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Integrating anaerobic and photochemical processes: UV–vis‐driven post‐treatment for micropollutant abatement and toxicity control in UASB secondary effluent

Journal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors are widely used in low‐ and middle‐income countries, but secondary effluents may still contain organic micropollutants and residual toxicity. This study evaluated UV–Vis photolysis and UV/H2O2 as post‐treatment options for UASB secondary effluent (SE), integrating micropollutant ...
Fernando Rodrigues‐Silva, Gabriella P Masceno, Paloma P Panicio, Magno Lange Albuquerque, Rafaela Imoski, Wanessa A Ramsdorf, Liziê DT Prola, Maria Clara VM Starling, Camila C Amorim, Fernando H Passig, Marcus V Liz   +10 more
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Evaluation of Inhibitory Effects of Berberine on Apoptosis Due to Measles Virus Strain AIK-HDC

Bihdād, 2012
Background: Measles virus (MV) is a highly contagious agent which causes a major health problem in developing countries. We studied the effect of BERBERINE on the replication of an AIK-HDC strain of MV and its induced apoptosis in Vero cell lines ...
K. Haratian, A. Mohseni Meybodi
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Berberine reduces cAMP-induced chloride secretion in T84 human colonic carcinoma cells through inhibition of basolateral KCNQ1 channels

Frontiers in Physiology, 2011
Berberine is a plant alkaloid with multiple pharmacological actions, including antidiarrhoeal activity and has been shown to inhibit Cl- secretion in distal colon.
Rodrigo eAlzamora, Fiona eO'Mahony, Wing-Hung eKo, Tiffany Wai-Nga Yip, Derek eCarter, Mustapha eIrnaten, Brian Joseph Harvey   +6 more
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Sweet Berberine

, 2016
Berberine is a drug with an intense bitter taste. The high aqueous solubility of its chloride salt, which is commonly used in commercial drug products of berberine, worsens the challenge of taste masking.
Chenguang Wang (27726), Ruolin Lu (1375443), Jianguo Fang (1375440), Changquan Calvin Sun (812250), Sathyanarayana Reddy Perumalla (1375446)   +4 more
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Anticancer potential of berberine: Molecular pathways and current clinical trial perspectives

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Cancer is constantly rising mortality rates due to its late prognosis, poor management, and expensive treatment. Multi‐sectoral approaches for cancer management include hygienic practices, synthetic drug exploitation, radiation therapy, and diet modifications.
Muhammad Maaz, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Muhammad Israr, Waqas Ahmad Khan, Fahad Tanveer, Muzzamal Hussain, Muhammad Imran, Ahmed Mujtaba, Anjuman Gul Memon, Muhammad Atif, Entessar Al Jbawi   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

A study on the ameliorative effects of goldenseal, goat's rue extracts, and berberine on glucose uptake compared to metformin in a cellular model [PDF]

This study examines the effects of goat's rue (Galega officinalis L.), goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis L.) leaves, root extracts, and berberine on glucose uptake in HepG2 cells.
White, Kenneth, Kandunuri, Kiran Kumar
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Review of phytochemical and antioxidant properties of Ethiopian medicinal plants

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Ethiopia possesses a rich ethnobotanical heritage and diverse medicinal flora that play an important role in traditional healthcare. Many Ethiopian medicinal plants contain bioactive phytochemicals with potential antioxidant properties. This capital of indigenous knowledge has contributed to the documentation of different medicinal plants that
Endalamaw Yihune, Amare Bitew Mekonnen, Getahun Yemata   +2 more
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Gymnema sylvestre: Bioactive constituents, health benefits, and emerging applications in nutraceuticals and functional foods

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex‐Schult., commonly known as “gurmar” or “sugar destroyer,” belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is traditionally used in Ayurveda for diabetes management. This review synthesizes ethnomedicinal evidence with contemporary pharmacological studies, to evaluate the therapeutic properties and mechanistic actions ...
Faiza Saeed, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Hassan Raza, Ahmad Mujtaba Noman, Nimra Haroon, Entessar Mohammad Al Jbawi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Berberine inhibits angiogenesis in glioblastoma xenografts by targeting the VEGFR2/ERK pathway

Pharmaceutical Biology, 2018
Context: Berberine is used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years with recent reports of its anticancer activity. Objective: To test antiangiogenic effects of berberine on human glioblastoma and clarify involvement of the VEGFR2/ERK ...
Fa Jin, Tao Xie, Xiaoguang Huang, Xinde Zhao   +3 more
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Growth-suppressive effect of berberine on endometrial carcinoma cells: Role of mitochondrial and PI3K/Akt pathway

, 2016
Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid and a popular dietary supplement in the US market for lowering blood glucose and managing a healthy lipid profile. The anti-tumour activity of berberine is also known. Endometrial cancer is a gynecological malignancy
Han-Peng Kuo; Yi-Jen Lee; Chih-Yu Hsu; Shou-Lun Lee; Shih-Chung Hsu; Tzu-Chao Chuange; Jah-Yao Liuf; Chao-Lin Kuo; Chi-Tang Ho; Ming-Ching Kao
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