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• Mass spectrometry of the self-association and complexation of triterpene saponins and cholesterol

  Authors:A.V. Lekar, L.A. Yakovishin, E.V. Vetrova, M.I. Rudnev, and N.I. BorisenkoFrom:Journal of Analytical Chemistry (Vol. 66, Issue 13) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 8, 20112,411 words Article 1330LElectrospray ionization mass spectrometry has been used to study the self-association of [alpha]-hederin and hederacoside C (from Hedera) glycosides. The complexation of glycosides with cholesterol has been considered....

• Isolation, characterization and study of enhancing effects on nasal absorption of insulin in rat of the total saponin from Acanthophyllum squarrosum

  Authors:S. Sajadi Tabassi, H. Hosseinzadeh, M. Ramezani, E. Moghimipour, and S. MohajeriFrom:Indian Journal of Pharmacology (Vol. 39, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  September-October 20073,360 words Clinical report 1610LByline: S. Sajadi Tabassi, H. Hosseinzadeh, M. Ramezani, E. Moghimipour, S. Mohajeri Objective: Isolation of the total saponins from Acanthophyllum squarrosum Boiss. and investigation of its surface activity,...

• Cimicifuga racemosa and its triterpene-saponins prevent the Metabolic Syndrome and deterioration of cartilage in the knee joint of ovariectomized rats by similar mechanisms

  Authors:Dana Seidlova-Wuttke, Nicole Eder, Vera Stahnke, Markus Kammann, Gunter Stecher, Jutta Haunschild, et al.From:Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology (Vol. 19, Issue 8-9) Peer-Reviewed

  June 15, 20124,983 words Report 1430LARTICLE INFO Keywords: Ovariectomized rats Metabolic Syndrome Fat tissue Cholesterol Joint cartilage Cimicifuga racemosa ABSTRACT Purpose: An unphysiologic accumulation of fat cells in many...

• Antihypertensive effect of nuatigenin-3-O-[beta]-chacotriose from Solanum sisymbriifolium Lam. (Solanaceae) (nuati pyta) in experimentally hypertensive (ARH + DOCA) rats under chronic administration

  Authors:D.A. Ibarrola, M.C. Hellion-Ibarrola, Y. Montalbetti, O. Heinichen, M.A. Campuzano, M.L. Kennedy, et al.From:Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology (Vol. 18, Issue 8-9) Peer-Reviewed

  June 15, 20115,360 words Report 1520LARTICLE INFO Keywords: Solarium sisymbriifolium Nuatigenin-3-O-[beta]-chacotriose Solanaceae Systolic blood pressure Antihypertensive activity ARH + DOCA rats Saponins ABSTRACT The aim of...

• The cytotoxicity of dacarbazine potentiated by sea cucumber saponin in resistant B16F10 melanoma cells through apoptosis induction

  Authors:Javad Baharara, Elaheh Amini, Najme Nikdel, and Farzaneh Salek-AbdollahiFrom:Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology (Vol. 8, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  July-September 20164,165 words Report 1550LAbstract Background: Malignant melanoma is a highly aggressive malignant melanocytic neoplasm which resists against the most conventional therapies. Sea cucumber as one of marine organisms contains bioactive...

• Trichomonicidal and parasite membrane damaging activity of bidesmosic saponins from Manilkara rufula

  Authors:Patricia de Brum Vieira, Nicolas Luiz Feijo Silva, Camila Braz Menezes, Marcia Vanusa da Silva, Denise Brentan Silva, Norberto Peporine Lopes, et al.From:PLoS ONE (Vol. 12, Issue 11) Peer-Reviewed

  Nov. 30, 20176,795 words Report 1350LThe infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis is the most common but overlooked non-viral sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Treatment relies on one class of drugs, the 5-nitroimidazoles, but resistance is...

• Saikosaponin a of bupleurum chinense (Chaihu) elevates bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP-4) during hepatic stellate cell activation

  Authors:Xiaotong Wang, Qingguo Wang, Frank J. Burczynski, Weisi Kong, and Yuewen GongFrom:Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology (Vol. 20, Issue 14) Peer-Reviewed

  Nov. 15, 20134,325 words Report 1330LARTICLE INFO Article history: Received 16 April 2013 Received in revised form 17 June 2013 Accepted 14 July 2013 Keywords: Bone morphogenetic protein Hepatic stellate cells Hepatic fibrogenesis...

• Pharmacokinetics study of bio-adhesive tablet of Panax notoginseng saponins

  Authors:Hanzhou Feng, Wei Chen, and Chunyan ZhuFrom:International Archives of Medicine (Vol. 4) Peer-Reviewed

  June 9, 20114,338 words Report 1440LPanax notoginseng saponin (PNS) is the main active gradient of Chinese traditional medicine Panax notoginseng. Although its prominent therapeutic efficacy has been demonstrated by various researchers, the broader...

• Acute anti-inflammatory activity of four saponins isolated from ivy: alpha-hederin, hederasaponin-C, hederacolchiside-E and hederacolchiside-F in carrageenan-induced rat paw edema

  Authors:A. Gepdiremen, V. Mshvildadze, H. Suleyman, and R. EliasFrom:Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology (Vol. 12, Issue 6-7) Peer-Reviewed

  June 20052,624 words Article Abstract The anti-inflammatory potential of [alpha]-hederin (monodesmoside) and hederasaponin-C from Hedera helix, and hederacolchisides-E and -F (bidesmosides) from H. colchica was investigated in...

• Response of bitter and sweet Chenopodium quinoa varieties to cucumber mosaic virus: Transcriptome and small RNASeq perspective.

  Authors:Nourolah Soltani, Margaret Staton, and Kimberly D. GwinnFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 16, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Feb. 23, 202111,803 words Report 1490LSaponins are secondary metabolites with antiviral properties. Low saponin (sweet) varieties of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) have been developed because seeds high in saponins taste bitter. The aim of this study was to...

• Anti-angiogenic activity of julibroside [J.sub.8], a natural product isolated from Albizia julibrissin

  Authors:Hui Hua, Lei Feng, Xiao-ping Zhang, Lian-fen Zhang, and Jian JinFrom:Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology (Vol. 16, Issue 8) Peer-Reviewed

  Aug. 20093,844 words Report Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-angiogenic properties of julibroside [J.sub.8], a triterpenoid saponin isolated from Albizia julibrissin. Methods: In the presence of...

• Protective Effects of Panax notoginseng Saponins against High Glucose-Induced Oxidative Injury in Rat Retinal Capillary Endothelial Cells.

  Authors:Yue Fan, Yuan Qiao, Jianmei Huang, and Minke TangFrom:Evidence - Based Complementary and Alternative MedicinePeer-Reviewed

  Annual 20164,595 words Article 1360LDiabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of visual loss and blindness, is characterized by microvascular dysfunction. Hyperglycemia is considered the major pathogenic factor for diabetic retinopathy and is associated with...

• Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Triterpenes Isolated from Protium paniculatum Oil-Resins.

  Authors:Patricia D.O. de Almeida, Ana Paula de A. Boleti, Andre Luis Rudiger, Geane A. Lourenco, Valdir Florencio da Veiga, Jr., and Emerson S. LimaFrom:Evidence - Based Complementary and Alternative MedicinePeer-Reviewed

  Annual 20166,152 words Article 1520LProtium is the main genus of the Burseraceae family and one of the most common genera in South America, with an important species called "breu." Gum and oil-resins of this species are used as tonic and stimulant and for...

• Comparative Evaluation of the In Vitro Anthelmintic Effects of the Leaves, Stem, and Seeds of Carica papaya (Linn) Using the Pheretima posthuma Model.

  Authors:Phoebe Esinam Goku, Emmanuel Orman, Anna Naa Kwarley Quartey, George Twum Ansong, and Elsam Baffour Asare-GyanFrom:Evidence - Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Vol. 2020) Peer-Reviewed

  June 30, 20204,072 words Article 1460LThis study was conducted to comparatively assess the anthelminthic activity of leaves, stem bark, and seeds of Carica papaya, in order to identify which of the plant parts possess the highest anthelminthic activity....

• Costs of Defense and a Test of the Carbon-Nutrient Balance and Growth-Differentiation Balance Hypotheses for Two Co-Occurring Classes of Plant Defense

  Authors:Tara Joy Massad, Lee A. Dyer, and Gerardo Vega C.From:PLoS ONE (Vol. 7, Issue 10) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 24, 20127,014 words Article 1410LOne of the goals of chemical ecology is to assess costs of plant defenses. Intraspecific trade-offs between growth and defense are traditionally viewed in the context of the carbon-nutrient balance hypothesis (CNBH) and...

• Molecular elucidation of a new allelic variation at the Sg-5 gene associated with the absence of group A saponins in wild soybean

  Authors:Jagadeesh Sundaramoorthy, Gyu Tae Park, Kyosuke Mukaiyama, Chigen Tsukamoto, Jeong Ho Chang, Jeong-Dong Lee, et al.From:PLoS ONE (Vol. 13, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Jan. 30, 20187,141 words Report 1400LAuthor(s): Jagadeesh Sundaramoorthy 1, Gyu Tae Park 1, Kyosuke Mukaiyama 2, Chigen Tsukamoto 2, Jeong Ho Chang 3, Jeong-Dong Lee 1, Jeong Hoe Kim 4, Hak Soo Seo 5, Jong Tae Song 1,* Introduction Saponins are...

• Phytocomponents of argyreia speciosa (Linn. f.) confer radioprotection

  Authors:Amrita Singh, Renu Dayal, Rudra Ojha, and Kaushala MishraFrom:Journal of Radiation and Cancer Research (Vol. 7, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  October-December 20162,740 words Article 2290LByline: Amrita. Singh, Renu. Dayal, Rudra. Ojha, Kaushala. Mishra Argyreia speciosa (Linn. f.) is a reputed indigenous medicinal plant which possesses various pharmacological properties. The alcoholic root extracts...

• Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Anthelmintic Activities of Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil) Fruits.

  Authors:Clement Osei Akoto, Akwasi Acheampong, Yaw Duah Boakye, Abdulai A. Naazo, and Derrick H. AdomahFrom:Journal of Chemistry (Vol. 2020) Peer-Reviewed

  June 30, 20206,498 words Article 1390LBasil (Ocimum basilicum Linn.) is a plant that has found use in traditional medicine and household remedy against human ailments. The present study aimed at investigating hexane and ethanol fruit extracts of Ocimum...

• Insect attraction versus plant defense: young leaves high in glucosinolates stimulate oviposition by a specialist herbivore despite poor larval survival due to high saponin content

  Authors:Francisco R. Badenes-Perez, Jonathan Gershenzon, and David G. HeckelFrom:PLoS ONE (Vol. 9, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  Apr. 20147,604 words Report 1420LGlucosinolates are plant secondary metabolites used in plant defense. For insects specialized on Brassicaceae, such as the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), glucosinolates act as...

• Evaluation of antibacterial and antifungal properties of Alchornea laxiflora (Benth.) Pax. & Hoffman

  Authors:David A. Akinpelu, Emmanuel O. Abioye, Olayinka A. Aiyegoro, Oluseun F. Akinpelu, and Anthony I. OkohFrom:Evidence - Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Vol. 2015) Peer-Reviewed

  Annual 20153,232 words Article 1450LAlchornea laxiflora leaf extract was tested against a range of microorganisms using standard microbiological methods for antimicrobial activities. The extract inhibited the growth of all the bacterial and 15 fungal...