Volume 14, Issue 27

Review Article

1. Review

   Toward a Novel Pharmacology and Therapeutic Understanding of Brazilian Propolis: A Meta-Analytical Approach

   Arlik Rafael Santiago de Sousa, Sabrina Zelice Cruz de Moraes, Arleu Barbosa Viana-Júnior, Edílson Divino de Araujo

   pp. 1–7 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2020.1.1 · Published

   This review article aims to use a meta-analytical approach to systematize and compare the main effects of green and red propolis, as determined through biological assays, in order to inform future preclinical tests and d…

2. Review

   Astaxanthin and its Formulations as Potent Oxidative Stress Inhibitors

   Norma Francenia Santos-Sánchez, Beatriz Hernández-Carlos, Alejandra Torres-Ariño, Raúl Salas-Coronado

   pp. 8–15 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2020.1.2 · Published

   Astaxanthin is one of the most potent antioxidant agents with a carotenoid chemical structure present in nature. This compound is common in some marine organisms and is abundantly present in Haematococcus pluvialis micro…

3. Review

   Celastrus paniculatus: A Bibliometric Assessment of Global Publications Output during 2001-18

   K.K. Mueen Ahmed, B.M. Gupta, N.K. Singh, V.K. Thakur, Ashok Kumar

   pp. 16–21 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2020.14.3 · Published

   A bibliometric analysis of global research output on the Celastrus paniculatus plant is presented based on selected quantitative and qualitative indicators, using Scopus international database during 2001-18. The study a…

4. Review

   Citrullus colocynthis an Important Plant in Indian Traditional System of Medicine

   Manish Kapoor, Navneet Kaur, Chanchal Sharma, Gurdeep Kaur, Rupinder Kaur, Kajal Batra, Jyoti Rani

   pp. 22–27 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2020.14.4 · Published

   Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad, commonly known as Colocynth, a member of Cucurbitaceae is native to Mediterranean region and Asia. It is a wild, perennial, herbaceous, non-tough, harsh, angular vine with lobular tendr…

5. Review

   Phyto-Pharmacological Aspects of Cucumis melo var. agrestis: A Systematic Review

   Manish Kapoor, Chanchal Sharma, Navneet Kaur, Gurdeep Kaur, Rupinder Kaur, Kajal Batra, Jyoti Rani

   pp. 28–32 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2020.14.5 · Published

   Cucumis melo var. agrestis, belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae, is commonly known as wild melon, wild musk, small gourd, kachri or chibber. It is annual climber, monoecious, plant having thin stemmed and fruit with thin…

6. Review

   Leea macrophylla: A Review on Ethanobotanical Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Action

   Manita Malik, Gaurav Upadhyay

   pp. 33–36 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2020.14.6 · Published

   Leea macrophylla Roxb. ex hornis a perennial shrub that belongs to the Leeaceae family. The plant has widely been used as a traditional medicine for long time. It is rich in phytochemical constituents such as alkaloids, …

7. Review

   Hypoglycaemic Property of Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. and Hendl.) H. Robinson): A Review

   Neyder Contreras-Puentes, Antistio Alvíz-Amador

   pp. 37–44 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2020.14.7 · Published

   Diabetes is currently a chronically more important disease due to the high rates affecting 8.5% of the world population. The need to look for natural sources as alternative elements for the treatment of this type of dise…

8. Review

   Global Research on Terminalia arjuna: A Quantitative and Qualitative Assessment of Publications during 2004-18

   K.K. Mueen Ahmed, B.M. Gupta, Neeraj Singh, Ashok Kumar

   pp. 45–52 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2020.14.8 · Published

   683 global research publications on Terminalia arjuna were derived from the Scopus database during the last 22 years (1997-18) with a view to study its quantitative and qualitative aspects. The global publication data sh…

9. Review

   Medicinal Plants Containing Coumarin or Essential Oils from the Brazilian Biome May be New Option for Treating Leishmaniasis?

   Elizama Shirley Silveira, Naya Lúcia De Castro Rodrigues, Nuno Miguel de Jesus Machado, Francisco Rafael Marciano Fonseca, Maria Jania Teixeira, Luzia Kalyne Almeida Moreira Leal

   pp. 53–61 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2020.14.9 · Published

   Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease that is among the 13 most common chronic infections in the world. Current chemotherapy for the treatment of leishmaniasis presents several limitations. Medicinal plants conta…

10. Review

    Neuroprotective Effects of Guanosine Supplementation in Experimental Models: A Systematic Review

    Ana Paula De Carvalho Bezerra, Elayne Cristina Gurgel Andrade Pedrosa, Ianara Mendonça Da Costa, Jose Rodolfo Lopes De Paiva Cavalcanti, Jose Rodolfo Lopes De Paiva Cavalcanti, Lucidio Clebeson De Oliveira, Dayane Pessoa De Araújo, Amália Cinthia Menezes Do Rego, Irami Araújo-Filho, Francisco Irochima Pinheiro, Fausto Pierdoná Guzen

    pp. 62–71 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2020.14.10 · Published

    Guanosine (GUO) is an endogenous guanine nucleoside to which several neuroprotective and neurotrophic effects have been attributed in experimental in vitro and/or in vivo models of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, …

11. Review

    DNA Based Molecular Markers: A Tool for Differentiation of Ayurvedic Raw Drugs and their Adulterants

    Manasi Malgaonkar, Amey Shirolkar, Soma Narasimha Murthy, Anupam K Mangal, Sharad Daulatrao Pawar

    pp. 72–81 · DOI: 10.5530/phrev.2020.14.11 · Published

    Recent advances in molecular techniques have generated several typing methods based on PCR for genetic assessment of genetic relatedness of plant species. Considering the medicinal importance of plants, it is essential t…