Javed Ahamad
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Nicotine Exposure and Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Experimental Evidence
Nicotine Exposure and Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Experimental Evidence Open
Background: The relationship between nicotine exposure and Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains controversial. Experimental studies, particularly preclinical trials in animal models, suggest that nicotine may exert neuroprotective effects; how…
View article: Potential anticancer activity of chemically characterized extract of Olea europaea (Olive) leaves
Potential anticancer activity of chemically characterized extract of Olea europaea (Olive) leaves Open
Olea europaea Linn. (Olive) is considered as essential component of Mediterranean diets. Olive leaves, fruits, and oil are traditionally known for several health benefits including diabetes, cardiac complications, cancer, etc. The objectiv…
View article: Utilization of Nanotechnology to Improve Bone Health in Osteoporosis Exploiting Nigella sativa and Its Active Constituent Thymoquinone
Utilization of Nanotechnology to Improve Bone Health in Osteoporosis Exploiting Nigella sativa and Its Active Constituent Thymoquinone Open
Osteoporosis, a chronic bone disorder, is one of the leading causes of fracture and morbidity risk. Numerous medicinally important herbs have been evaluated for their efficacy in improving bone mass density in exhaustive preclinical and li…
View article: How Internet Websites Portray Herbal Vitality Products Containing Eurycoma longifolia Jack: An Evaluation of the Quality and Risks of Online Information
How Internet Websites Portray Herbal Vitality Products Containing Eurycoma longifolia Jack: An Evaluation of the Quality and Risks of Online Information Open
Background: Tongkat Ali (TA) or Eurycoma longifolia is a herbal medicine (HM) plant traditionally used to treat sexual dysfunction and enhance libido in men. Websites containing information about HM are abundant. However, studies have show…
View article: Cobra Venom Neutralization Effect by Hemidesmus indicus Root Extract
Cobra Venom Neutralization Effect by Hemidesmus indicus Root Extract Open
Hemidesmus indicus (Apocynaceae) has been utilized traditionally in the Indian subcontinent for the treatment of snakebites and scorpion stings. It has also several beneficial bioactivities in human beings such as antidiabetic, anti-inflam…
View article: Integrated Network Pharmacology and In-Silico Molecular Docking Studies to Unveil Mechanism of Action of Polyphenolic Compounds of Psidium Guajava for The Management of Thrombocytopenia
Integrated Network Pharmacology and In-Silico Molecular Docking Studies to Unveil Mechanism of Action of Polyphenolic Compounds of Psidium Guajava for The Management of Thrombocytopenia Open
Despite considerable studies, thrombocytopenia is still affecting millions of people with an increasing rate of morbidity and mortality around the globe. Therefore, we aimed to identify pharmacologically active polyphenolic compounds such …
View article: Piperine: A Mini Review on its Pharmacological Profile and Synthetic Derivatives
Piperine: A Mini Review on its Pharmacological Profile and Synthetic Derivatives Open
Piperine, known for its vast biological profile, is obtained from black pepper (Piper nigrum, Family: Piperaceae) which is one of the most commonly used spice in major parts of the world and is known for its pungent taste. Piperine is also…
View article: Chemical Characterization and Detection of Adulteration in Olea Europaea Linn. Oil by ATR-FTIR Method
Chemical Characterization and Detection of Adulteration in Olea Europaea Linn. Oil by ATR-FTIR Method Open
Olea europaea Linn. (Olive; Oleaceae) commonly known as Zaytoon in the Mediterranean region. Olive oil and fruits are an important component of the Mediterranean diet as cooking oil and as a salad. Adulteration in Olive oil is very common …
View article: Chemical Composition and Cytotoxic Activity of Pistacia atlantica var. kurdica Fruits
Chemical Composition and Cytotoxic Activity of Pistacia atlantica var. kurdica Fruits Open
Pistacia atlantica var. kurdica (Anacardiaceae) is a major subspecies found in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and has several beneficial bioactivities such as antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral. P. atlantica growing in the Kurdistan r…
View article: Chemical Characterization and Antidiabetic Activity of Essential Oils from Pelargonium graveolens Leaves
Chemical Characterization and Antidiabetic Activity of Essential Oils from Pelargonium graveolens Leaves Open
Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) is a source of the finest quality of fragrance and its essential oils are used as antibacterial, and antifungal agents. The aim of the current research is to determine chemical constituents in the essentia…
View article: Development and Validation of an HPTLC Method for Estimation of Berberine in Berberis aristata
Development and Validation of an HPTLC Method for Estimation of Berberine in Berberis aristata Open
View article: Safety Standards and Antimicrobial Activity of Root of Salacia reticulata
Safety Standards and Antimicrobial Activity of Root of Salacia reticulata Open
Background and Objective: The safety and efficacy of natural products mostly depend upon the standardization of medicinal plants.Salacia reticulata widely used traditionally, the hence present study was designed to develop a safety profile…
View article: Role of Rosa damascena Mill. Flowers in the Treatment of Obesity and Obesity-Related Disorders
Role of Rosa damascena Mill. Flowers in the Treatment of Obesity and Obesity-Related Disorders Open
Background and Objective: The prevalence of obesity is increasing both worldwide and locally in India.It is considered a major health problem and often leads to other associated diseases such as type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart diseases, st…
View article: A Critical Review on Potential Pharmacological Activity and Pharmacokinetic Perspective of Swertiamarin
A Critical Review on Potential Pharmacological Activity and Pharmacokinetic Perspective of Swertiamarin Open
Swertiamarin is a secoiridoid glycoside found extensively in Enicostemma littorale and Swertia chirata belonging to the family of Gentianaceae, which has been reported to cure many diseases including diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis…
View article: GCMS Analysis and Hypolipidemic Activity of Dioscorea bulbifera (L) in High Fat Diet Induced Hypercholesterolemic Rats
GCMS Analysis and Hypolipidemic Activity of Dioscorea bulbifera (L) in High Fat Diet Induced Hypercholesterolemic Rats Open
Background and Objective: Hypercholesterolemia is the leading cause of the development of various diseases that made pharmaceutical companies turn towards herbal products with fewer side effects.Hyperlipidemic and reactive oxygen species i…
View article: Prangos platychlaena: State of the Art from Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemical, Toxicological and Pharmacological Perspective
Prangos platychlaena: State of the Art from Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemical, Toxicological and Pharmacological Perspective Open
The Mediterranean region is a rich source of bioactive phytochemicals contained in plants and the secret of longevity. Mediterranean region represents an intangible cultural heritage of humanity and it is partially still based upon many wi…
View article: Characterization of Chemical Compounds in Volatile Oil and Ethyl Acetate Extract of Lavandula angustifolia by GC-MS
Characterization of Chemical Compounds in Volatile Oil and Ethyl Acetate Extract of Lavandula angustifolia by GC-MS Open
Lavandula angustifolia is an important aromatic plant and rich source of linalool. L. angustifolia and its bioactive compounds have been reported to possess several bioactivities such as antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial and antidiabe…
View article: Phytochemical Screening of Different Parts of Prangos Platychlaena Boiss by Liquid-Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Phytochemical Screening of Different Parts of Prangos Platychlaena Boiss by Liquid-Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) Open
Liquid-chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is a hyphenated analytical technique that combines the separating power of liquid chromatography with mass analysis capabilities. The aim of present study to identify and characteri…
View article: The Pharmacognostic Review on Kurdish Plant Pterocephalus nestorianus
The Pharmacognostic Review on Kurdish Plant Pterocephalus nestorianus Open
The genus Pterocephalus, one of the most important genera of Caprifoliaceae family, comprises about 30 species which are usually found in sunny, dry, rocky crevices, mostly in Europe and Western Asia. Nine species are native to the Kurdist…
View article: Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle): Review on Its chemistry, morphology, ethno medical uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities
Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle): Review on Its chemistry, morphology, ethno medical uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities Open
The oldest remedies identified to mankind are herbal medicines. India is recognized worldwide for its Ayurvedic treatment. India has rich history of using many plants for medicinal purposes. Remedial plants are cooperating extremely dynami…
View article: A Comprehensive Review on Selected Traditional Herbs in the Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome
A Comprehensive Review on Selected Traditional Herbs in the Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome Open
View article: A CRITICAL REVIEW ON TRADITIONAL USES, PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL USES OF ORIGANUM VULGARE LINN.
A CRITICAL REVIEW ON TRADITIONAL USES, PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL USES OF ORIGANUM VULGARE LINN. Open
The genus Origanum (Lamiaceae) includes 39 species widely distributed in the Mediterranean region.Origanum vulgare L. (O.vulgare) is an important aromatic and medicinal plant of the genus Origanum.It is used as a culinary condiment and lar…
View article: A PHARMACOGNOSTIC REVIEW ON ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM
A PHARMACOGNOSTIC REVIEW ON ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM Open
Artemisia, being the widely distributed genus of the plant family Asteraceae encompasses about 500 species.Among them, Artemisia absinthium (A.absinthium) is a well-known herb commonly known as Wormwood and Afsanteen.A. absinthium reported…
View article: PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT FRACTIONS OF TERMINALIA ARJUNA BARK BY GC-MS
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT FRACTIONS OF TERMINALIA ARJUNA BARK BY GC-MS Open
Traditionally Terminalia arjuna Roxb.(T.arjuna) is being used widely to cure various diseases like cardiovascular diseases, liver diseases, and cancer etc.The aim of the present study is to phytochemical analysis of petroleum ether, ethyl …
View article: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON NATURAL BIOENHANCERS
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON NATURAL BIOENHANCERS Open
Natural bioenhancers reported to improve bioavailability and bioefficacy in combination therapy.Many studies are increasingly showing interest toward the improvement of bioavailability of a large number of synthetic and herbal drugs by nat…
View article: α-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITION ACTIVITY OF STANDARDIZED EXTRACT OF ALOE VERA COLLECTED FROM YAYO BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOREST, ETHIOPIA
α-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITION ACTIVITY OF STANDARDIZED EXTRACT OF ALOE VERA COLLECTED FROM YAYO BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOREST, ETHIOPIA Open
In recent years, there has been an increased interest in the development of alternative medicines for maintaining glucose homeostasis in diabetes, specifically by screening plant extracts as well as their isolated compounds for their abili…
View article: Swertiamarin Contributes to Glucose Homeostasis via Inhibition of Carbohydrate Metabolizing Enzymes
Swertiamarin Contributes to Glucose Homeostasis via Inhibition of Carbohydrate Metabolizing Enzymes Open
Objective: Swertiamarin is a common secoiridoid found among the members of Gentianaceae. The present study aimed to establish the effectiveness of swertiamarin in achieving glucose homeostasis via inhibition of carbohydrat…
View article: Momordica charantia Linn. (Cucurbitaceae): Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
Momordica charantia Linn. (Cucurbitaceae): Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology Open
This review aims to present the information related to chemical composition of Momordica charantia Linn.(Cucurbitaceae), which is used in many Asian countries as a traditional functional food and medicine especially for the treatment of di…
View article: ESSENTIAL OIL COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FROM IRAQ
ESSENTIAL OIL COMPOSITION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FROM IRAQ Open
The essential oil of Lavandula angustifolia Mill.growing spontaneously in Iraq was investigated by GC and GC/MS for the first time.The oil was extracted from the flowers by hydro-distillation.Thirty-four components amounting to 98.91 % of …
View article: Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of charantin from Momordica charantia fruits using response surface methodology
Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of charantin from Momordica charantia fruits using response surface methodology Open
A facile UAE protocol for a high extraction yield of charantin was developed and validated.