Pharmacognosy Magazine
Volume 15, Issue 60
2019 · pp. 1–176 · 24 articles
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 60
- Published
- 2019
- Pages
- 1–176
- Articles
- 24
- Sections
- 1
- ISSN
- Print - 0973-1296, Online - 0976-4062
- Journal
- PM
In this issue
1–20 of 24Original Article
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Sinária Rejany Nogaia de Sousa, Ingrit Elida Collantes Díaz, Riad Naim Younes, Sergio Alexandre Frana, Maria Martha Bernardi, Ivana Barbosa Suffredini
pp. 1–11 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_228_18 · 2019
Objective: The objective of the study is to bioguide fractionate the organic/aqueous extracts from the aerial organs of Picrolemma sprucei (EB1151 and EB1152) aiming the identification of antitumor compounds and to evalu…
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Ebtesam S. Al‑Sheddi, Nida N. Farshori, Mai M. Al‑Oqail, Shaza M. Al‑Massarani, Maqsood A. Siddiqui, Javed Ahmad, Abdulaziz A. Al‑Khedhairy
pp. 12–17 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_163_18 · 2019
Objective: The present study was aimed to investigate the anticancer activity of Fenugreek seed oil (FSO) against human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cell line. Materials and Methods: The HepG2 cells were exposed to 1…
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Xiaoying Chen, Shuangshuang Qin, Cui Li, Qinghua Wu, Chao Jiang, Jian Yang, Xiaoyun Guo, Chunli Ou
pp. 18–23 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_317_18 · 2019
Background: The genus <em>Cissus</em> (Vitaceae) is known for its medicinal properties. <em>Cissus quadrangularis</em> (CQ) is a well-known medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for bone healing. Objective: The pr…
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Raimundo G. Oliveira Júnior, Christiane A. A. Ferraz, Emanuella C. V. Pereira, Pedrita A. Sampaio, Maria Francilene S. Silva, Cláudia O. Pessoa, Larissa A. Rolim, Jackson Roberto Guedes da Silva Almeida
pp. 24–28 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_6_18 · 2019
Objective: In this report, it was described the cytotoxic effect of extract and fractions obtained from the leaves of C. quercifolius. It was also reported for the first time the identification of two flavonoids in this …
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Wei Peng, Da-Neng Wei, Yu-Jie Liu, Meng-Meng Zhang, Mei-Bian Hu, Chun-Jie Wu
pp. 29–35 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_397_18 · 2019
Aim: This study was designed to compare the curative effects of Pinelliae Rhizoma (RPT) and Pinelliae Rhizoma Praeparatum cum Alumine (QPT) on ovalbumin (OVA)‑induced allergic asthma in rats. Materials and Methods: Asthm…
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Ayush Kumar, Sanchari Basu Mallik, Samita Rijal, Nilanjan Changdar, Jayesh Mudgal, Rekha R. Shenoy
pp. 36–42 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_306_18 · 2019
Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the brain and is the most common form of dementia. There is no known cure for AD, and therefore, alternate therapies are warranted. Mult…
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Guozhi Zhang, Amit D. Kandhare, Anwesha A. Mukherjee, Subhash L. Bodhankar, Hailei Yin
pp. 43–51 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_351_18 · 2019
Objective: The aim is to study the anti‑arthritic activity of the morin against adjuvant‑induced polyarthritis in rats. Materials and Methods: Polyarthritis was induced in female Wistar rats (150–180 g) using Freund’s co…
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Samuggam Sumitha, Sethu Vasanthi, Sivadasan Shalini, Suresh V. Chinni, Subash C. B. Gopinath, Sathasivam Kathiresan, Periasamy Anbu, Veerasamy Ravichandran
pp. 52–58 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_400_18 · 2019
Objective: The present work was aimed to develop green approach for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (DRAgNPs) using D. zibethinus rind aqueous extract and determination of its antimicrobial and cytotoxic effect aga…
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Bumjung Kim, Shin‑Saeng Ma, Cheolmin Jo, Somin Lee, Hanna Choi, Kyungjin Lee, Inhye Ham, Ho-Young Choi
pp. 59–65 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_152_18 · 2019
Background: Valeriana fauriei has been used to treat anxiety and cardiovascular disease in many countries; however, the mechanisms of the vasorelaxant effect of V. fauriei roots and rhizomes have not been elucidated. Pur…
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Roohangiz Mameneh, Massoumeh Shafiei, Ali Aidy, Elahe Karimi, Behzad Badakhsh, Naser Abbasi
pp. 66–72 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_78_18 · 2019
Background: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been used as an antimicrobial and disinfectant agent. Nevertheless, there is limited data about antitumor potential. This study has focused on investigating cytotoxic effects…
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Nayara Luiza Oliveira Ferreira, Mariana Cristina Morais Rodrigues, Rejanne Lima Arruda, Pierre Alexandre Santos
pp. 73–80 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_50_18 · 2019
Objective: The aim of this work was to obtain capsules using C. longa soft extract, to develop and validate a method for quantification of curcuminoids, and to study the dissolution profile of the capsules. Materials and…
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Doan Nguyen Kieu Trang, Yu Chul Kim, Seung‑Hwan Kwon, Choon‑Gon Jang, Han‑Joo Maeng
pp. 81–86 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_68_18 · 2019
Objective: The aim of this study is to develop a specific and reproducible ultra‑high‑performance liquid chromatography‑diode array detector (UHPLC‑DAD) based method to quantify isoorientin in rat plasma and to apply the…
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Kar Suen Wang, Chim Kei Chan, Ahmad Fadhlurrahman Ahmad Hidayat, Yau Hsiung Wong, Habsah Abdul Kadir
pp. 87–97 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_299_17 · 2019
Objective: Our study aims to investigate the apoptosis‑ and autophagy‑inducing effects of C. nutans in HCT116 human colorectal cancer cells. Materials and Methods: Cytotoxicity of ethanol extract, hexane, ethyl acetate, …
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Cite this article as: Sato VH, Chewchinda S, Nuamnaichati N, Mangmool S, Sungthong B, Lertsatitthanakorn P, et al. Pharmacological mechanisms of the
pp. 98–106 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_14_18 · 2019
Objectives: This study was aimed to evaluate the anti‑inflammatory and hypouricemic effects of L. strychnifolium leaves extract and to investigate the pharmacological mechanisms of these effects. Materials and Methods: T…
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Song Qi, Gao Huiru, Wang Jiahui, Zhang Aihua, Meng Xiangcai
pp. 107–114 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_598_17 · 2019
Background: The genus <em>Cissus</em> (Vitaceae) is known for its medicinal properties. <em>Cissus quadrangularis</em> is a well-known medicinal plant, but other species are less explored. Objective: To evaluate the anti…
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Lisa Valencia Buwa-Komoreng, Buyisile Mayekiso, Zoleka Mhinana, Ariyo Lateef Adeniran
pp. 115–123 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_259_18 · 2019
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Luo Yang, Cai Rong-Rong, Fang Ji-Li, Yuan Ke
pp. 124–129 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_162_18 · 2019
Objective: The objective was to evaluate the contents of total anthocyanin and cyanidin‑3‑O‑glucoside (C‑3‑G) and their contribution to the antioxidant activities in commonly consumed pigmented plants. Materials and Meth…
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Zullies Ikawati, Triana Hertiani, Fauzia Izzati
pp. 130–134 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_314_18 · 2019
Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the activity of an Indonesian herbal formulation, which is specific for respiratory disorders and contains a combination of Curcuma xanthorrhiza rhizome, Vitex trifolia le…
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Siau Hui Mah, Soek Sin Teh, Gwendoline Cheng Lian Ee
pp. 135–139 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_212_18 · 2019
Background: Calophyllum (Clusiaceae) plants have been used as traditional medicine for rheumatism, vein problems, hemorrhoids, and gastric ulcers. The traditional uses of this genus prompted us to investigate six Malaysi…
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Nootchanat Mairuae, Poonlarp Cheepsunthorn, Benjaporn Buranrat
pp. 140–146 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_197_18 · 2019
Objective: The goal of this study was to investigate the anti‑inflammatory and anti‑oxidative effects of Centella asiatica extract (CA) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV2 microglial cells. Methods: BV2 microglial…