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Interaction of Herbal Compounds with Biological Targets: A Case Study with Berberine

The Scientific World Journal, 2012
Berberine is one of the main alkaloids found in the Chinese herb Huang lian (Rhizoma Coptidis), which has been reported to have multiple pharmacological activities.
Xiao-Wu Chen, Yuan Ming Di, Jian Zhang, Zhi-Wei Zhou, Chun Guang Li, Shu-Feng Zhou   +5 more
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Inhibition of In-vitro Lymphocyte Transformation by the Isoquinoline Alkaloid Berberine

Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 1995
Abstract Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid with multiple pharmacological actions, including an anti-inflammatory activity. The effects of berberine on in-vitro cellular proliferation of human peripheral lymphocytes stimulated with phytohaemagglutinin, concanavalin A and pokeweed mitogen were studied.
K, Ckless, J L, Schlottfeldt, M, Pasqual, P, Moyna, J A, Henriques, M, Wajner   +5 more
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Anticancer Potential of Natural Isoquinoline Alkaloid Berberine

Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology, 2021
Despite the availability of several therapeutic strategies and many drugs, the ability to cure most cancers remains a challenge. Natural products have been used for the treatment of numerous diseases, including cancer. The present review delineates various preclinical studies performed in vitro and in vivo that explore the anticancer potential of ...
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Beyond Conventional: A Review of Phytochemical‐Hydrogel Systems Enhanced by AI and 3D Printing for Chronic Wound Management

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review systematically bridges chronic wound pathology with natural phytochemical hydrogel therapeutics. A pathology‐to‐phytochemical mechanistic mapping framework is established, linking specific wound hallmarks to targeted phytochemical interventions.
Yitao Zhou, Xing Liu, Cuiyi Wang, Xiaoxuan Zhao, Pengrun Zhang, Jingjing Gu, Qiuhua Sun, Malcolm Xing, Yeqin Yang   +8 more
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Perspectives in biomedicine: Superfoods and antioxidant power classification

The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
Abstract The market value of natural food antioxidants will double to 8 billion USD by 2033, driven by a global consumer demand for ‘clean label’ products and proactive wellness solutions. However, the industrial application and health labelling (commercial brands) of these compounds remain severely constrained by inconsistent analytical methods.
Domenico Fuoco, Gregory S. Patience
wiley   +1 more source

Berberine and Palmatine Distribution Across Plant Organs in Berberis darwinii: Basis for Selecting Superior-Producing Accessions

Molecules
Berberis darwinii, known for its bioactive alkaloids like berberine and palmatine, has gained attention for its medicinal properties. However, comprehensive studies on the specific bioactive molecules of Michay are lacking, as previous research has ...
Manuel Chacón-Fuentes, César Burgos-Díaz, Mauricio Opazo-Navarrete, Alan Mercado, Fernando Westermeyer   +4 more
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A Review on Anticancer Potential of Berberis aristata and Berberine with Focus on Quantitative Methods

Journal of Preventive, Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies in Medicine, 2022
Berberis aristata (BA) is a traditional herbal ayurvedic medicine widely used from ancient time and has various therapeutic effect. In this review, we had tried to emphasize on its pharmacognistic as well phytochemical parameters.
Manasi Rokade, Vijaya Vichare, Tejaswini Neve, Bhagyashri Parande, Shashikant Dhole   +4 more
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A New Vista of Opportunity in Diabetes Management: Natural Product‐Based β‐cell Preservation

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Preserving functional β‐cells via natural products offers promising strategy for diabetes treatment. ABSTRACT A defining characteristic of diabetes is β‐cell failure, in which β‐cells cannot modulate insulin secretion to compensate for escalating insulin resistance, pushing forward disease development.
Yi‐San Lee, Tien‐Fen Kuo, Chun‐Yen Yang, Greta Yang, Wen‐Chin Yang   +4 more
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Antimicrobial and Efflux Pump Inhibitory Activity of Caffeoylquinic Acids from Artemisia absinthium against Gram-Positive Pathogenic Bacteria [PDF]

, 2010
Background: Traditional antibiotics are increasingly suffering from the emergence of multidrug resistance amongst pathogenic bacteria leading to a range of novel approaches to control microbial infections being investigated as potential alternative ...
Han Haley, Jacques Vervoort, Alexandre M. J. J. Bonvin, George P Tegos, Lewis Kim, Panagiotis L. Kastritis, Vervoort, J., NMR Spectroscopy, Michael R. Hamblin, Kastritis, P., Vervoort Jacques, Exarchou, Vassiliki, Vervoort, Jacques, Bonvin, A.M., Kastritis Panagiotis L., Hamblin, Michael, Tegos, George, Tegos, George P., Lewis, K., Kim Lewis, George P. Tegos, Bonvin, Alexandre M. J. J., Panagiotis L Kastritis, Bonvin Alexandre M. J. J., Sub NMR Spectroscopy, Han, H., Tegos, G.P., Alexandre M J J Bonvin, Fiamegos Yiannis C., Fiamegos, Y.C., Yiannis C Fiamegos, Kastritis, P.L., Hamblin, Michael R., Exarchou Vassiliki, Lewis, Kim, Exarchou, V., Han, Haley, Hamblin Michael R., Tegos George P., Michael R Hamblin, Fiamegos, Yiannis C., Haley Han, Yiannis C. Fiamegos, Kastritis, Panagiotis L., Vassiliki Exarchou, Bonvin, A.M.J.J., Hamblin, M.R., Vervoort, J.J.M.   +47 more
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Strategies for Identification and Mitigation of Sanguinarine in Mustard Oil Adulterated by Argemone—A Comprehensive Review

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Sanguinarine, a toxic alkaloid present in argemone, can lead to epidemic dropsy or chronic diseases through DNA intercalation and immune system suppression. Regulatory efforts face challenges due to economic motivations for adulteration as well as technical, social, and infrastructure barriers.
Gururaj Pejavara Narayana, Subhangi Panigrahi, Suresh Kumar Kalakandan, Hema Vincent, Ashish Rawson   +4 more
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