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An Arthropod Hormone, Ecdysterone, Inhibits the Growth of Breast Cancer Cells via Different Mechanisms

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2020
Ecdysterone (Ecdy) is a hormone found in arthropods, which regulates their development. It is also synthesized by a number of plants to combat insect pests. It provides a number of beneficial pharmacological effects including the anabolic and adaptogenic
O. Shuvalov, O. Fedorova, E. Tananykina, Y. Gnennaya, A. Daks, A. Petukhov, A. Petukhov, N. A. Barlev, N. A. Barlev, N. A. Barlev   +9 more
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Quantitation of Ecdysterone and Targeted Analysis of WADA-Prohibited Anabolic Androgen Steroids, Hormones, and Metabolic Modulators in Ecdysterone-Containing Dietary Supplements

Separations, 2023
The aim of our research was to perform a comprehensive study of ecdysterone (ECD)-containing dietary supplements (DSs). Two analytical methods were optimised according to the expected concentration of the target compounds: quantitation of ECD by liquid ...
Zoltán Pálinkás, Dániel Békési, Margita Utczás   +2 more
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Comparison between the Biological Active Compounds in Plants with Adaptogenic Properties (Rhaponticum carthamoides, Lepidium meyenii, Eleutherococcus senticosus and Panax ginseng)

Plants, 2021
Background: In the 1960s, research into plant adaptogens began. Plants with adaptogenic properties have rich phytochemical compositions and have been used by humanity since ancient times.
Velislava Todorova, Kalin Ivanov, Stanislava Ivanova   +2 more
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Ecdysteroids: A novel class of anabolic agents?

Biology of Sport, 2015
Increasing numbers of dietary supplements with ecdysteroids are marketed as “natural anabolic agents”. Results of recent studies suggested that their anabolic effect is mediated by estrogen receptor (ER) binding. Within this study the anabolic potency of
MK Parr, F Botrè, A Naß, J Hengevoss, P Diel   +4 more
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Phytobiotics in world practice: plant species and active substances, efficiency and limitations, perspectives (review)

Аграрная наука Евро-Северо-Востока, 2021
In the review the historical preconditions for implementation and the state of use (for 2021) of phytogenic substances as growth and productivity stimulators of farm animals are considered.
N. P. Timofeev
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Wound Healing Effect of a Topical Product from Ajuga chamaecistus ssp. tomentella in Pressure Ulcer: a Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial [PDF]

Research Journal of Pharmacognosy
Background and objectives: Ajuga genus is used as wound healing in traditional Persian medicine. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Ajuga chamaecistus ssp.
Mohsen Adib, Mohammad Hossein Jarrahzadeh, Tayebeh Toliyat, Laila Shirbeigi, Nafiseh Khosravi Dehaghi, Seyede Nargess Sadati Lamardi*   +5 more
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Study of excretion of ecdysterone in human urine

Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, 2001
Abstract A study of excretion in human urine of ecdysterone, which is the active component of several over‐the‐counter supplements such as ‘Ecdysten’, reportedly used by athletes, is presented. The study was performed after oral administration of 20 mg of ecdysterone.
Tsitsimpikou, C., Tsamis, G.D., Siskos, P.A., Spyridaki, M.-H.E., Georgakopoulos, C.G.   +4 more
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Flash extraction of the active constituents and its antitumor activity from rehmanniae radix, achyranthes bidentatae radix, dioscoreae rhizoma and chrysanthemi flos

Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021
In this study, we applied the Flash extraction (FE) for the first time to the extraction of active ingredients of Sidahuaiyao (including Rehmanniae Radix, Achyranthes Bidentatae Radix, Dioscoreae Rhizoma, and Chrysanthemi Flos), and the content of active
Xiaofei Li, Lei Xu, Hua Jiang, Weizhuo Tang, Yanze Liu, Xiaoshu Zhang, Yuqing Zhao   +6 more
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Sources of Environmental Exposure to the Naturally Occurring Anabolic Steroid Ecdysterone in Horses

Animals
Ecdysterone controls moulting and reproduction in insects, crustaceans, and helminths. It is also produced by many plants, probably as an insect deterrent. The steroid is not made by vertebrates but has anabolic effects in mammals and could be useful for
Martin N. Sillence, Kathi Holt, Fang Ivy Li, Patricia A. Harris, Mitchell Coyle, Danielle M. Fitzgerald   +5 more
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Achyranthis radix Extract-Loaded Eye Drop Formulation Development and Novel Evaluation Method for Dry Eye Treatment

Pharmaceutics, 2020
Recently, Achyranthis radix extract has been studied as a therapeutic agent for dry eye disease that occurs from fine dust. The aim of this study was the development of Achyranthis radix extract-loaded eye drop formulations using lubricants, generally ...
Sung-Jin Kim, Bongkyun Park, Hyun Wook Huh, Young-Guk Na, Minki Kim, Mingu Han, Hyunmin Lee, Thi Mai Anh Pham, Hong-Ki Lee, Jae-Young Lee, Chan-Sik Kim, Jong-Suep Baek, Cheong-Weon Cho   +12 more
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