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Anti-melanogenic effects of Medicago sativa seed extracts on melanocytes. [PDF]

Int J Cosmet Sci
Our study demonstrated that two types of alfalfa seed extract: alfalfa ethanol precipitate (AEP) and alfalfa ethanol supernatant (AES) inhibited melanogenesis through the downregulation of tyrosinase expression, following the inactivation of CREB, b‐catenin and ERK signalling pathway in α‐melanocyte‐stimulating hormone (α‐MSH)‐stimulated B16F10 mouse ...
Kim CR, Woo J, Kim KL, Choi M, Shin HJ, Kim J, Lim KM, Lee CS.   +7 more
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Knowledge coproduction to improve assessments of nature's contributions to people

Conservation Biology, Volume 37, Issue 6, December 2023., 2023
Abstract Sustainability science needs new approaches to produce, share, and use knowledge because there are major barriers to translating research into policy and practice. Multiple actors hold relevant knowledge for sustainability including indigenous and local people who have developed over generations knowledge, methods, and practices that ...
Améline Vallet, Bruno Locatelli, Merelyn Valdivia‐Díaz, Yésica Quispe Conde, Gerardina Matencio García, Alejandrina Ramos Criales, Francisca Valverde Huamanñahui, Santusa Ramos Criales, David Makowski, Sandra Lavorel   +9 more
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Cultural importance, availability and conservation status of Spanish wild medicinal plants: Implications for sustainability

People and Nature, Volume 5, Issue 5, Page 1512-1525, October 2023., 2023
Abstract The harvest of wild plants with medicinal uses is increasing globally, both for self‐treatment and as a source of income. The increasing demand for these remedies could lead to the over‐harvest of some species. Despite a recent surge in the number of studies analysing wild medicinal plants management, little is known about the effects of non ...
J. Mateo‐Martín, G. Benítez, A. Gras, M. Molina, V. Reyes‐García, J. Tardío, A. Verde, M. Pardo‐de‐Santayana   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The dark web trades wildlife, but mostly for use as drugs

People and Nature, Volume 5, Issue 3, Page 999-1009, June 2023., 2023
Abstract Contemporary wildlife trade is massively facilitated by the Internet. By design, the dark web is one layer of the Internet that is difficult to monitor and continues to lack thorough investigation. Here, we accessed a comprehensive database of dark web marketplaces to search across c. 2 million dark web advertisements over 5 years using c. 7 k
Oliver C. Stringham, Jacob Maher, Charlotte R. Lassaline, Lisa Wood, Stephanie Moncayo, Adam Toomes, Sarah Heinrich, Freyja Watters, Charlotte Drake, Sebastian Chekunov, Katherine G. W. Hill, David Decary‐Hetu, Lewis Mitchell, Joshua V. Ross, Phillip Cassey   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

The threat of an indigenous medicinal plant encroacher: Artemisia afra in Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, Johannesburg, South Africa

African Journal of Ecology, Volume 60, Issue 4, Page 1133-1142, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Artemisia afra was identified as an encroaching shrub in the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve (KNR). Ecological factors that influence the encroachment of A. afra and its population structure were unknown, making it difficult to monitor and control the spread of the plant.
Kgalalelo T. A. Setshedi, Solomon W. Newete, Ed T. F. Witkowski   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation in silico de l’activité anti-drépanocytaire de quelques composés de l’huile essentielle de Lippia multiflora Moldenke (Verbenaceae)

Revue Congolaise des Sciences et Technologies, 2023
Dans le contexte de la drépanocytose, une maladie génétique affectant les globules rouges, la recherche de traitements alternatifs est cruciale. L'objectif de cette étude est d'utiliser des simulations informatiques pour prédire l'efficacité de certains ...
C.A. Masengo, K.N. Ngbolua, S.O. Mihigo, G.B. Ilumbe, D.D. Tshilanda, D.S.T. Tshibangu, V. Mudogo, P.T Mpiana   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Plantes médicinales, savoirs et société : vue des rastafaris sud-africains [PDF]

, 2009
L’article se penche sur le rôle de guérison que jouent les plantes à l’intérieur du mouvement rastafari sud-africain dans les townships de Cape Town, notamment sous l’angle de l’anthropologie de la santé, des sciences et des technologies.
Laplante, Julie
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DIVERSITATEA TAXONOMICĂ A COLECȚIEI DE PLANTE MEDICINALE DIN GRĂDINA BOTANICĂ NAȚIONALĂ (INSTITUT) ,,AL. CIUBOTARU”

Studia Universitatis Moldaviae: Stiinte reale si ale naturii, 2023
Lucrarea prezintă date noi despre starea actuală a Colecției de Plante Medicinale din Grădina Botanică Națională (Institut) ,,Al. Ciubotaru”, dinamica de creștere a numărului de taxoni în decursul ultimului deceniu, căile de mobilizare ...
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ROLUL PLANTELOR MEDICINALE ONCOPROTECTOARE ȘI AL REMEDIILOR PE BAZA LOR ÎN TERAPII ANTICANCER

Studia Universitatis Moldaviae: Stiinte reale si ale naturii, 2022
În articol au fost elucidate unele mecanisme de acțiune relevante ale plantelor medicinale oncoprotectoare și ale remediilor pe baza lor în terapii complementare anticancer.
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EFECTUL ANTIINFLAMATOR AL UNOR PLANTE DIN FLORA SPONTANĂ A REPUBLICII MOLDOVA UTILIZATE ÎN PREVENIREA ȘI TRATAMENTUL BOLILOR RESPIRATORII, ÎN CONTEXTUL COVID-19

Studia Universitatis Moldaviae: Stiinte reale si ale naturii, 2021
În baza temei tratate a fost selectată literatura de specialitate prezentă în biblioteca USM și în bazele de date NCBI, MedPUB, Google scholar.
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