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Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.): A medicinal plant with myriad biological properties - A short review [PDF]

, 2010
The pomegranate, Punica granatum L., which can be found throughout the Mediterranean region, in Southeast Asia, California and Arizona in USA was in ancient times referred as possessing powers of fertility, abundance and good luck (fruit). The biological
Antunes, Maria Dulce, Miguel, Maria Graça, Neves, M. A.   +2 more
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Punicalagin Inhibits African Swine Fever Virus Replication by Targeting Early Viral Stages and Modulating Inflammatory Pathways

Veterinary Sciences
African swine fever (ASF), caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV), has resulted in significant losses in the global pig industry. Considering the absence of effective vaccines, developing drugs against ASFV may be a crucial strategy for its ...
Renhao Geng, Dan Yin, Yingnan Liu, Hui Lv, Xiaoyu Zhou, Chunhui Bao, Lang Gong, Hongxia Shao, Kun Qian, Hongjun Chen, Aijian Qin   +10 more
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Preventative effects of antioxidants on changes in sebocytes, outer root sheath cells, and -pretreated mice by particulate matter: No significant difference among antioxidants

International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, 2022
Objectives Particulate matter (PM) is an air pollutant that can damage human skin; antioxidants have shown some efficacy in alleviating PM-induced skin inflammation. We investigated the antioxidant effects of punicalagin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
Mi Hee Kwack, Dae-Lyong Ha, Weon Ju Lee
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A Review Study on Punica granatum L. [PDF]

, 2016
Punica granatum L (pomegranate) is a deciduous shrub, native to Iran. Nowadays, besides its use as a fruit, its medicinal properties have attracted the interest of researchers of many countries.
Bahmani, Mahmoud., Rafieian-Kopaei, Mahmoud., Shaygannia, Erfaneh., Zamanzad, Behnam.   +3 more
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Bioactivity‐Guided Isolation of β‐Sitosterol From Terminalia glabrescens as a Potent Anti‐Zika Virus Agent

Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Zika virus (ZIKV) infection remains a global health concern due to its neurological complications and the lack of specific drugs or vaccines. This study investigated the anti‐ZIKV potential of an ethanolic extract from Terminalia glabrescens leaves.
Rosângela Santos Pereira, Priscilla Rodrigues Valadares Campana, Vivian Vasconcelos Costa, Vinícius Gonçalves Maltarollo, Rodrigo Maia de Pádua, José Hugo Sousa de Gomes, Grasiely Farias de Sousa, José Dias de Souza Filho, Daniele da Glória de Souza, Mauro Martins Teixeira, Fernão Castro Braga   +10 more
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Punicalagin alleviates hypercholesterolemia in mice through modulating farnesoid X receptor signaling and modulating gut microbiota

Food Science and Human Wellness
Punicalagin has been demonstrated to exhibit anti-oxidant and anti-infl ammatory properties, but whether and how it could impact hypercholesterolemia remains not fully explored.
Huanhuan Liu, Hongli Liu, Chunhong Yan, Jiaxiu Liu, Yu Cao, Guopeng Li, Xiaodong Xia   +6 more
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Preliminary qualitative screening for cancer chemopreventive agents in Telfairia occidentalis Hook.f., Gnetum africanum Welw., Gongronema latifolium Benth. and Ocimum gratissimum L. from Nigeria [PDF]

, 2009
The leaves of four plant foods commonly consumed in Nigeria namely Gnetum africanum (Igbo name: Ukazi), Gongronema latifolium (Igbo name: Utazi), Telfairia occidentalis (Igbo name: Ugu), Ocimum gratissimum (Igbo name: Nchoanwu), were each screened for ...
Iweala, E. E. J.
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Pomegranate Peel Extract Prevents Bone Loss in a Preclinical Model of Osteoporosis and Stimulates Osteoblastic Differentiation in Vitro [PDF]

, 2015
The nutritional benefits of pomegranate have attracted great scientific interest. The pomegranate, including the pomegranate peel, has been used worldwide for many years as a fruit with medicinal activity, mostly antioxidant properties.
Coxam, Veronique, Davicco, Marie-Jeanne, Lebecque, Patrice, Leotoing, Laurent, Miot-Noirault, Elisabeth, Pilet, Paul, Rios, Laurent, Spilmont, Mélanie, Wittrant, Y.   +8 more
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Bioactive Compounds From Agri‐Food By‐Products: Advancements in Environmental Sustainability and Bioeconomic Progress

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2026.
Agri‐food by‐products are sustainably transformed into high‐value bioactive compounds through advanced green extraction technologies. This valorization supports circular economy goals and promotes environmental and bioeconomic progress. ABSTRACT The rapid growth of agri‐food industries has led to an alarming increase in waste generation, posing ...
Payel Dhar, B. Jose Ravindra Raj, Amayappanallur Kannan Dasarathy, Priyadarshi Das, Sandeep Singhe, Eshanthini Palanivelu, Aashna Sinha, Ramya Puppala, Lema Abate   +8 more
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A case study - Regulation and Functional Mechanisms of Cancer Cells and Control its Activity Using Plants and their Derivatives [PDF]

, 2013
Novel exploiting to the understanding of conventional medicine was followed by the findings of many unique secondary metabolites and its biological property and is highly required for treating of many endemic diseases.
Gaanty Pragas, Maniam, Kuppusamy, Palaniselvam, M. M., Yusoff, Natanamurugaraj, Govindan   +3 more
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