Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume 54, Issue 12 (2016)

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Reduction of Candida tropicalis biofilm by photoactivation of a Heterophyllaea pustulata extract
Juliana Marioni, Julio E. Arce, José L. Cabrera, María G. Paraje & Susana C. Núñez Montoya
Pages: 2791-2801
Published online: 03 Jun 2016
AbstractforReduction of Candida tropicalis biofilm by photoactivation of a Heterophyllaea pustulata extract | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Application of vancomycin in patients with varying renal function, especially those with augmented renal clearance
Yang Chu, Yifan Luo, Lianyue Qu, Chunyang Zhao & Mingyan Jiang
Pages: 2802-2806
Published online: 01 Jun 2016
AbstractforApplication of vancomycin in patients with varying renal function, especially those with augmented renal clearance | Full Text | References | PDF (583.4 KB)
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Vasorelaxant mode of action of dichloromethane-soluble extract from Agastache mexicana and its main bioactive compounds
Angélica Flores-Flores, Oswaldo Hernández-Abreu, María Yolanda Rios, Ismael León-Rivera, Berenice Aguilar-Guadarrama, Patricia Castillo-España, Irene Perea-Arango & Samuel Estrada-Soto
Pages: 2807-2813
Published online: 01 Jun 2016
AbstractforVasorelaxant mode of action of dichloromethane-soluble extract from Agastache mexicana and its main bioactive compounds | Full Text | References | PDF (841.2 KB)
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Lauric acid and myristic acid from Allium sativum inhibit the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Ra: in silico analysis reveals possible binding to protein kinase B
Rajiniraja Muniyan & Jayaraman Gurunathan
Pages: 2814-2821
Published online: 16 Jun 2016
AbstractforLauric acid and myristic acid from Allium sativum inhibit the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Ra: in silico analysis reveals possible binding to protein kinase B | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Hypolipidemic and antioxidant effects of ethanol extract of Cassia fistula fruit in hyperlipidemic mice
Rizwana Abid, Riaz Mahmood & Hulikal Shivashankara Santosh Kumar
Pages: 2822-2829
Published online: 03 Jun 2016
AbstractforHypolipidemic and antioxidant effects of ethanol extract of Cassia fistula fruit in hyperlipidemic mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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The protective potential of metformin against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in BALB/C mice
Seyed Soheil Saeedi Saravi, Amin Hasanvand, Kourosh Shahkarami & Ahmad Reza Dehpour
Pages: 2830-2837
Published online: 01 Jun 2016
AbstractforThe protective potential of metformin against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in BALB/C mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Biochemical analysis of Centaurea depressa phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) for biotechnological applications in phenylketonuria (PKU)
Selcen Babaoğlu Aydaş, Seda Şirin & Belma Aslim
Pages: 2838-2844
Published online: 01 Jun 2016
AbstractforBiochemical analysis of Centaurea depressa phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) for biotechnological applications in phenylketonuria (PKU) | Full Text | References | PDF (779.4 KB)
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Potential lipase inhibitors from Chinese medicinal herbs
Hongqiang Fei, Mengxuan Li, Wenjun Liu, Lin Sun, Na Li, Liang Cao, Zhaoqing Meng, Wenzhe Huang, Gang Ding, Zhenzhong Wang & Wei Xiao
Pages: 2845-2850
Published online: 07 Jun 2016
AbstractforPotential lipase inhibitors from Chinese medicinal herbs | Full Text | References | PDF (979.9 KB)
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Dermal wound healing potency of single alkaloid (betaine) versus standardized crude alkaloid enriched-ointment of Evolvulus alsinoides
Senthi Mahibalan, Maria Stephen, Rohan Thekkedathu Nethran, Rukaiyya Khan & Sajeli Begum
Pages: 2851-2856
Published online: 07 Jun 2016
AbstractforDermal wound healing potency of single alkaloid (betaine) versus standardized crude alkaloid enriched-ointment of Evolvulus alsinoides | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Curcumin inhibits hyperlipidemia and hepatic fat accumulation in high-fructose-fed male Wistar rats
Nachimuthu Maithilikarpagaselvi, Magadi Gopalakrishna Sridhar, Rathinam Palamalai Swaminathan, Ramalingam Sripradha & Bhawana Badhe
Pages: 2857-2863
Published online: 30 May 2016
AbstractforCurcumin inhibits hyperlipidemia and hepatic fat accumulation in high-fructose-fed male Wistar rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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In vivo anti-inflammatory activity of caffeoylquinic acid derivatives from Solidago virgaurea in rats
Amira Abdel Motaal, Shahira M. Ezzat, Mariane G. Tadros & Hesham I. El-Askary
Pages: 2864-2870
Published online: 01 Jun 2016
AbstractforIn vivo anti-inflammatory activity of caffeoylquinic acid derivatives from Solidago virgaurea in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (870.2 KB)
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Neuroprotective effects of the ethanol stem bark extracts of Terminalia ivorensis in ketamine-induced schizophrenia-like behaviors and oxidative damage in mice
Benneth Ben-Azu, Adegbuyi Oladele Aderibigbe, Abayomi Mayowa Ajayi & Ezekiel Oluwagbenga Iwalewa
Pages: 2871-2879
Published online: 02 Jun 2016
AbstractforNeuroprotective effects of the ethanol stem bark extracts of Terminalia ivorensis in ketamine-induced schizophrenia-like behaviors and oxidative damage in mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Characterization of the natural products in cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) using GC–MS
C. O. Eleazu
Pages: 2880-2885
Published online: 01 Jun 2016
AbstractforCharacterization of the natural products in cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) using GC–MS | Full Text | References | PDF (984.9 KB)
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Effects of berberine on the pharmacokinetics of losartan and its metabolite EXP3174 in rats and its mechanism
Hong Li, Lu Liu, Lei Xie, Dongmei Gan & Xiaoqing Jiang
Pages: 2886-2894
Published online: 21 Jun 2016
AbstractforEffects of berberine on the pharmacokinetics of losartan and its metabolite EXP3174 in rats and its mechanism | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Chrysanthemum morifolium extract improves hypertension-induced cardiac hypertrophy in rats by reduction of blood pressure and inhibition of myocardial hypoxia inducible factor-1alpha expression
Tian Gao, Zeng-Yan Zhu, Xiang Zhou & Mei-Lin Xie
Pages: 2895-2900
Published online: 07 Jun 2016
AbstractforChrysanthemum morifolium extract improves hypertension-induced cardiac hypertrophy in rats by reduction of blood pressure and inhibition of myocardial hypoxia inducible factor-1alpha expression | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Toxicological implications and laxative potential of ethanol root extract of Morella serrata in loperamide-induced constipated Wistar rats
Saheed Sabiu & Omotayo Tom Anofi Ashafa
Pages: 2901-2908
Published online: 07 Jun 2016
AbstractforToxicological implications and laxative potential of ethanol root extract of Morella serrata in loperamide-induced constipated Wistar rats | Full Text | References | PDF (731.1 KB)
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Nanoparticle formulation of 11-keto-β-boswellic acid (KBA): anti-inflammatory activity and in vivo pharmacokinetics
Khemraj Bairwa & Sanjay Madhukar Jachak
Pages: 2909-2916
Published online: 16 Jun 2016
AbstractforNanoparticle formulation of 11-keto-β-boswellic acid (KBA): anti-inflammatory activity and in vivo pharmacokinetics | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Gut modulatory and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitory activities of Gaultheria trichophylla
Fiaz Alam, Qazi Najam us Saqib, Abdul Jabbar Shah, Muhammad Ashraf & Quarat Al Ain
Pages: 2917-2921
Published online: 16 Jun 2016
AbstractforGut modulatory and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitory activities of Gaultheria trichophylla | Full Text | References | PDF (718.4 KB)
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Ethnobotanical research of medicinal plants in Mihalgazi (Eskişehir, Turkey)
Merve Uzun & Ayla Kaya
Pages: 2922-2932
Published online: 13 Jun 2016
AbstractforEthnobotanical research of medicinal plants in Mihalgazi (Eskişehir, Turkey) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Indirect modulation of the endocannabinoid system by specific fractions of nutmeg total extract
Abir T. El-Alfy, Sharon Joseph, Akshar Brahmbhatt, Setor Akati & Ehab A. Abourashed
Pages: 2933-2938
Published online: 14 Jun 2016
AbstractforIndirect modulation of the endocannabinoid system by specific fractions of nutmeg total extract | Full Text | References | PDF (748.3 KB)
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Citrus hallabong [(Citrus unshiu × C. sinensis) × C. reticulata)] exerts potent anti-inflammatory properties in murine splenocytes and TPA-induced murine ear oedema model
Kalahe Hewage Iresha Nadeeka Madushani Herath, So Jin Bing, Jinhee Cho, Areum Kim, Gi-Ok Kim, Jong-Chul Lee & Youngheun Jee
Pages: 2939-2950
Published online: 22 Jun 2016
AbstractforCitrus hallabong [(Citrus unshiu × C. sinensis) × C. reticulata)] exerts potent anti-inflammatory properties in murine splenocytes and TPA-induced murine ear oedema model | Full Text | References | PDF (4.7 MB)
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Calendula officinalis ameliorates l-arginine-induced acute necrotizing pancreatitis in rats
Jagdeep Kaur, Shabir Sidhu, Kanwaljit Chopra & M. U. Khan
Pages: 2951-2959
Published online: 23 Jun 2016
AbstractforCalendula officinalis ameliorates l-arginine-induced acute necrotizing pancreatitis in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (3 MB)
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Absorption properties and effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester and its p-nitro-derivative on P-glycoprotein in Caco-2 cells and rats
Jing Gou, Xiaofang Yao, Hao Tang, Kaili Zou, Yujia Liu, Hua Zuo, Xiaoyan Zhao & Zhubo Li
Pages: 2960-2967
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
AbstractforAbsorption properties and effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester and its p-nitro-derivative on P-glycoprotein in Caco-2 cells and rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Pomegranate seed oil nanoemulsions with selective antiglioma activity: optimization and evaluation of cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and oxidative effects on mononuclear cells
Luana Mota Ferreira, Mailine Gehrcke, Verônica Ferrari Cervi, Paula Eliete Rodrigues Bitencourt, Elita Ferreira da Silveira, Juliana Hofstatter Azambuja, Andiara Prates Ramos, Kátia Nascimento, Maria Beatriz Moretto, Elizandra Braganhol, Michele Rorato Sagrillo & Letícia Cruz
Pages: 2968-2977
Published online: 29 Jun 2016
AbstractforPomegranate seed oil nanoemulsions with selective antiglioma activity: optimization and evaluation of cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and oxidative effects on mononuclear cells | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Effects of an ethanol extract and the diterpene, xylopic acid, of Xylopia aethiopica fruits in murine models of musculoskeletal pain
Eric Woode, Elvis Ofori Ameyaw, Eric Boakye-Gyasi, Wonder Kofi Mensah Abotsi, James Oppong Kyekyeku, Reimmel Adosraku & Robert Peter Biney
Pages: 2978-2986
Published online: 18 Jul 2016
AbstractforEffects of an ethanol extract and the diterpene, xylopic acid, of Xylopia aethiopica fruits in murine models of musculoskeletal pain | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Inhibitory effects of Schisandra chinensis extract on acne-related inflammation and UVB-induced photoageing
Miaomiao Guo, Yue Lu, Junpeng Yang, Xin Zhao & Yanhua Lu
Pages: 2987-2994
Published online: 22 Jun 2016
AbstractforInhibitory effects of Schisandra chinensis extract on acne-related inflammation and UVB-induced photoageing | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Silymarin improved diet-induced liver damage and insulin resistance by decreasing inflammation in mice
Yu Guo, Suli Wang, Ying Wang & Tiehong Zhu
Pages: 2995-3000
Published online: 08 Jul 2016
AbstractforSilymarin improved diet-induced liver damage and insulin resistance by decreasing inflammation in mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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The effects of verapamil on the pharmacokinetics of curculigoside in rats
Kaiyou Wang, Jingming Zhao & Jixiao Lang
Pages: 3001-3008
Published online: 22 Jun 2016
AbstractforThe effects of verapamil on the pharmacokinetics of curculigoside in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1,007.6 KB)
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Borneol increases blood–tumour barrier permeability by regulating the expression levels of tight junction-associated proteins
Meimei Duan, Yanmei Xing, Junqia Guo, Hao Chen & Rong Zhang
Pages: 3009-3018
Published online: 18 Jul 2016
AbstractforBorneol increases blood–tumour barrier permeability by regulating the expression levels of tight junction-associated proteins | Full Text | References | PDF (4.6 MB)
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Dihydrotanshinone induces apoptosis of SGC7901 and MGC803 cells via activation of JNK and p38 signalling pathways
Rubin Cheng, Jianzhen Chen, Yiqi Wang, Yuqing Ge, Zhen Huang & Guangji Zhang
Pages: 3019-3025
Published online: 19 Jul 2016
AbstractforDihydrotanshinone induces apoptosis of SGC7901 and MGC803 cells via activation of JNK and p38 signalling pathways | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Compounds from the pods of Astragalus armatus with antioxidant, anticholinesterase, antibacterial and phagocytic activities
Amira Labed, Maria Ferhat, Ilhem Labed-Zouad, Erhan Kaplaner, Sakina Zerizer, Laurence Voutquenne-Nazabadioko, Abdulmagid Alabdul Magid, Zahia Semra, Ahmed Kabouche, Zahia Kabouche & Mehmet Öztürk
Pages: 3026-3032
Published online: 19 Jul 2016
AbstractforCompounds from the pods of Astragalus armatus with antioxidant, anticholinesterase, antibacterial and phagocytic activities | Full Text | References | PDF (750 KB)
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Assessment of bioactive metabolites and hypolipidemic effect of polyphenolic-rich red cabbage extract
Alice Buss Cruz, Heloísa da Silva Pitz, Bruno Veber, Larissa Alida Bini, Marcelo Maraschin & Ana Lúcia Bertarello Zeni
Pages: 3033-3039
Published online: 19 Jul 2016
AbstractforAssessment of bioactive metabolites and hypolipidemic effect of polyphenolic-rich red cabbage extract | Full Text | References | PDF (916.5 KB)
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Annosquacin B induces mitochondrial apoptosis in multidrug resistant human breast cancer cell line MCF-7/ADR through selectively modulating MAPKs pathways
Fei Yuan, Ganggang Bai, Yunjie Miao, Yong Chen, Xiang Li & Jianwei Chen
Pages: 3040-3045
Published online: 22 Jul 2016
AbstractforAnnosquacin B induces mitochondrial apoptosis in multidrug resistant human breast cancer cell line MCF-7/ADR through selectively modulating MAPKs pathways | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effect of Pachygone ovata leaves
Shirin Marahel & Sharanaiah Umesha
Pages: 3046-3054
Published online: 14 Jul 2016
AbstractforAnti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effect of Pachygone ovata leaves | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Phytochemical screening and analgesic profile of the lyophilized aqueous extract obtained from Chrysobalanus icaco leaves in experimental protocols
Heitor G. Araújo-Filho, Jessica Deise Santos Dias, Lucindo J. Quintans-Júnior, Márcio R. V. Santos, Pollyanna A. S. White, Rosana S. S. Barreto, André S. Barreto, Charles S. Estevam, Silvan S. Araujo, Jackson R. G. S. Almeida, Irwin R. A. Menezes, Henrique D. M. Coutinho & Jullyana S. S. Quintans
Pages: 3055-3062
Published online: 28 Nov 2016
AbstractforPhytochemical screening and analgesic profile of the lyophilized aqueous extract obtained from Chrysobalanus icaco leaves in experimental protocols | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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The beneficial effects on blood pressure, dyslipidemia and oxidative stress of Sambucus nigra extract associated with renin inhibitors
Manuela Ciocoiu, Magda Badescu, Oana Badulescu & Laurentiu Badescu
Pages: 3063-3067
Published online: 14 Jul 2016
AbstractforThe beneficial effects on blood pressure, dyslipidemia and oxidative stress of Sambucus nigra extract associated with renin inhibitors | Full Text | References | PDF (591.7 KB)
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Oxidant effects and toxicity of Croton campestris in Drosophila melanogaster
Francisco E. B. Júnior, Giulianna Echeverria Macedo, Ana Paula Zemolin, Gustavo Felipe da Silva, Litiele Cezar da Cruz, Aline Augusti Boligon, Irwin R. A. de Menezes, Jeferson Luis Franco & Thaís Posser
Pages: 3068-3077
Published online: 14 Jul 2016
AbstractforOxidant effects and toxicity of Croton campestris in Drosophila melanogaster | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Molecular mechanisms of the antiglycative and cardioprotective activities of Psidium guajava leaves in the rat diabetic myocardium
Sowmya Soman, Chellam Rajamanickam, Arun A. Rauf & Indira Madambath
Pages: 3078-3085
Published online: 14 Jul 2016
AbstractforMolecular mechanisms of the antiglycative and cardioprotective activities of Psidium guajava leaves in the rat diabetic myocardium | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Effects of Maydis stigma polysaccharide on the intestinal microflora in type-2 diabetes
Chunyang Wang, Yuling Yin, Xuejiao Cao & Xinli Li
Pages: 3086-3092
Published online: 25 Aug 2016
AbstractforEffects of Maydis stigma polysaccharide on the intestinal microflora in type-2 diabetes | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Essential oil from fruit of Xylopia langsdorffiana: antitumour activity and toxicity
Ana Paula Gomes Moura, Daiene Martins Beltrão, João Carlos Lima Rodrigues Pita, Aline Lira Xavier, Monalisa Taveira Brito, Tatyanna Kelvia Gomes de Sousa, Leônia Maria Batista, João Ernesto de Carvalho, Ana Lúcia Tasca Gois Ruiz, Adriana Della Torre, Marcelo Cavalcante Duarte, Josean Fechine Tavares, Marcelo Sobral da Silva & Marianna Vieira Sobral
Pages: 3093-3102
Published online: 25 Aug 2016
AbstractforEssential oil from fruit of Xylopia langsdorffiana: antitumour activity and toxicity | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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1H NMR-based metabolic study reveals the improvements of bitter melon (Momordica charantia) on energy metabolism in diet-induced obese mouse
Hui-Xi Bian, Ze-Yu Wu, Bin Bao, Jing Cai, Xin Wang, Ying Jiang, Jian Liu & Wei Qu
Pages: 3103-3112
Published online: 19 Aug 2016
Abstractfor1H NMR-based metabolic study reveals the improvements of bitter melon (Momordica charantia) on energy metabolism in diet-induced obese mouse | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Simultaneous screening and analysis of antiplatelet aggregation active alkaloids from Rhizoma Corydalis
Qian Zhang, Cen Chen, Feng-Qin Wang, Chun-Hong Li, Qi-Hui Zhang, Yuan-Jia Hu, Zhi-Ning Xia & Feng-Qing Yang
Pages: 3113-3120
Published online: 25 Aug 2016
AbstractforSimultaneous screening and analysis of antiplatelet aggregation active alkaloids from Rhizoma Corydalis | Full Text | References | PDF (1,006.6 KB)
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Antifungal properties of hypericin, hypericin tetrasulphonic acid and fagopyrin on pathogenic fungi and spoilage yeasts
Oksana Sytar, Jurgita Švedienė, Kristina Ložienė, Algimantas Paškevičius, Anatolij Kosyan & Natalija Taran
Pages: 3121-3125
Published online: 26 Aug 2016
AbstractforAntifungal properties of hypericin, hypericin tetrasulphonic acid and fagopyrin on pathogenic fungi and spoilage yeasts | Full Text | References | PDF (461.7 KB)
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Prospects for the therapeutic application of sulfated polysaccharides of brown algae in diseases of the cardiovascular system: review
Tatyana Zaporozhets & Natalia Besednova
Pages: 3126-3135
Published online: 01 Jun 2016
AbstractforProspects for the therapeutic application of sulfated polysaccharides of brown algae in diseases of the cardiovascular system: review | Full Text | References | PDF (805.4 KB)
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Inhibition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and plant essential oils
Abdelmajid Zouhir, Taoufik Jridi, Adel Nefzi, Jeannette Ben Hamida & Khaled Sebei
Pages: 3136-3150
Published online: 01 Jun 2016
AbstractforInhibition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and plant essential oils | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Uric acid transporters hiding in the intestine
Xianxiang Xu, Canghai Li, Pan Zhou & Tingliang Jiang
Pages: 3151-3155
Published online: 26 Aug 2016
AbstractforUric acid transporters hiding in the intestine | Full Text | References | PDF (468.3 KB)
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The genus Hymenocrater: a comprehensive review
Katayoun Morteza-Semnani, Hamideh Ahadi & Zahra Hashemi
Pages: 3156-3163
Published online: 30 Jun 2016
AbstractforThe genus Hymenocrater: a comprehensive review | Full Text | References | PDF (851.4 KB)
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Development of novel application of 3,3′-diindolylmethane: sensitizing multidrug resistance human breast cancer cells to γ-irradiation
Wenjing Wang, Maomin Lv, Yanlin Wang & Jingang Zhang
Pages: 3164-3168
Published online: 16 Jun 2016
AbstractforDevelopment of novel application of 3,3′-diindolylmethane: sensitizing multidrug resistance human breast cancer cells to γ-irradiation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Evaluation of Thr6-bradykinin purified from Polybia occidentalis wasp venom in the choline uptake of mammal cortices
Márcia Renata Mortari, Alexandra Olimpio Siqueira Cunha, Ruither Oliveira Gomes Carolino, Juliana de Castro e Silva, Norberto Peporine Lopes & Wagner Ferreira dos Santos
Pages: 3169-3171
Published online: 26 Aug 2016
AbstractforEvaluation of Thr6-bradykinin purified from Polybia occidentalis wasp venom in the choline uptake of mammal cortices | Full Text | References | PDF (381 KB)
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Metabolic profile and hepatoprotective activity of the anthocyanin-rich extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces
Shahira M. Ezzat, Maha M. Salama, Sayed H. Seif el-Din, Samira Saleh, Naglaa M. El-Lakkany, Olfat A. Hammam, Maha B. Salem & Sanaa S. Botros
Pages: 3172-3181
Published online: 26 Aug 2016
AbstractforMetabolic profile and hepatoprotective activity of the anthocyanin-rich extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces | Full Text | References | PDF (3.1 MB)
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Antioxidant efficacy of Kalanchoe daigremontiana bufadienolide-rich fraction in blood plasma in vitro
Joanna Kolodziejczyk-Czepas, Pawel Nowak, Barbara Wachowicz, Justyna Piechocka, Rafał Głowacki, Barbara Moniuszko-Szajwaj & Anna Stochmal
Pages: 3182-3188
Published online: 03 Aug 2016
AbstractforAntioxidant efficacy of Kalanchoe daigremontiana bufadienolide-rich fraction in blood plasma in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (728.4 KB)
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Anti-hepatocellular carcinoma activity and mechanism of chemopreventive compounds: ursolic acid derivatives
Qiuxia Huang, Hongfei Chen, Yuyan Ren, Zhe Wang, Peiyu Zeng, Xuan Li, Juan Wang & Xing Zheng
Pages: 3189-3196
Published online: 26 Aug 2016
AbstractforAnti-hepatocellular carcinoma activity and mechanism of chemopreventive compounds: ursolic acid derivatives | Full Text | References | PDF (3.1 MB)
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Antiprotozoal screening of the Cuban native plant Scutellaria havanensis
Aymé Fernández-Calienes Valdés, Lianet Monzote Fidalgo, Idalia Sariego Ramos, David Marrero Delange, Carmen Luisa Morales Rico, Judith Mendiola Martínez & Armando Cuéllar Cuéllar
Pages: 3197-3202
Published online: 26 Aug 2016
AbstractforAntiprotozoal screening of the Cuban native plant Scutellaria havanensis | Full Text | References | PDF (530.3 KB)
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Therapeutic potential of naringin: an overview
Rui Chen, Qiao-Ling Qi, Meng-Ting Wang & Qi-Yan Li
Pages: 3203-3210
Published online: 26 Aug 2016
AbstractforTherapeutic potential of naringin: an overview | Full Text | References | PDF (685.4 KB)
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Standardized myrtol attenuates lipopolysaccharide induced acute lung injury in mice
Peng-Jiu Yu, Li-Mei Wan, Shan-He Wan, Wen-Ying Chen, Hui Xie, Dong-Mei Meng, Jia-Jie Zhang & Xiang-Lin Xiao
Pages: 3211-3216
Published online: 27 Aug 2016
AbstractforStandardized myrtol attenuates lipopolysaccharide induced acute lung injury in mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Astragaloside IV attenuates inflammatory reaction via activating immune function of regulatory T-cells inhibited by HMGB1 in mice
Jinfeng Li, Lifeng Huang, Shuzhen Wang, Yongming Yao & Zhenyu Zhang
Pages: 3217-3225
Published online: 26 Aug 2016
AbstractforAstragaloside IV attenuates inflammatory reaction via activating immune function of regulatory T-cells inhibited by HMGB1 in mice | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Concordance between cardio-protective effect on isoproterenol-induced acute myocardial ischemia and phenolic content of different extracts of Curcuma aromatica
Yan Li, Jie Feng, Yeqin Mo, Huagang Liu & Bin Yang
Pages: 3226-3231
Published online: 09 Aug 2016
AbstractforConcordance between cardio-protective effect on isoproterenol-induced acute myocardial ischemia and phenolic content of different extracts of Curcuma aromatica | Full Text | References | PDF (790.9 KB)
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Aqueous and methanol extracts of Vernonia amygdalina leaves exert their anti-obesity effects through the modulation of appetite-regulatory hormones
Chima A. Egedigwe, Ifeoma I. Ijeh, Polycarp N. Okafor & Chukwunonso E.C.C. Ejike
Pages: 3232-3236
Published online: 27 Aug 2016
AbstractforAqueous and methanol extracts of Vernonia amygdalina leaves exert their anti-obesity effects through the modulation of appetite-regulatory hormones | Full Text | References | PDF (931.6 KB)
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Quercetin stimulates mitochondrial apoptosis dependent on activation of endoplasmic reticulum stress in hepatic stellate cells
Liwei He, Xianbang Hou, Fangtian Fan & Hongyan Wu
Pages: 3237-3243
Published online: 30 Aug 2016
AbstractforQuercetin stimulates mitochondrial apoptosis dependent on activation of endoplasmic reticulum stress in hepatic stellate cells | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Cardioprotective potential of a lanosteryl triterpene from Protorhus longifolia
Rebamang A. Mosa, Nomadlozi B. Hlophe, Namani T. Ngema, Dambudzo Penduka, Oladipupo A. Lawal & Andy R. Opoku
Pages: 3244-3248
Published online: 30 Aug 2016
AbstractforCardioprotective potential of a lanosteryl triterpene from Protorhus longifolia | Full Text | References | PDF (917.2 KB)
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In vitro inhibition of cytochrome P-450 activities and quantification of constituents in a selection of commercial Rhodiola rosea products
Ole Kristian Thu, Odd Georg Nilsen & Bent Hellum
Pages: 3249-3256
Published online: 29 Aug 2016
AbstractforIn vitro inhibition of cytochrome P-450 activities and quantification of constituents in a selection of commercial Rhodiola rosea products | Full Text | References | PDF (994.9 KB)
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Glucosinolates profile, volatile constituents, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities of Lobularia libyca
Amal A. Al-Gendy, Khaled A. Nematallah, Soumaya S. Zaghloul & Nahla A. Ayoub
Pages: 3257-3263
Published online: 06 Sep 2016
AbstractforGlucosinolates profile, volatile constituents, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities of Lobularia libyca | Full Text | References | PDF (866.5 KB) | Supplemental
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Integration of HPLC-based fingerprint and quantitative analyses for differentiating botanical species and geographical growing origins of Rhizoma coptidis
Xiumei Lv, Yan Li, Ce Tang, Yi Zhang, Jing Zhang & Gang Fan
Pages: 3264-3271
Published online: 27 Aug 2016
AbstractforIntegration of HPLC-based fingerprint and quantitative analyses for differentiating botanical species and geographical growing origins of Rhizoma coptidis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of Baccharis psiadioides essential oil against antibiotic-resistant Enterococcus faecalis strains
Mateus de Oliveira Negreiros, Ângela Pawlowski, Cláudia Alcaraz Zini, Geraldo Luiz Gonçalves Soares, Amanda de Souza Motta & Ana Paula Guedes Frazzon
Pages: 3272-3279
Published online: 02 Sep 2016
AbstractforAntimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of Baccharis psiadioides essential oil against antibiotic-resistant Enterococcus faecalis strains | Full Text | References | PDF (880.6 KB)
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Antiprotozoal activity of extracts and isolated triterpenoids of ‘carnauba’ (Copernicia prunifera) wax from Brazil
Buana C. de Almeida, Bruno Q. Araújo, Adonias A. Carvalho, Sâmya Danielle L. Freitas, Dayany da S. Alves Maciel, Ari José S. Ferreira, Andre G. Tempone, Ligia F. Martins, Tatiana R. Alexandre, Mariana H. Chaves & João Henrique G. Lago
Pages: 3280-3284
Published online: 28 Aug 2016
AbstractforAntiprotozoal activity of extracts and isolated triterpenoids of ‘carnauba’ (Copernicia prunifera) wax from Brazil | Full Text | References | PDF (491.8 KB)
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Agkistrodon acutus-purified protein C activator protects human umbilical vein endothelial cells against H2O2-induced apoptosis
Shu Li, Yun Hong, Xin Jin, Xianwei Li, Entao Sun, Genbao Zhang, Linming Lu & Liuwang Nie
Pages: 3285-3291
Published online: 30 Aug 2016
AbstractforAgkistrodon acutus-purified protein C activator protects human umbilical vein endothelial cells against H2O2-induced apoptosis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Editorial Board
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Published online: 28 Nov 2016
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