Volume 15, Issue 63

16 May 2019 · pp. 363–521 · 22 articles

Volume: 15
Issue: 63
Published: 16 May 2019
Pages: 363–521
Articles: 22
Sections: 1
ISSN: Print - 0973-1296, Online - 0976-4062
Journal: PM

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The Role of the Herbal Medicines, Rehmanniae Radix, Citrus unshiu Peel, and Poria cocos Wolf, in High‑Fat Diet‑Induced Obesity
Min Ji Kwon, Jung Nam Kim, Eun Yeong Lim, Yun Tai Kim, Hyungwoo Kim, Myeong Ho Jung, Byung Joo Kim
pp. 363–368 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_376_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: To investigate on the anti‑obesity effects of herbal medicines such as Rehmanniae radix (RR), Citrus unshiu peel (CUP), and Poria cocos wolf (PCW) in high‑fat diet (HFD)‑induced obese mice. Materials and Metho…
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Effects of the Herbal Medicines on Voltage‑Dependent K+ 2 Channels
Jeong Nam Kim, Eun Yeong Lim, Yun Tai Kim, Hyungwoo Kim, Byung Joo Kim
pp. 369–377 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_636_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether herbal medicines, such as the fruit of Schisandra chinensis (SCF), Atractylodes macrocephala Koidzumi (AMK), Poria cocos Wolf (PCW), Citrus unshiu peel (CUP), Magn…
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Research on Mechanism of Traditional Hot Processing on Velvet Antler Based on 1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Multivariate Statistical Analysis
Jingfeng Li, Hui Sun, Xuefeng Bian, Nanxi Zhang, Yaping Wang, Ying Zong, Hui Zhang, Jiaming Sun
pp. 378–384 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_594_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: The aim of this study is to develop a method for exploring the mechanism of hot processing on velvet antler. Materials and Methods: In this study, the chemical compositions of fresh velvet antler (FVA) and hot…
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The Effects of Polysaccharides from Rehmannia glutinosa on Caenorhabditis elegans
Yanyan Yuan, Nianxin Kang, Yinghui Lu, Xiangzhen Miao, Xiao Zhang, Yonggang Liu, Peng Tan
pp. 385–391 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_618_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: To evaluate the stress resistances and anti-aging effects of polysaccharides from RG by Caenorhabditis elegans N2 wild type. Materials and Methods: Preparing the polysaccharides from Rehmanniae radix preparata…
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Aroma Characteristic Analysis of Amomi fructus from Different Habitats using Machine Olfactory and Gas Chromatography‑Mass Spectrometry
Huaying Zhou, Dehan Luo, Hamid Gholamhosseini, Zhong Li, Bin Han, Jiafeng He, Shumei Wang
pp. 392–401 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_665_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Background: Amomi fructus (AF Lour.) has been used to treat digestive diseases in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its aroma characteristics have been attracted attention and are considered to be effective ma…
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Protective Effect of Curcumin Decreases Incidence of Gastric Cancer Induced by Helicobacter pylori and N‑methyl‑N‑nitrosourea in Rats
Duangporn Werawatganon, Kanjana Somanawat, Kawiya Sintara, Somying Tumwasorn, Naruemon Klaikeaw
pp. 402–409 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_621_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Aim: To study the effects of curcumin on Helicobacter pylori and N‑methyl‑N‑nitrosourea (MNU)‑induced gastric cancer in rats. Materials and Methods: Male Wistar rats were divided into three groups: control (CO), H. pylor…
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Rapid Identification of Medicinal Leech by Species‑Specific Polymerase Chain Reaction Technology
Yang Zheng, Beibei Lu, Yaya Yang, Zhaoqun Jiao, Liqun Chen, Pingtian Yu, Yuping Shen, Huan Yang
pp. 410–415 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_596_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: In this study, we would like to find a rapid and accurate technology to identify medicinal leech. Materials and Methods: Three sets of species‑specific primer were designed, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)…
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Pentamethylquercetin Inhibited the Growth of Hepatic Ascitic Tumor Cell H22 by Improving Metabolic Environment and Aerobic Glycolysis in Monosodium Glutamate‑Induced Obese Mice
Wenqi Gao, Xiao Xiao
pp. 416–422 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_605_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Aim: We investigated the effects of pentamethylquercetin (PMQ) on the tumor growth in monosodium glutamate (MSG)‑induced obese mice. Materials and Methods: At the age of 5 weeks, control and MSG mice were, respectively, …
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Angiopteris helferiana, a Fern with Great Potential Medicinal Value: Antiadipogenic, Anti‑Inflammatory, and Anti‑Diabetic Activity
Ramakanta Lamichhane, Prakash Raj Pandeya, Kyung‑Hee Lee, Se‑Gun Kim, Dhan Raj Kandel, Hyun‑Ju Jung
pp. 423–432 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_430_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: In this study, we evaluated its anti‑oxidant, anti‑inflammatory, anti‑obesity, and antidiabetic activity in cell and animal mode. Materials and Methods: The rhizome of A. helferiana was extracted with methanol…
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The Role of Total Flavone of Camellia on Cerebrovascular Vasopasm after Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in Rats
Weizhuo Lu, Jiyue Wen
pp. 433–437 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_593_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Background: This study was undertaken to explore the role of total flavones of Camellia (TFC) on the cerebrovascular dysfunction in rats after experimental subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Materials and Methods: The contra…
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Cytotoxicity, Protein Kinase Inhibitory Activity, and Docking Studies of Secondary Metabolites Isolated from Brownea grandiceps Jacq
Ehab M. Mostafa, Arafa Musa, Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, Ehab A. Ragab
pp. 438–442 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_35_19 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: The objective was to study the cytotoxicity, kinase inhibitory activity, and docking of the isolated metabolites. Materials and Methods: Ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectroscopy were used…
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Antitumor and Immunoregulation Effects and Mechanism of N‑butanol Fraction from Zanthoxylum avicennae in H22 Mice
Hong-Xin Cui, Fang-Rong Cheng, Nan-Nan Zheng, Shan-Shan Jia, Ke Yuan
pp. 443–448 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_251_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Background: The aim of this study was to study the antitumor and immunomodulatory effects and its mechanism of the n‑butyl alcohol extract of the ethanol extracts in Zanthoxylum avicennae (Lam.) DC. for the mice with liv…
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Determination of Trace Metal Concentrations in Different Parts of the Khat Varieties (Catha edulis) using Inductively Coupled Plasma‑Mass Spectroscopy Technique and their Human Exposure Assessment
Mohammed Al Bratty, Waquar Ahsan, Hassan A. Alhazmi, Ibraheem M. Attafi, Ibrahim A. Khardali, Siddig I. Abdelwahab
pp. 449–458 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_658_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: Five most commonly used varieties of Khat namely Gaifi, Kofat, Jahasha, Faqarah Menjed, and Faqarah Aswad were selected for the study. Materials and Methods: Metal ion concentrations were determined using indu…
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Chinese Native Medicinal Plant Euphorbiaceae Show Antitumor and Anti‑oxidant Features in Lewis Lung Cancer‑Bearing Mice
Xiao‑Ming Zhao, Li‑Yuan Qu, Zhonghai Yan, Yun Yang, Ying Ma, Zhao‑Lun Dong, Zhen‑Ming Li, Meng‑Wen Li, Xin Wang, Fei Jiao
pp. 459–465 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_540_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: The present study aims to investigate the anticancer effects of Euphorbiaceae extract (EE) in vitro and in vivo, as well as the potential mechanisms. Materials and Methods: In the present study, 3‑(4,5‑dimethy…
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Effect of Frost on Flavonol Glycosides Accumulation and Antioxidant Activities of Mulberry (Morus alba L.) Leaves
Yu Xiaofeng, Zhao Shuang, Zhao Li, Wang Dan, Fan Xiaoman, Ouyang Zhen
pp. 466–472 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_493_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: We investigated the effect of frost on the accumulation of flavonoids and antioxidant activities of mulberry leaves. Materials and Methods: Liquid chromatography‑mass spectrometry and high‑performance liquid c…
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Headspace–Solid‑Phase Microextraction Gas Chromatography Method to Quantify Thymus vulgaris Essential Oil in Polymeric Nanoparticles
Lorena Lugo‑Estrada, Sergio Arturo Galindo‑Rodríguez, Luis Alejandro Pérez‑López, Noemí Waksman de Torres, Rocío Álvarez‑Román
pp. 473–478 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_277_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: To determine the chemical composition and physicochemical characterization of Tv‑EO as well as develop and validate a HSPM‑gas chromatography (GC) method for the analysis of Tv‑EO components encapsulated in NP…
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Rapid and Simultaneous Analysis of Five Free Anthraquinone Contents in Rhubarb during the Stir‑Frying with Rice Wine Process by Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy
Xingyi Chen, Jintao Xue, Weiying Wang, Bihua Ma, Guo Huang, Yu Chen, Liming Ye
pp. 479–486 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_562_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: In this study, near infrared reflectance (NIR) spectroscopy was used to develop a new method for the rapid online analysis of five free anthraquinones (aloe‑emodin, rhein, emodin, chrysophanol, and physcion) d…
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(‑)‑Epigallocatechin‑3‑Gallate Protects against Uric Acid‑Induced Endothelial Dysfunction in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells
Hua Xie, Jianqin Sun, Yanqiu Chen, Min Zong, Danfeng Xu, Yan Wang
pp. 487–493 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_659_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Background: Hyperuricemia is recently reported to be associated with hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and vascular damage. (‑)‑Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a major polyphenol component of green tea involving in po…
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Anticancer Potential of Seed Extract and Pure Compound from Phoenix dactylifera on Human Cancer Cell Lines Ebtesam S. Al‑Sheddi Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Ali, Ahmed Al-Ghamdi
pp. 494–499 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_623_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objectives: The objective is to isolate, characterize the major bioactive components and evaluate the cytotoxic activity of extract and isolated pure compound of P. dactylifera. Materials and Methods: P. dactylifera extr…
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Polysaccharides from Radix Astragali Exert Immunostimulatory Effects to Attenuate the Dampness Stagnancy Due to Spleen Deficiency Syndrome
Wenxiao Zhao, Lijun Chen, Ning Cui, Xuming Ji, Haiqiang Jiang, Tiantian Deng, Shijun Wang
pp. 500–506 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_503_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: The objective of the study is to investigate the potential mechanism of action of APS underlying attenuating water and fluid retention of rats with the DSSD syndrome in order to provide novel insights into the…
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Inhibition of Oxidative Stress and Autophagy by Arbutin in Lipopolysaccharide‑Induced Myocardial Injury
Beibei Zhang, Mengnan Zeng, Benke Li, Yangyang Wang, Yuxuan Kan, Shengchao Wang, Yijia Meng, Jiji Gao, Weisheng Feng, Xiaoke Zheng
pp. 507–513 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_552_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Ar on LPS‑induced myocardial injury and its underlying mechanisms. Materials and Methods: The levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin 6, ca…
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Heat Stress Resistance Effect of Flavonoids from Penthorum chinense Pursh on Caenorhabditis elegans
Shiling Feng, Liang Fu, Yujie Wang, Handong Wang, Ming Yuan, Yan Huang, Hongyu Yang, Chunbang Ding
pp. 514–521 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_500_18 · Published 16 May 2019
Background: Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) may overwhelm antioxidative defense, which is implicated in the onset and progression of various diseases. Flavonoids extracted from Penthorum chinense Pursh have a rem…