Assessment of in vitro. Antifungal Activities of Various Extracts of Indigenous Bahraini Medicinal Plants.

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:Rabdosia rubescens (Hemsl.) Hara (Lamiaceae) is widely used in traditional Chinese medicines for the treatment of antitumor, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidation. It is also used as a supplement in the treatment of many cancers, such as esophagus, mammary gland, liver and prostate cancers. OBJECT...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Li F,Fan J,Wu Z,Liu RY,Guo L,Dong Z,Wang Z

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Crataegus species are widely used as herbal medicines for preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, there are no studies on the effects of Crataegus monogyna Jacq. (Rosaceae) and C. davisii Browicz on thrombosis, which is an important mechanism in CVDs. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to inve...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Arslan R,Bektas N,Bor Z,Sener E

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Several studies have demonstrated that essential oils and their major components have antioxidant activity. p-Cymene is a monoterpene and a major constituent of essential oils of various species of plants. OBJECTIVE:This paper evaluated the antioxidant potential of p-cymene in the hippocampus of mice by determ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： de Oliveira TM,de Carvalho RB,da Costa IH,de Oliveira GA,de Souza AA,de Lima SG,de Freitas RM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context:Melastoma dodecandrum Lour. (Melastomataceae) is a traditional Chinese medicine. This is the first study to report a protective effect of the ethanol extract from M. dodecandrum (MDE) in type 2 diabetic (T2DM) rats.Objective: To investigate the therapeutic mechanism of MDE in T2DM rats.Materials and methods: S...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Weng J,Zhou J,Liang L,Li L

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：:Rhinacanthus nasutus (L.) Kurz (Acanthaceae) has long been used in Thai traditional medicine for treatment of tinea versicolor, ringworm, pruritic rash, and abscess. The active constituents are known as a group of naphthoquinone esters, rhinacanthins. This work focused on establishment of R. nasutus root cultures and ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Panichayupakaranant P,Meerungrueang W

更新日期：2010-11-01 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:Satureja khuzistanica Jamzad. (Lamiaceae), is known for its antifungal and antioxidant compounds, especially rosmarinic acid (RA).Objective: The study examines the effect of elicitors on RA production and phytochemical properties of S. khuzistanica.Materials and methods:In vitro plants were treated with methyl...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Fatemi F,Abdollahi MR,Mirzaie-Asl A,Dastan D,Papadopoulou K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Naringin is a bioflavonoid derivative and is predominantly found in Citrus paradisi Macf., Citrus sinensis (Linn.) Osbeck, Citrus unshiu Marc., Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Nobilis, Citrus tachibana (Makino) Tanaka, Citrus junos Sieb. ex Tanaka (Rutaceae), and related citrus species. It has anti-inflammatory ef...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Si-Si W,Liao L,Ling Z,Yun-Xia Y

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context Phillyrea latifolia L. (Oleaceae), commonly found in the Mediterranean region in Turkey, is used as medicinal teas for weight loss and hyperglycaemia in folk medicine. Objective The study investigated the possible effects of P. latifolia leaves aqueous extract's on weight loss and biochemical-histological chan...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Yazici-Tutunis S,Gurel-Gurevin E,Ustunova S,Demirci-Tansel C,Mericli F

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Commiphora myrrha (Burseraceae), a shrub resembling a small tree, has been used for several centuries for the treatment of various diseases. OBJECTIVE:This study investigates the hepatoprotective activity of C. myrrha ethanol extract against d-galactosamine/lipopolysaccharide (d-GalN/LPS)-induced acute hepatic...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ahmad A,Raish M,Ganaie MA,Ahmad SR,Mohsin K,Al-Jenoobi FI,Al-Mohizea AM,Alkharfy KM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Many plant extracts and compounds are being investigated for their cytotoxicity and hence their medicinal or therapeutic properties. Reports of toxicity studies with limonoid analogs have been sparse and have involved mainly crude extracts. In this study, individual natural limonoids have been isolated and thei...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Fowles RG,Mootoo BS,Ramsewak RS,Khan A

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Tagetes patula L. is one of the French marigold group of the Asteraceae family. It is recognized in folklore for its medicinal and pesticidal properties. OBJECTIVE:In search of more effective, but non-toxic compounds with antioxidative potential led to the bioassay guided isolation studies on the extracts of T...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Faizi S,Dar A,Siddiqi H,Naqvi S,Naz A,Bano S,Lubna

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clitoria ternatea , commonly known as Shankpushpi, is widely used in the traditional Indian system of medicine as a brain tonic and is believed to promote memory and intelligence. We examined the effectiveness of alcoholic extracts of aerial and root parts of C. ternatea at 300 and 500 mg/kg doses orally in rats in at...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Taranalli AD,Cheeramkuzhy TC

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:A previous study demonstrated that the chloroform extract of Salvia connivens Epling (Lamiaceae) has anti-inflammatory activity. OBJECTIVE:Identification of the active components in the dicholorometane extract (DESC), and, standardization of the extract based in ursolic acid. MATERIAL AND METHODS:DESC was pre...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： González-Chávez MM,Ramos-Velázquez CS,Serrano-Vega R,Pérez-González C,Sánchez-Mendoza E,Pérez-Gutiérrez S

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer (BCa) is the most commonly occurring cancer in women, comprising almost one third of all malignancies. Previously we reported that the n-hexane fraction (hSL) of the Siddha herbal medicine, Semecarpus Lehyam, relatively sensitized estrogen receptor-negative (ER(-)) BCa when compared to estrogen receptor-...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhao W,Zhu L,Srinivasan S,Damodaran C,Rohr J

更新日期：2009-09-01 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: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 Ginseng is a widely used herbal medicine in China but its mechanism of action remains unclear. Objective The objectives of this work were to study the protective effect of ginsenoside Rg1 on subacute murine renal damage induced by d-galactose and its mechanism. Materials and methods C57BL/6J mice were injected...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Fan Y,Xia J,Jia D,Zhang M,Zhang Y,Huang G,Wang Y

更新日期：2016-09-01 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:Hippocratea africana (Willd.) Loes. ex Engl. (Celastraceae) root is used traditionally as an antipoison or antidote to treat liver diseases. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate antioxidative burst and hepatoprotective potentials of H. africana against paracetamol-induced liver injury in rats. MATERIALS AND METHOD:Antioxida...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Okokon JE,Nwafor PA,Charles U,Dar A,Choudhary MI

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：CONTEXT:Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl (Asteraceae), popularly known as Japana, is widely used in folk medicine, due its analgesic, anticoagulant, antianorexic, antiparasitic, anthelmintic, sedative, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. OBJECTIVE:The present study evaluated the chemical composition and antimicrobial...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Matos Lopes TR,de Oliveira FR,Malheiros FF,de Andrade MA,Monteiro MC,Baetas Gonçalves AC

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Seaweeds of the genera Turbinaria and Padina have long been used as food and in traditional medicine for treating several diseases. OBJECTIVE:The current study determines the protective efficacy of the brown seaweeds Turbinaria ornata (Turner) J. Agardh (Sargassaceae) and Padina pavonia (Linnaeus) J.V. Lamouro...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Abdella EM,Mahmoud AM,El-Derby AM

更新日期：2016-11-01 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: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: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：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: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