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Evaluation of the antiproliferative, cytotoxic and phytochemical properties of Zimbabwean medicinal plants used in cancer treatment [PDF]

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Background Cancer cases have been on the rise globally and several treatment strategies have been developed but mortality rates remain high. Zimbabwe, like many other countries, has also experienced a surge in cancer cases.
Sigcono Mlilo, Samson Sibanda, Simbarashe Sithole, Stanley Mukanganyama, Yogehkumar S. Naik   +4 more
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Comparative analysis of IscM and IscQu in feline oral squamous cell carcinoma treatment: cytotoxic and apoptotic insights [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
BackroundFeline oral squamous cell carcinoma (FOSCC) is the most common malignant oral tumor in cats, characterized by invasive and aggressive behavior regardless of its location.
Huseyin Cakiroglu, Asuman Deveci Ozkan, Gulay Erman, Gulay Erman, Mehmet Fatih Bozkurt, Sevinc Yanar, Elif Kale Bakir, Yonca Yuzugullu Karakus   +7 more
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The incidence and infection status of the white mistletoe in Kazdağı fir forests of the West Black Sea region: A case study in Kökez Forest State Enterprise

Turkish Journal of Forestry, 2023
Mistletoes is an important biotic pest that needs to be studied in terms of its wide distribution in forest areas, its potential damage and predictability of adverse effects of climate change.
İsmail Baysal
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Histopathological profiles of Albino rats induced with Viscum album leaf and stem aqueous extracts

Kanem Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023
Viscum album is a hemiparasitic shrub that grows on various tree species and contains diverse active substances. Objectives: The histopathology of the toxic effects of Viscum album leaf and stem aqueous extracts from host plants Azadirachta indica (neem),
Wasagwa John, Lawan B. Buratai, Abdullahi A. Biu, Samaila J. Badau, ThankGod E. Onyiche   +4 more
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Romanian Viscum album L.—Untargeted Low-Molecular Metabolomic Approach to Engineered Viscum–AuNPs Carrier Assembly

Plants, 2022
Viscum is one of the most famous and appreciated medicinal plants in Europe and beyond. The symbiotic relationship with the host tree and various endogenous and ecological aspects are the main factors on which the viscum metabolites’ profiles depend.
Adina-Elena Segneanu, Catalin Nicolae Marin, Dumitru Daniel Herea, Ionut Stanusoiu, Cornelia Muntean, Ioan Grozescu   +5 more
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A Scoping Review of Genus Viscum: Biological and Chemical Aspects of Alcoholic Extracts

Plants, 2023
The genus Viscum comprises a large number of semi-parasitic shrubs popularly known as Mistletoe. The Viscum species grow in many countries of Europe, Africa and Asia with different popular uses in ornamentation, foods and medicine.
Michelle Nonato de Oliveira Melo, João Vitor da Costa Batista, Evelyn Maribel Condori Peñaloza, Adriana Passos Oliveira, Rafael Garrett, Stephan Baumgartner, Carla Holandino   +6 more
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Utilization of the Viscum Species for Diet and Medicinal Purposes in Ruminants: A Review

Animals, 2022
A cost-effective, alternative protein and mineral source such as the Viscum species can be key to livestock production. Viscum spp. are used as feed in many semi-arid and arid regions globally, particularly during feed shortages.
Onke Hawu, Khuliso Emmanuel Ravhuhali, Mutshidzi Given Musekwa, Nkosomzi Sipango, Humbelani Silas Mudau, Kwena Hilda Mokoboki, Bethwell Moyo   +6 more
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Effect of Viscum album Extract on Angiogenesis Mediators and Cytokines in Egyptian Patients with Intermediate Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Archives of Pharmaceutical Sciences Ain Shams University, 2021
Background:Transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)is the most widely used treatment worldwide for intermediate unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).New systemic therapies have shown survival benefits but looking ahead to the future of systemic ...
Marwa Elmelegy, Heba Abdella, Wesam El-Bakly, Mai Fathy Tolba, Ebtehal El-Demerdash   +4 more
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Multiple Active Compounds from Viscum album L. Synergistically Converge to Promote Apoptosis in Ewing Sarcoma. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
Ewing sarcoma is the second most common bone cancer in children and adolescents, with poor prognosis and outcome in ~70% of initial diagnoses and 10-15% of relapses.
Monika Twardziok, Susann Kleinsimon, Jana Rolff, Sebastian Jäger, Angelika Eggert, Georg Seifert, Catharina I Delebinski   +6 more
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Which is the More Effective Option for Pleurodesis to Prevent the Recurrence of Malignant Pleural Effusion? Large-Particle Talc or Mistletoe Extract (ABNOVA Viscum Injection)

Journal of Chest Surgery, 2023
Background: Malignant pleural effusion affects many patients with advanced cancer. When chemotherapy or radiotherapy fails to relieve malignant pleural effusion and related symptoms, drainage and pleurodesis can help. Although surgical talc pleurodesis
Changsung Han, Jonggeun Lee, Jeong Su Cho, Hyo Yeong Ahn   +3 more
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