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The genome sequence of the small nettle, <i>Urtica urens</i> L. (Urticaceae). [PDF]

Wellcome Open Res
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.
Christenhusz MJM, Twyford AD, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Genome Acquisition Lab, Plant Genome Sizing collective, Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective, Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Management, Samples and Laboratory team, Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: Sequencing Operations, Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Core Informatics team, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective, Darwin Tree of Life Consortium.   +10 more
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Trends and Patterns for the Use of Herbal Medicinal Products for Gynaecological Ailments. [PDF]

Phytother Res
ABSTRACT Most Germans consider herbal medicinal products (HMPs) to be an important supplement to conventional medicine. Despite existing clinical evidence for safety and efficacy, they are still not sufficiently integrated into drug therapy of gynaecological complaints in everyday practice.
Drebka A, Scholl AJ, Ochs T, Kelber O, Mösges R, Bachmeier BE.   +5 more
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Antioxidant and Tyrosinase Inhibitory Potential of <i>Urtica urens</i>: a source for skin whitening agents. [PDF]

J 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.
Marrassini C, Cogoi L, Alonso MR, Anesini C.   +3 more
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Comprehensive study of Algerian nettles: Phenolic content and multifunctional activities of Urtica pilulifera and Urtica urens. [PDF]

Animal Model Exp Med
This study investigates the phenolic profile, antioxidant capacity, antimicrobial effect, and antihemolytic activity of nettle leaves from Algerian species Urtica pilulifera and Urtica urens. Results show high levels of flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and terpenoids in the extracts.
Bouhenni H, Doukani K, Danilović B, Zvezdanović J, Cvetković D, Islam F, Sweilam SH, Othman GA, Emran TB.   +8 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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Distribution of the common nettle Urtica dioica L. and annual nettle U. urens L. in the Russian Federation

Труды по прикладной ботанике, генетике и селекции, 2020
Two widespread weedy species of Urtica L. (Urticaceaea Juss.), common nettle (Urtica dioica L.) and annual nettle (U. urens L.), possess many useful properties, so any information on their distribution is of practical interest.
N. N. Luneva, T. Yu. Zakota, Y. A. Fedorova   +2 more
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Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of ethanol and aqueous extracts from Urtica urens

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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Cytotoxic Effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Morus nigra L. and Urtica urens L. Extract against the Human Hepatocarcinoma HepG2 and Mouse L20B Cell Lines

مجلة مركز بحوث التقنيات الاحيائية, 2017
The present study aimed to study the cytotoxic effects of three Iraqi traditional medical plants extracts using tissue culture teqnique on the human hepatocarcinoma HepG2 and mouse cell L20B cell lines. Glycyrrhiza glabra L. root, Morus nigra L.
Ban Abdul Jabbar Sidkey, Raghad Abdullah Hassan, Ayyad W. Al-Shahwany   +2 more
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Phytoaccumulation of heavy metals in native plants growing on soils in the Spreča river valley, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Plant, Soil and Environment, 2021
This study evaluated the phytoremediation potential of eight native plant species on heavy metal polluted soils along the Spreča river valley (the northeast region of Bosnia and Herzegovina). Plants selected for screening were: ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.
Senad Murtić, Ćerima Zahirović, Hamdija Čivić, Emina Sijahović, Josip Jurković, Jasna Avdić, Emir Šahinović, Adnana Podrug   +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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