Ethanol extract of Butea monosperma bark modulates dyslipidemia in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

abstract：:Context Acetaminophen (APAP), also known as paracetamol and N-acetyl p-aminophenol, is one of the most frequently used drugs for analgesic and antipyretic purposes on a worldwide basis. It is safe and effective at recommended doses but has the potential for causing hepatotoxicity and acute liver failure (ALF) with ove...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Eugenio-Pérez D,Montes de Oca-Solano HA,Pedraza-Chaverri J

更新日期：2016-10-01 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:The fruit of the Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc (Rosaceae) is used as a health food or medicinal material in traditional herb medicine for a long time in Eastern Asian countries. OBJECTIVE:Our present study investigated the hypouricemic effect of the methanol extract from P. mume fruit (MPMF) in mice with potassium...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Yi LT,Li J,Su DX,Dong JF,Li CF

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Zhi-Zi-Hou-Pu decoction (ZZHPD) is a traditional prescription which has been used to treat "Yu-syndrome" (depression and melancholia) in Chinese herbal medication. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate antidepressant activities of ZZHPD, its fractions and possible mechanism(s) of action. MATERIALS AND METHODS:ZZHPD (1241, 24...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Yao AM,Ma FF,Zhang LL,Feng F

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Withania somnifera (Linn.) Dunal (Solanaceae) has long been used as an herb in Ayurvedic and indigenous medicine and has received intense attention in recent years for its chemopreventive properties. OBJECTIVE:The present study focuses on the effect of W. somnifera root powder on the behavioral and radiologica...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Gupta A,Singh S

更新日期：2014-03-01 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:Dexamethasone (DXM) has an anti-immunoinflammatory effect, and is often used in acute kidney injury (AKI). However, the effects of DXM on albumin (ALB) have not been fully studied. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of DXM on ALB production and renal function. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Male Wistar rats were div...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Gong Q,Yin J,Wang M,He L,Lei F,Luo Y,Yang S,Feng Y,Li J,Du L

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：:Nine species belonging to the genus Lippia - Verbenaceae - are used in Argentine folk medicine. Four of them are known under the trivial name "poleo": L. turbinata Griseb., L. fissicalyx Troncoso, L. integrifolia (Griseb.) Hieron. and L. grisebachiana Mold. Mainly, their leaves are employed as digestive, stomaquique, ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Bassols GB,Gurni AA

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heliopsis longipes S.F. Blake (Asteraceae: Heliantheae) (chilcuague) is used in Mexican traditional medicine against parasites and to alleviate tooth and muscle pains. Its biocide effect has already been experimentally demonstrated; however, its analgesic action and its action on the nervous system (NS) have not been ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Cilia-López VG,Juárez-Flores BI,Aguirre-Rivera JR,Reyes-Agüero JA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The bacterium Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae (Pss) is a pathogen of many plant species and causes, for example, brown spot disease in bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris). Pss excretes the syringolins, natural product molecules that act as a virulence factors and inhibit the proteasome of the host plants. OBJEC...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Opoku-Ansah J,Ibarra-Rivera TR,Pirrung MC,Bachmann AS

更新日期：2012-01-01 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: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 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：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:The genus Premna (Lamiaceae), distributed throughout tropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, Australia and the Pacific Islands, is used in folk medicine primarily to treat inflammation, immune-related diseases, stomach disorders, wound healing, and skin diseases. OBJECTIVES:This review exhaustively gathers avai...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Dianita R,Jantan I

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Uncaria tomentosa D.C. (Rubiaceae) has several biological activities, including activity against resistant Candida strains. The synergistic interaction with terbinafine or fluconazole can be an important alternative to overcome this resistance. OBJECTIVES:The potential synergy between a water insoluble fractio...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Moraes RC,Carvalho AR,Lana AJ,Kaiser S,Pippi B,Fuentefria AM,Ortega GG

更新日期：2017-12-01 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:Withania (Solanaceae) species are known to be a rich source of withanolides, which have shown several biological properties. OBJECTIVE:To identify the compounds responsible for Withania adpressa Coss. antioxidant activity and further test them for their NF-κB inhibition and antiproliferative activity in multip...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ben Bakrim W,El Bouzidi L,Nuzillard JM,Cretton S,Saraux N,Monteillier A,Christen P,Cuendet M,Bekkouche K

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The novel compound 1'''-hydroxy-2''',3'''-epoxylupinifolin ( 1 ), together with three known prenylated flavanones were identified from the stem of Derris reticulata during our reinvestigation of the plant. The structures were determined by spectroscopic methods including detailed study of NMR spectral data (DEPT, 2D-C...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Prawat H,Mahidol C,Ruchirawat S

更新日期：2000-01-01 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

abstract：CONTEXT:(-)-α-Bisabolol (BISA) is a sesquiterpene alcohol widely used as scent in cosmetic preparations, perfumes, shampoos, toilet soaps and other toiletries with potential for use in the pharmaceutical area. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the corneal antinociceptive efficacy of BISA and to analyze the best solubilizing agent...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Teixeira GF,Costa FN,Campos AR

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context Previous studies have shown that Scutellariae Radix, the dried root of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Labiatae), has a certain inhibitory effect on P-glycoprotein (P-gp), but the effects of its main active constituents on P-gp are still ambiguous. Objectives In vitro studies were performed to investigate the ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Miao Q,Wang Z,Zhang Y,Miao P,Zhao Y,Zhang Y,Ma S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Plants and most of the plant-derived compounds have long been known for their potential pharmaceutical effects. They are well known to play an important role in the treatment of several diseases from diabetes to various types of cancers. Today most of the clinically effective pharmaceuticals are developed from ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Koc S,Isgor BS,Isgor YG,Shomali Moghaddam N,Yildirim O

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Cataract is the clouding of eye lens which causes impairment in vision and accounts for the leading factor of global blindness. Functional food-based prevention of cataract finds application in vision research because of its availability and easy access to all classes of the society. Cassia tora Linn. (Caesalpi...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Sreelakshmi V,Abraham A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Polygonum multiflorum is known as a medicinal plant. It has been used as a folk medicine which showed antioxidative property. OBJECTIVE:Protective effects of the water extracts (w/v:1/10) from fresh P. multiflorum (WEP) on carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4))-induced liver damage in rats were investigated. MATERIALS...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Lee BH,Huang YY,Duh PD,Wu SC

更新日期：2012-03-01 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:Aloe has been used for the prevention and cure of various diseases and symptoms including burns, injuries, oedema and pain. OBJECTIVE:This study determines the specific inhibitory activity of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 induced by the low molecular-weight gel fraction of Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. (lgfAv) on ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Park CH,Son HU,Yoo CY,Lee SH

更新日期：2017-12-01 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:Silymarin (SM) is extracted from milk thistle Silybum marianum L. [Asteraceae (Compositae)] and known for antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. OBJECTIVE:The potential antidepressant-like effect of acute SM and possible involvement of nitric oxide (NO) were determined in male mice. MATERIAL AND METHODS...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Khoshnoodi M,Fakhraei N,Dehpour AR

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00