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Antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of isolated fractions from methanolic extract derived from the whole plant of Cleome viscosa L.

Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020
Background Cleome viscosa is considered as an important medicinal plant extensively used in India, China, Bangladesh, and a few countries in Africa.
Yarrappagaari Suresh, Gutha Rajasekar, Thopireddy Lavanya, Benne Lakshminarsimhulu, Kesireddy Sathyavelu Reddy, Saddala Rajeswara Reddy   +5 more
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Gastroprotective Effects of Hexanic Extract of the Leaves of Spondias purpurea and Its Underlying Mechanism of Action

Journal of Food Process Engineering, Volume 49, Issue 6, June 2026.
Histopathological analysis of gastric mucosa stained with HE and PAS of rats submitted to induction of ulcers with acetic acid. The animals were treated orally with vehicle (injured control), ranitidine, and SpHE (25 mg/kg) for 14 days. In A and B, observe preserved mucosa and submucosal layers (black asterisk) and presence of the barrier protection of
Cynthia Layse Ferreira de Almeida, Samara Alves Brito, Temístocles Italo de Santana, Henrique Alves Bandeira Alves Costa, Caroline Leal Rodrigues Soares, Natalie Emanuelle Ribeiro Rodrigues, Vanda Lucia dos Santos, Almir Gonçalves Wanderley, Henrique D. M. Coutinho, Teresinha Gonçalves da Silva   +9 more
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Pastinaca sativa L.: Nutritional Composition, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Properties Supporting Its Potential as a Functional Food and Therapeutic Agent

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
Food‐grade processing of Pastinaca sativa (parsnip) converts a nutrient‐rich plant matrix (dietary fiber, fructans, phenolics) through washing/slicing/enzymatic treatment and ingredient preparation into functional food ingredients, including fiber concentrates, antioxidant‐rich fractions, and parsnip powders/extracts.
Somanjana Khatua, Anish Nag, Surajit Sen, Jit Sarkar, Krishnendu Acharya, Daniela Calina, William N. Setzer, Javad Sharifi‐Rad   +7 more
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Edible Medicines: An Ethnopharmacology of Food

Ethnobiology Letters, 2010
Review of Edible Medicines: An Ethnopharmacology of Food. Nina Etkin. 2006. University of Arizona Press, Tucson. Pp. 304. $24.95 (paper). ISBN 9780816527489.
Laura Barbas-Rhoden
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Entecavir as a P2X7R antagonist ameliorates platelet activation and thrombus formation

Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2020
Platelet activation is the primary cause of thrombosis. The P2X7 receptor (P2X7R) is a therapeutic target of thrombosis. However, it is still unknown whether P2X7R activation affects platelet thrombus.
Yue Ming, Guang Xin, Beihong Ji, Chengji Ji, Zeliang Wei, Boli Zhang, Junhua Zhang, Kui Yu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Shiyi Li, Youping Li, Zhihua Xing, Hai Niu, Wen Huang   +13 more
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Phytochemistry and biological activities of Opuntia seed oils: Opuntia dillenii (Ker Gawl.) Haw. and Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. A review

Herba Polonica, 2021
Opuntia species belong to semi-arid and arid regions of Mexico and the United States. O. ficus-indica and O. dillenii are commonly used in alternative medicine to treat various diseases.
Bouhrim Mohamed, Bouknana Saliha, Ouassou Hayat, Boutahiri Salima, Daoudi Nour Elhouda, Bnouham Mohamed   +5 more
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Ammodaucus leucotrichus Coss. & Durieu: Antihyperglycemic activity via the inhibition of α-amylase, α-glucosidase, and intestinal glucose absorption activities and its chemical composition. [PDF]

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research, 2022
Context: Ammodaucus leucotrichus commonly known as a ‘Kamune es sufi or akâman’ in Morocco, is used to treat many diseases including diabetes. Aims: To investigate the antihyperglycemic activity of an aqueous extract of fruits A.
Saliha Bouknana, Nour Elhouda Daoudi, Mohamed Bouhrim, Abderrahim Ziyyat, Abdelkhaleq Legssyer, Hassane Mekhfi, Mohamed Bnouham   +6 more
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Multi‐Target Mechanisms of Moroccan Aphrodisiac Plants: An Integrative Computational and Phytochemical Investigation

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
Moroccan medicinal plants with in silico‐approved aphrodisiac effects provide 94 phytochemicals. Docking against PDE5, AR, ERα, and aromatase gives top scores for lutein (−10.6), baicalein (−9.5), liquiritigenin (−9.2), and procyanidins (−9.7). ADMET filtering passes baicalein and liquiritigenin but excludes lutein and procyanidins. MD simulations (200 
Amal Elrherabi, Oussama Khibech, Mohamed Bouhrim, Abdelouahid Laftouhi, Abdelaaty A. Shahat, Abdullah R. Alanzi, Rashed N. Herqash, Joe Miantezila Basilua, Mohamed Bnouham   +8 more
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Anaerobic digestates from cow dung and food waste as fertilizers: Effect on tomato growth and yield [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
Organic farming systems aim to reduce chemical inputs including fertilizers and ensure sustainable and eco-friendly production while recycling local renewable resources such as organic wastes.
Erraji Hassan, Tallou Anas, Laiche Hayat, Asehraou Abdeslam   +3 more
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Homoisoflavanone Delays Colorectal Cancer Progression via DNA Damage‐Induced Mitochondrial Apoptosis and Parthanatos‐Like Cell Death

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 19, 2 April 2026.
Homoisoflavanone (HIF), a bioactive compound isolated from Polygonatum kingianum, selectively suppresses colorectal cancer progression by inducing DNA damage‐mediated mitochondrial apoptosis and parthanatos‐like cell death. HIF triggers mitochondrial dysfunction, including depolarized membrane potential, elevated ROS, and ATP depletion, while impairing
Hongjie Fan, Huzi Zhao, Pei Zhang, Pengfei Yu, Yunfei Ji, Gang Chen, Hongli Jin, Yanfang Liu, Jin Liu, Zhe‐Sheng Chen, Aiping Lyu, Xinmiao Liang, Yang Chen   +12 more
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