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Catechin in Human Health and Disease Open
Catechin, the name of which is derived from catechu of the extract of Acacia catechu L [...]
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Iron Deficiency Leads to Chlorosis Through Impacting Chlorophyll Synthesis and Nitrogen Metabolism in Areca catechu L. Open
Deficiency of certain elements can cause leaf chlorosis in Areca catechu L. trees, which causes considerable production loss. The linkage between nutrient deficiency and chlorosis phenomenon and physiological defect in A. catechu remains u…
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Evaluation of the alpha-amylase inhibitory activity of Nepalese medicinal plants used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus Open
Background α-Amylase catalyses the hydrolysis of starch and ultimately producing glucose. Controlling the catalytic activity of this enzyme reduces glucose production in the postprandial stage, which could be a therapeutic benefit for peop…
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Antioxidant, Anti‐inflammatory, and Chemoprotective Properties of <i>Acacia catechu</i> Heartwood Extracts Open
Aqueous extracts of Acacia catechu heartwood are rich source of catechin and epicatechin (gallic acid derivatives), with smaller amounts of flavonoids. Extracts have also been prepared with ethyl acetate, ethanol, and methanol, and the pro…
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Eco-dyeing of wool with Rubia cordifolia root extract: Assessment of the effect of Acacia catechu as biomordant on color and fastness properties Open
In the present study, anthraquinone colorants were extracted from powdered Rubia cordifolia roots and applied on wool fiber. Acacia catechu is used as a biomordant, a replacement to metallic mordants, for wool dyeing, and the effect on col…
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Biogenic Synthesis of NiO Nanoparticles Using Areca catechu Leaf Extract and Their Antidiabetic and Cytotoxic Effects Open
Nanoworld is an attractive sphere with the potential to explore novel nanomaterials with valuable applications in medicinal science. Herein, we report an efficient and ecofriendly approach for the synthesis of Nickel oxide nanoparticles (N…
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Inhibition of cytochrome P450 (CYP3A4) activity by extracts from 57 plants used in traditional chinese medicine (TCM) Open
In this study, the inhibitory activity of the aqueous and methanol extracts of 57 widely used plants from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) against the main phase I metabolizing enzyme CYP3A4 was tested in vitro for the first time.Aqueous…
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Antibacterial Activity of Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using Areca catechu Extract against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Open
In this work, the antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized using Areca catechu extracts against three species of antibiotic-susceptible and three species of resistant bacteria was investigated. The effects of this…
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Acacia catechu ethanolic bark extract induces apoptosis in human oral squamous carcinoma cells Open
Oral cancer is in approximately 30% of all cancers in India. This study was conducted to evaluate the cytotoxic activity of ethanolic extract of Acacia catechu bark (ACB) against human squamous cell carcinoma cell line-25 (SCC-25). Cytotox…
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In Vitro Anticancer Activities of Anogeissus latifolia, Terminalia bellerica, Acacia catechu and Moringa oleiferna Indian Plants Open
The present study was designed to evaluate in vitro anti-proliferative potential of extracts from four Indian medicinal plants, namely Anogeissus latifolia, Terminalia bellerica, Acacia catechu and Moringa oleiferna. Their cytotoxicity was…
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LC‐HRMS Profiling and Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activities of <i>Acacia catechu</i> (L.f.) Willd Open
Acacia catechu (L.f.) Willd is a profoundly used traditional medicinal plant in Asia. Previous studies conducted in this plant are more confined to extract level. Even though bioassay‐based studies indicated the true therapeutic potential …
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Structural Elucidation and Antioxidant Activities of a Neutral Polysaccharide From Arecanut (Areca catechu L.) Open
A novel neutral polysaccharide designated as PAP1b was isolated from Areca catechu L. by hot water extraction, ethanol precipitation, and column chromatography. PAP1b was mainly composed of mannose, galactose, xylose, and arabinose in a ra…
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Sustainable waste valorisation: Novel Areca catechu L. husk biochar for anthraquinone dye adsorption - Characterization, modelling, kinetics, and isotherm studies Open
Textile waste water has a great polluting potential as it consists of dyes, emulsifiers, toxic metals, organic and inorganic compounds. Agro-based biochar is an effective adsorbent for the removal of contaminants from textile wastewater. T…
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Acacia catechu (L.f.) Willd.: A Review on Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Promoting Functionalities Open
With the advent of pandemics and infectious diseases, numerous research activities on natural products have been carried out to combat them. Researchers are investigating natural products for the treatment and/or management of various infe…
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<i>Areca catechu</i>: A phytopharmacological legwork Open
Areca catechu , commonly known as supari, consists of dried ripe nuts that came under Arecaceae family, which is cultivated in the tropical region of India and Southeast Asia. It is a prevalent traditional herbal medicine that is chewed to…
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Bioactive Components of Areca Nut: An Overview of Their Positive Impacts Targeting Different Organs Open
Areca catechu L. is a widely cultivated tropical crop in Southeast Asia, and its fruit, areca nut, has been consumed as a traditional Chinese medicinal material for more than 10,000 years, although it has recently attracted widespread atte…
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A Comprehensive Review on the Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Activities of Acacia catechu (L.f.) Willd. Open
With the emergence of epidemics, pandemics, and infectious diseases, several research activities have been carried out on natural products to tackle them. As there are structural diversities in natural products, researchers are focused on …
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Phytochemical analysis and fabrication of silver nanoparticles using Acacia catechu: An efficacious and ecofriendly control tool against selected polyphagous insect pests Open
Globally, the farmers are struggling with polyphagous insect pest, and it is the number one enemy of agri-products, which made plenty of economic deterioration. Spodoptera litura and Helicoverpa armigera are the agronomically important pol…
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A Mass Spectrometric Study on Tannin Degradation within Dyed Woolen Yarns Open
Natural tannins from various plants have been used throughout human history in textile dyeing, often as mordant dyes. The ageing behavior of these dyes is a challenge in conservation science, requiring a thorough knowledge of the textile–m…
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Arecoline attenuates memory impairment and demyelination in a cuprizone-induced mouse model of schizophrenia Open
Cerebral demyelination is possibly one of the main pathological factors involved in the development of schizophrenia. Our previous studies have showed that Areca catechu nut extract could ameliorate cognitive decline by facilitating myelin…
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High Surface Area Nanoporous Activated Carbons Materials from Areca catechu Nut with Excellent Iodine and Methylene Blue Adsorption Open
Nanoporous carbon materials from biomass exhibit a high surface area due to well-defined pore structures. Therefore, they have been extensively used in separation and purification technologies as efficient adsorbents. Here, we report the i…
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Investigation of Weight Fraction and Alkaline Treatment on Catechu Linnaeus/Hibiscus cannabinus/Sansevieria Ehrenbergii Plant Fibers-Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites Open
The aim of the present work is to develop novel hybrid composites using areca, kenaf, and snake grass fibers as reinforcement and epoxy as the matrix. The areca, kenaf, and snake grass fibers were extracted from Catechu Linnaeus, Hibiscus …
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UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI PASTA GIGI EKSTRAK BIJI PINANG (Areca catechu L.) TERHADAP Streptococcus mutans DAN Staphylococcus aureus Open
Betel nut (Areca catechu L.) is a natural material that has antibacterial activity content against Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus. Under these conditions, betel nuts were formulated in a toothpaste that has antibacterial ac…
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Evaluation of aerial spraying application of multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle for Areca catechu protection Open
Multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is a new chemical application tool for tall stalk tropical crop Areca catechu , which could improve deposit performance, reduce operator healthy risk, and increase spraying efficiency. In this work…
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Arecanut (Areca catechu L.) seed polyphenol improves osteoporosis via gut-serotonin mediated Wnt/β-catenin pathway in ovariectomized rats Open
Arecanut (Areca catechu L.) is one of the most important industrial crops in tropical Asia and parts of east Africa. However, the arecanut industry has suffered pandemic loss caused by negative reports such as carcinogenic effect. The heal…
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Metabolomic Profile of Indonesian Betel Quids Open
Consumption of areca nut alone, or in the form of betel quid (BQ), has negative health effects and is carcinogenic to humans. Indonesia is one of the largest producers of areca nuts worldwide, yet little is known about the biomolecular com…
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Physicochemical and rheological properties of Acacia Catechu exudate gum Open
Over 900 species of Acacia trees are found on earth; most of them produce gums. But gums obtained from Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal were explored scientifically and used commercially compared to other species. Acacia Catechu is one of t…
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<i>In silico</i> Assessment of Drug-like Properties of Alkaloids from <i>Areca catechu</i> L Nut Open
Purpose: To investigate in silico the drug-like properties of alkaloids (arecoline, arecaidine, guvacine, guvacoline, isoguvacine, arecolidine and homoarecoline) obtained from the fruits of Areca catechu L (areca nut).Methods: All chemical…
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POTENTIAL ANTIOXIDANT AND CYTOTOXIC ACTIVITIES OF ARECA NUT (ARECA CATECHU LINN.) EXTRACT IN HUMAN ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA AND KERATINOCYTE CELLS Open
Objectives: Areca (betel, Areca catechu) nuts have been reported to show high contents of phenolic and flavonoid compounds with associated antioxidant activity. This study was undertaken to assess the anticancer potential of areca nut extr…
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Anticholinesterase activity of Areca Catechu: In Vitro and in silico green synthesis approach in search for therapeutic agents against Alzheimer’s disease Open
For many years, the primary focus has been on finding effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which has led to the identification of promising therapeutic targets. The necessity for AD stage-dependent optimal settings necessitat…