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Distribution of Rutin and Protodioscin in Different Tissue Parts of Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) [PDF]

HortScience, 2019
Asparagus is a popular vegetable rich in healthy functional components. Asparagus spears are known to contain a large amount of rutin, which has been found to possess anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antibacterial/viral properties, and protodioscin, which is an antitumor substance and present in the bottom parts (8 cm from the cut end).
Satoru Motoki, Tianli Tang, Takumi Taguchi, Ayaka Kato, Hiromi Ikeura, Tomoo Maeda   +5 more
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Hepatoprotective Effect of Steroidal Glycosides From Dioscorea villosa on Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Hepatotoxicity in HepG2 Cells

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2018
Dioscorea villosa, commonly known as “Wild Yam” and native to North America, is well documented for its pharmacological properties due to the presence of steroidal glycosides.
Maqsood A. Siddiqui, Maqsood A. Siddiqui, Zulfiqar Ali, Amar G. Chittiboyina, Ikhlas A. Khan, Ikhlas A. Khan   +5 more
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Protodioscin Induces Apoptosis Through ROS-Mediated Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress via the JNK/p38 Activation Pathways in Human Cervical Cancer Cells

Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, 2018
Background/Aims: Protodioscin (PD) is a steroidal saponin with anti-cancer effects on a number of cancer cells, but the anti-tumor effects and mechanism of action of PD on human cervical cancer cells is unclear.
Chia-Liang Lin, Chien-Hsing Lee, Chien-Min Chen, Chun-Wen Cheng, Pei-Ni Chen, Tsung-Ho Ying, Yi-Hsien Hsieh   +6 more
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Concentrações de saponina esteroidal em diferentes fases do desenvolvimento de Brachiaria decumbens e B. brizantha [PDF]

, 2008
As Brachiaria spp contêm saponinas esteroidais envolvidas no desenvolvimento de fotossensibilizacão hepatógena. No presente trabalho foram determinados os teores da saponina esteroidal protodioscina nas partes aéreas de B. brizantha e B.
Nóbrega, Fernanda Nogarol, Rosa, Beneval, Haraguchi, Mitsue, Garutti, Mirella Biasoli, Brum, Karine Bonucielli, Fioravanti, Maria Clorinda Soares   +5 more
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Biotechnological aspects of plants metabolites in the treatment of ulcer: A new prospective

Biotechnology Reports, 2018
Ulcer is one of the most common diseases affecting throughout the world population. The allopathic treatment of ulcer adversely affects the health by causing harmful side effects. Currently, many herbal plants and secondary metabolites have been used for
Amit Kishore Singh, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Prem Pratap Singh, Akhileshwar Kumar Srivastava, Kapil D. Pandey, Ajay Kumar, Himanshu Yadav   +6 more
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Effectiveness of Active Compounds of Herbal Plants as Aphrodisiacs Through Molecular Docking Against Human Phosphodiesterase-5 Receptors [PDF]

, 2023
Based on the evaluation of side effects the use of sildenafil as a human phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor drug (HPDE5) has prompted the search for new compounds that have the potential to be aphrodisiacs.
Nurani, Laela Hayu, Wahyuningsih, Iis, Murti, Tia Destari, Setiyabudi, Lulu, Indratmoko, Septiana   +4 more
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Protodioscin, a natural saponin with potential steroidogenic effects: metabolic and analytical considerations

Biochimica Clinica
DAZIANI, Gloria, BALLONI, Aurora, TAOUSSI, Omayema, BERARDINELLI, Diletta, TINI, Anastasio, BAMBAGIOTTI, Giulia, CARLIER, Jeremy, BUSARDÒ, Francesco P., BASILE, Giuseppe   +8 more
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A Comprehensive Review on Traditional Uses, Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Properties of Tribulus terrestris L. [PDF]

Research Journal of Pharmacognosy
Tribulus terrestris L. is a well-recognized medicinal plant with a long-standing history in traditional healing systems, including Ayurveda, Unani, and Chinese medicine.
Tanvi Jangid, Aditya Jain, Gauri Shankar Bhardwaj, Ram Niwas Jangir*   +3 more
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOAM INDEX AND TISSUE DISTRIBUTION OF SAPONINS IN Urochloa decumbens cv. Basilisk REVEALED BY INTEGRATED ANALYSES [PDF]

Química Nova
Urochloa spp. (syn. Brachiaria spp.) are important tropical forages widely utilized in livestock production systems. However, these species are associated with hepatogenous photosensitization in ruminants, a condition related to the presence of steroidal
Renato N. Toniasso, Marcos B. Ferreira, Rosemary Matias, Eloty J. D. Schleder, Cacilda B. do Valle, Sanzio C. L. Barrios, Valquíria B. N. Ferreira, Karine B. Brum, Lilian Ottoni, Gleice G. Rodrigues, Augusto C. Braff   +10 more
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Standardization of Protodioscin Quantification in Tribulus Terrestris Linn to Resolve Analytical Variances

Science Research
Tribulus terrestris is a highly potent medicinal plant belonging to the caltrop family. This study reviews its wide range of therapeutic applications and health benefits. The plant exhibits strong diuretic and anti-urolithiatic properties, making it effective for promoting urination and preventing kidney stones.
Shri Bharat, Suman Jha, Rajeev Saini, Satyavrat Fore, Brijesh Kumar, Rishabh Prajapati, Prashant Yadav, Pragati Singh   +7 more
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