Volume 12, Issue 47

14 July 2016 · pp. 165–240 · 12 articles

Volume: 12
Issue: 47
Published: 14 July 2016
Pages: 165–240
Articles: 12
Sections: 2
ISSN: Print - 0973-1296, Online - 0976-4062
Journal: PM

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New Phytochemical Constituent and Bioactivities of Horwoodia dicksoniae and Rumex cyprius
Mohammed F. Abdelwahab, Sibghatullah Sangi, Hussam H. Arafat, Ehab A. Ragab
pp. 165–170 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186348 · Published 14 July 2016
Background: Many plants growing in Saudi Arabia are used in folk medicine for treatment of several diseases. Objective: Information of the chemical constituents and biological activities of plants is desirable for the di…
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In vitro Antioxidant and Enzymatic Approaches to Evaluate Neuroprotector Potential of Blechnum Extracts without Cytotoxicity to Human Stem Cells
Juliana Maria de Mello Andrade, Renata Biegelmeyer, Roger Remy Dresch, Natasha Maurmann, Patrícia Pranke
pp. 171–177 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186349 · Published 14 July 2016
Background: Investigation of selected plant extracts on multi‑targets related to neurodegeneration, such as monoamine oxidases (MAO), cholinesterase enzymes, and antioxidant activities (AOA) is a useful tool for identifi…
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Anti‑arthritic Effects of Total Flavonoids from Juniperus sabina on Complete Freund’s Adjuvant Induced Arthritis in Rats
Jun Zhao, Tao Liu, Fang Xu, Shuping You, Fang Xu, Chenyang Li, Zhengyi Gu
pp. 178–183 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186346 · Published 14 July 2016
Context: Twigs and leaves of Juniperus sabina L. have been traditionally used as the medicinal herb in China for the treatment of many ailments including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Aims: To confirm the therapeutic effect…
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Responsive Surface Methodology Optimizes Extraction Conditions of Industrial by‑products, Camellia japonica Seed Cake
Jae Kyeom Kim, Ho-Jeong Lim, Mi-So Kim, Soo Jung Choi, Mi-Jeong Kim, Cho Rong Kim, Dong-Hoon Shin, Eui-Cheol Shin
pp. 184–187 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186339 · Published 14 July 2016
Background: The central nervous system is easily damaged by oxidative stress due to high oxygen consumption and poor defensive capacity. Hence, multiple studies have demonstrated that inhibiting oxidative stress-induced …
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Rapid Determination of Puerarin by Near‑infrared Spectroscopy During Percolation and Concentration Process of Puerariae Lobatae Radix
Xue Jintao, Yang Quanwei, Jing Yun, Liu Yufei, Li Chunyan, Yang Jing, Wu Yanfang, Li Peng, Wan Guangrui
pp. 188–192 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186350 · Published 14 July 2016
Background: Gegen (Puerariae Labatae Radix) is one of the important medicines in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The studies showed that Gegen and its preparation had effective actions for atherosclerosis. Objective: Near‑…
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Antioxidant Activity of Water‑soluble Polysaccharides from Brasenia schreberi
Huiwen Xiao, Xueru Cai, Yijun Fan, Aoxue Luo
pp. 193–197 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186343 · Published 14 July 2016
Objective: In order to investigate the antioxidant activities of polysaccharides (BPL-1 and BPL-2), one of the most important functional constituents in Brasenia schreberi was isolated from the external mucilage of B. sc…
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Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Loaded with Baicalin: An Efficient Carrier for Enhanced Antidiabetic Effects
Feng Shi, Zheng Wei, Yingying Zhao, Ximing Xu
pp. 198–202 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186347 · Published 14 July 2016
Context: Recent studies have demonstrated that baicalin has antihyperglycemic effects by inhibiting lipid peroxidation. Baicalin is low hydrophilic and poorly absorbed after oral administration. Thus, a suitable formulat…
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Antioxidant and Anti‑inflammatory Properties of Algerian Thymelaea microphylla Coss. and Dur. Extracts
Khadidja Dehimi, Antonio Speciale, Antonina Saija, Saliha Dahamna, Roberto Raciti, Francesco Cimino, Mariateresa Cristani
pp. 203–210 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186345 · Published 14 July 2016
Background: Thymelaea microphylla Coss. et Dur. (Thymelaeaceae) (TM) is a rare medicinal plant endemic to Algeria. Leaves decoction is used in folk medicine for anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic properties.…
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Protective Effect of Baicalin Against Experimental Colitis via Suppression of Oxidant Stress and Apoptosis
Jun Yao, Xu Cao, Ru Zhang, Ying‑xue Li, Zheng‑lei Xu, Ding‑guo Zhang, Li‑sheng Wang, Jian‑yao Wang
pp. 225–234 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186342 · Published 14 July 2016
Background: Baicalin is a bioactive ingredient extracted from the root of Scutellariae radix, which is used to treat ulcerative colitis (UC). Objective: We investigated the activity of baicalin on lipopolysaccharide‑stim…
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Therapeutic Effect of Total Saponins from Dioscorea nipponica Makino on Gouty Arthritis Based on the NF‑κB Signal Pathway: An In vitro Study
Qi Zhou, Shumin Liu, Donghua Yua, Ning Zhang
pp. 235–240 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186344 · Published 14 July 2016
Objective: Dioscorea nipponica Makino is one of the most common used traditional Chinese drugs which are used to treat gouty arthritis (GA). Nuclear factor‑κB (NF‑κB) pathway plays an important role during this process. …

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Expression of Cytochrome P450s in the Liver of Rats Administered with Socheongryong‑tang, a Traditional Herbal Formula
Seong Eun Jin, Hyekyung Ha, Chang‑Seob Seo, Hyeun‑Kyoo Shin, Soo‑Jin Jeong
pp. 211–218 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186340 · Published 14 July 2016
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential influences of Socheongryong‑tang (SCRT) on the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) and protein expression of cytochrome P450 (CYP450) in vivo. Materials…
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Antifatigue Effects of Ethanol Extracts and Polysaccharides Isolated from Abelmoschus esculentus
Yu-Xian Li, Zhong-Han Yang, Yin Lin, Wei Han, Shan-Shan Jia, Ke Yuan
pp. 219–24 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.186341 · Published 14 July 2016
Background: The aim of this study is to determine the antifatigue active fraction from Abelmoschus esculentus. The in vivo antifatigue effects of ethanol extracts and polysaccharides from A. esculentus fruit have been de…