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View article: A review on Phytochemical Constituents and biological Activities of Colvillea racemosa
A review on Phytochemical Constituents and biological Activities of Colvillea racemosa Open
Fabaceae, is the third-largest family in the plant kingdom. it has been divided into six subfamilies (Caesalpinioideae, Dialioideae, Detarioideae, Cercidoideae, Duparquetioideae, and Papilionoideae). It has a diverse contribution including…
View article: Nutritional, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Anticholinesterase Properties of Phyllanthus emblica: A Study Supported by Spectroscopic and Computational Investigations
Nutritional, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Anticholinesterase Properties of Phyllanthus emblica: A Study Supported by Spectroscopic and Computational Investigations Open
Dietary fruits and vegetables play a vital role as food and drugs and are the main sources of antioxidant defences against degenerative diseases, such as brain dysfunctions, cardiovascular diseases, immune system deteriorations, and cancer…
View article: Holistic Overview of the Phytoconstituents and Pharmacological Activities of Egyptian Riverhemp [<i>Sesbania sesban</i> (L.) Merr.]: A Review
Holistic Overview of the Phytoconstituents and Pharmacological Activities of Egyptian Riverhemp [<i>Sesbania sesban</i> (L.) Merr.]: A Review Open
Background: Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. (Family: Fabaceae), commonly known as Egyptian riverhemp, is a well-known plant widely distributed through Egypt, the rest of Africa and Asia. S. sesban leaves have been traditionally used as an anthe…
View article: Antibacterial, Antifungal and Antiviral Activities of Euphorbia Greenwayi var. Greenwayi Bally & S. Carter
Antibacterial, Antifungal and Antiviral Activities of Euphorbia Greenwayi var. Greenwayi Bally & S. Carter Open
The interest in many traditional natural products is increasing. Natural products continue producing bioactive agents owing to the remarkable available chemical diversity. They were evaluated as prospective therapeutic candidates for the t…
View article: Green Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Annona glabra and Annona squamosa Extracts with Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Apoptosis Potentials, Assisted by In Silico Modeling, and Metabolic Profiling
Green Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Annona glabra and Annona squamosa Extracts with Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Apoptosis Potentials, Assisted by In Silico Modeling, and Metabolic Profiling Open
Annona glabra L. (AngTE) and Annona squamosa L. (AnsTE) fruits have been widely used in cancer treatment. Accordingly, their extracts were used to synthesize silver nanoparticles via a biogenic route (Ang-AgNPs) and (Ans-AgNPs), respective…
View article: Garcinia cambogia Phenolics as Potent Anti-COVID-19 Agents: Phytochemical Profiling, Biological Activities, and Molecular Docking
Garcinia cambogia Phenolics as Potent Anti-COVID-19 Agents: Phytochemical Profiling, Biological Activities, and Molecular Docking Open
COVID-19 is a disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and became a pandemic in a critically short time. Phenolic secondary metabolites attracted much attention from the pharmaceutical industries for their easily accessible natural sou…
View article: Phytochemical Investigation of Egyptian Spinach Leaves, a Potential Source for Antileukemic Metabolites: In Vitro and In Silico Study
Phytochemical Investigation of Egyptian Spinach Leaves, a Potential Source for Antileukemic Metabolites: In Vitro and In Silico Study Open
Spinacia oleracea L., Amaranthaceae, leaves cultivated in Egypt demonstrated a potential antileukemic activity against the chronic myeloid leukemia, K562 cell line. Thus, the aim of this study is to carry out a phytochemical investigation …
View article: Phytochemical Investigation of Egyptian Riverhemp: A Potential Source of Antileukemic Metabolites
Phytochemical Investigation of Egyptian Riverhemp: A Potential Source of Antileukemic Metabolites Open
As part of our research group’s continuous efforts to find alternative treatments for cancer, the aqueous ethanol extract of Sesbania sesban L. Merr. (SS, Egyptian riverhemp) demonstrated an antileukemic activity against K562 cell line. Bi…
View article: CCDC 2162961: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2162961: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: Quality Control, Anti-Hyperglycemic, and Anti-Inflammatory Assessment of Colvillea racemosa Leaves Using In Vitro, In Vivo Investigations and Its Correlation with the Phytoconstituents Identified via LC-QTOF-MS and MS/MS
Quality Control, Anti-Hyperglycemic, and Anti-Inflammatory Assessment of Colvillea racemosa Leaves Using In Vitro, In Vivo Investigations and Its Correlation with the Phytoconstituents Identified via LC-QTOF-MS and MS/MS Open
Colvillea racemosa is a cultivated ornamental plant that is a monotypic genus of Fabaceae. It is native to Madagascar, with limited studies. For the first time, the leaf quality control parameters, the anti-hyperglycemic and anti-inflammat…
View article: Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Natural Pentacyclic Triterpenoids and Phytochemical Investigation of Different Fractions of Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Stem Bark Using LCHRMS Analysis
Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Natural Pentacyclic Triterpenoids and Phytochemical Investigation of Different Fractions of Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Stem Bark Using LCHRMS Analysis Open
Ziziphus spina-christi L. (ZSC-L) is a tree with thorny branches, belongs to the family Rhamnaceae and grows in the sub-tropics. The purpose of this research is to isolate and partially purify bioactive components from the crude ethanol ex…
View article: Phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of two species related to family Arecaceae
Phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of two species related to family Arecaceae Open
Several studies have focused on the biological and chemical properties of different species of the family Arecaceae. Isolation and characterization of the phytochemicals of Archontophoenix alexandrae (Wendl. & Drude) and Dictyosperma album…
View article: Wound Healing Metabolites from Peters’ Elephant-Nose Fish Oil: An In Vivo Investigation Supported by In Vitro and In Silico Studies
Wound Healing Metabolites from Peters’ Elephant-Nose Fish Oil: An In Vivo Investigation Supported by In Vitro and In Silico Studies Open
Gnathonemuspetersii (F. Mormyridae) commonly known as Peters’ elephant-nose fish is a freshwater elephant fish native to West and Central African rivers. The present research aimed at metabolic profiling of its derived crude oil via GC-MS …
View article: Correction: Triple-negative breast cancer suppressive activities, antioxidants and pharmacophore model of new acylated rhamnopyranoses from <i>Premna odorata</i>
Correction: Triple-negative breast cancer suppressive activities, antioxidants and pharmacophore model of new acylated rhamnopyranoses from <i>Premna odorata</i> Open
Correction for ‘Triple-negative breast cancer suppressive activities, antioxidants and pharmacophore model of new acylated rhamnopyranoses from Premna odorata’ by Abeer H. Elmaidomy et al., RSC Adv., 2020, 10, 10584–10598. DOI: 10.1039/D0R…
View article: Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Terpene- and Polyphenol-Rich Premna odorata Leaves on Alcohol-Inflamed Female Wistar Albino Rat Liver
Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Terpene- and Polyphenol-Rich Premna odorata Leaves on Alcohol-Inflamed Female Wistar Albino Rat Liver Open
Premna odorata Blanco (Lamiaceae) is an ethnomedicinal plant native to different tropical regions. Although some reports addressed their anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and antituberculotic effects, their hepatoprotective potential is yet to…
View article: Hyaluronidase inhibitors as skin rejuvenating agents from natural source
Hyaluronidase inhibitors as skin rejuvenating agents from natural source Open
With age, a decrease of original elasticity of the skin due to enzyme elastase leads to the appearance of fine lines, age spots, irregular pigmentation and wrinkles showing saggy and dull skin. The collagen also decreases and abnormal elas…
View article: Bioassay-Guided Isolation, Metabolic Profiling, and Docking Studies of Hyaluronidase Inhibitors from Ravenala madagascariensis
Bioassay-Guided Isolation, Metabolic Profiling, and Docking Studies of Hyaluronidase Inhibitors from Ravenala madagascariensis Open
Hyaluronidase enzyme (HAase) has a role in the dissolution or disintegration of hyaluronic acid (HA) and in maintaining the heathy state of skin. Bioassay-guided fractionation of Ravenala madagascariensis (Sonn.) organ extracts (leaf, flow…
View article: Anticholinesterase and acaricidal activities of steroids isolated from Trianthema portulacastrum L. against Rhipicephalus annulatus tick
Anticholinesterase and acaricidal activities of steroids isolated from Trianthema portulacastrum L. against Rhipicephalus annulatus tick Open
Anti-infective Activities of Secondary Metabolites from Vitex pinnataNurkhalida Kamal, Carol Clements, Alexander I. Gray, RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel
View article: Chemical composition and therapeutic potential of three Cycas species in brain damage and pancreatitis provoked by γ-radiation exposure in rats
Chemical composition and therapeutic potential of three Cycas species in brain damage and pancreatitis provoked by γ-radiation exposure in rats Open
Metabolomic profiling of the crude extracts of the three Cycas plants leaves; Cycas armstrongii Miq., Cycas circinalis L., and Cycas revoluta Thunb. showed the presence of diverse secondary metabolites. A detailed phytochemical study of C.…
View article: Triple-negative breast cancer suppressive activities, antioxidants and pharmacophore model of new acylated rhamnopyranoses from <i>Premna odorata</i>
Triple-negative breast cancer suppressive activities, antioxidants and pharmacophore model of new acylated rhamnopyranoses from <i>Premna odorata</i> Open
Phytochemical investigation of Premna odorata Blanco “Lamiaceae” young stems afforded four new acylated rhamnopyranoses 1–4, along with fourteen known compounds 5–19.
View article: <i>Zingiber officinale</i>extract and omega‐3 fatty acids ameliorate endoplasmic reticulum stress in a nonalcoholic fatty liver rat model
<i>Zingiber officinale</i>extract and omega‐3 fatty acids ameliorate endoplasmic reticulum stress in a nonalcoholic fatty liver rat model Open
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress was reported to play a major role in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) induction and progression. Here, we study the effect of Zingiber officinale and omega-3 fatty acids on ER stress for treating …
View article: A novel impact of Boswellia serrata on Blastocystis spp. infected mice
A novel impact of Boswellia serrata on Blastocystis spp. infected mice Open
Background:The susceptibility of Blastocystis spp.to standard antimicrobials is not clear.The development of resistant strains against the recommended drugs has evoked the importance of using an alternative medicine.Metronidazole constitut…
View article: Validated HPTLC Analysis Method for Quantification of Ricinoleic Acid and Oleic Acid Content in Castor Oil, Olive Oil and Selected Market Formulations
Validated HPTLC Analysis Method for Quantification of Ricinoleic Acid and Oleic Acid Content in Castor Oil, Olive Oil and Selected Market Formulations Open
Ricinoleic and oleic acids are classified as unsaturated omega-9 fatty acids.Ricinoleic acid naturally occurring fatty acid in the mature castor plant (Ricinus communis L.) and constitutes about 90% of castor oil components while oleic aci…
View article: Chemical Profiling and Biological Screening of Some River Nile Derived-Microorganisms
Chemical Profiling and Biological Screening of Some River Nile Derived-Microorganisms Open
The River Nile could be a new source for production of promising bioactive leading compound where antimicrobial and antiparasitic activities may be correlated.
View article: Immunomodulatory effect of Premna odorata volatile oils in Mycobacterium tuberculosis by inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB pathway
Immunomodulatory effect of Premna odorata volatile oils in Mycobacterium tuberculosis by inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB pathway Open
Introduction: The development of multi drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) and extensively drug resistant (XDR) TB, increased the interest in the usage of medicinal plants that are complementary to antibiotics to improve anti-TB efficac…
View article: 7th International Phytocosmetics and Phytotherapy Congress (India - IPPC2018)
7th International Phytocosmetics and Phytotherapy Congress (India - IPPC2018) Open
Use of plant-derived naturals for health, food and cosmetic benefits is on an unprecedented rise.Thanks to the extensive scientific efforts during the last three decades, their demand as observational therapeutics to precision bio-molecule…
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View article: Acylated Iridoids and Rhamnopyranoses from <scp><i>Premna odorata</i></scp> (Lamiaceae) as Novel Mesenchymal–Epithelial Transition Factor Receptor Inhibitors for the Control of Breast Cancer
Acylated Iridoids and Rhamnopyranoses from <span><i>Premna odorata</i></span> (Lamiaceae) as Novel Mesenchymal–Epithelial Transition Factor Receptor Inhibitors for the Control of Breast Cancer Open
Phytochemical investigation of Premna odorata Blanco, Lamiaceae, leaves afforded three new acylated iridoid glycosides 1–3 and two new acylated rhamnopyranoses 9 and 10, in addition to ten known compounds. The structures of the new compoun…