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1–20 of 30Original Article
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Ratikorn Chatchanayuenyong, Patcharawan Sujayanont
pp. S1–S7 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_327_19 · 2020
Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the anti‑proliferative and anti‑migration effects of LL leaves and D. serrulata flowers ethanolic extracts against human cervical cancer cell line. Materials and Method…
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Tien-Lin Chang, Shang-Fang Wu, Der-Yuan Wang, Chih-Hung Huang
pp. S8–12 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_296_19 · 2020
Objectives: To develop a universal species identification method for placental products. Materials and Methods: Fresh swine, cattle, goat, and frozen human placenta were used as references, while Placenta Hominis and pla…
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Akoijam Ranjita Devi, Bibu John Kariyil, N. Mini Raj, G. H. Akhil, Dhanush Krishna Balakrishnan-Nair
pp. S13–S21 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_233_19 · 2020
Objectives: The present study was carried out to evaluate the immunomodulatory effect of ethanolic extract of rhizomes of K. parviflora in cyclophosphamide‑induced immunosuppression in Swiss albino mice. Materials and Me…
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Mohamed Habib Oueslati, Jalloul Bouajila, Arbi Guetat, Fraj Al‑Gamdi, Fayçal Hichri
pp. S22–S27 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_232_19 · 2020
Objective: The objectives of this study were to isolate secondary metabolites from the flowers of L. lanuginosus Vent., elucidate their structures, and evaluate their biological activities. Materials and Methods: Chromat…
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Aman Tedasen, Araya Khoka, Siribhorn Madla, Somchai Sriwiriyajan, Potchanapond Graidist
pp. S28–S38 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_288_19 · 2020
Objective: In this present study, we explored the anticancer effects of PFPE on cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Materials and Methods: 3‑(4,5‑dimethyl thiazol‑2‑yl)‑2,5‑diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay was performed to analyz…
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Computer-Aided Box–Behnken Outlook Towards Optimization of Extraction of Lawsone from Mehendi Leaves
Lubna Abidin, Mohd. Mujeeb, Mohd. Aqil, Abul Kalam Najmi, Aftab Ahmad
pp. S39–S46 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_345_19 · 2020
Objective: Comparing traditional and modern extraction modes for extraction of lawsone from L. inermis leaves and simultaneous use of response surface methodology for optimizing its extraction procedure. Materials and Me…
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Amisha Vora, Alice Varghese, Yusuf Kachwala, Ankit P Laddha, Manju Bhaskar, Jamal Akhtar, Pawan Yadav
pp. S47–S56 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_272_19 · 2020
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) interactions of the aqueous extract of T. cordifolia (TCE) with metformin (MET), sitagliptin (SITA), and glibenclami…
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Nur Syamimi Mohd Azahan, Vasudevan Mani, Kalavathy Ramasamy, Siong Meng Lim, Richard Muhammad Johari James, Mansour Alsharidah, Ahmad Alhowail, Abu Bakar Abdul Majeed
pp. S57–S63 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_202_19 · 2020
Objective: The present study aimed to explore the neuroprotective potential of mahanimbine against lipopolysaccharides (LPS)‑induced memory deficit in Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) mice. Materials and Methods: Group…
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Bo‑Cheng Yang, Meng‑Shiunn Lee, Fang‑Chun Sun, Heng‑Hsiang Chao, Wen‑Te Chang, Ming‑Kuem Lin, Hsi‑Jien Chen
pp. S64–S68 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_267_19 · 2020
Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop a DNA‑based molecular method for rapid authentication of the indigenous Co and prevention of its adulteration. Materials and Methods: The internal transcribed spacer (I…
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Jaskirat Kaur, Rajinder Kaur, Avinash Kaur Nagpal
pp. S69–S80 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_311_19 · 2020
Background: Plant‑derived products have a vital biological role against various diseases. The present study was carried out to document and investigate the existing ethnomedicinal knowledge on local flora of Kapurthala d…
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Ibrahim M. S. Eldeen, Shin Y. Foong, Noraznawati Ismail, Keng C. Wong
pp. S81–S86 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_271_19 · 2020
Objectives: To investigate anti‑inflammatory properties of the flesh and peel of Pitaya and to identify the major bioactive constituent(s). Materials and Methods: The flesh and the peel of the fruit were blended separate…
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Junchao Yuan, Runfen Du, Zhuang Kang, Ben Niu, Opeyemi Joshua Olatunji, Yan Wang, Heng Su
pp. S87–S92 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_276_19 · 2020
Objective: This study was aimed at investigating the effect of the ethyl acetate extract from Lycii fructus (ETLF) against high‑fat diet (HFD)/fructose‑induced obesity in rats. Materials and Methods: Obesity was induced …
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Cite this article as: Latif M, Umar MI, Rahim A, Khan SA, Fatima N, Hussain I
pp. S93–S98 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_315_19 · 2020
Objectives: The current study was designed to investigate the phytochemical and biological properties of SM seed extract. Materials and Methods: Methanolic extract of SM (MESM) dried seeds was fractionated by column chro…
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Sumaira Gul, Muhammad Aslam Shad, Rubina Arshad, Haq Nawaz, Aleema Ali, Asma Altaf, Tehreem Gul, Wafa Iqbal
pp. S99–107 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_430_19 · 2020
Objectives: The study was planned to optimize the effect of ultravoilet (UV) light and acridine orange (AO), as mutagens and incubation time on prodigiosin production by S. marcescens in nutrient agar broth and peptone g…
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Muneera S. M. Al‑Saleem, Lamya H. Al‑Wahaibi, Md Tabish Rehman, Mohamed F. AlAjmi, Rawiyah A. Alkahtani, Wael M. Abdel‑Mageed
pp. S108–S116 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_376_19 · 2020
Objective: The objective of the study was to discover antioxidant phytochemical compounds in H. europaeum and assess their in vitro lipoxygenase (LOX)‑ and angiotensin‑converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activities. Mater…
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Kenza Bezza, Jawad Laadraoui, Zineb El Gabbas, Mehdi Ait Laaradia, Sara Oufquir, Rachida Aboufatima, Issam Gharrassi, Abederrahman Chait
pp. S123–S132 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_279_19 · 2020
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the behavioral effects of ethanolic extract of A. pyrethrum (EEAP) on smoking withdrawal in a rat model. Subjects and Methods: EEAP was administered orally at a dose of 2…
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Pian Wang, Yan Wang, Qingbin Zhang, Hongbo Zhang, Zheng Li, Xiaoying Liu, Lavleen Kaur, Manish Kumar
pp. S133–S141 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_438_19 · 2020
Background: Vascular dementia (VaD) is an age‑associated highly prevalent brain disorder characterized by progressive cognitive insufficiency. Nutritional deprivation‑associated rise in homocysteine (HCy), dyslipidemia, …
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Minerals Minerals, Antinutritional Antinutritional, Vitamin Content, Toxicity Studies Tapan Seal, Kausik Chaudhuri, Basundhara Pillai, Shrabana Chakrabarti, Biswajit Auddy, Tanmoy Mondal
pp. S142–S151 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_369_19 · 2020
Aim: The point of the present investigation planned to assess the nutritive value, minerals content, vitamin content, antinutritional properties, and toxicity studies in five wild‑consumable plants, for example, Begonia …
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Chanyanuch Laprasert, Puongtip Kunanusorn, Ampai Panthong, Parirat Khonsung, Natthakarn Chiranthanut, Chaiyong Rujjanawate
pp. S152–S160 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_389_19 · 2020
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the gastric ulcer healing activity of Z. simaoense rhizome ethanol extract (ZSE) against acidified ethanol‑induced gastric ulcer and its possible gastroprotective mechanisms. M…
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Sathianpong Phoopha, Chatchai Wattanapiromsakul, Thanet Pitakbut, Sukanya Dej‑Adisai
pp. S161–S167 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_433_19 · 2020
Objectives: Isolation of chemical constituents from B. pottsii var. pottsii and determination of their biological activity on alpha-glucosidase inhibition. Materials and Methods: Chromatographic techniques, enzymatic ass…