Abstract：
:Considering the potentiality of honey in combating diseases, the present study was carried out aiming to assess the in vitro antiprotozoal activity of several honeys (Ziziphus spina-christi, Acacia nilotica, Acacia seyal, and Cucurbita maxima) against Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia by employing the sub-culture method. All the tested honeys inhibited the growth of trophozoites, and the level of inhibition varied according to the assayed concentrations and incubation times. Acacia seyal honey had completely stopped motility of E. histolytica trophozoites at a concentration ≤ 50 µg/ml after incubation for 72 h. Ziziphus spina-christi, Acacia seyal, and Acacia nilotica honeys had completely inhibited the growth of Giardia lamblia trophozoites at concentration ≤ 200 µg/ml after 72 h. These inhibitory activities were similar to that of Metronidazole™ which showed IC50 = 0.27. The mammalian cytotoxicity of these honeys against normal Vero cell line which determined by applying MTT method verified the nontoxicity of the examined honeys. Also the proximate composition of the samples indicated compliance with the natural honey standards. The findings of the study indicate the need for in vivo studies and further investigations to identify active principles with antiprotozoal activities from natural honeys.
journal_name
Saudi J Biol Scijournal_title
Saudi journal of biological sciencesauthors
Mohammed SEA,Kabbashi AS,Koko WS,Ansari MJ,Adgaba N,Al-Ghamdi Adoi
10.1016/j.sjbs.2017.06.004subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2019-02-01 00:00:00pages
238-243issue
2eissn
1319-562Xissn
2213-7106pii
S1319-562X(17)30153-5journal_volume
26pub_type
杂志文章abstract：:The traditional medicine based on medicinal plants in the Kingdom of Arabia Saudia presents a strong relationship belonging to natural remedies, health, diet, and folk healing practice recognized by a specific culture. The aim of the current study is to carry out an ethnobotanical review on medicinal plants used in tr...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.06.020
更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Mushrooms are a rich source of protein and vitamins as human food. In view of the growing importance of mushroom in Pakistan, a research study was initiated with the objective to examine the suitability of Oyster mushroom cultivation and to compare the growth and yield of Oyster mushroom in two different areas (Peshaw...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2010.06.004
更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In this study, anti-convulsant effect of Sidr leaf extract was examined by using pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) model on male albino rat by evaluating the changes in norepinephrine (NE), dopamine (DA) and serotonin (5-HT) contents in different brain regions (cerebellum, brainstem, striatum, cerebral cortex, hypothalamus and ...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2010.05.003
更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A level of water quality intended for human consumption does not seem necessary for domestic uses such as irrigation of green spaces. Alternative water supplies like the use of greywater (GW) can thus be considered. However, GW contains pathogenic microorganisms and organic compounds which can cause environmental and ...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2017.01.006
更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:We report morphometric data for 133 specimens of Diplometopon zarudnyi (Squamata: Trogonophidae) collected across its range within Riyadh province of Saudi Arabia. One-way analyses of variance revealed that differences exist in most characters. Snout-vent length and vent-tail length showed slight and inconsistent diff...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2016.12.003
更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Bioefficacy of leaf and root extracts of Aristolochia tagala Cham. at different concentrations was evaluated at room temperature against Spodoptera litura Fab. Effects on feeding, larvicidal and pupicidal activities and larval-pupal duration were studied. Higher antifeedant activity (56.06%), lethal concentration for ...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2010.09.004
更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The effects of exposing meat-type breeder eggs to magnetic field (MF) before incubation on hatchability traits (percents of hatchability and hatchability failures of eggs), chick weight at hatch, and post-hatch performance (weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio (FCR)) from 1 to 39 d of age were investiga...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2011.06.004
更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A halotolerant actinobacterial strain isolated from salinity affected soil of Eastern Indo-Gangetic plains (IGP), Uttar Pradesh, India, was characterised for its antagonistic potential against Macrophomina phaseolina by dual-culture assay. It was shown to effectively inhibit the growth of M. phaseolina with an inhibit...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2015.12.004
更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Thermopsis turcica, endemic to Turkey, is in danger of extinction. Studies on this species are very few due to the fact that it was only discovered in 1983 and grows in a small circumscribed area in Turkey. In this study, free radical scavenging activity, total phenolic content, total oxidant status (TOS), and total a...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2013.02.003
更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Food poisoning caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) toxins is considered one of the foremost public health threat that usually occurs through the ingestion of raw milk contaminated with staphylococcal enterotoxins. The current study spotlights on the prevalence, antibiogram and genetic diversity of S. aureus en...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.06.028
更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Partial root-zone drying during irrigation (PRD) has been shown effective in enhancing plant water use efficiency (WUE), however, the roles of chemical signals from root and shoot that are involved and the possible interactions affected by nitrogen nutrition are not clear. Pot-grown cotton (Gossypium spp.) seedlings w...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2017.01.015
更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Diarrhea and deaths in new-born camel calves were noticed by veterinary investigators and pastoralist in Saudi Arabia to be very high. Hence, it is thought to be necessary to investigate this problem from the virological and bacteriological point of view. The role of pathogenic bacteria and viruses in six different to...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2011.10.001
更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：AIM:The dietary contents have a very important role in the management of metabolic syndrome along with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Indian diet contains a large amount of carbohydrates that set off unpredictable blood sugar fluctuations and leads to increased risk of diabetic complications. The aim of the present s...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2014.04.005
更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:To discuss the cold resistance performance of different Herba Rhodiolae and successfully transplant Herba Rhodiolae to the Gansu plateau area for nursing, domestication and planting, this paper systematically studies six physiological and biochemical features of Rhodiola kirilowii, Rhodiola algida, Rhodiola crenulata ...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2015.10.007
更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The antimicrobial properties of essential oil from various Santolina species have not been investigated enough in the previous studies dealing with the biological activities of medicinal plants. In Tunisia, Santolina chamaecyparissus L. (Asteraceae) is the only Santolina species recorded and is used as vermifuge and e...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2016.03.005
更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The objective of this investigation was to study whether Nigella Sativa and Trigonella Foenum-graecum, could modulate the losartan pharmacodynamic (PD) and pharmacokinetic (PK) in experimental L-NAME induced hypertensive rats. For in vivo study, the systolic blood pressure (SBP) of rats was measured by the "tail-cuff ...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.05.009
更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Periodontitis is commonly diagnosed based on clinical parameters. However, the analysis of a few unique biomarkers of the disease process present in the saliva and blood can further assist the estimation of the rate of disease progression. Aim:The present study attempted to correlate the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) an...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.10.016
更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The therapeutic abilities of Tetrapleura tetraptera and Aframomum citratum fruits used as spices are attributed to their bioactive molecules, including polyphenols. Sometimes used together and heated, they can undergo denaturation. The aim of the current study is to optimize the extraction of phenolic compounds and an...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.05.003
更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The present study was designed to investigate the antihypertensive and antioxidant effect of Melothria maderaspatana leaf extract (MME) on sham-operated and DOCA-salt (deoxycorticosterone acetate) induced hypertensive rats. Administration of DOCA-salt significantly increased the systolic (from 127 to 212 mm Hg) and di...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2010.05.002
更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：Background:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the hepatic disorders which is characterized by increasing fat deposits in the liver. This disorder may lead to elevation the activity of liver enzymes and is associated with obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and type II diabetes. The aim of present stud...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.04.037
更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：AIM:To compare the angular changes of the third molars relative to the occlusal plane and to the second molar long axis in extraction group and compare these changes with a non extraction group. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study included pre and post treatment panoramic radiograph records of 90 subjects treated by first...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2016.02.006
更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A field study was conducted to investigate the impact of different patterns of raking and baling operations on the dry matter (DM) and quality losses of the produced alfalfa (Medicago sativa) hay. The experimental work was carried out on a 50 ha center pivot irrigated alfalfa field in a commercial farm located in the ...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2018.02.009
更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Soybean oligosaccharides (SBOSs) are potential prebiotics that may be used to improve immune function. Here, we investigated the effects of intragastric administration of SBOSs in mice to determine the effects on autochthonous intestinal microbial communities and immunological parameters. Results E: After 22-day admin...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2016.09.004
更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Both leica microscopic camera system and scanning electron microscopy was used to observe and characterize the feet, back, abdomen, antennae and mouthparts of the Pseudoregma bambucicola from the bamboo, Bambusa multiplex. The possible functions of all the external morphological characteristics of the P. bambucicola w...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2017.05.007
更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：Background:The antimicrobial resistance of extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) has progressively been reported worldwide. This resistance has been ascribed to global dissemination of a single E. coli clone, namely E. coli sequence type 131 (E. coli ST131). The main goal of this study is to determine the...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2019.09.020
更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Momordica dioica Roxb. Commonly known as "Kakora" in Telugu, is used in the Indian traditional system of medicine for the treatment of diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate the antidiabetic activity of methanolic extract of M. dioica seeds (MEMD) in streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats. The in vitro...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2016.01.010
更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:UNC5A has been reported to be related with human cancers. However, the function and mechanism in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) remains unknown. We analyzed two NSCLC cell lines (A549 and H157), one normal human bronchial epithelial cell line (BEAS-2B) and the tissues of NSCLC. We used quantitative real-time PC...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.09.023
更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This research aimed to study the diversity of purple nonsulfur bacteria (PNSB) and to investigate the effect of Hg concentrations in shrimp ponds on PNSB diversity. Amplification of the pufM gene was detected in 13 and 10 samples of water and sediment collected from 16 shrimp ponds in Southern Thailand. In addition to...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2015.05.014
更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are fabricated using Sacha inchi (SI) or (Plukenetia volubilis L.) leaf extract as non-toxic reducing agent with particle size ranging from 4 to 25 nm. Optical, structural and morphological properties of the synthesized nanoparticles have been characterized by using Visual, UV-Vis spectrop...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2014.07.004
更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Osteoporosis and osteopenia has a significant link with substantial fracture risk. Epidemiological data revealed a protective role of adipose tissue on bone biology in postmenopausal osteoporosis. The current study assessed the associations between select adipokines and bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal wom...
journal_title：Saudi journal of biological sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.sjbs.2019.10.007
更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00
