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Membrane Stabilization and Inhibition of Protein Denaturation as Mechanisms of the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of some Plant Species [PDF]

Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021
Several reports have shown the potential of medicinal plants as vital sources of anti-inflammatory agents and this study is aimed at investigating the anti-inflammatory potential of selected medicinal plants used for the treatment of inflammation in folk
Babatunde Esho, Babatunde Samuel, Kemi Akinwunmi, Wande Oluyemi   +3 more
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Senna petersiana inhibits key digestive enzymes and modulates dysfunctional enzyme activities in oxidative pancreatic injury

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2022
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Senna petersiana leaf extracts on key digestive enzymes and FeSO4-induced oxidative injury. Methods: Dried Senna petersiana leaf powder (60 g) was defatted in n-hexane and then extracted sequentially at room ...
Kolawole A Olofinsan, Ochuko L Erukainure, Nontokozo Z Msomi, Md. Shahidul Islam   +3 more
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Physiochemical, Insecticidal, and Antidiabetic Activities of Senna occidentalis Linn Root

Biochemistry Research International, 2020
The present study aimed to investigate the physiochemical activities of Senna occidentalis (Linn) roots and phytochemicals as insecticidal (ethyl acetate and methanol) and antidiabetic (ethanolic extract) activities.
Tahani Osman Issa, Ahmed Ibrahim Mohamed Ahmed, Yahya Sulieman Mohamed, Sakina Yagi, Abdelrafie Mohamed Makhawi, Tarig Osman Khider   +5 more
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In vitro Antiplasmodial Actitvity of Aqueous and Ethanol Stem And Leaf Extracts of Senna Occidentalis (Coffee Senna)

Current Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022
Development of resistance against the frontline anti-malarial drugs has created an alarming situation, which requires intensive drug recovery to develop new, more effective, affordable and accessible anti-malarial agents. Plants as Senna occidentalis produce a wide variety of phytochemical constituents, which are secondary metabolites and are used ...
ABBA UMAR YAKUB, ANKITA MATHUR, SANI YAHAYA   +2 more
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Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant Activity, and Acute Toxicity Evaluation of Senna italica Extract Used in Traditional Medicine

Journal of Toxicology, 2023
Medicinal plants such as Senna italica are increasingly used for their purgative virtues to treat stomach aches, fever, and jaundice. This study aims to screen the phytochemical compounds and to assess the antioxidant activity in vitro and the acute oral
Rodrigue Towanou, Basile Konmy, Mahudro Yovo, Christian C. Dansou, Victorien Dougnon, Frédéric S. Loko, Casimir D. Akpovi, Lamine Baba-Moussa   +7 more
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Inhibitory effects on chondrosarcoma cell metastasis by Senna alata extract

Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2021
Senna alata L. Roxb or candle bush is a traditional medicinal plant with a wide range of biological activities including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antifungal. Leaf extract of S. alata showed the anti-tumor activity in various cancer cell lines. In this study, we focused on the inhibitory mechanism of S.
Athicha, Kittiwattanokhun, Siritron, Samosorn, Sukanda, Innajak, Ramida, Watanapokasin   +3 more
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Quantitative HPLC Determination and Extraction of Anthraquinones in Senna alata Leaves [PDF]

Journal of Chromatographic Science, 2009
A reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic method is described for the simultaneous determination of four anthraquinones: rhein, aloe-emodin, emodin, and chrysophanol in Senna alata leaves. The method involves the use of a TSK-gel ODS-80Tm column (5 microm, 4.6 x 150 mm) at 25 degrees C with the mixture of methanol and 2% aqueous acetic ...
Pharkphoom, Panichayupakaranant, Apirak, Sakunpak, Athip, Sakunphueak   +2 more
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Nutrient digestibility and growth performance of broiler chickens fed processed tropical sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia (L.)) seed meal based-diets [PDF]

Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Belgrade), 2017
The eight-week feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the nutrient digestibility and growth performance of broiler chickens fed raw or processed Senna obtusifolia seed meal (SOSM).
Clement Augustine, Dankasa Kwari I., Uchei Igwebuike J., Bala Adamu S., Siaka Diarra S.   +4 more
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Is Senna Laxative Use Associated to Cathartic Colon, Genotoxicity, or Carcinogenicity?

Journal of Toxicology, 2009
Due to their natural origin, apparent low oral toxicity, effectiveness, and accessibility without a medical prescription, the anthranoid laxatives are a popular remedy for constipation and are frequently used abusively.
M. A. Morales, D. Hernández, S. Bustamante, I. Bachiller, A. Rojas   +4 more
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In Vitro Evaluation of Photodynamic Activity of Plant Extracts from Senna Species against Microorganisms of Medical and Dental Interest

Pharmaceutics, 2023
Background: Bacterial resistance requires new treatments for infections. In this context, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is an effective and promising option.
Analú Barros de Oliveira, Túlio Morandin Ferrisse, Sarah Raquel de Annunzio, Maria Gleiziane Araújo Franca, Maria Goretti de Vasconcelos Silva, Alberto José Cavalheiro, Carla Raquel Fontana, Fernanda Lourenção Brighenti   +7 more
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