Protective effects of Cassia tora leaves in experimental cataract by modulating intracellular communication, membrane co-transporters, energy metabolism and the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway.

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:(-)-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: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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the aqueous extract from aerial parts of Artemisia copa Phil. (Asteraceae) administered orallyfor its psychopharmacological activities in several experimental models. METHODS:The extract was administered p.o. in Swiss albino mice and tested on pentobarbital-induced hypnosis, locomotor activity, e...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Miño JH,Moscatelli V,Acevedo C,Ferraro G

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Stress-induced changes in the dopaminergic system and subsequent enhancement of oxidative load and behavior are associated with a wide range of central and peripheral nervous disorders. Dopamine acts as a key neurotransmitter in the brain plays an important role in the regulation of motor and limbic functions. ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Alghasham A,Rasheed N

更新日期：2014-03-01 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:Diabetes mellitus is characterized by oxidative stress, which in turn induces endothelial dysfunction. As a potent antioxidant compound, lycopene might rescue diabetic endothelial dysfunction by reducing oxidative stress. OBJECTIVE:The present study investigated whether lycopene could lower oxidative stress an...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhu J,Wang CG,Xu YG

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Tranexamic acid is commonly used for curing abnormal bleeding in a variety of diseases. In a previous study, 12 different tetrahydro-2H-1,3,5-thiadiazine derivatives were synthesized from the amine group of tranexamic acid. Their antifibrinolytic and antimicrobial activities were compared with tranexamic acid. ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Avuloğlu-Yılmaz E,Yüzbaşıoğlu D,Özçelik AB,Ersan S,Ünal F

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：:Context Gelidiella acerosa (Forsskål) Feldmann & G. Hamel (Rhodophyta-Gelidiales) is a marine red macroalga. Our previous work found that a benzene extract of G. acerosa possesses noticeable neuroprotective activity, when evaluated through in vitro and in vivo systems. Objective Bioactive-guided fractionation and iden...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Syad AN,Rajamohamed BS,Shunmugaiah KP,Kasi PD

更新日期：2016-10-01 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 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: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：: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

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：: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:1 D is a novel derivative of curcumin and shows very promising antitumor activities in various cancer cell lines. OBJECTIVE:To characterize its preclinical pharmacokinetic profiles, a novel liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was developed and validated for the quantification of 1 ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Sun J,Jiang T,Xu W,Feng Z,Quan X,Leng P,Sun W,Zhao J,Jing F,Li J

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：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: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 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:Anemarsaponin BII is one of the most active saponins isolated from Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge (Asparagaceae), a commonly used Chinese traditional paediatric medicine. OBJECTIVE:This study investigates the effects of anemarsaponin BII on the activity of CYP450s to provide more guidance for the clinical use...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Wang M,Jiang W,Zhou J,Xue X,Yin C

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context: Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound extracted from the rhizome of the tropical plant Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae), has been considered as a cancer chemopreventive drug by American National Cancer Institute.Objective: To examine the effect of curcumin on acute monocytic leukaemia SHI-1 cells in vivo.Material...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhu G,Shen Q,Jiang H,Ji O,Zhu L,Zhang L

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Biotransformation systems are profitable tools for structural modification of bioactive natural compounds into valuable biologically active terpenoids. OBJECTIVE:This study determines the biological effect of (R)-(+)-limonene and (-)-α-pinene, and their oxygenated derivatives, (a) perillyl alcohol and (S)-(+)-...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Paduch R,Trytek M,Król SK,Kud J,Frant M,Kandefer-Szerszeń M,Fiedurek J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Stachys guyoniana Noë ex. Batt. and Mentha aquatica L. are two Algerian Lamiaceae used in folk medicine. OBJECTIVE:To investigate their antioxidant, anticholinesterase and antibacterial activities. MATERIAL AND METHODS:n-Butanol (BESG), ethyl acetate (EESG) and chloroform (CESG) extracts of S. guyoniana and m...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ferhat M,Erol E,Beladjila KA,Çetintaş Y,Duru ME,Öztürk M,Kabouche A,Kabouche Z

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The poor prognostic outcome of breast cancer is largely due to its resistance to cancer therapies. Development of therapeutic agents that can inhibit growth and induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells can help solve the problem. Emodin is an active anthraquinone that has been reported to have diverse biological...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Li WY,Chan RY,Yu PH,Chan SW

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, branchlets, fruit, or bark of Taxus baccata. L. as well as branchlets or fruits of two other species of Iranian conifers, namely, Platycladus orientalis. France and Cupressus sempervirens. L. var. horizentalis. (Mill) Gunde were collected, identified, and the cytotoxic effects of hydroalcoholic extracts...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Emami SA,Sadeghi-Aliabadi H,Saeidi M,Jafarian A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Solenostemon monostachyus P. Beauv (Lamiaceae) is an important herb used traditionally in the treatment of malaria, fever, and other diseases. OBJECTIVES:Antiplasmodial and antipyretic activities of S. monostachyus aerial extract were evaluated to ascertain the folkloric claim of its antimalarial and antipyret...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Okokon J,Davis KA,Azare BA

更新日期：2016-01-01 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: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