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Herbal Remedies for Combating Irradiation: a Green Antiirradiation Approach [PDF]

, 2014
Plants play important roles in human life not only as suppliers of oxygen but also as a fundamental resource to sustain the human race on this earthly plane.
Choong, Y. S., Deivanai, S., Lachumy, S. J., Latha, L. Y., Oon, C. E., Saravanan, D., Sasidharan, S., Vijayarathna, S., Yeng, C.   +8 more
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Ashwagandha: Is It Safe? Part 2: A Preclinical Evidence Review

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The preclinical evidence for the safety of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, AS) is reviewed, and its preparations (extracts) and constituents, from the general toxicity in animal models to in vitro and cell culture studies, which may elucidate mechanisms of action and explain clinical case reports.
Elizabeth M. Williamson, Thomas Brendler
wiley   +1 more source

Genotoxicity profile of fexinidazole—a drug candidate in clinical development for human African trypanomiasis (sleeping sickness) [PDF]

, 2017
The parasitic disease human African trypanomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, is a highly neglected fatal condition endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, which is poorly treated with medicines that are toxic, no longer effective or very difficult to
Bourdin Trunz, Bernadette, Torreele, Els, Tweats, David   +2 more
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Untreated Hair Dye Effluents Enter the Environment: Are They a Threat to Human Health?

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The effluents generated during the process of hair dyeing exhibit a complex composition, comprising chemical compounds with varying toxicity levels. While the adverse impact of hair dyes on human health is acknowledged, there is a notable absence of studies addressing the toxicity associated with effluents produced during these activities. The
Letícia Cristina Gonçalves, Matheus Mantuanelli Roberto, Adriana Fabiana Corrêa da Silva, Maria Aparecida Marin‐Morales   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Employment of Hydrogen Peroxide in Water Disinfection Poses a Threat to Aquatic Ecosystems Because of Its Toxicity to Nontarget Organisms

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hydrogen peroxide is widely used in water and wastewater treatment, particularly in advanced oxidation processes that aid in the degradation of compounds and microbial disinfection. Despite concerns about potential environmental contamination, its impact on freshwater ecosystems remains inadequately studied.
Letícia Queiroz Almeida, Thayrine Dias Carlos, Leydiane Barbosa Bezerra, Rone S. Barbosa, Nelson Luís Gonçalves Dias Souza, Douglas Henrique Pereira, Renato Almeida Sarmento, Grasiele Soares Cavallini   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioassay-guided isolation and identification of antimutagenic compounds from Morina coulteriana and evaluation of its therapeutic potential

Phytomedicine Plus
Background: In the expanding field of cancer research, antimutagenic studies hold a promising ground. In recent times these studies have shown a shift towards the diverse flora of nature and its potential to treat cancer.
Jasbir Kour, Bashir Ahmad Lone, Amit Kumar, Bashir A. Ganai, Govind Yadav, Prasoon Gupta, Md.Niamat Ali, Seema Akbar   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Ai ds (CEF); Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 208 (FGE.208): Consideration of genotoxicity data on representatives for 10 alicyclic aldehydes with the α , β - unsaturation in ring / side - chain and precursors from chemical subgroup 2.2 of FGE.19 b y EFSA [PDF]

, 2013
The Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids of the European Food Safety Authority was requested to evaluate the genotoxic potential of one flavouring substance from subgroup 2.2 of FGE.19 in the Flavouring Group ...
Bowen, Chen, Eder, EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), Fujita, Hayashi, Ishidate, JECFA, Kuroda, Lloyd, Lloyd, Sasaki, SCF, Suzuki, Suzuki, Tayama, Yoo   +18 more
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The Impact of Environmental Pollution and Climate Change on Allergic Rhinitis and Lung Diseases

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Environmental pollution and climate change seriously affect human health, leading to the onset and exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases, such as allergic rhinitis and lung diseases. Over the past several decades, increasing air pollution and environmental exposure owing to global urbanization, industrialization, and rapid economic ...
Xin‐Yan Liu, Rui‐Ming Han, Yong‐Tai Wang, Dong‐Dong Zhu, Cui‐Da Meng   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

KAT2A Deficiency Suppresses Lung Cancer Progression by Downregulating MYC Through Decreasing MYC Succinylation

Cancer Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Succinylation has been shown to promote lung cancer development, but its mechanism remains incompletely understood. KAT2A, a succinyltransferase, acts as an oncogene in multiple cancers, but its role in mediating lung cancer progression is unclear.
Junping Li, Feng Zhao, Zhongchao Wang, Shaojun Yang, Zhichao Lu, Xiaoyan Li, Jincheng Song, Zhaoxia Dai   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety assessment of a standardized cucumber extract (Q-Actin™): Oral repeat-dose toxicity and mutagenicity studies

Toxicology Reports, 2018
Cucumus sativus (cucumber) is one of the most widely consumed fruit vegetables worldwide. Recent discovery of iminosugars in commonly consumed fruits and vegetables has promoted the interest in isolating these compounds and understanding the potential ...
S. Kothari, M. Saravana, S. Muthusamy, A. Mozingo, M. Soni   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source