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Evaluating the cytotoxic effects of the water extracts of four anticancer herbs against human malignant melanoma cells

Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 2016
Malignant melanoma (MM) is the most dangerous type of skin cancer, killing more than 1,100 people each year in Canada. Prognosis for late stage and recurrent MM is extremely poor due to insensitivity to chemotherapy drugs, and thus many patients seek complementary and alternative medicines. In this study, we examined four commonly used anticancer herbs
Ling,Binbing, Michel,Deborah, Sakharkar,Meena, Yang,Jian   +3 more
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Nanostructured lipid carriers and natural deep eutectic solvents: a highly advantageous combination for the encapsulation of curcumin

Journal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Curcumin is a naturally derived polyphenol known for its potent biological properties. Its therapeutic potential, however, is hindered by low bioavailability. Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) have emerged as advanced delivery systems to overcome such limitations. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) have garnered attention as
Kyriaki Safari, Ioanna Pitterou, Marianthi Miliaronikolaki, Nikolaos Paraskevopoulos, Andromachi Tzani, Anastasia Detsi   +5 more
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Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antibiotic, and Cytotoxic Activities of Tanacetum vulgare L. Essential Oil and Its Constituents

Medicines, 2017
Background: Tanacetum vulgare L. (Asteraceae) is a perennial herb that has been used to treat multiple ailments. Regional variability of the chemical composition of T. vulgare essential oils is well-known. Despite these regional chemotypes, most relevant
Héloïse Coté, Marie-Anne Boucher, André Pichette, Jean Legault   +3 more
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Evaluation an in vitro anticancer and cytotoxic potential of local herb achillea aleppica

Iraqi Journal of Cancer and Medical Genetics, 2018
Cancer is a major public health in the world .Its two main characteristics are uncontrolled cell growth and metastasis. Natural products represent a rich source of compounds that have found many applications in various fields of medicine and therapy including cancer therapy.
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Phytochemical content, antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Typhonium flagelliforme cultivated via soil and hydroponic methods

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Typhonium flagelliforme is a medicinal herb in the Araceae family, widely distributed in Southeast Asia. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of hydroponic and soil‐based cultivation systems on the phytochemical content and bioactivity of T. flagelliforme. Results Using liquid chromatography‐mass spectrometry (LC‐MS) analysis, 9
Yen Ning Lee, Norsharina Md Saad, Siti Rokhiyah Ahmad Usuldin, Seetha Jaganathan King, Wee Sim Choo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mitochondrial apoptosis induced by Chamaemelum nobile extract in breast cancer cells [PDF]

, 2016
Chamaemelum nobile (Asteraceae) commonly known as ‹Roman chamomile› is a medicinal plant used for numerous diseases in traditional medicine, although its anticancer activity is unknown.
Amanzadeh, A., Kandelous, H.M., Khuri, V., Rastkari, N., Salimi, M., Salimi, M.   +5 more
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Salt‐induced nutritional and metabolic shifts in halophytes: implications for food security

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Plant species vary in their response to salinity: some crops show a degree of salt tolerance, while halophytes – whether wild or cultivated – are characterized by a high capacity to thrive under saline conditions. Halophytes are considered a source of valuable secondary metabolites with potential economic value, yet they might also produce ...
Giulia Atzori, Pedro Garcia Caparros, Antonella Castagna, Luisa Custódio, Valentina Lazazzara, Claus Krogh Madsen, Felicia Menicucci, Maria João Rodrigues, Katalin Solymosi, Jose Ramon Acosta Motos   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anticancer Properties and Cytotoxic Effects of Agasthiyar Hills Medicinal Herb Vernonia cinerea

International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology
Vernonia cinerea, an indigenous medicinal plant in Agasthiyar Hills, exhibits potent anticancer properties and cytotoxic effects. Research has revealed its ability to prevent the proliferation of cancer cells through several mechanisms, including the induction of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.
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Exploration of the Phytochemical and Antidiabetic Properties of Teucrium polium: A Natural Asset for Type 2 Diabetes Management

ChemistryOpen, EarlyView.
Teucrium polium shows antidiabetic activity with its phytochemical composition and biological activities. The essential oil is rich in carvacrol, thymol, γ‐terpinene, and o‐cymene, while the aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts are characterized by poliumoside, verbascoside, isorhamnetin‐3‐O‐rutinoside, and apigenin‐7‐rutinoside. Antioxidant activity is
Hajar El Ouadni, Aziz Drioiche, Fadoua El Makhoukhi, Omkulthom Al kamaly, Hannou Zerkani, Smail Amalich, Imane Tagnaout, Mohamed Radi, Yahya Cherrah, Touriya Zair, Katim Alaoui   +10 more
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Inhibitory Effect of Ethanolic Extract Isolated from Radix Pulasatillae Seeds against Proliferation of A549 Human Lung Cancer Cells

مجلة علوم ذي قار, 2019
The present study was evaluated the anticancer activity of Radix Pulsatillae ethanol extract at first by using high throughput screening HTS for herb fractions screening in concentration of 100μM to identify the active fraction and then we measured the
Ali Al-Shawi
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