abstract：CONTEXT:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of β-amyloid (Aβ). Multiple Aβ-aggregated species have been identified, and neurotoxicity appears to be correlated with the amount of non-fibrillar oligomers. Potent inhibitors of Aβ oligomer formation or Aβ-indu...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Song Y,Kim HD,Lee MK,Kim MK,Kang SN,Ko YG,Won CK,Kim GS,Lee SS,Bai HW,Chung BY,Cho JH

更新日期：2015-01-01 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:Schizophrenia is a chronic disabling psychiatric disorder affecting 1% of the population worldwide. Due to the adverse effects of available antipsychotic medications, recent investigations have focused on the search for well-tolerated, safe molecules from natural resources to control the severity and progressio...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Chatterjee M,Verma R,Kumari R,Singh S,Verma AK,Dwivedi AK,Palit G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The biotransformation of lilial results in an acid that is used in the dairy industry, in perfumery, as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and as a food additive for enhancing taste. OBJECTIVE:This study investigates the biotransformation of lilial by Staphylococcus aureus and...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Esmaeili A,Afshari S,Esmaeili D

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：UNLABELLED:Abstract Context: Solute carrier transporters (SLCs) are membrane proteins responsible for cellular influx of various substances including many pharmaceutical agents; therefore, they largely impact on drug disposition and elimination in body. Punica granatum Linnaeus (Lythraceae), pomegranate, is a fruit wit...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Li Z,Wang K,Zheng J,Cheung FS,Chan T,Zhu L,Zhou F

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：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:The application of bleomycin is limited due to its side effects including lung toxicity. Silymarin is a flavonoid complex isolated from milk thistle [Silybum marianum L. (Asteraceae)] which has been identified as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound. OBJECTIVE:This study evaluates the effect of silyma...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Razavi-Azarkhiavi K,Ali-Omrani M,Solgi R,Bagheri P,Haji-Noormohammadi M,Amani N,Sepand MR

更新日期：2014-10-01 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 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:Dyslipidemia is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease in diabetes mellitus (DM). The availability of multiple lipid-lowering drugs and supplements provides new opportunities for patients to regulate lipid levels. OBJECTIVE:The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of Butea monosp...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Divya BT,Mini S

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Liposomes are increasingly employed to deliver chemotherapeutic agents, antisense oligonucleotides, and genes to various therapeutic targets. OBJECTIVE:The present investigation evaluates the ability of fusogenic pH-sensitive liposomes of rapamycin in increasing its antiproliferative effect on human breast ade...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Ghanbarzadeh S,Khorrami A,Mohamed Khosroshahi L,Arami S

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Alismatis rhizome (RA) (Water Plantain Family, also called "Zexie" in Chinese), one of the commonly used components of traditional Chinese medicines, is derived from the dried rhizomes of Alisma orientalis (Sam.) Juzep. (Alismataceae). OBJECTIVE:This study explores the RA influences on rat cytochrome P450 (CYP...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Huang Y,Zheng SL,Xu ZS,Hou Y

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Oysters [Crassostrea plicatula Gmelin (Ostreidae)] are widely used for food in coastal areas. It is reported to have several qualities such as improving sexual and immune function. They has been approved by Chinese Ministry of Health as a functional food. OBJECTIVE:The effects of five types of oyster component...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Hao G,Zhang C,Cao W,Hao J

更新日期：2014-06-01 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: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：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:Epidioxy sterols and sterols with special side chains, such as hydroperoxyl sterols, usually obtained from marine natural products, are attractive for bioactivities. OBJECTIVE:To isolate and screen bioactive and special sterols from China Sea invertebrates. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two hydroperoxyl sterols (1 an...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhou X,Sun J,Ma W,Fang W,Chen Z,Yang B,Liu Y

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Calotropis procera (Ait.) R. Br. (Asclepiadaceae), Ficus elastica Roxb. (Moraceae) and Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Zingiberaceae) have been traditionally used to treat many diseases. OBJECTIVE:The antischistosomal activity of these plant extracts was evaluated against Schistosoma mansoni. MATERIALS AND METHOD...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Seif el-Din SH,El-Lakkany NM,Mohamed MA,Hamed MM,Sterner O,Botros SS

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Previous in vitro studies have demonstrated that emodin (1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methyl-anthraquinone), an anthraquinone derivative from the rhizome of Rheum palmatum L., can inhibit the activation of P2X₇ receptors (P2X₇R) as a potential antagonist. However, the effects of emodin on P2X₇R-related inflammatory proce...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhu S,Wang Y,Wang X,Li J,Hu F

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：CONTEXT:The filtrate of Staphylococcus aureus culture, named staphylococcal enterotoxin C injection, has been used for 10 years in China. SEC2 has been claimed to be the only staphylococcal enterotoxins (SEs) without certifiable evidence. OBJECTIVES:To present an efficient procedure for the expression and purification...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Chen B,Akash MS,Rehman K,Sun H,Chen S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract Context: Galbanic acid (GA) is a biologically active sesquiterpene coumarin from Ferula species (Apiaceae). This compound showed various biological properties including anticancer, cancer chemopreventive, anticoagulant, antiviral, and antileishmanial activities. Objectives: This article is a review on the syn...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Kasaian J,Iranshahy M,Iranshahi M

更新日期：2013-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Lycopene is a phytonutrient under considerable investigation for its antioxidant benefits in treating diseases like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and diabetes. OBJECTIVE:This study explores the effect of lycopene against oxidative damage during experimental hepatitis, induced by D-galactosamine...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Sheik Abdulazeez S,Thiruvengadam D

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Eryngium maritimum L. and the endemic Eryngium kotschyi Boiss. of the Apiaceae family are used for antiinflammatory, antivenom, antinociceptive and diuretic purposes in folk medicine in Turkey. OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the cytotoxic effects of the plant extracts belonging to Eryngium L. genus on vario...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Yurdakök B,Baydan E

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract Context: Diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. Oxidative stress participates in development and progression of DM, in which changes of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) were noted in DM mice. Berberine has been widely used as an a...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Chatuphonprasert W,Lao-Ong T,Jarukamjorn K

更新日期：2013-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Alpinia oxyphylla Miquel (Zingiberaceae) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine widely used for the treatment of intestinal disorders, urosis and diuresis. However, information about antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of its fruits remains to be elucidated. OBJECTIVE:The ethanol crude extract (CE) and its ...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Wang CZ,Yuan HH,Bao XL,Lan MB

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Magnesium lithospermate B (MLB), an active polyphenol acid of Danshen [Radix Salviae miltiorrhizae (Labiatae)], showed renoprotective, neuroprotective and myocardial salvage effects. Previous studies demonstrated that MLB could effectively suppress the production of cytokines and their associated signaling path...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Quan W,Wei G,Zhou D,Zhu Y,Guo C,Wang Y,Weng Y,Xi M,Wen A

更新日期：2013-11-01 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:Sheng-Mai-San (SMS) has been used for the treatment of cardiovascular disease for many years in China. OBJECTIVES:This study investigated the protective effects and active ingredients of SMS on myocardial injury (MI) in mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:SMS and n-butanol extraction of SMS (SMS-Bu) were prepared and...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Wang YQ,Zhang JQ,Liu CH,Zhu DN,Yu BY

更新日期：2013-10-01 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：CONTEXT:Citronellal is a monoterpene present in the oil of many species, including Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt (Poaceae). OBJECTIVE:The present study investigated the effect of citronellal on inflammatory nociception induced by different stimuli and examined the involvement of the NO-cGMP-ATP-sensitive K⁺ channel pa...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： de Santana MT,de Oliveira MG,Santana MF,De Sousa DP,Santana DG,Camargo EA,de Oliveira AP,Almeida JR,Quintans-Júnior LJ Jr

更新日期：2013-09-01 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:Polygonum species have been used in the treatment of several types of inflammatory disorders and cancer. Nevertheless, there are no reports related to the anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities of Polygonum bellardii All. (Polygonaceae). OBJECTIVE:This study investigated the chemical composition o...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Abd El-Kader AM,El-Readi MZ,Ahmed AS,Nafady AM,Wink M,Ibraheim ZZ

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Salvicine is a pharmacologically active derivative from Chinese medicinal plant Salvia prionitis Hance (Labiatae). It has been reported that salvicine inactivates β1 integrin and inhibits integrin-mediated cell adhesion to fibronectin. Given the emerging correlation between integrins and angiogenesis, we propos...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhang Y,Wang L,Chen Y,Qing C

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Cancer dramatically impacts human life expectancy and quality of life. Natural substances from vegetables, herbs and spices could be beneficial in the prevention or treatment of a variety of cancers. Crocus sativus (Iridaceae), which has been used as a folk medicine for treating diseases for ages, showed obviou...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Zhang Z,Wang CZ,Wen XD,Shoyama Y,Yuan CS

更新日期：2013-07-01 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:Ageratum conyzoides Linn. (Asteraceae) is an annual herbaceous plant with a long history of traditional medicinal and agricultural uses; it is usually grown in the northeast part of Bangladesh. OBJECTIVE:The ethanol extract of the plant leaves was evaluated for preliminary phytochemical screening with its anti...

journal_title：Pharmaceutical biology

authors： Hossain H,Karmakar UK,Biswas SK,Shahid-Ud-Daula AF,Jahan IA,Adnan T,Chowdhury A

更新日期：2013-07-01 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