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Biologia Plantarum, 2011 Squalene synthase (SS) dimerizes two molecules of farnesyl diphosphate to synthesize squalene, a shared precursor in steroid and triterpenoid biosynthesis in plants.
M. H. Mirjalili +4 more
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Heliyon, 2023 Introduction: Withania somnifera (WS) or ashwagandha is an adaptogenic plant used extensively in traditional medicines and as a food supplement. Despite a long history of use and numerous clinical trials, the human pharmacokinetics of withanolides, the ...
Se-Kwon Kim +3 more
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Harnessing ferroptosis from multilayer defense networks to nanoplatforms for specific cancer therapy
BMEMat, EarlyView.Nanomaterials target metabolically‐regulated ferroptosis for cancer therapy. Iron‐based or alternative nanoplatforms integrate ferroptosis with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiotherapy. They enable stimulus‐responsive therapies (photothermal, photodynamic, sonodynamic) activated by near‐infrared, light, or ultrasound, achieving potent synergistic ...
Xinyue Xu +5 more
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Withaferin A Analogs That Target the AAA+ Chaperone p97 [PDF]
ACS Chemical Biology, 2015 Understanding the mode of action (MOA) of many natural products can be puzzling with mechanistic clues that seem to lack a common thread. One such puzzle lies in the evaluation of the antitumor properties of the natural product withaferin A (WFA). A variety of seemingly unrelated pathways have been identified to explain its activity, suggesting a lack ...
Shasha, Tao +13 more
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Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (WS), commonly known as Ashwagandha, is a prominent medicinal herb in Ayurveda, with extensive therapeutic potential attributed to its diverse phytochemical profile. This review critically examines the immunomodulatory properties of WS, focusing on innate immune cell populations, including neutrophils, eosinophils,
Rana Yukta +9 more
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Withaferin A: a potential therapeutic agent against COVID-19 infection
Journal of Ovarian Research, 2020 The outbreak and continued spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a preeminent global health threat that has resulted in the infection of over 11.5 million people worldwide.
Alex R. Straughn, Sham S. Kakar
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review
British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus +5 more
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A comprehensive review of cancer‐induced cardiac wasting
British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Cancer is frequently accompanied by cachexia, a systemic syndrome characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, with or without loss of fat mass. Increasing evidence indicates that cancer can also induce cardiac muscle wasting, which is associated with structural cardiac remodelling, impaired contractile function and the development of ...
Alessia Lena +5 more
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Ferroptosis: Newly Emerged Regulator for Human Disease
MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 9, September 2026.Ferroptosis is a key regulated cell death pathway closely involved in cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, acute organ injuries, and cardiovascular and chronic metabolic diseases, representing a promising therapeutic target for diverse human illnesses.
Dandan Xiao +4 more
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Steroidal Lactones from Withania somnifera, an Ancient Plant for Novel Medicine
Molecules, 2009 Withania somnifera, commonly known as Ashwagandha, is an important medicinal plant that has been used in Ayurvedic and indigenous medicine for over 3,000 years.
Javier Palazón +4 more
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