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1. 3-Hydroxy-4,7-megastigmadien-9-one, isolated from Ulva pertusa, attenuates TLR9-mediated inflammatory response by down-regulating mitogen-activated protein kinase and NF-κB pathways

Author:
Irshad Ali; Zahid Manzoor; Jung-Eun Koo; Jung-Eun Kim; Sang-Hee Byeon; Eun-Sook Yoo; Hee-Kyoung Kang; Jin-Won Hyun; Nam-Ho Lee; Young-Sang Koh
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 435-440
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
DNA; IKappaB kinase; Ulva; Western blotting; anti-inflammatory activity; bioactive compounds; carotenoids; dendritic cells; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; human health; inflammation; inhibitory concentration 50; interleukin-12; interleukin-6; luciferase; macroalgae; mitogen-activated protein kinase; phosphorylation; phycocyanin; polyphenols; polysaccharides; reporter genes; transcription (genetics); transcription factor NF-kappa B; tumor necrosis factor-alpha; vitamins
Abstract:
... Context: Seaweeds are rich in bioactive compounds in the form of vitamins, phycobilins, polyphenols, carotenoids, phycocyanins and polysaccharides; many of these are known to have advantageous applications in human health. 3-Hydroxy-4,7-megastigmadien-9-one (comp) was isolated from Ulva pertusa (U. pertusa) Kjellman (Ulvaceae), which is a familiar edible green seaweed. Objective: This study evalua ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2016.1246574
PubMed:
27937044
PubMed Central:
PMC6130523

2. Acute and sub-chronic toxicity of Cajanus cajan leaf extracts

Author:
Rong Tang; Ru-hua Tian; Jia-zhong Cai; Jun-hui Wu; Xiao-ling Shen; Ying-jie Hu
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 1740-1746
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Cajanus cajan; acute toxicity; butanol; epididymis; ethanol; females; flavonoids; fractionation; hematology; high performance liquid chromatography; histopathology; kidneys; laboratory animals; leaf extracts; leaves; males; mice; mortality; oral administration; rats; stilbenes; testes; toxicity testing
Abstract:
... Context: The leaves of Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. (Fabaceae) have diverse bioactivities, but little safety data are reported. Objective: This study examines the toxicological profiles of C. cajan leaf extracts. Materials and methods: The leaves were extracted by water or 90% ethanol to obtain water or ethanol extract (WEC or EEC). EEC was suspended in water and successively fractionated into dichl ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1309556
PubMed:
28494681
PubMed Central:
PMC6130582

3. Ameliorating effect of Celastrus paniculatus standardized extract and its fractions on 3-nitropropionic acid induced neuronal damage in rats: possible antioxidant mechanism

Author:
Jai Malik; Maninder Karan; Rachna Dogra
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 980-990
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
3-nitropropionic acid; Celastrus paniculatus; antioxidant activity; body weight; brain; butanol; cognition; cortex; densitometry; ethanol; ethyl acetate; gait; herbal medicines; laboratory animals; linoleic acid; locomotion; males; medicinal properties; memory; nervous system diseases; neurons; oxidative stress; petroleum; plant extracts; protective effect; rats; seeds; thin layer chromatography
Abstract:
... Context: Celastrus paniculatus Wild. (Celasteraceae) (CP) is a well-known Ayurvedic ‘Medhya Rasayana’ (nervine tonic), used extensively as a neuro-protective and memory enhancer, and in different central nervous system disorders. Objective: To evaluate the effect of CP against 3-nitropropionic acid (3-NP) induced Huntington's disease (HD) like symptoms in Wistar male rats. Materials and methods: T ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1285945
PubMed:
28164735
PubMed Central:
PMC6130694

4. Anthelmintic efficacy of Clerodendrum viscosum on fowl tapeworm Raillietina tetragona

Author:
Suranjana Nandi; Bidisha Ukil; Saptarshi Roy; Suman Kundu; Larisha Mawkhlieng Lyndem
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 1401-1406
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Clerodendrum; Raillietina; Verbenaceae; death; drug therapy; electron microscopy; histology; in vitro studies; leaf extracts; organelles; pH; paralysis; permeability; phytochemicals; praziquantel; shrubs; tapeworms; India
Abstract:
... Context: Clerodendrum viscosum Vent. (Verbenaceae) is a shrub, widely used amongst the natives of India against various diseases. Objective: Crude extract of the plant was tested in vitro on a tapeworm Raillietina tetragona Molin (Davaineidae) to evaluate its potential anthelmintic efficacy and ultrastructural changes in the parasite. Materials and methods: Parasites were exposed to different conc ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2016.1226367
PubMed:
27595160
PubMed Central:
PMC6130479

5. Anti-Helicobacter pylori and antiulcerogenic activity of Aframomum pruinosum seeds on indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer in rats

Author:
Laure Brigitte Kouitcheu Mabeku; Blandine Nanfack Nana; Bertrand Eyoum Bille; Roland Tchuenteu Tchuenguem; Eveline Nguepi
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 929-936
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Aframomum; Helicobacter pylori; adverse effects; anti-ulcer activity; etiological agents; gastritis; humans; indomethacin; methanol; minimum inhibitory concentration; mucus; nitric oxide; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents; oral administration; plant extracts; rats; seeds; stomach ulcers
Abstract:
... Context: Peptic ulcer is one of the most common diseases affecting mankind. Although there are many products used for its treatment, most of these products produce severe adverse reactions requiring the search for novel compounds. Some Afromomum species are used traditionally to cure acute gastritis. Objective: To evaluate the antiulcer activity of the methanol extract of Aframomum pruinosum Gagne ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1285326
PubMed:
28164737
PubMed Central:
PMC6130624

6. Anti-acetylcholinesterase activity and antioxidant properties of extracts and fractions of Carpolobia lutea

Author:
Lucky Legbosi Nwidu; Ekramy Elmorsy; Jack Thornton; Buddhika Wijamunige; Anusha Wijesekara; Rebecca Tarbox; Averil Warren; Wayne Grant Carter
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 1875-1883
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; Alzheimer disease; Carpolobia lutea; acetylcholinesterase; antioxidant activity; chloroform; cytotoxicity; dose response; ethanol; ethyl acetate; free radical scavengers; gallic acid; hepatocytes; hexane; humans; inhibitory concentration 50; leaves; methanol; oils; quercetin; roots; solvents; stems
Abstract:
... Context: There is an unmet need to discover new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. This study determined the anti-acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, DPPH free radical scavenging and antioxidant properties of Carpolobia lutea G. Don (Polygalaceae). Objective: The objective of this study is to quantify C. lutea anti-AChE, DPPH free radical scavenging, and antioxidant activities and cell cytotoxi ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1339283
PubMed:
28629287
PubMed Central:
PMC6130458

7. Anti-inflammatory activity of Ternstroemia gymnanthera stem bark extracts in bacterial lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 murine macrophage cells

Author:
Thamizhiniyan Venkatesan; Eun-Jin Park; Young-Woong Choi; Jennifer Lee; Young-Kyoon Kim
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 837-846
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Ternstroemia gymnanthera; anti-inflammatory activity; antioxidant activity; ascorbic acid; bark; bark extracts; cytotoxicity; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; flow cytometry; fluorescent antibody technique; gene expression; immunoblotting; inducible nitric oxide synthase; inflammation; interleukin-1beta; interleukin-6; macrophages; messenger RNA; mice; mitogen-activated protein kinase; nitric oxide; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; therapeutics; toxicity testing; transcription factor NF-kappa B; tumor necrosis factor-alpha; viability
Abstract:
... Context: Ternstroemia gymnanthera Sprague (Theaceae) possesses various known pharmacological properties. However, its anti-inflammatory activity has not been reported. Objective: The anti-inflammatory activity of Ternstroemia gymnanthera stem bark aqueous extract (TGSBE) was evaluated using LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. Materials and methods: Cytotoxicity was assessed by MTT assay after 24  ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1278778
PubMed:
28140744
PubMed Central:
PMC6130460

8. Anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective potential of leaf essential oil of Cinnamomum glanduliferum in ethanol-induced rat experimental gastritis

Author:
Samar S. Azab; Gehad A. Abdel Jaleel; Omayma A. Eldahshan
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 1654-1661
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Cinnamomum; alpha-pinene; alpha-terpineol; anti-inflammatory activity; bark; blood serum; cineole; edema; essential oils; ethanol; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; gastritis; inflammation; leaves; lipid peroxidation; models; nitrates; nitric oxide; oils; oxidative stress; rats; sabinene; stomach; Egypt
Abstract:
... Context: Nothing could be found in the literature concerning Cinnamomum glanduliferum (Wall) Meissn (Lauraceae) bark (CG) in Egypt. Objective: To investigate CG volatile oil chemically and its anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective effects. Materials and methods: Essential oils were investigated by GC-MS. Leaves oil was assessed at doses of 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg for its anti-inflammatory effect ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1314512
PubMed:
28447506
PubMed Central:
PMC7011983

9. Anti-inflammatory coumarins from Paramignya trimera

Author:
Hoang Le Tuan Anh; Dong-Cheol Kim; Wonmin Ko; Tran Minh Ha; Nguyen Xuan Nhiem; Pham Hai Yen; Bui Huu Tai; Luu Hong Truong; Vu Ngoc Long; Tran Gioi; Tran Hong Quang; Chau Van Minh; Hyuncheol Oh; Youn-Chul Kim; Phan Van Kiem
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 1195-1201
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Rutaceae; Western blotting; anti-inflammatory activity; chemical composition; coumarins; cytotoxicity; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; inducible nitric oxide synthase; inhibitory concentration 50; liver diseases; medicinal plants; neoplasms; nitric oxide; nitrites; protein synthesis; stems; therapeutics
Abstract:
... Context: Paramignya trimera (Oliv.) Burkill (Rutaceae) has been used to treat liver diseases and cancer. However, the anti-inflammatory effects of this medicinal plant and its components have not been elucidated. Objective: This study investigated chemical constituents of the P. trimera stems and evaluated anti-inflammatory effects of isolated compounds. Materials and methods: Cytotoxicity of isol ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1296001
PubMed:
28245363
PubMed Central:
PMC6130569

10. Anti-inflammatory effect of torilidis fructus ethanol extract through inhibition of Src

Author:
Gyubyung Park; Eunji Kim; Young-Jin Son; Deok Hyo Yoon; Gi-Ho Sung; Adithan Aravinthan; Yung Chul Park; Jong-Hoon Kim; Jae Youl Cho
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 2074-2082
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
IKappaB kinase; Torilis japonica; anti-inflammatory activity; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; ethanol; fruits; gene overexpression; herbal medicines; immunoblotting; inducible nitric oxide synthase; inflammation; inhibitory concentration 50; lipopolysaccharides; macrophages; medicinal plants; medicine; nitric oxide; pesticides; phosphorylation; polymerase chain reaction; prostaglandin synthase; prostaglandins; reporter genes; transcription factor NF-kappa B
Abstract:
... Context: Torilidis fructus, fruits of Torilis japonica Decadolle (Umbelliferae), is a medicinal herb traditionally used as a pesticide, an astrictive, or a medicine for various inflammatory diseases. Objectives: Due to the lack of pharmacological studies on this herbal medicine, we explored the inhibitory activity of torilidis fructus on the macrophage-mediated inflammatory response using its etha ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1362011
PubMed:
28832235
PubMed Central:
PMC6130681

11. Anti-inflammatory effects of a traditional Korean medicine: Ojayeonjonghwan

Author:
Sun-Young Nam; Kyu-Yeob Kim; Mi Hye Kim; Jae-Bum Jang; So-Young Rah; Jin-Man Lee; Hyung-Min Kim; Hyun-Ja Jeong
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 1856-1862
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Western blotting; anti-inflammatory activity; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; high performance liquid chromatography; inducible nitric oxide synthase; inflammation; inhibitory concentration 50; interleukin-1beta; interleukin-6; lipopolysaccharides; macrophages; medicine; messenger RNA; mice; nitric oxide; prostaglandin synthase; prostatitis; reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction; secretion; transcription factor NF-kappa B; tumor necrosis factor-alpha
Abstract:
... Objective: To study the anti-inflammatory properties of OJ. Context: Ojayeonjonghwan (OJ) is a traditional Korean prescription, which has been widely used for the treatment of prostatitis. However, no scientific study has been performed of the anti-inflammatory effects of OJ. Materials and methods: Peritoneal macrophages were isolated 3–4 days after injecting a C57BL/6J mouse with thioglycollate. ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1339282
PubMed:
28614972
PubMed Central:
PMC6130514

12. Antibacterial activity of aqueous and methanol extracts of selected species used in livestock health management

Author:
Clarice P. Mudzengi; Amon Murwira; Musa Tivapasi; Chrispen Murungweni; Joan V. Burumu; Tinyiko Halimani
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 1054-1060
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Colophospermum mopane; Dichrostachys cinerea; Escherichia coli; Salvadora persica; Staphylococcus aureus; adverse effects; ampicillin; animal diseases; antibacterial properties; bacteria; bark; culture media; gentamicin; herbal medicines; leaves; livestock; methanol; minimum inhibitory concentration; plant extracts; roots
Abstract:
... Context: Salvadora persica L. (Salvadoraceae), Colophospermum mopane (J.Kirk ex Benth.) J. Léonard (Leguminosae) and Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) Wight & Arn. (Leguminosae) crude extracts are used by local farmers against many livestock infections with little or no side effects usually associated with synthetic antimicrobials. However, their efficacy has rarely been tested. Objective: These plants w ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1287744
PubMed:
28187694
PubMed Central:
PMC6130738

13. Antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-proliferative properties and zinc content of five south Portugal herbs

Author:
Ricardo Nunes; Pawel Pasko; Malgorzata Tyszka-Czochara; Agnieszka Szewczyk; Marek Szlosarczyk; Isabel S. Carvalho
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 114-123
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Bacillus cereus; Crataegus monogyna; Enterococcus faecalis; Equisetum telmateia; Escherichia coli; Geranium purpureum; Lavandula stoechas; Listeria monocytogenes; Mentha suaveolens; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; aerial parts; antibacterial properties; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; ethanol; fibroblasts; herbs; high performance liquid chromatography; human cell lines; microorganisms; plant extracts; rosmarinic acid; solvents; voltammetry; zinc; Portugal
Abstract:
... Context: Crataegus monogyna L. (Rosaceae) (CM), Equisetum telmateia L. (Equisataceae) (ET), Geranium purpureum Vil. (Geraniaceae) (GP), Mentha suaveolens Ehrh. (Lamiaceae) (MS), and Lavandula stoechas L. spp. luisieri (Lamiaceae) (LS) are all medicinal. Objective: To evaluate the antioxidant, antiproliferative and antimicrobial activities of plant extracts and quantify individual phenolics and zin ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2016.1230636
PubMed:
27925492
PubMed Central:
PMC7011791

14. Antifatigue properties of tanshinone IIA in mice subjected to the forced swimming test

Author:
Chueh-Yu Lin; Yan-Shu Jhang; Shang-Chi Lai; En-Li Chen; I-Hsin Lin; Tung-Wu Chang; Yu-Wei Tseng; Vaishnavi Seenan; Jane Shiung; Ming-Hua Chen; Yun-Chen Chiang; Tsung-I Chen; Yin-Jeh Tzeng
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 2264-2269
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Salvia miltiorrhiza; blood; blood glucose; forced swimming test; glycolysis; hypertrophy; lactic acid; malondialdehyde; mice; muscles; superoxide dismutase; swimming; urea nitrogen
Abstract:
... Context: Tanshinone IIA (Tan IIA) is a constituent of Danshen Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (Lamiaceae); however, its antifatigue activity remains unclear. Objective: To study the antifatigue properties of Tan IIA and its underlying mechanisms. Materials and methods: In program I, three mouse groups were separately subjected to three gavages with 0, 1 and 6 mg/kg Tan IIA and forced swimming test (FST) ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1401648
PubMed:
29171356
PubMed Central:
PMC6130709

15. Antifungal and antioxidant activities of Coleonema album and C. pulchellum against skin diseases

Author:
Olufunke O. Fajinmi; Jiří Grúz; Petr Tarkowski; Manoj G. Kulkarni; Jeffrey F. Finnie; Johannes Van Staden
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 1249-1255
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Microsporum gypseum; Rutaceae; Trichophyton mentagrophytes; Trichophyton rubrum; antifungal properties; antioxidant activity; direct contact; essential oils; griseofulvin; ketoconazole; leaf extracts; methanol; minimum inhibitory concentration; mycelium; ointments; people; skin diseases; terpenoids; therapeutics; traditional medicine
Abstract:
... Context: Coleonema album (Thunb) Bart. & H. L. Wendl (Rutaceae) has been used in the formulation of skincare products, and the Khoisan people rub it on their skin to add luster. Coleonema pulchellum I. Williams has received less attention in the South African traditional medicine. Objective: This study investigates the antifungal and antioxidant activities of C. album and C. pulchellum essential o ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1296470
PubMed:
28262031
PubMed Central:
PMC6130550

16. Antifungal and antiproliferative activities of endophytic fungi isolated from the leaves of Markhamia tomentosa

Author:
Mutiat Ibrahim; Nutan Kaushik; Abimbola Sowemimo; Hemraj Chhipa; Trevor Koekemoer; Maryna van de Venter; Olukemi A. Odukoya
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 590-595
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Bignoniaceae; Botrytis cinerea; Fusarium oxysporum; Sclerotinia; Spodoptera litura; Syncephalastrum racemosum; Thanatephorus cucumeris; Trichoderma longibrachiatum; anti-inflammatory activity; antifeedants; antifeeding activity; antineoplastic activity; antioxidants; cell lines; endophytes; fungi; inhibitory concentration 50; insect larvae; leaves; methanol; neoplasm cells; neoplasms; poisoning; sequence analysis; solvents
Abstract:
... Context: Plants harbor endophytes with potential bioactivity. Markhamia tomentosa (Benth) K. Schum ex. Engl. (Bignoniaceae) is reported to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. Objective: The antifungal and antiproliferative properties of endophytic fungi extracts and fractions from M. tomentosa were evaluated. Material and methods: Endophytic fungi were isolated from t ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2016.1263671
PubMed:
27937112
PubMed Central:
PMC6130725

17. Antimalarial and antiplasmodial activity of husk extract and fractions of Zea mays

Author:
Jude E. Okokon; Bassey S. Antia; Dinesh Mohanakrishnan; Dinkar Sahal
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 1394-1400
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Plasmodium berghei; Plasmodium falciparum; Zea mays; antiplasmodial properties; cell lines; chloroquine; cytotoxicity; ethanol; ethyl acetate; hulls; inhibitory concentration 50; lethal dose 50; malaria; mice; models; parasites; traditional medicine; Nigeria
Abstract:
... Context: Zea mays L. (Poacae) husk decoctions are traditionally used in the treatment of malaria by various tribes in Nigeria. Objective: To assess the antimalarial and antiplasmodial potentials of the husk extract and fractions on malaria parasites using in vivo and in vitro models. Materials and methods: The ethanol husk extract and fractions (187–748 mg/kg, p.o.) of Zea mays were investigated f ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1302966
PubMed:
28320254
PubMed Central:
PMC6130627

18. Antimalarial, antiplasmodial and analgesic activities of root extract of Alchornea laxiflora

Author:
Jude E. Okokon; Nkemnele Bensella Augustine; Dinesh Mohanakrishnan
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 1022-1031
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Alchornea; Plasmodium berghei; Plasmodium falciparum; acute toxicity; analgesic effect; analgesics; animal diseases; anticarcinogenic activity; antiplasmodial properties; chloroquine; cytotoxicity; ethyl acetate; human cell lines; inhibitory concentration 50; lethal concentration 50; lethal dose 50; malaria; mice; models; pain; root extracts; traditional medicine; Nigeria
Abstract:
... Context: Alchornea laxiflora (Benth.) Pax. & Hoffman (Euphorbiaceae) root decoctions are traditionally used in the treatment of malaria and pain in Nigeria. Objective: To assess the antimalarial, antiplasmodial and analgesic potentials of root extract and fractions against malarial infections and chemically-induced pains. Material and methods: The root extract and fractions of Alchornea laxiflora ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1285947
PubMed:
28183236
PubMed Central:
PMC6130711

19. Antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant compounds from Premna resinosa growing in Saudi Arabia

Author:
Dina A. Albadawi; Ramzi A. Mothana; Jamal M. Khaled; Abdelkhader E. Ashour; Ashok Kumar; Sheikh F. Ahmad; Mansour S. Al-Said; Adnan J. Al-Rehaily; Nawal M. Almusayeib
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 1759-1766
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; Enterococcus faecalis; Gram-negative bacteria; Premna; Shigella flexneri; Staphylococcus aureus; aerial parts; antibacterial properties; antineoplastic activity; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; bronchitis; butanol; cytotoxicity; ethyl acetate; fractionation; hexane; human cell lines; human diseases; inhibitory concentration 50; kaempferol; lupeol; mechanism of action; methanol; methylene chloride; minimum inhibitory concentration; myricetin; neoplasm cells; neoplasms; plant extracts; quercetin; ribs; seizures; stigmasterol; Saudi Arabia
Abstract:
... Context: Premna resinosa (Hochst.) Schauer (Lamiaceae) is used in many places to treat bronchitis, respiratory illness and convulsions of the rib cage. Objective: This study evaluates the anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of P. resinosa, and isolates some responsible constituents. Materials and methods: The methanol extract of P. resinosa aerial parts and its fractions (n-hexane ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1322617
PubMed:
28508699
PubMed Central:
PMC6130449

20. Antimicrobial, modulatory and chemical analysis of the oil of Croton limae

Author:
Tiago Rodrigues Leite; Maria Arlene Pessoa da Silva; Antônio Carlito Bezerra dos Santos; Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho; Antonia Eliene Duarte; José Galberto Martins da Costa
Source:
Pharmaceutical biology 2017 v.55 no.1 pp. 2015-2019
ISSN:
1744-5116
Subject:
Candida albicans; Candida krusei; Candida tropicalis; Croton; Escherichia coli; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; alpha-pinene; amikacin; amphotericin B; antibacterial properties; antifungal properties; cedrol; chemical analysis; chemical constituents of plants; cineole; drugs; essential oils; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; gentamicin; leaves; minimum inhibitory concentration; neomycin; nystatin; oils; pain; sales; spectrometers; synergism; Brazil
Abstract:
... Context: Croton sp. are plants with a well-reported antimicrobial activity. Croton limae A.P. Gomes, M.F. Sales P.E. Berry (Euphorbiaceae), known as ‘marmeleiro-prateado’, is commonly used to manage abdominal pain in Brazil. Objective: This work evaluates the phytochemical composition, antimicrobial and modulatory activities of the essential oil of C. limae leaves (EOCL). Materials and methods: Th ...
DOI:
10.1080/13880209.2017.1355926
PubMed:
28738715
PubMed Central:
PMC6130731