abstract：:The major limitation of Doxorubicin (Dox) clinical use is the development of chronic and acute toxic side effects induced through the generation of reactive oxygen species. The present work was designated to investigate in vitro effects of a red grape-seed hydroethanolic extract Burgund Mare (BM), in associated admini...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Postescu ID,Chereches G,Tatomir C,Daicoviciu D,Filip GA

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anti-herpes simplex virus type 1 and anti-herpes simplex virus type 2 effects of apple pomace, a by-product from the cider-processing industry, were investigated. The mechanisms of antiviral action were assessed using a battery of experiments targeting sequential steps in the viral replication cycle. The anti-herp...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Alvarez AL,Melón S,Dalton KP,Nicieza I,Roque A,Suárez B,Parra F

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study sought to characterize the effects of some citrus fruit juices (shaddock [Citrus maxima], grapefruit [Citrus paradisii], lemon [Citrus limoni], orange [Citrus sinensis], and tangerine [Citrus reticulata]) on acetylcholinesterase activity in vitro. The total phenolic content, radical scavenging abilities, an...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ademosun AO,Oboh G

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Garlic protects against degenerative diseases such as hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular diseases. However, raw garlic has a strong pungency, which is unpleasant. In this study, we examined the effect of high temperature/high pressure-processed garlic on plasma lipid profiles in rats. Sprague-Dawley rats were fed a nor...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Sohn CW,Kim H,You BR,Kim MJ,Kim HJ,Lee JY,Sok DE,Kim JH,Lee KJ,Kim MR

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several biological and clinical studies have suggested that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) prevents body fat accumulation and increases lean body mass. CLA is available as a concentrated dietary supplement and is purported to provide the aforementioned benefits for people who perform physical activity. This study was ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Salgado JM,Ferreira TR,Donado-Pestana CM,de Almeida OC,das Neves AM,Mansi DN,Dias CT

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Momordica charantia is used to treat various diseases, including inflammatory conditions. Previous reports indicated that the extract of this plant inhibits activation of nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) but activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR). Additionally, cucurbitane-type triterpene g...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Nhiem NX,Yen PH,Ngan NT,Quang TH,Kiem PV,Minh CV,Tai BH,Cuong NX,Song SB,Kim YH

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigated the effect of phloretin [2',4',6'-trihydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-propiophenone] on 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate (TPA)-induced cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression and tumor promotion in mouse skin and explored the underlying molecular mechanisms. Topical application of phloretin s...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Shin JW,Kundu JK,Surh YJ

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Candidiasis is the most frequent infection by opportunistic fungi, frequently caused by Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Candida parapsilosis, Candida glabrata, and Candida krusei. Mentha arvensis L. is a herbaceous plant that occurs throughout South America and is used as a tea and in the folk medicine. Turnera ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Santos KK,Matias EF,Souza CE,Tintino SR,Braga MF,Guedes GM,Nogueira LF,Morais EC,Costa JG,Menezes IR,Coutinho HD

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite defenses by polymorphonuclear neutrophils in the host against invading agents, overproduction of oxidant species by phagocytes can lead to damage in the surrounding tissues. Several benzophenones have been shown to possess anti-inflammatory properties. The effect of the natural benzophenone 7-epiclusianone iso...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Santa-Cecília FV,Santos GB,Fuzissaki CN,Derogis PB,Freitas LA,Gontijo VS,Stringheta PC,Nagem TJ,Brigagão MR,Santos MH

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to examine the in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the acetone, methanol, and aqueous extracts of the lichens Cladonia furcata (many-forked Cladonia), Hypogymnia physodes (puffed lichen), and Umbilicaria polyphylla (manyleaf navel lichen) and the antimicrobial activity of fuma...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kosanić M,Ranković B

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was aimed at evaluating the antioxidant activity and efficacy of the ethanolic extract of the endemic plant species Kitaibelia vitifolia in inhibiting the growth of selected fungi and bacteria. Antimicrobial activity was tested using the broth dilution procedure for determination of minimum inhibitory conce...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Mašković P,Solujić S,Mihailović V,Mladenović M,Cvijović M,Mladenović J,Aćamović-Đoković G,Kurćubić V

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) of the Anacardiaceae family has exhibited anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in patients with Crohn's disease. This study was based on the hypothesis that mastic inhibits intestinal damage in inflammatory bowel disease, regulating inflammation and oxidative stress in intestinal ep...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Gioxari A,Kaliora AC,Papalois A,Agrogiannis G,Triantafillidis JK,Andrikopoulos NK

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Garlic has been used medicinally throughout human history. Allicin is considered the most therapeutic constituent of garlic. This study tested the antimicrobial activity of garlic allicin on oral pathogens associated with dental caries and periodontitis. Allicin was found effective against all the tested bacteria. The...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Bachrach G,Jamil A,Naor R,Tal G,Ludmer Z,Steinberg D

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overwhelming evidence indicates that consumption of fruits and vegetables with antioxidant properties correlates with reduced risk for cancers, including leukemia. Carrots contain beneficial agents, such as β-carotene and polyacetylenes, which could be effective in the treatment of leukemia. This study investigated th...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Zaini R,Clench MR,Le Maitre CL

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Honey has been used as a medicine throughout the ages and has recently been reintroduced to modern medical practice. Much of the research to date has addressed honey's antibacterial properties and its effects on wound healing. Laboratory studies and clinical trials have shown that honey is an effective broad-spectrum ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Al-Waili NS,Salom K,Butler G,Al Ghamdi AA

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Mediterranean dietary pattern has a well-established beneficial role in health promotion. Epidemiologic studies reveal the protective role of adherence to this pattern on overall cancer incidence and mortality. This review examines results from prospective cohort, cross-sectional, and case-control studies assessin...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kontou N,Psaltopoulou T,Panagiotakos D,Dimopoulos MA,Linos A

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic renal failure. Our purpose was to determine the effects of N-nitro-l-arginine (l-NNA) and an extract of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) (SrB) leaves on renal function in streptozotocin-nicotinamide (STZ-NA)-induced diabetic rats. Rats were divided into seven groups. Three of these ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ozbayer C,Kurt H,Kalender S,Ozden H,Gunes HV,Basaran A,Cakmak EA,Civi K,Kalender Y,Degirmenci I

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eugenol (4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol), a major phenolic component from clove oil (Eugenia caryophyllata), has several biological activities. To estimate the capacity of eugenol to act as an antioxidant, the following were studied: 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl-, 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)-, and...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Gülçin İ

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biological activities of garlic may be affected by different processing methods. This study, therefore, aimed to evaluate potential anticancer effects of different type of processed garlic extracts on WEHI-164 tumor cells in inbred BALB/c mice and correlate the tumor growth rates with some garlic constituents. In ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Shirzad H,Taji F,Rafieian-Kopaei M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated the effects of fertilized egg powder (Young Tissue Extract; YT®) intake on outcome measures for depression. Fifty-five patients with depression were randomly assigned to receive YTE, YTE plus Melissa officinalis, or placebo for 12 weeks. At baseline, th...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Solberg E

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Problems associated with current treatment regimens have generated a considerable interest in alternative approaches for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori infections using phytochemical compounds. In an attempt to identify potential sources of such compounds, the antimicrobial activity of five solvent extracts of...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Njume C,Afolayan AJ,Clarke AM,Ndip RN

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The infections by protozoans of the genus Leishmania are a major worldwide health problem, with high endemicity in developing countries. The drugs of choice for the treatment of leishmaniasis are the pentavalent antimonials, which cause renal and cardiac toxicity. As part of a search for new drugs against leishmaniasi...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Pereira IO,Assis DM,Juliano MA,Cunha RL,Barbieri CL,do Sacramento LV,Marques MJ,dos Santos MH

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For many years mushrooms have been used empirically in traditional medicine to treat several diseases. Study of the maitake mushroom, with its immunomodulatory and antitumoral properties, has led to the isolation of several bioactive compounds. One of these, D fraction, is known to reduce tumor cell viability. This st...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Soares R,Meireles M,Rocha A,Pirraco A,Obiol D,Alonso E,Joos G,Balogh G

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to investigate the anti-obesity and anti-atherosclerotic effects of supplementation with Chungkookjang (CKJ), a traditional fermented soybean food, in overweight/obese subjects. The study was a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial followed by a 3-week screening p...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Back HI,Kim SR,Yang JA,Kim MG,Chae SW,Cha YS

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phenethyl isothiocyanate (PITC) is the hydrolysis product of the glucosinolate gluconasturtiin in cruciferous vegetables. This study was conducted to determine whether PITC inhibits 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-induced inflammation in the mouse ear. Topical application of 5 nmol of TPA to mouse ears mark...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Lee YM,Cho HJ,Ponnuraj SP,Kim J,Kim JS,Kim SG,Park JH

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a proprietary blend of soybean peptides, taurine, Pueraria isoflavone, and ginseng saponin complex (STPG capsule) on exercise performance in humans. Fourteen male volunteers were randomly assigned to two crossover treatments in which they consumed either four...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yeh TS,Chan KH,Hsu MC,Liu JF

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study was designed to carry out the phytochemical screening and the proximate analysis of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves. The results obtained showed the presence of tannins, saponin, alkaloids, and flavonoids with the absence of glycosides. The proximate analysis and mineral composition of C. aconitifolius leav...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Oyagbemi AA,Odetola AA,Azeez OI

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cytotoxic effects of extracts of the tomato variety "Racimo" have been evaluated through the use of the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay at several concentrations. Three extracts-ethanol-water, petroleum ether, and in vitro digested tomato-exhibited in vitro cytotoxicity aga...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Guil-Guerrero JL,Ramos-Bueno R,Rodríguez-García I,López-Sánchez C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vineatrol®30 (developed and produced jointly by Breko GmbH [Bremen, Germany] and Actichem [Montauban, France]) is a grapevine-shoot extract that contains resveratrol as well as considerable amounts of resveratrol oligomers. In the present study it is shown that Vineatrol30 at a noncytotoxic concentration of 2.3 μg/mL ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Müller C,Ullmann K,Steinberg P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of synbiotics as health promoters is still poorly defined, and human intervention studies are scarce. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of a commercialized synbiotic product containing Lactobacillus acidophilus La5, Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis Bb-12, Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgar...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Nova E,Viadel B,Wärnberg J,Carreres JE,Marcos A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High glucose levels can change podocyte gene expression and subsequently induce podocyte damage through altered glucose metabolism. l-Carnitine is known to play a beneficial role in diabetes; however, there are no studies on the effects of l-carnitine on podocyte alteration under high glucose conditions. This study in...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Fan JP,Kim D,Kawachi H,Ha TS,Han GD

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrasting data partially support a certain antihypertensive efficacy of lactotripeptides derived from enzymatic treatment of casein hydrolysate. We carried out a randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical study to investigate the antihypertensive efficacy of a short-term treatment with lactotripeptides in Mediterr...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Cicero AF,Rosticci M,Veronesi M,Bacchelli S,Strocchi E,Melegari C,Grandi E,Borghi C

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ethyl acetate, methanol, and water extracts of 16 Ballota species (Family Lamiaceae)-Ballota acetabulosa, Ballota antalyanse, Ballota cristata, Ballota glandulosissima, Ballota inaequidens, Ballota larendana, Ballota latibracteolata, Ballota macrodonta, Ballota nigra ssp. anatolica, B. nigra ssp. foetida, B. nigra...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Erdogan-Orhan I,Sever-Yılmaz B,Altun ML,Saltan G

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The underlying causes of denervation of the neuromuscular junction and eventual motor neuron death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have not been resolved. The superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1)(G93A) mutant mouse is a frequently used animal model of ALS. We hypothesized that resveratrol (RSV), a polyphenolic molecul...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Markert CD,Kim E,Gifondorwa DJ,Childers MK,Milligan CE

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate the effect of dietary conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on endurance exercise and availability of metabolic substrates in mice. Four-week-old male BALB/c mice were randomized to a control group (normal diet) and a CLA group (normal diet + 1% CLA). Each animal group received its respect...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kim JH,Park HG,Pan JH,Kim SH,Yoon HG,Bae GS,Lee H,Eom SH,Kim YJ

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The liver and kidney functional indices of weanling albino rats (Rattus norvegicus) maintained on different accessions (offspring of a variety planted/collected at a specific location and time but differing in certain morphological characteristics) of cooked Colocasia esculenta (cocoyam)-based diets (UFCe1-UFCe7) for ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Lewu MN,Yakubu MT,Adebola PO,Afolayan AJ

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anticonvulsant properties of ethanol leaf extract of Spathodea campanulata, a plant used in traditional medicine to treat convulsion and epilepsy, were studied in mice using pentylenetetrazole-, picrotoxin-, and electroshock-induced models in mice. Other central nervous system effects and anticonvulsant-related ac...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ilodigwe EE,Akah PA,Nworu CS

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To observe the effects of marine collagen peptides (MCPs) prepared from chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) skin on life span and spontaneous tumor incidence, Sprague-Dawley rats were fed diets supplemented with MCP at concentrations of 0%, 2.25%, 4.5%, and 9% (wt/wt) from the age of 4 weeks until natural death. There wer...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Liang J,Pei XR,Wang N,Zhang ZF,Wang JB,Li Y

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first report about the modifying antibiotic activity of Eugenia uniflora L. and Eugenia jambolanum L. In this study the ethanol extract of E. uniflora and E. jambolanum was tested for their antimicrobial activity against strains of Escherichia coli. The growth of the two strains of E. coli bacteria tested ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Coutinho HD,Costa JG,Falcão-Silva VS,Siqueira-Júnior JP,Lima EO

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Mexican traditional medicine the orchid Prosthechea michuacana is highly valued as a food and in the treatment of various human diseases, including drug-related renal disease. Methanol, hexane, and chloroform extracts of bulbs of P. michuacana were studied in the cisplatin-induced renal injury model in rats. Result...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Gutierrez RM,Gomez YG,Ramirez EB

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00