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Oxidative and Antioxidant Systems in Ferroptosis of Cancer: Mechanisms, Regulations, and Therapeutic Targeting

MedComm – Oncology, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
Ferroptosis is governed by the balance between reactive oxygen species (ROS)‐driven lipid peroxidation and a multi‐tiered antioxidant network. ROS sources include mitochondrial electron transport chain, voltage‐dependent anion channels, NADPH oxidases, and endoplasmic reticulum‐resident oxidoreductases, while antioxidant defenses span the primary GSH ...
Deepak K, Pritam Kumar Roy, Maniklal Shee, Budhaditya Mukherjee, Aoife Ward Gahlawat, Mahitosh Mandal   +5 more
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Physapubescin B From Physalis: A Food‐Derived Withanolide for Cancer Chemoprevention and Nutraceutical Development

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2026.
Physapubescin B may interfere with multiple cancer‐associated signaling pathways by inhibiting Ras/Raf/mitogen‐activated protein kinase kinase/extracellular signal‐regulated kinase (Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK) signaling and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)‐dependent angiogenesis.
Wojciech Koch, Katarzyna Stępnik, Anna Wawruszak, Estera Okoń, Agata Jarząb, Katarzyna Gaweł‐Bęben, Magdalena Michalak‐Tomczyk, Jacek Jachuła, Magdalena Zdziebło, Paweł Helon, Javad Sharifi‐Rad, Daniela Calina   +11 more
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Withaferin a modulation of microglia autophagy mitigates neuroinflammation and enhances cognitive function in POCD

Scientific Reports
With the aging process of the global population and the development of medical technology, the cases of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) are also increasing.
Haijun Hu, Bingbing Cao, Dan Huang, Yue Lin, Bin Zhou, Jun Ying, Lelin Huang, Lieliang Zhang   +7 more
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Why is Mortalin a Potential Therapeutic Target for Cancer?

Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2022
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. Therefore, cancer therapy is a priority research field to explore the biology of the disease and identify novel targets for the development of better
A-Rum Yoon, A-Rum Yoon, A-Rum Yoon, Renu Wadhwa, Sunil C Kaul, Chae-Ok Yun, Chae-Ok Yun, Chae-Ok Yun, Chae-Ok Yun   +8 more
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Ashwagandha: Is It Safe? Part 2: A Preclinical Evidence Review

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 8, Page 4792-4801, August 2026.
ABSTRACT The preclinical evidence for the safety of ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, AS) is reviewed, and its preparations (extracts) and constituents, from the general toxicity in animal models to in vitro and cell culture studies, which may elucidate mechanisms of action and explain clinical case reports. Most studies and reviews conclude
Elizabeth M. Williamson, Thomas Brendler
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Computational and Biological Comparisons of Plant Steroids as Modulators of Inflammation through Interacting with Glucocorticoid Receptor

Mediators of Inflammation, 2019
Despite the usefulness of glucocorticoids, they may cause hazardous side effects that limit their use. Searching for compounds that are as equally efficient as glucocorticoids, but with less side effects, the current study compared plant steroids, namely,
Mohamed A. Morsy, Snehal S. Patel, Azza A. K. El-Sheikh, Jignasa K. Savjani, Anroop B. Nair, Jigar N. Shah, Katharigatta N. Venugopala   +6 more
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Inhibition of Monosodium Urate Crystal-Induced Inflammation by Withaferin A

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2009
Purpose. Gouty arthritis is a characteristically intense acute inflammatory reaction resulting from the formation of sodium urate crystals in the joint cavity.
Mahaboobkhan Rasool, Sonal Chandal, Evan Prince Sabina   +2 more
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Safety of 12‐Months Administration of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) Standardized Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Prospective, Observational Study

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 8, Page 4802-4812, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha, an adaptogen, is an important herb of Ayurveda used as a Rasayana for its various health benefits. This prospective, multi‐center, observational clinical study evaluates the safety (clinical and laboratory) of a standardized Ashwagandha Root Extract (ARE) on long‐term administration over 12 months. Male and female adults (N = 191)
Jaising Salve, Sanjeev Kale, Banwari Lal Prajapati, Adele Sparavigna, Mark Savant, John Ademola, Deepak Langade   +6 more
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Alcoholic Fractions F5 and F6 from Withania somnifera Leaves Show a Potent Antileishmanial and Immunomodulatory Activities to Control Experimental Visceral Leishmaniasis

Frontiers in Medicine, 2017
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) causes fatal life-threatening disease, if left untreated. The current drugs have various limitations; hence, natural products from medicinal plants are being focused in search of new drugs to treat leishmaniasis.
Sambamurthy Chandrasekaran, Jalaja Veronica, Shyam Sundar, Radheshyam Maurya   +3 more
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Safety Evaluation of an Aqueous Root and Leaf Extract of Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera )

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 8, Page 5030-5047, August 2026.
Sensoril, an aqueous root and leaf extract of ashwagandha showed no evidence of mutagenicity in the in vitro Ames assay, was negative in the in vitro micronucleus, in vivo mammalian bone marrow chromosome aberration assays, and was well tolerated in the rat at up to 4000 mg/kg BW/day when administered orally for a period of 90 days. The data from these
Mukesh Summan, Candace L. Doepker, Gregory P. Brorby   +2 more
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