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Study of the bufadienolides of the skin secretion of green toads (Bufo viridis Laur, 1758) [PDF]

open access: yes, 1995
The composition of the skin secretion of Bufo viridis toads, which inhabit the Kharkov region, has been studied in this ...
Baumer, V.N.   +6 more
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Spatial variation of epoxyscillirosidine concentrations in Moraea pallida (yellow tulp) in South Africa [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Moraea pallida (yellow tulp) poisoning is economically the most important intoxication of livestock in South Africa. Poisoning varies according to locality, climatic conditions and growth stage of the plant.
Botha, Christo J.   +4 more
core   +3 more sources

A new family of diverse skin peptides from the microhylid frog genus phrynomantis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
A wide range of frogs produce skin poisons composed of bioactive peptides for defence against pathogens, parasites and predators. While several frog families have been thoroughly screened for skin-secreted peptides, others, like the Microhylidae, have ...
Ballet, Steven   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Electrophysiologic similarities of overdose between digoxin and bufadienolides found in a Chinese aphrodisiac

open access: yesJournal of Arrhythmia, 2017
Classically derived from toad venom, bufadienolides are a group of cardioactive steroids with properties similar to digoxin. Some traditional Chinese medications, including several aphrodisiacs, contain bufadienolides.
Maxwell Bressman   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

An In Vitro Anticancer, Antioxidant, and Phytochemical Study on Water Extract of Kalanchoe daigremontiana Raym.-Hamet and H. Perrier

open access: yesMolecules, 2022
Kalanchoe species are succulents with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties, as well as cytotoxic activity. One of the most popular species cultivated in Europe is Kalanchoe daigremontiana Raym.-Hamet and H. Perrier.
Justyna Stefanowicz-Hajduk   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The mechanisms of Chansu in inducing efficient apoptosis in colon cancer cells [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Chansu is one of the most widely used traditional Chinese medicines in China, Japan, and other Southeast Asian countries primarily for antipain, anti-inflammation, and recently anticancer.
Cao, Siyu   +6 more
core   +3 more sources

Bufothionine induced the mitochondria-mediated apoptosis in H22 liver tumor and acute liver injury [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
BACKGROUND: Bufothionine is an alkaloid in Cinobufacini (Huachansu). This study aims to investigate the effects of bufothionine on liver tumors and acute liver injury.
Pei-Pei Chen   +3 more
core   +1 more source

An integrated strategy for comprehensive characterization of metabolites and metabolic profiles of bufadienolides from Venenum Bufonis in rats

open access: yesJournal of Pharmaceutical Analysis, 2022
Comprehensive characterization of metabolites and metabolic profiles in plasma has considerable significance in determining the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in vivo.
Wen-Long Wei   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ekstrak Daun Cocor Bebek (Bryophyllum Pinnatum) Sebagai Pengawet Alami Pada Sediaan Sirup Herbal Tomat (Solanum Lycopersicum) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Synthetic preservatives application in foods continuously, such as formalin can cause a variety of diseases. Alternatives of antimicrobials and preservatives which have less negative impact on health becomes necessary.
Dhiani, B. A. (Binar)   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Chemistry and the Potential Antiviral, Anticancer, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Cardiotonic Steroids Derived from Toads

open access: yesMolecules, 2022
Cardiotonic steroids (CTS) were first documented by ancient Egyptians more than 3000 years ago. Cardiotonic steroids are a group of steroid hormones that circulate in the blood of amphibians and toads and can also be extracted from natural products such ...
Hesham R. El-Seedi   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source

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