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Evaluation of Potential Hormonal Activities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha is a widely used herb in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda. Despite its extensive tradition, growing concerns regarding its potential endocrinological effects have prompted scientific scrutiny. This review systematically evaluates the current preclinical, clinical, and case study evidence concerning AS's effects ...
Günter Vollmer, Thomas Brendler
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Ricinus Communis: Nutritional Importance, Health Benefits, and Industrial Applications

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
The current paper summarizes the nutritional composition, phytochemistry, health benefits, safety studies, and applications of castor beans and their oil. Moreover, the diverse bioactive compounds, including saponins, emodins, terpenoids, anthraquinones, flavonoids, steroids, and alkaloids, exhibit therapeutic properties such as antioxidant, anticancer,
Hassan Raza, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Asad Abbas, Aimen Mazhar, Ahmad Mujtaba Noman, Muhammad Imran, Muzzamal Hussain, Ehab M. Mostafa, Ahmed H. El‐Ghorab, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Samy Selim, Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, Anjuman Gul Memon, Entessar Al Jbawi   +13 more
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A Review of Ankylosing Spondylitis [PDF]

, 2017
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder that induces ankylosis of the spine (fusion of the vertebrae at their various joints) and inflammatory arthritis of peripheral joints among other symptoms.
Owen, Hannah L
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Cardenolide‐Engineered Extracellular Vesicles Augment Drug Uptake and Cytotoxicity in Non‐small Cell Lung Cancer Cells

Small Methods, Volume 10, Issue 3, 9 February 2026.
Cardenolide‐functionalized extracellular vesicles enable targeted delivery of the chemotherapeutic doxorubicin to A549 lung cancer cells by binding Na+/K+‐ATPase, which is overexpressed in these cells. Surface‐modified, drug‐loaded EVs exhibit enhanced cytotoxicity compared to unmodified EVs and free drug, suggesting this system may lower the effective
Maja Dorfner, Anika Mifka, Rodrigo Maia de Pádua, Izabella Thaís da Silva, Iara Zanella Guterres, Lorenzo Sana, Gregor Fuhrmann, Jennifer Munkert   +7 more
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Mahanine exerts in vitro and in vivo antileishmanial activity by modulation of redox homeostasis [PDF]

, 2017
Earlier we have established a carbazole alkaloid (mahanine) isolated from an Indian edible medicinal plant as an anticancer agent with minimal effect on normal cells.
A Biswas, A Bocedi, A Dutta, A Hombach, A Kumar, A Mehta, A Morikawa, A Ne’gre-Salvayre, A Sali, B Khatua, C Colovos, C Shaha, D Chandra, F Chappuis, F Getachew, G Chouhan, G Gupta, GM Morris, J Blanchette, JP Iyer, K Bhattacharya, K Bhattacharya, K Bhattacharya, L Flohe, P Saha, R Das, R Das, R Das, R Shivahare, RK Gundampati, S Adak, S Chowdhury, S Forli, S Kar, S Kaur, S Mohapatra, S Mukherjee, S Roy, S Roy, S Sarkar, S Sundar, S Sundar, S Sundar, SC Lovell, SG Rhee, SK Ardestani, SK Samanta, T Katsila, TA Halgren, V Rodrigues, W Basu Ball   +50 more
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Evaluation of anti-tumor activity of Momordica cymbalaria fenzl [PDF]

, 2017
Background: The aim of the current study is to evaluate the anti-tumor activity of saponins isolated from the roots of Momordica cymbalaria (MC) against dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) induced rats.Methods: A steroidal saponin MC (SMC) was isolated from
Kaskurthy, Rupa Lavanya, Koneri, Raju Balawanth, Samaddar, Suman   +2 more
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Exploring the Cancer Therapeutic Potential of Traditional Medicinal Plants by Modulating the Apoptotic Pathway

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Introduction Cancer is a versatile disease with a high rate of relapse and mortality. Despite the presence of various treatment modalities, there is a serious need for the development of its management. Phytochemicals, which are abundant in nature, can be turned into novel medications for these types of diseases by optimizing their functions and ...
Mithila Kulkarni, Mohammad Amjad Hussain, Reginald Samson Valdar, Shreya Hebbar, Suparna Laha, Poorani Gurumallesh Prabu   +5 more
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Ethnomedicinal Evidence for Medicinal Plants of the Asteraceae Family Used by Tanzanians to Treat Various Ailments: A Review

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The Asteraceae family is amongst the most important groups of flowering plants, widely recognised for its ethnomedicinal relevance. This systematic review, conducted in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, synthesises evidence on the traditional medicinal uses of Asteraceae species in ...
David Sylvester Kacholi, Poorani Gurumallesh Prabu   +1 more
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An overview of the traditional use, phytochemistry, and biological activity of the genus Homalanthus [PDF]

, 2023
Homalanthus species are native to tropical Asia and the Pacific region. This genus, comprising 23 accepted species, received less scientific attention compared to other genera of the Euphorbiaceae family. Seven Homa-lanthus species, such as H. giganteus,
Hohmann Judit, Wirasisya Dyke Gita
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Chemical Components of the Dried Latex of Euphorbia resinifera Berg and Its Medicinal Features

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 22, Issue 7, July 2025.
ABSTRACT A great deal of research has been carried out on the latex of Euphorbia resinifera Berg, which is an important source of several compounds of therapeutic and medicinal interest. Extraction, synthesis, and hemi synthesis pathways continue to reveal the existence of other new products with anticancer, antioxidant, antidiuretic, and antimalarial ...
Doaa Hammad, El‐Mahdi Ourhzif, Salha Hamri, Hafid Abderrafia, Mostafa Khouili, Maria Dolors Pujol   +5 more
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