Immunomodulatory and Antioxidant Activities of Select Indonesian Vegetables, Herbs, and Spices on Human Lymphocytes. [PDF]
Edible plants have attracted increasing attention as functional foods as they are rich in bioactive compounds with health benefits, including antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities. However, scientific evidence of these health effects is limited. This study is aimed at determining antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities of 25 select vegetables,
Safriani N +3 more
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In Vitro Antigiardial Activity of Selected Plants From the Indonesian Rain Forest Identified Based on Behavioral Observations of Sumatran Orangutans. [PDF]
Background and Aims This study evaluated in vitro antigiardial activity in 16 Indonesian plants extracted in methanol, methanol–tetrahydrofuran (1:1), and water. These plants exhibiting promising antiparasitic activity were selected on the basis of collected behavioral data and the ability of these plants to decrease parasite load in Sumatran ...
Pecková R +6 more
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A aclimatização é uma etapa da micropropagação que inspira cuidados, pela dificuldade de transferir com sucesso as plântulas in vitro para a casa-de-vegetação.
Adriane Marinho de Assis +4 more
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Ecological fitting is a sufficient driver of tight interactions between sunbirds and ornithophilous plants. [PDF]
The interactions between African sunbirds and alien ornithophilous plants from Asia and America were studied at a local farm in Cameroon. We demonstrated a high ecological fit between actors of distinct evolutionary history. Abstract Plant–bird pollination interactions evolved independently on different continents.
Janeček Š +6 more
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Etlingera (Zingiberaceae) in Bogor Botanic Gardens: Potential Benefits and Its Conservation Status
Indonesia is one of mega biodiverse countries in the world, with a high global biodiversity index and many vascular plant species. However, not all plant species are known in terms of their uses, potential benefits, and conservation status.
Yeyen Novitasari
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Development of Etlingera elatior pearl for drinks and cocktail
Abstract Herbs such as Etlingera elatior (torch ginger flower) is well known in Malaysia and one of the main sources of phytochemicals with strong antioxidant activity. A recent study is done to develop herbs into new confectionery products, pearls in drinks and cocktails.
A N Muhamad +4 more
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Novel Drug Design for Treatment of COVID‐19: A Systematic Review of Preclinical Studies
Background. Since the beginning of the novel coronavirus (SARS‐CoV‐2) disease outbreak, there has been an increasing interest in discovering potential therapeutic agents for this disease. In this regard, we conducted a systematic review through an overview of drug development (in silico, in vitro, and in vivo) for treating COVID‐19. Methods.
Sarah Mousavi +4 more
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ETLINGERA GENUS: PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTICANCER ACTIVITY
Etlingera is one of the plant genera from the Zingiberaceae family and is widely distributed in Asia to the Pacific Islands, with various species ranging from 150 to 200 species.
Wahyuni - +3 more
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Diabetes in children and its complications are on the rise globally, which is accompanied by increasing in diabetes‐related complications. Oxidative stress and inflammation induced by elevated blood sugar in diabetic patients are considered risk factors associated with the development of diabetes complications, including chronic kidney disease and its ...
Chung-Ming Chen +5 more
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AKTIVITAS ANTIRADIKAL BEBAS EKSTRAK ETANOL BUNGA KECOMBRANG (Etlingera elatior) DENGAN METODE DPPH
Telah dilakukan uji aktivitas antiradikal bebas ekstrak etanol bunga kecombrang (Etlingera elatior) dari suku Zingiberaceae dengan metode DPPH. Bunga kecombrang dimaserasi dengan bantuan gelombang ultrasonik menggunakan pelarut etanol 80%. Uji aktivitas
Elis Suwarni, Kadek Duwi Cahyadi
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