBJECTIVE:The present review gathers the fragmented information available in the literature (before 1 Oct...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Liu YJ,Peng W,Hu MB,Xu M,Wu CJ

更新日期：2016-11-01 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 The underground edible tuber of Dioscorea alata L. (Dioscoreaceae) is a functional food with high nutritive value and therapeutic potential. The tuber is known to possess anti-inflammatory properties in traditional medicine. Objective The present study explores the anti-inflammatory activity and standardisatio...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Dey P,Roy Chowdhuri S,Sarkar MP,Chaudhuri TK

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The genus Hypericum (Guttiferae) has received considerable scientific interest as a source of biologically active compounds. OBJECTIVE:The study determined the morphogenetic and ontogenetic variation in the main bioactive compounds of two Hypericum species, namely, Hypericum aviculariifolium subsp. depilatum v...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Cirak C,Radusiene J,Camas N,Caliskan O,Odabas MS

更新日期：2013-03-01 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:Pomegranate [Punica granatum L. (Lythraceae)] is rich in antioxidants. OBJECTIVE:The present work was undertaken to evaluate the protective effects of methanol extract of pomegranate peel extract (PPE) against a rat model of oxidative stress generated by treatment with mercuric chloride (HgCl(2)). MATERIALS A...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Kumar D,Singh S,Singh AK,Rizvi SI

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context Yellow tea containing the same catechins as other types of tea but in different proportions has been suggested to possess potent anticancer activities. Objective This study investigates the chemopreventive effect of yellow tea aqueous extract against N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA)-induced liver carcinogenesis in...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Kujawska M,Ewertowska M,Adamska T,Ignatowicz E,Gramza-Michałowska A,Jodynis-Liebert J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees (Acanthaceae) is widely used in tribal medicine in India and some other countries for multiple clinical applications. It contains andrographolide (AG) (diterpenoid lactone), a major phytomarker which probably accounts for its medicinal properties. OBJECTIVE:This study inv...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Bera R,Ahmed SK,Sarkar L,Sen T,Karmakar S

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：: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 Pelargonium sidoides DC (Geraniaceae) is an important medicinal plant indigenous to South Africa and Lesotho. Previous studies have shown that root extracts are rich in polyphenolic compounds with antibacterial, antiviral and immunomodulatory activities. Little is known regarding the anticancer properties of P...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Pereira A,Bester M,Soundy P,Apostolides Z

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：: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:Silymarin, a flavonolignan from Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. (Asteraceae), has been reported to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, it may be worthwhile to study the effect of silymarin on wound healing. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of silymarin on human fibroblast cells in an in...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Sharifi R,Pasalar P,Kamalinejad M,Dehpour AR,Tavangar SM,Paknejad M,Mehrabani Natanzi M,Nourbakhsh M,Ahmadi Ashtiani HR,Akbari M,Rastegar H

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (Febaceae) has been widely used in traditional medicine and scientifically explored for its anticonvulsant and memory improving potential. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of flavonoid rich fraction of G. glabra root extract against phenytoin-induced cogn...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Singh P,Singh D,Goel RK

更新日期：2016-07-01 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