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Danshen–Gegen decoction protects against hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced apoptosis by inhibiting mitochondrial permeability transition via the redox-sensitive ERK/Nrf2 and PKCɛ/mKATP pathways in H9c2 cardiomyocytes
07 September 2011
Abstract: Danshen–Gegen (DG) Decoction, an herbal formulation containing Radix Salviae miltiorrhizae and Radix Puerariae lobatae, has been used for the treatment of coronary artery disease in Chinese ...
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Po Yee Chiu,
Hoi Yan Leung,
Pou Kuan Leong,
Na Chen,
Limin Zhou,
Zhong Zuo,
Philip Y. Lam,
Kam Ming Ko
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99-110
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| Infections |
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In vitro anti-influenza virus activity of a cardiotonic glycoside from Adenium obesum (Forssk.)
07 September 2011
Abstract: Methanolic extracts of six Saudi plants were screened for their in vitro antiviral activity using influenza virus A/PR/8/34 (H1N1) and MDCK cells in an MTT assay. The results indicated that ...
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Hiroaki Kiyohara,
Chikara Ichino,
Yuka Kawamura,
Takayuki Nagai,
Noriko Sato,
Haruki Yamada,
Maha M. Salama,
Essam Abdel-Sattar
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111-114
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Kalanchoe pinnata inhibits mast cell activation and prevents allergic airway disease
01 August 2011
Abstract: Aqueous extract of Kalanchoe pinnata (Kp) have been found effective in models to reduce acute anaphylactic reactions. In the present study, we investigate the effect of Kp and the flavonoid ...
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E.A. Cruz,
S. Reuter,
H. Martin,
N. Dehzad,
M.F. Muzitano,
S.S. Costa,
B. Rossi-Bergmann,
R. Buhl,
M. Stassen,
C. Taube
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115-121
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Modified Wu-Zi-Yan-Zong prescription, a traditional Chinese polyherbal formula, suppresses lipopolysaccharide-induced neuroinflammatory processes in rat astrocytes via NF-κB and JNK/p38 MAPK signaling pathways
07 September 2011
Abstract: Neuroinflammation plays an important role in several neurodegenerative diseases. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of modified Wu-Zi-Yan-Zong prescription (MWP)...
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Ke-Wu Zeng,
Tai Zhang,
Hong Fu,
Geng-Xin Liu,
Xue-Mei Wang
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122-129
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Bupleurum chinense DC polysaccharides attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in mice
24 November 2011
Abstract: Bupleurum chinense DC had hepato-protective, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, and immunomodulatory effect in traditional Chinese medicine. This study was to determine whether the c...
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Jun-yun Xie,
Hong-ye Di,
Hong Li,
Xiao-qin Cheng,
Yun-yi Zhang,
Dao-feng Chen
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130-137
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Eurycomanone suppresses expression of lung cancer cell tumor markers, prohibitin, annexin 1 and endoplasmic reticulum protein 28
07 September 2011
Abstract: Bioactive compounds from the medicinal plant, Eurycoma longifolia Jack have been shown to promote anti-proliferative effects on various cancer cell lines. Here we examined the effects of pur...
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Pooi-Fong Wong,
Wei-Fun Cheong,
Meng-Hooi Shu,
Chin-Hoe Teh,
Kit-Lam Chan,
Sazaly AbuBakar
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138-144
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| Neurology |
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Antidepressant-like effect of hyperoside isolated from Apocynum venetum leaves: Possible cellular mechanisms
01 August 2011
Graphical abstract: We studied the possible cellular mechanisms of hyperoside isolated from Apocynum venetum leaves in corticosterone-induced neurotoxicity, using PC12 cells as a suitable in vitro mod...
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Meizhu Zheng,
Chunming Liu,
Fengguang Pan,
Dongfang Shi,
Yuchi Zhang
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145-149
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Neuroprotection of the leaf and stem of Vitis amurensis and their active compounds against ischemic brain damage in rats and excitotoxicity in cultured neurons
21 July 2011
Abstract: Vitis amurensis (Vitaceae) has been reported to have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The present study investigated a methanol extract from the leaf and stem of V. amurensis f...
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Joo Youn Kim,
Ha Yeon Jeong,
Hong Kyu Lee,
SeungHwan Kim,
Bang Yeon Hwang,
KiHwan Bae,
Yeon Hee Seong
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150-159
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A new approach to enhance oral bioavailability of Silybum Marianum dry extract: Association of mechanochemical activation and spray congealing
01 August 2011
Graphical abstract: The combination of mechanochemical activation and spray congealing produces a delivery system with enhanced oral bioavailability of main flavolignans of Silybum Marianum dry extrac...
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N. Passerini,
B. Perissutti,
B. Albertini,
E. Franceschinis,
D. Lenaz,
D. Hasa,
I. Locatelli,
D. Voinovich
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160-168
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Tanshinone I increases CYP1A2 protein expression and enzyme activity in primary rat hepatocytes
07 September 2011
Abstract: This study investigated the effects of Danshen and its active ingredients on the protein expression and enzymatic activity of CYP1A2 in primary rat hepatocytes. The ethanolic extract of Dans...
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Wayne Y.W. Lee,
Xuelin Zhou,
Penelope M.Y. Or,
Yiu Wa Kwan,
John H.K. Yeung
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169-176
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Ginkgo biloba extract attenuates warfarin-mediated anticoagulation through induction of hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes by bilobalide in mice
01 August 2011
Abstract: Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) is a popular herbal ingredient used worldwide, but it is reported to induce bleeding as a serious adverse event. In this study we examined whether GBE induced spo...
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Yuko Taki,
Kaori Yokotani,
Shizuo Yamada,
Kazumasa Shinozuka,
Yoko Kubota,
Yasuo Watanabe,
Keizo Umegaki
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177-182
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Proteomic analysis of the molecular response of Raji cells to maslinic acid treatment
07 September 2011
Abstract: Maslinic acid, a natural pentacyclic triterpene has been shown to inhibit growth and induce apoptosis in some tumour cell lines. We studied the molecular response of Raji cells towards masli...
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W.H. Yap,
K.S. Khoo,
S.H. Lim,
C.C. Yeo,
Y.M. Lim
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183-191
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Book review
08 December 2011
The second revision of Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals gives an update of the most useful and commonly encountered phytomedicinals today. Originally authored by Profess...
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Ellie Jhun,
Z. Jim Wang
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