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Cytotoxic Withanolides from the Whole Herb of Physalis angulata L. [PDF]

Molecules, 2019
Physalis angulata L. is a medicinal plant of the Solanaceae family, which is used to produce a variety of steroids. The present study reports on the cytotoxic withanolides of this plant. The species of Physalis angulata L. was identified by DNA barcoding
Qinghong Meng, Jiajia Fan, Zhiguo Liu, Xiwen Li, Fangbo Zhang, Yanlin Zhang, Yi Sun, Li Li, Xia Liu, Erbing Hua   +9 more
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Herb–drug interactions between the medicinal mushrooms Lingzhi and Yunzhi and cytotoxic anticancer drugs: a systematic review [PDF]

Chinese Medicine, 2020
Background Lingzhi and Yunzhi are medicinal mushrooms commonly used with cytotoxic chemotherapy in cancer patients in Asian countries. The current systematic review aims to identify potential pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic interactions from the ...
Chun Sing Lam, Lok Pui Cheng, Li Min Zhou, Yin Ting Cheung, Zhong Zuo   +4 more
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Cytotoxicity evaluation of a Thai herb using tetrazolium (MTT) and sulforhodamine B (SRB) assays [PDF]

Journal of Analytical Science and Technology, 2018
Background Various assays are used to evaluate the cytotoxic effect of chemicals on cultured cells. The sulforhodamine B (SRB) colorimetric assay is based on the ability of the SRB dye to bind basic amino acid residues on proteins.
La-ongthong Vajrabhaya, Suwanna Korsuwannawong   +1 more
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Determination of Some Isoquinoline Alkaloids in Extracts Obtained from Selected Plants of the Ranunculaceae, Papaveraceae and Fumarioideae Families by Liquid Chromatography and In Vitro and In Vivo Investigations of Their Cytotoxic Activity

Molecules, 2023
Alkaloids are heterocyclic bases with widespread occurrence in nature. Plants are rich and easily accessible sources of them. Most isoquinoline alkaloids have cytotoxic activity for different types of cancer, including malignant melanoma, the most ...
Justyna Misiurek, Tomasz Plech, Barbara Kaproń, Anna Makuch-Kocka, Małgorzata Szultka-Młyńska, Bogusław Buszewski, Anna Petruczynik   +6 more
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Enhancement of cell migration and wound healing by nano-herb ointment formulated with biosurfactant, silver nanoparticles and Tridax procumbens

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023
IntroductionOintments are generally used as a therapeutic agent for topical medication or transdermal drug delivery, such as wound healing and skin lesions.MethodsIn this study, Tridax procumbens plant extract (0.7 g/mL) was used to prepare herbal ...
Balakrishnan Muthukumar, M. S. Nandini, Punniyakotti Elumalai, Muthuraj Balakrishnan, Azhargarsamy Satheeshkumar, Mohamad S. AlSalhi, Sandhanasamy Devanesan, Punniyakotti Parthipan, Aruliah Rajasekar, Tabarak Malik   +9 more
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Discovery and mechanistic studies of cytotoxic cyclotides from the medicinal herb Hybanthus enneaspermus [PDF]

Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2020
Cyclotides are plant-derived peptides characterized by an ∼30-amino acid-long cyclic backbone and a cystine knot motif. Cyclotides have diverse bioactivities, and their cytotoxicity has attracted significant attention for its potential anticancer applications. Hybanthus enneaspermus (Linn) F.
Qingdan Du, Lai Y. Chan, Edward K. Gilding, Sónia Troeira Henriques, Nicholas D. Condon, Anjaneya S. Ravipati, Quentin Kaas, Yen-Hua Huang, David J. Craik   +8 more
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Cytotoxic activity, Molecular docking study and Phytochemical investigation on Cichorium intybus herb [PDF]

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2020
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cytotoxic activity of Cichorium intybus herb as well as to identify the molecular mechanism of the cytotoxicity. In addition, it aims to investigate its phytoconstituents that are responsible for the bioavailability. The cytotoxic activity of Cichorium intybus herb was assayed by SRB (Sulforhodamine B) assay
Gehan Fawzy Abdel Raoof, Mostafa Abdelfatah Elsayed   +1 more
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Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity of Medicago sativa L. Seeds and Herb Extract on Skin Cells [PDF]

BioResearch Open Access, 2020
In response to the constantly growing demand for high quality cosmetics we observe an increasing interest in products containing natural plant extracts. This article attempts to assess the antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of extracts from alfalfa herb and seeds (Medicago sativa L.).
Zagórska-Dziok, Martyna, Ziemlewska, Aleksandra, Nizioł-Łukaszewska, Zofia, Bujak, Tomasz   +3 more
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Comprehensive Study of Anti-UVC Activity and Cytotoxicity of Hot-water Soluble Herb Extracts

In Vivo, 2023
COVID-19 pandemic caused the rapid dissemination of ultraviolet C (UVC) sterilization apparatuses. Prolonged exposure to UVC, however, may exert harmful effects on the human body. The aim of the present study was to comprehensively investigate the anti-UVC activity of a total of 108 hot-water soluble herb extracts, using human dermal fibroblast and ...
Maki, Izawa, Yusei, Otaka, Hiroshi, Sakagami, Sei-Ichi, Tanuma, Shigeru, Amano, Shin, Uota, Megumi, Inomata, Yuka, Kato, Hiroshi, Kadokura, Satoshi, Yokose, Katsuyoshi, Sunaga, Yukari, Koga-Ogawa, Giichirou, Nakaya, Shinji, Kito   +13 more
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3.ACUTE AND SUBACUTE TOXICITY OF CHLOROFORM EXTRACT OF XANTHIUM STRUMARIUM LEAVES

The Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019
Background:The incidence of cancer is increasing worldwide. Xanthium strumarium may possess anticancer activity, the plant extract for in vitro anticancer activity against a panel of three human cell lines (Breast MCF7, Renal TK10 and Melanoma UACC62 ...
Atheer S. Alsabah, Abdulkareem H. Abd, Ahmed M. Al-Shammari   +2 more
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