Protective Effect of Santonin Against Doxorubicin Induced Cardiotoxicity via TLR4/NF-κB, Nrf2/HO-1, and Caspase-3 Pathway Modulation in Rats.

Doxorubicin (DOX) is a potential chemotherapeutic drug, but its practical use is limited as it causes dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. This study aims to explore the cardioprotective role and mechanism of Santonin (Sant) against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. Initially, Sant's pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and molecular docking with target proteins were determined computationally.

Santonin attenuates Ovalbumin-induced airway inflammation by inhibiting IL-4/IL-13 signaling.

Airway inflammation is a hallmark of asthma and is characterised by swelling of the lung airways and excessive mucus production. Enhanced oxidative stress, immune cell activation, increased specific IgE antibodies and Th2-mediated inflammation are the underlying causes of asthma. Santonin (SANT), a sesquiterpene lactone, exhibits therapeutic potential for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

RETRACTED: Majid et al. An Extensive Pharmacological Evaluation of New Anti-Cancer Triterpenoid (Nummularic Acid) from through In Vitro, In Silico, and In Vivo Studies. 2022, , 2474.

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Evaluation of anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory potential of Ajugarin-I from Ajuga Bracteosa wall ex. Benth against Freund's complete adjuvant induced arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a prolonged autoimmune disease that targets the lining of small joints, causing inflammation and destruction of bone and cartilage. Anti-inflammatory drugs are available but offer short-term relief with adverse side effects. The present research was planned to study the in-vivo antiarthritic potential of ajugarin-I, sequestered from the Ajuga bracteosa.

In vitro antioxidant activity and toxicity assay of some chemical constituents from Landolphia violaceae lianas (Apocynaceae).

Landolphia genus is known in West Africa for its various ethnomedicinal uses. Therefore, the lianas of Landolphia violaceae (Apocynaceae) were investigated to characterize/identify its chemical constituents as well as the antioxidant activities and toxicity of samples. The investigation of the AcOEt extract of this plant led to the isolation of three previously unknown compounds named: landolphioside A (1), landolphioside B (2) and landolphioside C (3) along with 5 known compounds.

Toxicological assessment of standardized Artemisia roxburghiana wall. ex Besser aqueous leaf extract to acute and subacute exposure in Albino mice.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Artemisia roxburghiana Wall. ex Besser is a well-known remedy for treating fever and diabetes. Natives of the Himalayan region use it to treat malaria, dysentery, rheumatism, and viral hepatitis.

An infrared, Raman, and X-ray database of battery interphase components.

Further improvements to lithium-ion and emerging battery technologies can be enabled by an improved understanding of the chemistry and working mechanisms of interphases that form at electrochemically active battery interfaces. However, it is difficult to collect and interpret spectra of interphases for several reasons, including the presence of a variety of compounds. To address this challenge, we herein present a vibrational spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction data library of ten compounds that have been identified as interphase constituents in lithium-ion or emerging battery chemistries.

Predicting Microvascular Invasion in Liver Transplant Recipients for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Background: Among primary liver tumors, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is considered the most common hepatic tumor. Liver transplantation is one of the curative treatment options for HCC. However, the risk of HCC recurrence after liver transplantation varies and is influenced by various factors.

Cefixime-Infused Green ZnO Nanoplatelets With Enhanced Biological Potential.

The escalating resistance to traditional antibiotics causes a significant hazard to public health, demanding innovative antimicrobial strategies. This study introduces cefixime-infused green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoplatelets (ZnO NPts) highlighting their enhanced biological potential. The successful formation of ZnO NPts and their subsequent infusion with cefixime were confirmed using various characterization techniques: UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and dynamic light scattering.

Insecticidal Activities of Fresen Extracts and Feeding Behavior of Rondani: Electropenetrography Approach.

The aphid, Rondani (Hemiptera: Aphididae), is one of the most destructive pests of wheat. It is responsible for significant economic losses in the agricultural sector, with an estimated 45% of wheat fields affected. Plant-based insecticides have seen a rapid increase in popularity in recent years due to their efficacy, cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, and lower toxicity compared to synthetic pesticides.

Pre-clinical studies comparing the anti-inflammatory potential of artemisinic compounds by targeting NFκB/TNF-α/NLRP3 and Nrf2/TRX pathways in Balb/C mice.

Artemisinin, artemether, artesunate, and dihydroartemisinin are renowned for their antimalarial potential. The current study aims to repurpose the above-mentioned artemisinic compounds (ACs) by conducting an intercomparison to evaluate their antiinflammatory potential (AIP). In order to develop potential candidates for the evaluation of AIP of ACs (50 and 100 mg/kg BW), carbon tetrachloride (1ml/kg body weight (BW)) was administered intraperitoneally to BALB/c mice.

In vivo evaluation of efficacy and safety of Coagulansin-A in treating arthritis.

The current study aimed to determine the safety and efficacy of Coag-A through in vivo analysis in CFA induced mice model. Treatment of CFA induced arthritis in mice with Coagulansin-A (10 mg/kg i.p.

Consumption of β-Caryophyllene Increases the Mating Success of Males (Diptera: Tephritidae).

The peach fruit fly, (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is an economically important polyphagous quarantine pest of horticultural crops endemic to South and Southeast Asia. Methyl eugenol (ME), a naturally occurring phenylpropanoid, is a male attractant used to lure and (when mixed with an insecticide) annihilate the males from the wild population, a method of pest control termed the male annihilation technique (MAT). ME is reported to enhance the mating success of sterile males of spp.

Thiamethoxam-Induced Intergenerational Sublethal Effects on the Life History and Feeding Behavior of .

Thiamethoxam, a second-generation neonicotinoid insecticide is widely used for controlling sap-sucking insect pests including . The current study aimed to investigate the life-history parameters and feeding behavior of following treatments with sublethal concentrations of thiamethoxam. The lethal concentration 50 (LC) value of thiamethoxam against adult was 11.

Anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic potential of Coagulansin-A: in vitro and in vivo studies.

The current work was designed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic potential of Coagulansin-A (Coag-A) using mouse macrophages and arthritic mice. In the LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells, the effects of Coag-A on the release of nitric oxide (NO), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and pro-inflammatory cytokines were analyzed.

Rocephin-graphene oxide-silver nanocomposites: A versatile platform for biomedical applications.

For many years, the synthesis of graphene oxide (GO) had involved exfoliating graphite flakes, and the methods applied were expensive and time-consuming. Thus, an attempt had been made to create an inventive, less expensive method for the synthesis of GO using unrefined, raw carbon-containing material. Modified Hummer's method was used to prepare GO from banana peel.

3D-QSAR pharmacophore modeling, virtual screening, molecular docking, MD simulations, in vitro and in vivo studies to identify potential anti-hyperplasia drugs.

Psoriasis is a common immune-mediated skin condition characterized by aberrant keratinocytes and cell proliferation. The purpose of this study was to explore the FDA-approved drugs by 3D-QSAR pharmacophore model and evaluate their efficiency by in-silico, in vitro, and in vivo psoriasis animal model. A 3D-QSAR pharmacophore model was developed by utilizing HypoGen algorithm using the structural features of 48 diaryl derivatives with diverse molecular patterns.

Polyphenolic characterization and biological assessment of Acacia nilotica (L.) wild. Ex delilie: An In vitro and In vivo appraisal of wound healing potential.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Acacia nilotica (L.) Wild. Ex Delilie is a shrub with significant ethnomedicinal stature.

Mycotoxin detection in selected medicinal plants using chromatographic techniques.

Mycotoxins are toxic mycological products that when consumed, absorbed or inhaled cause sickness or even the death of humans. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the contamination levels of mycotoxins (aflatoxins, AFB , AFB , AFG , AFG , and ochratoxin A, OTA) in selected medicinal herbs and shrubs using thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). A total of 15 samples of medicinal herbs and shrubs were selected.

and antioxidant therapeutic evaluation of phytochemicals from different parts of Jacq.

Natural antioxidants are vital to promote health and treat critical disease conditions in the modern healthcare system. This work adds to the index of natural medicines by exploring the antioxidant potential of Jacq. (Plant-DV).

Methyl eugenol aromatherapy: a delivery system facilitating the simultaneous application of male annihilation and sterile insect technique against the peach fruit fly.

Background: The peach fruit fly, Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is an economically important polyphagous, quarantine pest endemic to South and South-East Asia. The male annihilation technique (MAT) and the sterile insect technique (SIT) are environmentally benign techniques used to suppress fruit fly populations on an area-wide basis. The MAT and SIT are typically used sequentially to avoid killing released sterile males; however, MAT and SIT potentially could be used simultaneously and thereby increase the overall efficiency of control programmes.

Bioassays guided isolation of berberine from Berberis lycium and its neuroprotective role in aluminium chloride induced rat model of Alzheimer's disease combined with insilico molecular docking.

Objective: Berberis lycium is an indigenous plant of Pakistan that is known for its medicinal properties. In the current study, we investigated the anti-Alzheimer's effect of berberine isolated from Berberis lycium.

Methods: Root extract of B.