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Comprehensive study of Algerian nettles: Phenolic content and multifunctional activities of Urtica pilulifera and Urtica urens [PDF]

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine
Background This study investigated the phenolic profile, antioxidant capacity, antibacterial effect, and antihemolytic activity of nettle leaves from two understudied Algerian species, Urtica pilulifera and Urtica urens.
Hasna Bouhenni, Koula Doukani, Bojana Danilović, Jelena Zvezdanović, Dragan Cvetković, Fahadul Islam, Sherouk Hussein Sweilam, Gehan Ahmed Othman, Talha Bin Emran   +8 more
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Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of ethanol and aqueous extracts from Urtica urens [PDF]

Pharmaceutical Biology, 2017
Context: Urtica urens L. (Urticaceae) is an important and commonly used plant for its medicinal and pharmacological properties. Objective: We analyzed the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the leaves of Urtica urens in ethanol (EtOH) and water (
Masarra Mzid, Sameh Ben Khedir, Maryem Ben Salem   +2 more
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The genome sequence of the small nettle, Urtica urens L. (Urticaceae) [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] [PDF]

Wellcome Open Research
We present a genome assembly from a specimen of small nettle, Urtica urens (Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Rosales; Urticaceae). The genome sequence has a total length of 339.60 megabases.
Maarten J. M. Christenhusz, Alex D. Twyford   +1 more
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Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Urtica urens on LPS-Challenged Keratinocytes [PDF]

Journal of Pharmacopuncture
Objectives: Keratinocytes, the predominant cells in the uppermost layer of the skin, serve as theprimary protection against environmental threats. These cells exhibit activation in the presence of physical trauma, ultraviolet radiation, chemical agents ...
Carla Marrassini, María Laura Barreiro Arcos, Laura Cogoi, María Rosario Alonso, Claudia Anesini   +4 more
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Evaluation of anxiolytic activity of methanolic extract of Urtica urens in a mice model [PDF]

Behavioral and Brain Functions, 2015
The present study was designed to study anxiolytic property of methanolic extracts of Urtica urens; an important and commonly used for its medicinal properties belongs to urticaceae family. The anxiolytic activity was evaluated with the adult mice by hole board test, and the light–dark box test, and motor coordination with the rota rod test.
Yahia Cherrah, Katim Alaoui
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Antioxidant and Tyrosinase Inhibitory Potential of Urtica urens: a source for skin whitening agents [PDF]

Journal of Pharmacopuncture
Objectives: Oxidative stress contributes to skin damage and hyperpigmentation through excessive melanin production. Tyrosinase plays a central role in melanogenesis by catalyzing the oxidation of tyrosine to melanin precursors.
Carla Marrassini, Laura Cogoi, María Rosario Alonso, Claudia Anesini   +3 more
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Nutritional Supplements Containing Cardus mariano, Eucalyptus globulus, Gentiana lutea, Urtica urens, and Mallotus philippinensis Extracts Are Effective in Reducing Egg Shedding in Dairy Jennies (Equus asinus) Naturally Infected by Cyathostomins [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020
The increasing levels of anthelmintic resistance together with the restrictions in the use of drugs in food producing animals have enforced the search for sustainable alternative approaches for parasite control. The current study aimed to investigate the
Francesca Arfuso, Marilena Bazzano, Emanuele Brianti, Gabriella Gaglio, Annamaria Passantino, Beniamino Tesei, Fulvio Laus   +6 more
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Effects of Urtica urens in the Feed of Broilers on Performances, Digestibility, Carcass Characteristics and Blood Parameters

Animals, 2023
With the aim of improving animal health and productivity, plants or plant extracts that have antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant properties are often used in studies with broilers.
José Teixeira, Pedro Nunes, Divanildo Outor-Monteiro, José Luís Mourão, Anabela Alves, Victor Pinheiro   +5 more
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Radical-Scavenging Effect, Ferric Reducing Ability and Phytochemical Analysis of Urtica urens (L.) and Mercurialis annua (L.)

Progress in Microbes and Molecular Biology, 2023
Important Moroccan medicinal plants known for their food and medicinal potential include Urtica urens and Mercurialis annua. We examined the antioxidant activity of the methanolic and aqueous extracts by several in vitro systems of the assay, namely the
Doukkali Zouhra, Meryem El Jemli, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Khang Wen Goh, Ganesh Sritheran Paneerselvam, Belatar Bahia, Yahia Cherrah, Katim Alaoui   +7 more
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Ethnopharmacological Studies of Medicinal Plants Used by Ethnic Groups in Bardsir Region, Kerman Province

Traditional and Integrative Medicine, 2021
Ethnobotanical studies try to gather indigenous cultures plant knowledge from different regions and tribes all over the world. This study aimed at obtaining, documenting and analyzing medicinal plants used by some ethnic groups in Bardsir region, Kerman ...
Zarrin Sarhadynejad, Fariba Sharififar, Touba Eslaminejad, Zohreh Sarhadinejad, Ahmad Pourmirzaie, Mehdi Ansari   +5 more
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