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1. Article

   Anti‑inflammatory Activity of Zanthoxylum rhetsa Bark Fractions via Suppression of Nuclear Factor‑kappa B in Lipopolysaccharide‑Stimulated Macrophages

   Ramesh Kumar Santhanam, Katyakyini Muniandy, Sivapragasam Gothai, Khozirah Shaari, Palani Kandasamy Senthilkumar, Palanivel Ganesan, Palanisamy Arulselvan

   pp. S385–S390 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_486_19 · 2020

   Objectives: The objective of this study was to explore and demonstrate the anti‑inflammatory activity of various solvent fractions of Z. rhetsa bark. Materials and Methods: The effect of crude methanolic extract and its …

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   Cytotoxic Isoprenoids from Xanthium strumarium Linn.

   Hajer S. Alorfi, Amani A. Alshehry, Mohamed A. Ghandourah, Nahed O. Bawakid, Mahmoud A. Elfaky, Aasim M. Ali, Walied M. Alarif

   pp. S391–S395 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_585_19 · 2020

   Objective: Xanthium strumarium is a widespread medicinal plant species; particularly fruits and roots are known for improving memory, voice, and appetite as well as curing of poisonous bites of insects and epilepsy. Mate…

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   In vitro Antitumor Potential of Methanol Extract of Mimosa pudica in Human Breast Cancer Cell Lines

   Reni John, Bibu John Kariyil, P. T. A. Usha, S. Surya, G. Anu, Preethy John, S. Sujith, Aziz Zarina

   pp. S396–S403 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_527_19 · 2020

   Objectives: The present study was conducted to assess the anticancer activity of methanol extract of whole plant of M. pudica (MMP) in MCF‑7 and MDA‑MB‑231 breast cancer cell lines. Materials and Methods: The antitumor a…

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   The Potential Aphrodisiac Effect of Ferula drudeana Korovin Extracts and Isolated Sesquiterpene Coumarins in Male Rats

   Mohammed H. Alqarni, Gamal A. Soliman, Mohammad Ayman A. Salkini, Prawez Alam, Hasan S. Yusufoglu, Sura Baykan, Bintug Oztürk, Maged S. Abdel‑Kader

   pp. S404–S409 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_551_19 · 2020

   Objectives: The aim of this study is to confirm the aphrodisiac potential of Ferula drudeana Korovin as listed in the Turkish traditional medicine and to isolate the active metabolites using male rats. Materials and Meth…

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   Behavioral and Physiological Assessments to Evaluate the Effect of Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal in Albino Mice

   Gadah Albasher, Nahed S. Alharthi, Saad Alkahtani, Nada Aljarba, Nouf Al Sultan, Ahad A. Alsaiari, Omaima Nasir, May Bin-Jumah, Wedad S. Alqahtani

   pp. S410–S417 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_20_20 · 2020

   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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   Renoprotective Effects of the Hydroethanolic Extract of Senecio serratuloides against Nw‑Nitro L‑arginine Methyl Ester‑induced Oxidative Stress in Wistar Rats

   Charlotte Mungho Tata, Constance Rufaro Sewani‑Rusike, Opeoluwa Oyehan Oyedeji, Ephraim Tobela Gwebu, Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh‑Chungag

   pp. S418–S424 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_375_19 · 2020

   Objectives: This study was aimed at investigating the renoprotective and antioxidant capacity of hydroethanolic extract of Senecio serratuloides (HESS). Materials and Methods: In vitro and ex vivo antioxidant capacity of…

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   Protective Mechanisms of Piperine against Renal Ischemia– Reperfusion Injury in Rats

   Mohamed Aly Morsy, Mahmoud El‑Daly, Anwaar S. M. Abu Shnaf, Sherif W. Mansour, Ahmed R. N. Ibrahim

   pp. S425–S430 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_586_19 · 2020

   Objectives: We hypothesized that piperine would protect against renal IRI in rats via inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammation. Materials and Methods: Male Sprague Dawley rats were subdivided into four groups; sha…

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   Protein Expression Patterns in HEK‑Blue™ ‑ Cells Treated with Clinacanthus nutans Extracts

   Shun‑Kai Yang, Teik‑Kee Leo, Chun‑Wai Mai, Swee‑Yee Chin, Dhilia Udie Lamasudin, Swee‑Hua‑Erin Lim, Ngai‑Paing Tan, Kok‑Song Lai

   pp. S431–S434 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_281_19 · 2020

   Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of CN extract on human embryonic kidney cell line (HEK‑Blue™‑4) in a proteomic perspective. Materials and Methods: Comparative proteomic profiling through two‑dimens…

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   Antitumoral Effect of Lawsonia inermis Extract on Melanoma Tumor‑bearing C57BL/6 Mice

   Wasim Raja, Sonam Pandey

   pp. S435–S442 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_219_19 · 2020

   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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