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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleApoptosis Inducer Capacity of Cardiotonic Steroids of Urginea maritima Extract on SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells, with Less Susceptibility among Neuron-Module CellsMaati M. Elghuol, Khalilah Abdul Khalil, Mazatulikhma Mat Zain, Mohamed Saifulaman Mohamed SaidNatural products have played a significant role in conventional treatment and in the development of new drugs for a wide range of illnesses, including malignant disease. Urginea maritima is classified as an herb is endemic to the Mediterranean area. This herb was renowned in traditional ethnopharmacological applications. Notwithstanding, there is a lack of evidence pertaining to the characterization of the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 5 · 28 May 2016 · 7,345 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAntispasmodic Activity of Persea cordata Vell. Mez. (Lauraceae) Fractions on Guinea Pig Ileum Induced by 5-Hydroxytryptamine and BradykininJúlio A. Zampirolo, Hellen K. Stulzer, Monika Piazzon Tagliari et al.Problem statement: Persea cordata previously demonstrated antispasmodic action against two neurotransmitters. It is important confirm such action against other neurotransmitters. Approach: Present study described the antispasmodic activity of polar (EtOAc; n-BuOH) and non polar (n-hexane; dichloromethane) fractions from the bark of Persea cordata, against guinea pig ileum contracted by 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and bradykinin (BK). Results: The results indicated that hexane … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 7,400 accessesView PDFCite
Case ReportOpen accessIn the keywordsNon-Specific Interstitial Pneumonia Overlapping Tuberculosis: A Diagnostic Challenge in ElderlyPradeep Chakaravarthy, Divanshee Sharma, Manjunath Totaganti et al.Non-Specific Interstitial Pneumonia (NSIP) is linked to numerous etiologies, including connective tissue diseases, certain drugs, HIV and idiopathic causes. We present a case of an 82-year-old woman with subacute onset shortness of breath as the presenting feature of Non-specific interstitial pneumonia. Chest imaging demonstrated bilateral infiltrates and tentatively diagnosed as NSIP and started on Tyrosine kinase inhibitor - Nintedanib. But … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 5 Jan 2022 · 6,168 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntibacterial Activity of Tali Bamboo (Gigantochloa apus) Leaf Extract to Inhibit Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimuriumSinta Agustina, Komang Gede Wiryawan, Sri SuhartiBamboo leaves contain phytochemical compounds that have the potential to act as antimicrobial agents in inhibiting pathogenic bacteria. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of tali bamboo (Gigantochloa apus) leaves extracted with different solvents to inhibit the growth of Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium. The tali bamboo leaves were extracted using ethanol and methanol with a ratio of 1:10 … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 25 Nov 2025 · 2,919 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntimicrobial Potential of Ethanol Extract from Some Plants Against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosaFeskaharny Alamsjah, Anthoni Agustien et al.The number of reports of bacterial infections that are difficult to treat with antibiotics has led to the need for new alternatives for the treatment of resistant bacterial infections. One alternative is to utilize phytochemical bioactive compounds derived from natural ingredients which contain antimicrobial compounds. Some plants medicine from Sumatra island that should have potential as antimicrobials are the leaves … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 3 · 19 Mar 2024 · 6,890 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPotential of Fig Leaf (Ficus carica L.) as Immunomodulatory Agent in vitro and in SilicoAnita Dewi, Fitri Rahmayanti, Haidar Bagir et al.Natural remedies are increasingly being used as alternatives to conventional medicine, and their popularity is growing. The fig plant (Ficus carica L.), which is known to contain secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, terpenoids, steroids, and saponins, has the potential to act as an immunomodulator. The purpose of this study was to determine the content of flavonoid compounds based … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 23, Issue 1 · 19 Jan 2023 · 6,232 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntifungal Activity of Jatropha Curcas Linn on Candida Albicans and Candida Tropicalis Associated with Neonatal and Infantile Infections in Yola, NigeriaJames Hamuel Doughari, Martha AbrahamOne hundred and eighty (180) stool samples collected of neonates and infants from three selected health facilities in Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria. The samples were subjected to both microscopic, biochemical test and cultural identification. Bromocresol green agar and Germ tube test was used to identify Candida species. Culture of the stool samples on SDA yielded 32 yeast cells with Candida … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 7 Sep 2021 · 7,533 accessesView PDFCite
Case ReportOpen accessIn the abstractPrimary Eosinophilic Lung Diseases and the Therapeutic Role of Corticosteroids: A Case Report and Literature ReviewHuzairi Sani, Nada Syazana ZulkufliA 17-year-old girl was seen and treated for eosinophilic pneumonia with underlying Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES), a rare disorder comprising of the triad: A persistently high eosinophil count, eosinophil-mediated organ damage and with no evidence of other causes of secondary eosinophilia. The diagnosis was subsequently changed to acute exacerbation of chronic eosinophilic pneumonia following reviews of journal updates. Pulmonary eosinophilia is … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 21 Feb 2020 · 12,237 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComparative Studies on Proximate Composition and Phytochemical Screening of Mango, Key lime, African star apple and African pear Seeds as Possible Coagulant Aids for Water TreatmentAnimetu Seghosime, Johannes Akpabla Mawuli Awudza, Richard Buamah, Sampson Oduro KwartengMany fruits including mango (Mangifera indica), key lime (Citrus aurantiifolia), African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) and African or bush pear (Dacryodes edulis) are nutritionally valuable as human food, however after consumption of the fruits, their seeds are discarded as wastes since they are of no commercial value and this results in disposal problems. Hence assessment of the constituents of such … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 12 Aug 2017 · 9,950 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCorrelation of Oxytocin (OTR) and Estrogen Receptor (ER) mRNA in the Canine Placenta with the Detected Circulating Levels of Oxytocin and Estrogen during Pregnancy and ParturitionGisele Almeida Lima Veiga, Marcella Pecora Milazzotto, Marcilio Nichi et al.Placenta is considered an important endocrine organ during gestation, as well as can also serve as a target organ for sex steroids and pituitary hormones, mainly for the cascade of events that trigger parturition. In order to initiate studies on the canine placental endocrinology regarding estrogen and oxytocin, the present study verified the correlation among the Estrogen Receptor alpha (ERα) … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 31 Dec 2015 · 8,272 accessesView PDFCite