Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume 53, Issue 4 (2015)

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Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume 53, Issue 4 (2015)

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Investigation on the toxic potential of Tribulus terrestris in vitro
M. Abudayyak, A. T. Jannuzzi, G. Özhan & B. Alpertunga
Pages: 469-476
Published online: 04 Dec 2014
AbstractforInvestigation on the toxic potential of Tribulus terrestris in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (472.1 KB)
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Development of piperic acid derivatives from Piper nigrum as UV protection agents
Piyapong Choochana, Jirapan Moungjaroen, Nathjanan Jongkon, Wandee Gritsanapan & Prasan Tangyuenyongwatana
Pages: 477-482
Published online: 04 Dec 2014
AbstractforDevelopment of piperic acid derivatives from Piper nigrum as UV protection agents | Full Text | References | PDF (509.2 KB)
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Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of the essential oils from flower, leaf and stem of Ferula cupularis growing wild in Iran
Ziba Alipour, Poroshat Taheri & Nasrin Samadi
Pages: 483-487
Published online: 04 Dec 2014
AbstractforChemical composition and antibacterial activity of the essential oils from flower, leaf and stem of Ferula cupularis growing wild in Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (117 KB)
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Apocynin decreases AGEs-induced stimulation of NF-κB protein expression in vascular smooth muscle cells from GK rats
Cristina Oliveira Silva, Odair Alves da Silva, Gloria Pinto Duarte, Bernard Descomps & Saad Lahlou
Pages: 488-493
Published online: 04 Dec 2014
AbstractforApocynin decreases AGEs-induced stimulation of NF-κB protein expression in vascular smooth muscle cells from GK rats | Full Text | References | PDF (468.9 KB)
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Antidiabetic, antioxidant, and TNF-α lowering properties of extract of the traditionally used plant Ixeris gracilis in alloxan-induced diabetic mice
Donkupar Syiem & Phibangipan Warjri
Pages: 494-502
Published online: 04 Dec 2014
AbstractforAntidiabetic, antioxidant, and TNF-α lowering properties of extract of the traditionally used plant Ixeris gracilis in alloxan-induced diabetic mice | Full Text | References | PDF (950.4 KB)
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Mangiferin activates the Nrf2-ARE pathway and reduces etoposide-induced DNA damage in human umbilical cord mononuclear blood cells
Benping Zhang, Jie Zhao, Shanshan Li, Linglan Zeng, Yan Chen & Jun Fang
Pages: 503-511
Published online: 07 Nov 2014
AbstractforMangiferin activates the Nrf2-ARE pathway and reduces etoposide-induced DNA damage in human umbilical cord mononuclear blood cells | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Macrophage activation by polysaccharides from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz through the nuclear factor-κB pathway
Guang-Quan Ji, Ren-Qiong Chen & Jian-Xian Zheng
Pages: 512-517
Published online: 20 Oct 2014
AbstractforMacrophage activation by polysaccharides from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz through the nuclear factor-κB pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (693.4 KB)
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Effect of macronutrient deficiency on withanolides content in the roots of Withania somnifera and its correlationship with molybdenum content
Santosh T. Devkar, Sanket M. Suryapujary, Suresh D. Jagtap, Surendra S. Katyare & Mahabaleshwar V. Hegde
Pages: 518-523
Published online: 21 Oct 2014
AbstractforEffect of macronutrient deficiency on withanolides content in the roots of Withania somnifera and its correlationship with molybdenum content | Full Text | References | PDF (552 KB)
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Attenuation of cyclophosphamide-induced pulmonary toxicity in Swiss albino mice by naphthalimide-based organoselenium compound 2-(5-selenocyanatopentyl)-benzo[de]isoquinoline 1,3-dione
Prosenjit Ghosh, Arin Bhattacharjee, Abhishek Basu, Somnath Singha Roy & Sudin Bhattacharya
Pages: 524-532
Published online: 04 Dec 2014
AbstractforAttenuation of cyclophosphamide-induced pulmonary toxicity in Swiss albino mice by naphthalimide-based organoselenium compound 2-(5-selenocyanatopentyl)-benzo[de]isoquinoline 1,3-dione | Full Text | References | PDF (785.4 KB)
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Effects of Sambucus nigra and Aronia melanocarpa extracts on immune system disorders within diabetes mellitus
Magda Badescu, Oana Badulescu, Laurentiu Badescu & Manuela Ciocoiu
Pages: 533-539
Published online: 20 Oct 2014
AbstractforEffects of Sambucus nigra and Aronia melanocarpa extracts on immune system disorders within diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (612.3 KB)
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Ethyl acetate extract from Glycosmis parva leaf induces apoptosis and cell-cycle arrest by decreasing expression of COX-2 and altering BCL-2 family gene expression in human colorectal cancer HT-29 cells
Nattaporn Buranabunwong, Nijsiri Ruangrungsi, Chaisak Chansriniyom & Wacharee Limpanasithikul
Pages: 540-547
Published online: 30 Oct 2014
AbstractforEthyl acetate extract from Glycosmis parva leaf induces apoptosis and cell-cycle arrest by decreasing expression of COX-2 and altering BCL-2 family gene expression in human colorectal cancer HT-29 cells | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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The antibacterial and antifungal activity of essential oils extracted from Guatemalan medicinal plants
Andrew B. Miller, Rex G. Cates, Michael Lawrence, J. Alfonso Fuentes Soria, Luis V. Espinoza, Jose Vicente Martinez & Dany A. Arbizú
Pages: 548-554
Published online: 21 Oct 2014
AbstractforThe antibacterial and antifungal activity of essential oils extracted from Guatemalan medicinal plants | Full Text | References | PDF (143.5 KB)
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Luffa cylindrica suppresses development of Dermatophagoides farinae-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in Nc/Nga mice
Hyekyung Ha, Hye-Sun Lim, Mee-Young Lee, In-Sik Shin, Woo Young Jeon, Jung-Hoon Kim & Hyeun Kyoo Shin
Pages: 555-562
Published online: 20 Oct 2014
AbstractforLuffa cylindrica suppresses development of Dermatophagoides farinae-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in Nc/Nga mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Effects of Polygonatum sibiricum rhizome ethanol extract in high-fat diet-fed mice
Jong-Hee Ko, Hyuk-Sang Kwon, Jong-Min Yoon, Jong-Su Yoo, Hyeon-Soo Jang, Ji-Young Kim, Seung-Woo Yeon & Jae-Hoon Kang
Pages: 563-570
Published online: 20 Oct 2014
AbstractforEffects of Polygonatum sibiricum rhizome ethanol extract in high-fat diet-fed mice | Full Text | References | PDF (930.7 KB)
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Artemisia pallens alleviates acetaminophen induced toxicity via modulation of endogenous biomarkers
Varsha Honmore, Amit Kandhare, Anand A. Zanwar, Supada Rojatkar, Subhash Bodhankar & Arun Natu
Pages: 571-581
Published online: 23 Oct 2014
AbstractforArtemisia pallens alleviates acetaminophen induced toxicity via modulation of endogenous biomarkers | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Cardiovascular effects of a labdenic diterpene isolated from Moldenhawera nutans in conscious, spontaneously hypertensive rats
Carlos Antônio de Barros Correia Junior, Rodrigo José Bezerra de Siqueira, Leylliane Fátima Leal Interaminense, Thayane Rebeca Alves-Santos, Gloria Pinto Duarte, Jorge Maurício David, Juceni Pereira David, Pedro Jorge Caldas Magalhães & Saad Lahlou
Pages: 582-587
Published online: 09 Dec 2014
AbstractforCardiovascular effects of a labdenic diterpene isolated from Moldenhawera nutans in conscious, spontaneously hypertensive rats | Full Text | References | PDF (393.6 KB)
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Brine shrimp cytotoxicity and antimalarial activity of plants traditionally used in treatment of malaria in Msambweni district
George Gicharu Mwangi, John Maina Wagacha, Joseph Mwanzia Nguta & James M. Mbaria
Pages: 588-593
Published online: 11 Dec 2014
AbstractforBrine shrimp cytotoxicity and antimalarial activity of plants traditionally used in treatment of malaria in Msambweni district | Full Text | References | PDF (131.3 KB)
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The application of 1,8-cineole, a terpenoid oxide present in medicinal plants, inhibits castor oil-induced diarrhea in rats
Ghader Jalilzadeh-Amin & Massoud Maham
Pages: 594-599
Published online: 20 Oct 2014
AbstractforThe application of 1,8-cineole, a terpenoid oxide present in medicinal plants, inhibits castor oil-induced diarrhea in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (137.5 KB)
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A new ester of fatty acid from a methanol extract of the whole plant of Amaranthus spinosus and its α-glucosidase inhibitory activity
Arijit Mondal, Tanmoy Guria & Tapan Kumar Maity
Pages: 600-604
Published online: 23 Oct 2014
AbstractforA new ester of fatty acid from a methanol extract of the whole plant of Amaranthus spinosus and its α-glucosidase inhibitory activity | Full Text | References | PDF (305.2 KB)
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Antidiabetic, antilipidemic, and antioxidant activities of Gouania longipetala methanol leaf extract in alloxan-induced diabetic rats
Maxwell Ikechukwu Ezeja, Aruh Ottah Anaga & Isaac U. Asuzu
Pages: 605-614
Published online: 21 Oct 2014
AbstractforAntidiabetic, antilipidemic, and antioxidant activities of Gouania longipetala methanol leaf extract in alloxan-induced diabetic rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Medicinal plants contain mucilage used in traditional Persian medicine (TPM)
Ahmad Ameri, Ghazaleh Heydarirad, Jamileh Mahdavi Jafari, Ali Ghobadi, Hossein Rezaeizadeh & Rasool Choopani
Pages: 615-623
Published online: 09 Dec 2014
AbstractforMedicinal plants contain mucilage used in traditional Persian medicine (TPM) | Full Text | References | PDF (182.8 KB)
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