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Bera Rammohan, Karmakar Samit, Das Chinmoy, Saha Arup, Kundu Amit, Sarkar Ratul, Karmakar Sanmoy, Adhikari Dipan, Sen Tuhinadri

pp. 389–394 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191441 · 2016

Background: Traditionally GS is used to treat diabetes mellitus. Drug-herb interaction of GS via cytochrome P450 enzyme system by substrate cocktail method using HLM has not been reported. Objective: To evaluate the in-v…

Najoua Akremi, Davie Cappoen, Roel Anthonissen, Abderrahman Bouraoui, Luc Verschaeve

pp. 395–9 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.188318 · 2016

Dictyopteris membranacea, a species of Mediterranean brown algae,is believed to have potential pharmacological and nutritional applications. However, such potentials only make sense when devoid of any adverse health cons…

Naga Pavan Kumar Chevala, Naga Thirumalesh Chevala, Kirubakaran Dhanakodi, Rama Rao Nadendla, Chandrashekara Krishnappa Nagarathna

pp. 400–6 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191442 · 2016

Background: Tea is an economic important crop with high medicinal value due to rich polyphenols content. In the present research we studied the accumulation of polyphenols of in vitro regenerated callus from anthers. Obj…

Ashutosh Kumar Verma, Sunita Singh Dhawan, Seema Singh, Kumar Avinash Bharati, Jyotsana Jyotsana

pp. 407–13 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191443 · 2016

Background: Gymnema sylvestre, a vulnerable plant species, is mentioned in Indian Pharmacopeia as an antidiabetic drug Objective: Study of genetic and chemical diversity and its implications in accessions of G. sylvestre…

Sibghatullah Muhammad Ali Sangi

pp. 414–23 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191444 · 2016

Background: Since long high fat diet (HFD) is being blamed for causing fatty degeneration of liver and formation of atheromatous plaques. At present, no proper pharmacotherapy is available for both the conditions. In thi…

Parayil Varghese Christapher, Subramani Parasuraman, Palanimuthu Vasanth Raj, Sultan Ayesh Mohammed Saghir, Mohd. Zaini Asmawi, Murugaiyah Vikneswaran

pp. 424–30 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191451 · 2016

Objective: To investigate the antihyperlipidemic, antioxidant, and cytotoxic effect of aqueous and methanol extract of leaves of Polygonum minus. Materials and Methods: Acute antihyperlipidemic effect was studied on chem…

Preeti Rawat, Lokesh M. Saroj, Anil Kumar, Tryambak D. Singh, SK. Tewari, Mahesh Pal

pp. 431–5 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191452 · 2016

Background: The plant Launaea procumbens belongs to the family Asteraceae and traditionally used in the treatment rheumatism, kidney, liver dysfunctions and eye diseases. In the present study Phytochemical analysis and f…

Vutturu Ganga Prasad, Neetinkumar Reddy, Albi Francis, Pawan G. Nayak, Anoop Kishore, Krishnadas Nandakumar, Mallikarjuna C. Rao, Rekha Shenoy

pp. 441–5 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191454 · 2016

Background: Colon cancer (CC) is the third commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of mortality in the US when compared to India where prevalence is less. Possible reason could be the vegetarian diet compr…

Mohamed A. Farag, Ahlam M. Fishawy, Sayed A. El-Toumy, Khadiga F. Amer, Ahmed M. Mansour, Hala E. Taha

pp. 446–53 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191455 · 2016

Background: Panicum turgidum, desert grass, has not reported any detailed phytochemical or biological study as yet Objective: To establish P. turgidum secondary metabolite profile and to assess its antihepatotoxic effect…

Jaafar Juju Nakasha, Uma Rani Sinniah, Nurashikin Kemat, Kumara Swamy Mallappa

pp. 460–4 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191457 · 2016

Background: Chlorophytum borivilianum is an industrially valued medicinal crop. Propagation through seeds is not feasible because of low germination percentage and long dormancy period. Therefore, callus culture and plan…

Charles Lekhya Priya, K V Rao

pp. 475–81 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191461 · 2016

Background: α-glucosidase inhibitors controls postprandial hyperglycemia (PPHG) by lowering sharp rise in blood glucose levels after ingestion of carbohydrate rich meal in type 2 diabetic (T2D) individuals. Acalypha indi…

Shekhar Dethe, Deepak M, Amit Agarwal

pp. 482–7 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191464 · 2016

Background: Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst., commonly known as Brahmi, is renowned in Indian traditional system for its potent memory enhancing activity, which has been validated by various scientific studies. Objective: Th…

Lavanya Kakarla, Suresh Babu Katragadda, Ashok K Tiwari, K Srigiridhar Kotamraju, K Madhusudana, Anand Kumar D, Mahendran Botlagunta

pp. 488–96 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191467 · 2016

Background: Cyperus scariosus R. Br and Cyperus rotundus L are widely used in ayurvedic preparation for the treatment of diabetes and other diseases. The early literature ,so far, does not indicate the presence of any bi…

Saeed Samarghandian, Mohsen Azimi-Nezhad, Abasalt Borji, Malihe Hasanzadeh, Farahzad Jabbari, Tahereh Farkhondeh, Mohammad Samini

pp. 436–440 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191453 · 2016

Objectives: Chrysin, an active natural bioflavonoid found in honey and many plant extracts, was first known for its antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory effects. The fact that antioxidants have several inhibitory effects ag…

Hussein M. Ageely, Ahmed E. Agag, Syam Mohan, Atef Shehata

pp. 454–459 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191456 · 2016

Background: Khat (Catha edulis) is a controversial plant having a euphoretic effect, at the same time part of culture in many countries such as Africa and Arabian Peninsula. The presence of amphetamine-like substance, ca…

Asmaa I. Owis, Nada S. Abdelwahab, Adel A. Abul‑Soad

pp. 465–470 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191458 · 2016

Background: Calligonum polygonoides L. subsp. comosum (L’Hér.) Sosk. is a plant species belonging to family Polygonaceae. Susceptibility to threaten, presence of various chemical constituents, and many medicinal effects …

Ayse Ruveyda Ugur, Hatice Turk Dagi, Bahadir Ozturk, Gulsum Tekin, Duygu Findik

pp. 471–474 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.191459 · 2016

Background: Methicillin resistance is a serious health concern since it has spread among Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase‑negative Staphylococci (CoNS) that are frequent community and nosocomial pathogens worldwide. M…