Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume 54, Issue 7 (2016)

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Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume 54, Issue 7 (2016)

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Antitussive, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory activities of four caffeoylquinic acids isolated from Tussilago farfara
Qi-zhen Wu, Dong-xia Zhao, Juan Xiang, Mian Zhang, Chao-feng Zhang & Xiang-hong Xu
Pages: 1117-1124
Published online: 06 Oct 2015
AbstractforAntitussive, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory activities of four caffeoylquinic acids isolated from Tussilago farfara | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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In vitro inhibitory effects of thymol and carvacrol on dendritic cell activation and function
Zahra Amirghofran, Hossein Ahmadi, Mohammad Hossein Karimi, Fathollah Kalantar, Nasser Gholijani & Zahra Malek-Hosseini
Pages: 1125-1132
Published online: 12 Jun 2015
AbstractforIn vitro inhibitory effects of thymol and carvacrol on dendritic cell activation and function | Full Text | References | PDF (590.7 KB)
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A flavonoid compound from Chrysosplenium nudicaule inhibits growth and induces apoptosis of the human stomach cancer cell line SGC-7901
Yanping Luo, Hongjuan Yu, Yunshang Yang, Weihua Tian, Kaizhong Dong, Jinyu Shan & Xingming Ma
Pages: 1133-1139
Published online: 01 Oct 2015
AbstractforA flavonoid compound from Chrysosplenium nudicaule inhibits growth and induces apoptosis of the human stomach cancer cell line SGC-7901 | Full Text | References | PDF (743.5 KB)
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Flavonol glycosides and other phenolic compounds from Viola tianshanica and their anti-complement activities
Yan Qin, Quan Wen, Jie Cao, Chengle Yin, Daofeng Chen & Zhihong Cheng
Pages: 1140-1147
Published online: 17 Jun 2015
AbstractforFlavonol glycosides and other phenolic compounds from Viola tianshanica and their anti-complement activities | Full Text | References | PDF (301.3 KB)
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Effect of Hedyotis diffusa water extract on protecting human hepatocyte cells (LO2) from H2O2-induced cytotoxicity
Xin Gao, Chang Li, Yee-Ling Tang, Huan Zhang & Shun-Wan Chan
Pages: 1148-1155
Published online: 22 Jun 2015
AbstractforEffect of Hedyotis diffusa water extract on protecting human hepatocyte cells (LO2) from H2O2-induced cytotoxicity | Full Text | References | PDF (744.1 KB)
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Resveratrol regulates oxidative biomarkers and antioxidant enzymes in the brain of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Gökhan Sadi & Dilan Konat
Pages: 1156-1163
Published online: 16 Jun 2015
AbstractforResveratrol regulates oxidative biomarkers and antioxidant enzymes in the brain of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Ginger extract modulates Pb-induced hepatic oxidative stress and expression of antioxidant gene transcripts in rat liver
Omnia Ismail Mohamed, Abeer Fekry El-Nahas, Yasser Said El-Sayed & Khaled Mohamed Ashry
Pages: 1164-1172
Published online: 16 Jun 2015
AbstractforGinger extract modulates Pb-induced hepatic oxidative stress and expression of antioxidant gene transcripts in rat liver | Full Text | References | PDF (252.6 KB)
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Metformin inhibits proliferation and proinflammatory cytokines of human keratinocytes in vitro via mTOR-signaling pathway
Ying Liu, Fan Yang, Weiyuan Ma & Qing Sun
Pages: 1173-1178
Published online: 21 Aug 2015
AbstractforMetformin inhibits proliferation and proinflammatory cytokines of human keratinocytes in vitro via mTOR-signaling pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Isolation, characterization, and anthelminthic activities of a novel dichapetalin and other constituents of Dichapetalum filicaule
Mary Anti Chama, Godwin Akpeko Dziwornu, Reiner Waibel, Dorcas Osei-Safo, Ivan Addae-Mensah, Joseph Otchere & Michael Wilson
Pages: 1179-1188
Published online: 29 Jun 2015
AbstractforIsolation, characterization, and anthelminthic activities of a novel dichapetalin and other constituents of Dichapetalum filicaule | Full Text | References | PDF (554.9 KB)
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Inhibitory effect of TGF-β peptide antagonist on the fibrotic phenotype of human hypertrophic scar fibroblasts
Xiuxia Wang, Zhen Gao, Xiaoli Wu, Wenjie Zhang, Guangdong Zhou & Wei Liu
Pages: 1189-1197
Published online: 02 Jul 2015
AbstractforInhibitory effect of TGF-β peptide antagonist on the fibrotic phenotype of human hypertrophic scar fibroblasts | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Protective effect of ursodeoxycholic acid, resveratrol, and N-acetylcysteine on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rats
Mahmoud Hussein Hassan Ali, Basim Anwar Shehata Messiha & Hekma Abdel-Tawab Abdel-Latif
Pages: 1198-1208
Published online: 01 Jul 2015
AbstractforProtective effect of ursodeoxycholic acid, resveratrol, and N-acetylcysteine on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rats | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Protective effect on phenytoin-induced cognition deficit in pentylenetetrazol kindled mice: A repertoire of Glycyrrhiza glabra flavonoid antioxidants
Paramdeep Singh, Damanpreet Singh & Rajesh K. Goel
Pages: 1209-1218
Published online: 08 Jul 2015
AbstractforProtective effect on phenytoin-induced cognition deficit in pentylenetetrazol kindled mice: A repertoire of Glycyrrhiza glabra flavonoid antioxidants | Full Text | References | PDF (851.6 KB)
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New flavonoid from Patrinia villosa
Zheng Xiang, Ning Chen, Ying Xu, Jian Wu, Ying-Jie Liu, Chong Tan, Yu-Bin Ji & Wen-Lan Li
Pages: 1219-1222
Published online: 09 Jul 2015
AbstractforNew flavonoid from Patrinia villosa | Full Text | References | PDF (256.9 KB)
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Evaluation of the cytotoxicity, cell-cycle arrest, and apoptotic induction by Euphorbia hirta in MCF-7 breast cancer cells
Yuet Ping Kwan, Tamio Saito, Darah Ibrahim, Faisal Muti Saleh Al-Hassan, Chern Ein Oon, Yeng Chen, Subramanion L. Jothy, Jagat R. Kanwar & Sreenivasan Sasidharan
Pages: 1223-1236
Published online: 08 Jul 2015
AbstractforEvaluation of the cytotoxicity, cell-cycle arrest, and apoptotic induction by Euphorbia hirta in MCF-7 breast cancer cells | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Evaluation of antiurolithiatic and antioxidant potential of Lepidagathis prostrata: A Pashanbhed plant
Raviraj Anand Devkar, Shilpee Chaudhary, Sahithi Adepu, Seena Kanniparambil Xavier, Kodangala Subraya Chandrashekar & Manganahalli Manjunath Setty
Pages: 1237-1245
Published online: 14 Jul 2015
AbstractforEvaluation of antiurolithiatic and antioxidant potential of Lepidagathis prostrata: A Pashanbhed plant | Full Text | References | PDF (591.6 KB)
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Crataegus songarica methanolic extract accelerates enzymatic status in kidney and heart tissue damage in albino rats and its in vitro cytotoxic activity
Showkat Ahmad Ganie, Tanveer Ali Dar, Sabuhi Zargar, Aashiq Hussain Bhat, Khalid Bashir Dar, Akbar Masood & Mohammad Afzal Zargar
Pages: 1246-1254
Published online: 01 Oct 2015
AbstractforCrataegus songarica methanolic extract accelerates enzymatic status in kidney and heart tissue damage in albino rats and its in vitro cytotoxic activity | Full Text | References | PDF (465.4 KB)
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Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction conditions for preparing lignan-rich extract from Saraca asoca bark using Box–Behnken design
Shikha Mishra & Vidhu Aeri
Pages: 1255-1262
Published online: 01 Oct 2015
AbstractforOptimization of microwave-assisted extraction conditions for preparing lignan-rich extract from Saraca asoca bark using Box–Behnken design | Full Text | References | PDF (824.8 KB)
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Baccharis dracunculifolia methanol extract enhances glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in pancreatic islets of monosodium glutamate induced-obesity model rats
Palloma de A. S. Hocayen, Sabrina Grassiolli, Nayara C. Leite, Márcia T. Pochapski, Ricardo A. Pereira, Luiz A. da Silva, Andre L. Snack, R. Garcia Michel, Francini Y. Kagimura, Mário A. A. da Cunha & Carlos R. M. Malfatti
Pages: 1263-1271
Published online: 21 Jul 2015
AbstractforBaccharis dracunculifolia methanol extract enhances glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in pancreatic islets of monosodium glutamate induced-obesity model rats | Full Text | References | PDF (789.5 KB)
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Uzara – A quality control perspective of Xysmalobium undulatum
Sowesa Kanama, Alvaro Viljoen, Gill Enslin, Guy Kamatou, Weiyang Chen, Maxleene Sandasi & Thomas Idowu
Pages: 1272-1279
Published online: 12 Oct 2015
AbstractforUzara – A quality control perspective of Xysmalobium undulatum | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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The ginsenoside metabolite compound K exerts its anti-inflammatory activity by downregulating memory B cell in adjuvant-induced arthritis
Jingyu Chen, Qingtong Wang, Huaxun Wu, Kangkang Liu, Yujing Wu, Yan Chang & Wei Wei
Pages: 1280-1288
Published online: 24 May 2016
AbstractforThe ginsenoside metabolite compound K exerts its anti-inflammatory activity by downregulating memory B cell in adjuvant-induced arthritis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Research Article

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Cardioprotection mechanism of mangiferin on doxorubicin-induced rats: Focus on intracellular calcium regulation
Femmi Dwinda Agustini, Wawaimuli Arozal, Melva Louisa, Soni Siswanto, Vivian Soetikno, Nafrialdi Nafrialdi & Franciscus Suyatna
Pages: 1289-1297
Published online: 06 Oct 2015
AbstractforCardioprotection mechanism of mangiferin on doxorubicin-induced rats: Focus on intracellular calcium regulation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Rapid Communication
Cold/hot pad differentiating assay of property differences of Mahuang and Maxingshigan decoctions
Yanling Zhao, Lei Jia, Jiabo Wang, Wenjun Zou, Hongbo Yang & Xiaohe Xiao
Pages: 1298-1302
Published online: 22 Nov 2015
AbstractforCold/hot pad differentiating assay of property differences of Mahuang and Maxingshigan decoctions | Full Text | References | PDF (432.3 KB)
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