Synergism in Antiplasmodial Activities of Artemether and Lumefantrine in Combination with Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae) [PDF]
Plants, 2021 Malaria is the most lethal parasitic disease in the world. The frequent emergence of resistance by malaria parasites to any drug is the hallmark of sustained malaria burden.
Douglas O. Ochora +14 more
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Activities of Some Medicinal Plants on the Proliferation and Invasion of Brain Tumor Cell Lines [PDF]
Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020 Cancer is a debilitating disease that is on the increase in both developed and developing countries. Anticancer drugs are often expensive, have narrow spectrum of activities, and are associated with toxicities and side effects such as myelosuppression ...
Saidu I. Ngulde +4 more
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Methanolic extract of S. securidaca flowers, leaves, and seeds' antihyperlipidemic effects on high fat diet-induced hyperlipidemia in Wistar rats [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2023 Significant risk factors for atherosclerosis include hyperlipidemia and oxidative stress, which together rank as three of the most significant risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.
H. Aldal’in +4 more
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Pharmacognostic and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Securigera securidaca Seeds and Seed Oil [PDF]
Research Journal of Pharmacognosy, 2018 Background and objectives: Although weed plants are considered undesirable in a particular situation, some weed seeds can be a valuable and cheap source of therapeutic natural compounds.
Akram Jamshidzadeh +3 more
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Clinical Diabetology, 2022 BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of hydroalcoholic seed extract of Securigera securidaca (S. securidaca) (HESS) on liver local reninangiotensin system (RAS) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
Bahar Kiani +8 more
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The Investigation of Functional Diversity Effect on Composition, Density and Diversity Indices of Weeds in some Medicinal Plants [PDF]
بوم شناسی کشاورزی, 2021 Introduction Nowadays, with increasing tendency to monoculture of medicinal and horticultural plants, the range of genetic diversity in agricultural ecosystems has decreased.
Alireza Koocheki +3 more
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Human papillomavirus associated cervical lesion: pathogenesis and therapeutic interventions
MedComm, Volume 4, Issue 5, October 2023., 2023 This review comprehensively explores the mechanisms underlying HPV‐related cervical lesions, including the viral life cycle, immune factors, epithelial cell malignant transformation, and host and environmental contributing factors. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive overview of treatment methods for HPV‐related cervical precancerous lesions and ...
Jiatian Ye +3 more
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Phytotherapy Research, Volume 37, Issue 9, Page 3675-3687, September 2023., 2023 Abstract Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The use of conventional antiparasitic drugs is often inhibited due to limited availability, side effects or parasite resistance. Medicinal plants can be used as alternatives or adjuncts to current antiparasitic therapies.
Sandamalie Ranasinghe +4 more
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Fountain Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (FUJNAS), 2016 Securidaca longepedunculata is a savannah shrub found growing in tropical Africa. It is reputed to have more than a hundred medicinal uses and is a major component of anticancer decoctions in Nigeria.
R. A. Lawal +7 more
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Beans with bugs: Covert carnivory and infested seed selection by the red‐nosed cuxiú monkey
Biotropica, Volume 55, Issue 3, Page 579-593, May 2023., 2023 The red‐nosed cuxiu monkey specializes in eating un‐ripe seeds. Our study show they prefer those that are infested with larval insects. We believe this to be because the seeds they eat are very low in protein, while larval insects are protein‐rich and also easily digested.
Adrian A. Barnett +9 more
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