Immunomodulatory properties of triterpenes [PDF]
The immune system is one of the main defence mechanisms of the human body. Inadequacy of this system or immunodeficiency results in increased risk of infections and tumours, whereas over-activation of the immune system causes allergic or autoimmune disorders.
Gülin Renda +2 more
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GABAergic Modulation and Neurobehavioral Effects of Arjunolic Acid, a Pentacyclic Triterpene Isolated From Combretum Mellifluum Eichler: In Vivo and Molecular Docking Evaluation. [PDF]
ABSTRACT This study investigated the neuropharmacological effects of arjunolic acid, with a particular focus on its anxiolytic and anticonvulsant properties. To this end, in vivo tests were performed on adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) and in silico molecular docking analyses were conducted.
Freitas YJDS +11 more
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The TriForC database : a comprehensive up-to-date resource of plant triterpene biosynthesis [PDF]
Triterpenes constitute a large and important class of plant natural products with diverse structures and functions. Their biological roles range from membrane structural components over plant hormones to specialized plant defence compounds.
Bak, Soren +8 more
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Fruit characteristics and cuticle triterpenes as related to postharvest quality of highbush blueberries [PDF]
Chilean fresh blueberries take 20-50 days to arrive by boat to the Northern hemisphere, softening and dehydration being the main defects upon arrival. The effect of maturity at harvest (75% blue, 100% blue, and overripe) on cuticular triterpene content ...
Graell i Sarle, Jordi +5 more
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Acute and Chronic Effects of Green Oat (Avena sativa) Extract on Cognitive Function and Mood during a Laboratory Stressor in Healthy Adults: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study in Healthy Humans [PDF]
Green oat (Avena sativa) extracts contain several groups of potentially psychoactive phytochemicals. Previous research has demonstrated improvements in cognitive function following a single dose of these extracts, but not following chronic ...
Bonnländer, Bernd +7 more
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An overview of anti-diabetic plants used in Gabon: Pharmacology and Toxicology [PDF]
© 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Ethnopharmacological relevance: The management of diabetes mellitus management in African communities, especially in Gabon, is not well established as more than 60% of population rely on traditional treatments as ...
A. Souza +374 more
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Optimization of process conditions for Ganoderma lucidum triterpenes production from Panax notoginseng residues by solid-state fermentation [PDF]
The effects of fermentation temperature, inoculum and fermentation time on Ganoderma lucidum triterpenes production from Panax notoginseng residues by the solid-state fermentation were investigated by the single factor tests, and the fermentation process
TAN Xiandong, CAI Kunyou, WANG Lang, ZOU Jian, CHEN Xinying, CHEN Xiangchu
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Phenolics, depsides and triterpenes from the chilean lichen pseudocyphellaria nudata (zahlbr.) D.J. Galloway [PDF]
Indexación: ScieloThe lichen Pseudocyphellaria nudata is a species endemic to southern South América. From the lichen tallus, methyl orsellinate, 2-methoxy-3,6-dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, methyl-evernate, tenuiorin, hopan-6ß,22-diol and hopan-6α,76 ...
Cuellar, M. +4 more
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Boswellia serrata Preserves Intestinal Epithelial Barrier from Oxidative and Inflammatory Damage [PDF]
Aminosalicylates, corticosteroids and immunosuppressants are currently the therapeutic choices in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), however, with limited remission and often serious side effects.
Brun, Paola +10 more
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Pomace Olive Oil Concentrated in Triterpenic Acids Restores Vascular Function, Glucose Tolerance and Obesity Progression in Mice [PDF]
Pomace olive oil, an olive oil sub-product, is a promising source of bioactive triterpenoids such as oleanolic acid and maslinic acid. Considering the vascular actions of pomace olive oil and the potential effects of the isolated oleanolic acid on ...
Claro Cala, Carmen María +6 more
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