Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume 54, Issue 11 (2016)

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In vitro immunomodulatory activity, cytotoxicity and chemistry of some central European polypores
Ivo Doskocil, Jaroslav Havlik, Roberta Verlotta, Jan Tauchen, Lucia Vesela, Katerina Macakova, Lubomir Opletal, Ladislav Kokoska & Vojtech Rada
Pages: 2369-2376
Published online: 17 Mar 2016
AbstractforIn vitro immunomodulatory activity, cytotoxicity and chemistry of some central European polypores | Full Text | References | PDF (919.1 KB)
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Asiatic acid exerts anticancer potential in human ovarian cancer cells via suppression of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signalling
Lu Ren, Qin-Xue Cao, Feng-Rong Zhai, Shao-Qin Yang & Hong-Xia Zhang
Pages: 2377-2382
Published online: 17 Mar 2016
AbstractforAsiatic acid exerts anticancer potential in human ovarian cancer cells via suppression of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signalling | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Wound healing activity of the ethanol root extract and polyphenolic rich fraction from Potentilla fulgens
Anindita Kundu, Arka Ghosh, Narendra K. Singh, Gireesh K. Singh, Ankit Seth, Santosh K. Maurya, Siva Hemalatha & Damiki Laloo
Pages: 2383-2393
Published online: 04 Apr 2016
AbstractforWound healing activity of the ethanol root extract and polyphenolic rich fraction from Potentilla fulgens | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB)
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Hepatoprotective effect of withanolide-rich fraction in acetaminophen-intoxicated rat: decisive role of TNF-α, IL-1β, COX-II and iNOS
Santosh T. Devkar, Amit D. Kandhare, Anand A. Zanwar, Suresh D. Jagtap, Surendra S. Katyare, Subhash L. Bodhankar & Mahabaleshwar V. Hegde
Pages: 2394-2403
Published online: 04 Apr 2016
AbstractforHepatoprotective effect of withanolide-rich fraction in acetaminophen-intoxicated rat: decisive role of TNF-α, IL-1β, COX-II and iNOS | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Myricitrin and bioactive extract of Albizia amara leaves: DNA protection and modulation of fertility and antioxidant-related genes expression
Mona El Said Kassem, Lamya Fawzy Ibrahim, Sameh Reda Hussein, Reham El-Sharawy, Mohamed Amin El-Ansari, Mahrousa Mohamed Hassanane & Hoda Fahime Booles
Pages: 2404-2409
Published online: 06 Apr 2016
AbstractforMyricitrin and bioactive extract of Albizia amara leaves: DNA protection and modulation of fertility and antioxidant-related genes expression | Full Text | References | PDF (697.6 KB)
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Reversal of fluconazole resistance induced by a synergistic effect with Acca sellowiana in Candida glabrata strains
Gabriella da R. M. Machado, Bruna Pippi, Daiane Flores Dalla Lana, Ana Paula S. Amaral, Mário Lettieri Teixeira, Kellen C. B. de Souza & Alexandre M. Fuentefria
Pages: 2410-2419
Published online: 06 Apr 2016
AbstractforReversal of fluconazole resistance induced by a synergistic effect with Acca sellowiana in Candida glabrata strains | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Plants used to treat skin diseases in northern Maputaland, South Africa: antimicrobial activity and in vitro permeability studies
Sibongile Nciki, Sandy Vuuren, Armorel van Eyk & Helene de Wet
Pages: 2420-2436
Published online: 03 May 2016
AbstractforPlants used to treat skin diseases in northern Maputaland, South Africa: antimicrobial activity and in vitro permeability studies | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Persimmon vinegar and its fractions protect against alcohol-induced hepatic injury in rats through the suppression of CYP2E1 expression
Hye Min Lee, Min Young Park, Joohee Kim, Jae-Ho Shin, Kyoung Sik Park & Oran Kwon
Pages: 2437-2442
Published online: 04 Apr 2016
AbstractforPersimmon vinegar and its fractions protect against alcohol-induced hepatic injury in rats through the suppression of CYP2E1 expression | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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In vitro cultures of Bacopa monnieri and an analysis of selected groups of biologically active metabolites in their biomass
Bożena Muszyńska, Maciej Łojewski, Katarzyna Sułkowska-Ziaja, Agnieszka Szewczyk, Joanna Gdula-Argasińska & Patrycja Hałaszuk
Pages: 2443-2453
Published online: 04 Apr 2016
AbstractforIn vitro cultures of Bacopa monnieri and an analysis of selected groups of biologically active metabolites in their biomass | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Bioactive non-sterol triterpenoid from Streblus asper: microwave-assisted extraction, HPTLC profiling, computational studies and neuro-pharmacological evaluation in BALB/c mice
Vandana Verma, Avinash C. Tripathi & Shailendra K. Saraf
Pages: 2454-2464
Published online: 06 Apr 2016
AbstractforBioactive non-sterol triterpenoid from Streblus asper: microwave-assisted extraction, HPTLC profiling, computational studies and neuro-pharmacological evaluation in BALB/c mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Topical anti-inflammatory phytomedicine based on Sphagneticola trilobata dried extracts
Giovana Fucina, Lilian Wünsch Rocha, Gislaine Francieli da Silva, Silmara Mendes Hoepers, Fernanda Peres Ferreira, Thais Guaratini, Valdir Cechinel Filho, Ruth Meri Lucinda-Silva, Nara Lins Meira Quintão & Tania Mari Bellé Bresolin
Pages: 2465-2474
Published online: 05 Apr 2016
AbstractforTopical anti-inflammatory phytomedicine based on Sphagneticola trilobata dried extracts | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Effect of 24 cytochrome P450 2D6 variants found in the Chinese population on the N-demethylation of amitriptyline in vitro
Qinghua Weng, Bingqing Liang, Yali Zhou, Xiangyu Li, Hao Wang, Yunyun Zhan, Dapeng Dai, JianPing Cai & Guoxin Hu
Pages: 2475-2479
Published online: 20 Apr 2016
AbstractforEffect of 24 cytochrome P450 2D6 variants found in the Chinese population on the N-demethylation of amitriptyline in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (746.1 KB)
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Cytotoxic activity of physodic acid and acetone extract from Hypogymnia physodes against breast cancer cell lines
Elżbieta Studzińska-Sroka, Hanna Piotrowska, Małgorzata Kucińska, Marek Murias & Wiesława Bylka
Pages: 2480-2485
Published online: 06 Apr 2016
AbstractforCytotoxic activity of physodic acid and acetone extract from Hypogymnia physodes against breast cancer cell lines | Full Text | References | PDF (554.3 KB)
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In vitro immunomodulatory activity and in vivo anti-inflammatory and analgesic potential with gastroprotective effect of the Mediterranean red alga Laurencia obtusa
Sirine Lajili, Monia Deghrigue, Haifa Bel Haj Amor, Christian D. Muller & Abderrahman Bouraoui
Pages: 2486-2495
Published online: 20 Apr 2016
AbstractforIn vitro immunomodulatory activity and in vivo anti-inflammatory and analgesic potential with gastroprotective effect of the Mediterranean red alga Laurencia obtusa | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Brown seaweeds protect against azoxymethane-induced hepatic repercussions through up-regulation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma and attenuation of oxidative stress
Ehab M. Abdella, Ayman M. Mahmoud & Azza M. El-Derby
Pages: 2496-2504
Published online: 06 Apr 2016
AbstractforBrown seaweeds protect against azoxymethane-induced hepatic repercussions through up-regulation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma and attenuation of oxidative stress | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Design, synthesis and preliminary evaluation of the anti-inflammatory of the specific selective targeting druggable enzymome cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) small molecule
Liang-Liang Sun, Hong Wu, Ya-Zhong Zhang, Rong Wang, Wen-Yu Wang, Wei Wang, Shu-Ping Li, Li Dai & Zheng-Rong Zhang
Pages: 2505-2514
Published online: 21 Apr 2016
AbstractforDesign, synthesis and preliminary evaluation of the anti-inflammatory of the specific selective targeting druggable enzymome cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) small molecule | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Chemical composition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of essential oils from Ferulago angulata
Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Arezo Izadi, Fatemeh Malek Poor & Behzad Hamedi
Pages: 2515-2520
Published online: 22 Apr 2016
AbstractforChemical composition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of essential oils from Ferulago angulata | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Myrtenal alleviates hyperglycaemia, hyperlipidaemia and improves pancreatic insulin level in STZ-induced diabetic rats
Rathinam Ayyasamy & Pari Leelavinothan
Pages: 2521-2527
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforMyrtenal alleviates hyperglycaemia, hyperlipidaemia and improves pancreatic insulin level in STZ-induced diabetic rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Antiepileptic activity of total triterpenes isolated from Poria cocos is mediated by suppression of aspartic and glutamic acids in the brain
Yanqiong Gao, Hua Yan, Ruirui Jin & Peng Lei
Pages: 2528-2535
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforAntiepileptic activity of total triterpenes isolated from Poria cocos is mediated by suppression of aspartic and glutamic acids in the brain | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant, anticancer and in vivo antitumour activity of Termitomyces clypeatus MTCC 5091
Arijit Mondal, Debopam Banerjee, Rajib Majumder, Tapan Kumar Maity & Suman Khowala
Pages: 2536-2546
Published online: 25 May 2016
AbstractforEvaluation of in vitro antioxidant, anticancer and in vivo antitumour activity of Termitomyces clypeatus MTCC 5091 | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Endophytic fungi associated with Taxus fuana (West Himalayan Yew) of Pakistan: potential bio-resources for cancer chemopreventive agents
Nighat Fatima, Tamara P. Kondratyuk, Eun-Jung Park, Laura E. Marler, Muniba Jadoon, Muneer Ahmed Qazi, Hira Mehboob Mirza, Ibrar Khan, Naima Atiq, Leng Chee Chang, Safia Ahmed & John M. Pezzuto
Pages: 2547-2554
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforEndophytic fungi associated with Taxus fuana (West Himalayan Yew) of Pakistan: potential bio-resources for cancer chemopreventive agents | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Comparison of collagen content in skin wounds evaluated by biochemical assay and by computer-aided histomorphometric analysis
Guilherme F. Caetano, Marcio Fronza, Marcel N. Leite, Ary Gomes & Marco Andrey Cipriani Frade
Pages: 2555-2559
Published online: 14 May 2016
AbstractforComparison of collagen content in skin wounds evaluated by biochemical assay and by computer-aided histomorphometric analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Protective effect of Periplaneta americana extract in ulcerative colitis rats induced by dinitrochlorobenzene and acetic acid
Na Li, Rongzhu Lu, Yuanyuan Yu, Ying Lu, Lu Huang, Juan Jin, Lidan Zhang & Jun Chen
Pages: 2560-2567
Published online: 16 Jun 2016
AbstractforProtective effect of Periplaneta americana extract in ulcerative colitis rats induced by dinitrochlorobenzene and acetic acid | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Albizia lebbeck seed methanolic extract as a complementary therapy to manage local toxicity of Echis carinatus venom in a murine model
P. U. Amog, V. N. Manjuprasanna, M. Yariswamy, A. N. Nanjaraj Urs, Vikram Joshi, K. N. Suvilesh, A. Nataraju, Bannikuppe Sannanaik Vishwanath & T. V. Gowda
Pages: 2568-2574
Published online: 22 May 2016
AbstractforAlbizia lebbeck seed methanolic extract as a complementary therapy to manage local toxicity of Echis carinatus venom in a murine model | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Development and validation of HPLC method for vicenin-1 isolated from fenugreek seeds in rat plasma: application to pharmacokinetic, tissue distribution and excretion studies
Amit D. Kandhare, Subhash L. Bodhankar, Vishwaraman Mohan & Prasad A. Thakurdesai
Pages: 2575-2583
Published online: 14 May 2016
AbstractforDevelopment and validation of HPLC method for vicenin-1 isolated from fenugreek seeds in rat plasma: application to pharmacokinetic, tissue distribution and excretion studies | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Phytochemical screening and anti-inflammatory properties of Algerian Hertia cheirifolia methanol extract
Hamama Bouriche, Seoussen Kada, Areej M. Assaf, Abderrahmane Senator, Fatih Gül & Ibrahim Dimertas
Pages: 2584-2590
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforPhytochemical screening and anti-inflammatory properties of Algerian Hertia cheirifolia methanol extract | Full Text | References | PDF (825 KB)
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Investigation of the antifungal activity of carvacrol against strains of Cryptococcus neoformans
Rafaela de Oliveira Nóbrega, Anna Paula de Castro Teixeira, Wylly Araújo de Oliveira, Edeltrudes de Oliveira Lima & Igara Oliveira Lima
Pages: 2591-2596
Published online: 25 May 2016
AbstractforInvestigation of the antifungal activity of carvacrol against strains of Cryptococcus neoformans | Full Text | References | PDF (635.9 KB)
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GC-MS profile of antimicrobial and antioxidant fractions from Cordia rothii roots
Kehkashan Khan, Sadiqa Firdous, Aqeel Ahmad, Nida Fayyaz, Muhammad Nadir, Munawwer Rasheed & Shaheen Faizi
Pages: 2597-2605
Published online: 27 May 2016
AbstractforGC-MS profile of antimicrobial and antioxidant fractions from Cordia rothii roots | Full Text | References | PDF (1,019 KB)
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In vivo antibacterial activity of Garcinia mangostana pericarp extract against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a mouse superficial skin infection model
Nitima Tatiya-aphiradee, Waranya Chatuphonprasert & Kanokwan Jarukamjorn
Pages: 2606-2615
Published online: 14 May 2016
AbstractforIn vivo antibacterial activity of Garcinia mangostana pericarp extract against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a mouse superficial skin infection model | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Anti-rheumatic activity of Ananas comosus fruit peel extract in a complete Freund’s adjuvant rat model
Samira Kargutkar & S. Brijesh
Pages: 2616-2622
Published online: 14 May 2016
AbstractforAnti-rheumatic activity of Ananas comosus fruit peel extract in a complete Freund’s adjuvant rat model | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Reynosin and santamarine: two sesquiterpene lactones from Ambrosia confertiflora with bactericidal activity against clinical strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Enrique Wenceslao Coronado-Aceves, Carlos Velázquez, Ramón Enrique Robles-Zepeda, Manuel Jiménez-Estrada, Javier Hernández-Martínez, Juan Carlos Gálvez-Ruiz & Adriana Garibay-Escobar
Pages: 2623-2628
Published online: 14 May 2016
AbstractforReynosin and santamarine: two sesquiterpene lactones from Ambrosia confertiflora with bactericidal activity against clinical strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Full Text | References | PDF (656.5 KB)
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Synergistic anticancer effects of andrographolide and paclitaxel against A549 NSCLC cells
Huihui Yuan, Bo Sun, Feng Gao & Minbo Lan
Pages: 2629-2635
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforSynergistic anticancer effects of andrographolide and paclitaxel against A549 NSCLC cells | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Reduced colorectal cancer incidence in type 2 diabetic patients treated with metformin: a meta-analysis
Zhihong Nie, Hongling Zhu & Mingjun Gu
Pages: 2636-2642
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforReduced colorectal cancer incidence in type 2 diabetic patients treated with metformin: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Anticholinesterase, antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity assessment of Xeranthemum annuum L. and isolation of two cyanogenic compounds
Ilkay Erdogan Orhan, Fulya Gulyurdu, Esra Kupeli Akkol, Fatma Sezer Senol, Serap Arabaci Anul & Iffet Irem Tatli
Pages: 2643-2651
Published online: 27 Jul 2016
AbstractforAnticholinesterase, antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity assessment of Xeranthemum annuum L. and isolation of two cyanogenic compounds | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Eugenia dysenterica DC. (Myrtaceae) exerts chemopreventive effects against hexavalent chromium-induced damage in vitro and in vivo
Renato Ivan de Ávila, Cátia Belo Mattos Alvarenga, Paulo Henrique Marcelino de Ávila, Roger Cardoso Moreira, Andréa Fernandes Arruda, Thaís de Oliveira Fernandes, Bruna dos Santos Rodrigues, Wanessa Machado Andrade, Aline Carvalho Batista, José Realino de Paula & Marize Campos Valadares
Pages: 2652-2663
Published online: 30 May 2016
AbstractforEugenia dysenterica DC. (Myrtaceae) exerts chemopreventive effects against hexavalent chromium-induced damage in vitro and in vivo | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB)
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Zea mays, Stigma maydis prevents and extenuates acetaminophen-perturbed oxidative onslaughts in rat hepatocytes
Sabiu Saheed, O’Neill Frans Hendrik & Ashafa Anofi Omotayo Tom
Pages: 2664-2673
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforZea mays, Stigma maydis prevents and extenuates acetaminophen-perturbed oxidative onslaughts in rat hepatocytes | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Identification and comparison of the volatile constituents of fresh and dried leaves of Spondias mombin found in North-central Nigeria: in vitro evaluation of their cytotoxic and antioxidant activities
Abdulkabir Oladele Oladimeji, Medinat Bola Aliyu, Akintayo Lanre Ogundajo, Oluwatoyin Babatunde, Oluremi Ishola Adeniran & Olaoye Solomon Balogun
Pages: 2674-2678
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforIdentification and comparison of the volatile constituents of fresh and dried leaves of Spondias mombin found in North-central Nigeria: in vitro evaluation of their cytotoxic and antioxidant activities | Full Text | References | PDF (585.5 KB)
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Chemical composition and vascular and intestinal smooth muscle relaxant effects of the essential oil from Psidium guajava fruit
Hafiz Majid Rasheed, Taous Khan, Fazli Wahid, Rasool Khan & Abdul Jabbar Shah
Pages: 2679-2684
Published online: 14 May 2016
AbstractforChemical composition and vascular and intestinal smooth muscle relaxant effects of the essential oil from Psidium guajava fruit | Full Text | References | PDF (998 KB)
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Effect of mulberry leaf (Folium Mori) on insulin resistance via IRS-1/PI3K/Glut-4 signalling pathway in type 2 diabetes mellitus rats
Shengyu Cai, Wen Sun, Yixin Fan, Xuan Guo, Guangyuan Xu, Tunhai Xu, Yi Hou, Baosheng Zhao, Xingzhong Feng & Tonghua Liu
Pages: 2685-2691
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforEffect of mulberry leaf (Folium Mori) on insulin resistance via IRS-1/PI3K/Glut-4 signalling pathway in type 2 diabetes mellitus rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Anti-photoageing and anti-melanogenesis activities of chrysin
Li Zhu, Yue Lu, Wan-Guo Yu, Xin Zhao & Yan-Hua Lu
Pages: 2692-2700
Published online: 26 May 2016
AbstractforAnti-photoageing and anti-melanogenesis activities of chrysin | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Ethanol extract of Terminalia chebula fruit protects against UVB-induced skin damage
Swanya Yakaew, Khwunjit Itsarasook, Jatuporn Ngoenkam, Arum Jessadayannamaetha, Jarupa Viyoch & Malyn Ungsurungsie
Pages: 2701-2707
Published online: 24 May 2016
AbstractforEthanol extract of Terminalia chebula fruit protects against UVB-induced skin damage | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Geographic origin influences the phenolic composition and antioxidant potential of wild Crataegus monogyna from Spain
M. A. Abuashwashi, O. M. Palomino & M. P. Gómez-Serranillos
Pages: 2708-2713
Published online: 26 May 2016
AbstractforGeographic origin influences the phenolic composition and antioxidant potential of wild Crataegus monogyna from Spain | Full Text | References | PDF (721.8 KB)
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Anti-proliferative and antibacterial in vitro evaluation of the polyurethane nanostructures incorporating pentacyclic triterpenes
Camelia Oprean, Csilla Zambori, Florin Borcan, Codruta Soica, Istvan Zupko, Renata Minorics, Florina Bojin, Rita Ambrus, Delia Muntean, Corina Danciu, Iulia Andreea Pinzaru, Cristina Dehelean, Virgil Paunescu & Gabriela Tanasie
Pages: 2714-2722
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforAnti-proliferative and antibacterial in vitro evaluation of the polyurethane nanostructures incorporating pentacyclic triterpenes | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Marine cyanobacteria-derived serotonin receptor 2C active fraction induces psychoactive behavioral effects in mice
Neil C. Lax, Kh Tanvir Ahmed, Christopher M. Ignatz, Carmenza Spadafora, Benedict J. Kolber & Kevin J. Tidgewell
Pages: 2723-2731
Published online: 14 May 2016
AbstractforMarine cyanobacteria-derived serotonin receptor 2C active fraction induces psychoactive behavioral effects in mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Ethanol extract of Cotinus coggygria leaves accelerates wound healing process in diabetic rats
Halil Aksoy, Ali Sen, Mesut Sancar, Turgut Sekerler, Dilek Akakin, Leyla Bitis, Fikriye Uras, Sukran Kultur & Fikret Vehbi Izzettin
Pages: 2732-2736
Published online: 14 May 2016
AbstractforEthanol extract of Cotinus coggygria leaves accelerates wound healing process in diabetic rats | Full Text | References | PDF (832.2 KB)
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“Aroeira” (Myracrodruon urundeuva) methanol extract: the relationship between chemical compounds and cellular effects
Alessandra Cury Machado, Leonardo Perez Souza, Luiz Leonardo Saldanha, Laís Goyos Pieroni, Adriana Arruda Matos, Flávia Amadeu de Oliveira, Wagner Vilegas, Carla Andreotti Damante, Anne Lígia Dokkedal & Rodrigo Cardoso de Oliveira
Pages: 2737-2741
Published online: 26 May 2016
Abstractfor“Aroeira” (Myracrodruon urundeuva) methanol extract: the relationship between chemical compounds and cellular effects | Full Text | References | PDF (596.9 KB)
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Study on the mechanisms of the bronchodilator effects of Folium Eriobotryae and the selected active ingredient on isolated guinea pig tracheal strips
Jing Gao, Jingze Zhang, Zhuo Qu, Hong Zhou, Yongling Tong, Dan Liu, Honggai Yang & Wenyuan Gao
Pages: 2742-2752
Published online: 01 Jun 2016
AbstractforStudy on the mechanisms of the bronchodilator effects of Folium Eriobotryae and the selected active ingredient on isolated guinea pig tracheal strips | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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The pharmacology, toxicology and potential applications of arecoline: a review
Yu-Jie Liu, Wei Peng, Mei-Bian Hu, Min Xu & Chun-Jie Wu
Pages: 2753-2760
Published online: 05 Apr 2016
AbstractforThe pharmacology, toxicology and potential applications of arecoline: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (690.6 KB)
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Research progress in phytochemistry and biology of Aframomum species
Sarah Wambui Amadi, Yan Zhang & Guanzhong Wu
Pages: 2761-2770
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforResearch progress in phytochemistry and biology of Aframomum species | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Production of biologically active oxidized derivatives of finasteride through metabolism by Aspergillus niger culture
Sajid Ali, Muhammad Nisar & Zarbad Shah
Pages: 2771-2776
Published online: 14 May 2016
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Protective effect of Pycnogenol on cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats
Aylin Eryilmaz, Nuket Eliyatkin, Buket Demirci, Yesim Basal, Imran Kurt Omurlu, Ceren Gunel, Safiye Aktas, Ali Toka & Sema Basak
Pages: 2777-2781
Published online: 09 May 2016
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Aquaphilus dolomiae extract counteracts the effects of cutaneous S. aureus secretome isolated from atopic children on CD4+ T cell activation
Hélène Martin, Emeline Laborel-Préneron, Frédérique Fraysse, Thien Nguyen, Anne-Marie Schmitt, Daniel Redoulès & Christian Davrinche
Pages: 2782-2785
Published online: 14 May 2016
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In vitro cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and antigenotoxicity assessment of Solanum lycocarpum hydroalcoholic extract
Augusto Faria Andrade, Jacqueline Morais Alves, Mariana Beltrame Corrêa, Wilson Roberto Cunha, Rodrigo Cassio Sola Veneziani & Denise Crispim Tavares
Pages: 2786-2790
Published online: 09 May 2016
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