Objectives: Pleurospermum candollei is used to treat abdominal problems, heart diseases, gastric issues, and cerebral disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of P. candollei aqueous extract (PCA) against Doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cardiac failure in rats.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Jasminum humile is widely used in traditional medicines to treat hard lumps, mouth inflammation, ringworms, and other infections. Leaf decoction of the plant is known to be effective in treating various skin conditions. In addition, root juice is traditionally utilized as a remedy for ringworm infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTuberculosis (TB), attributable to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb.), constitutes a formidable global health challenge, particularly with the proliferation of multidrug-resistant (MDR-TB) strains.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInhalable microparticle-based anti TB drug delivery systems are being investigated extensively for Tuberculosis [TB] treatment as they offer efficient and deep lung deposition with several advantages over conventional routes. It can reduce the drug dose, treatment duration and toxic effects and optimize the drug bioavailability. Yeast derived β-glucan is a β-[1-3/1-6] linked biocompatible polymer and used as carrier for various biomolecules.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Inflammation is a key biological reaction that comprises a complex network of signals that both initiate and stop the inflammation process.
Purpose: This study targets to evaluate the anti-inflammatory potential of the leaves of the Plectranthus rugosus (P. rugosus) plant involving both in vitro and in vivo measures.
Heliyon
January 2024
Front Cell Infect Microbiol
December 2023
Introduction: Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have garnered considerable interest in biomedical research primarily owing to their prospective therapeutic implications in combatting pathogenic diseases and microbial infections. The primary objective of this study was to examine the biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanowhiskers (ZnO-NWs) using chicken egg white (albumin) as a bio-template. Furthermore, this study aimed to explore the potential biomedical applications of ZnO NWs in the context of infectious diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the current study, we report the synthesis of methotrexate-conjugated zinc oxide nanoparticles (MTX-ZnONPs) and their high efficacy against lung cancer cells. Conjugation of MTX with ZnONPs was authenticated by UV-vis spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). This drug-nanoconjugate also showed high drug-loading efficiency.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, we successfully synthesized selenium nanoparticles (P-SeNPs) using an environment-friendly approach. This method involves utilizing the aqueous peel extract of Benincasa hispida (ash gourd) in combination with selenium salt. Through our innovative procedure, we harnessed the impressive bio-reduction capabilities, therapeutic potential, and stabilizing attributes inherent in B.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFruit of Stapf ex Haines ( is a feed additive and is commonly used against cardiac dysfunction, fever, asthma, diarrhea, gastrointestinal ailments, and skin diseases. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the metabolic profile and antioxidant potential of fruit against carbon tetrachloride (CCl)-induced cardiotoxicity and testicular toxicity in rats. Gas Chromatoghraphy-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of fruit for the identification of potential metabolic profile, followed by methanolic extract of and its derived fractions including n-hexane, ethyl acetate, chloroform, butanol, and aqueous were used to assess the antioxidant potential of fruits.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe main objective of this study was to investigate the hepatoprotective potency of the methanol extract against CCl-induced liver damage in rats. HPLC technique was used to estimate the presence of polyphenols in the methanol extract of (PCM), while proximate analysis revealed the presence of carbohydrates, lipids, and moisture in the extract. The antioxidant potential of PCM was evaluated by 2,2-diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and reducing power assay, which showed a high percentage of inhibition against free radicals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlternative and modified therapeutic approaches are key elements in culminating antibiotic resistance. To this end, an experimental trial was conducted to determine the cytotoxicity and antibacterial potential of composites of magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles and antibiotics stabilized in sodium alginate gel against multi-drug-resistant isolated from a houbara bustard. The characterization of preparations was carried out using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning transmissible electron microscopy (STEM), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPsidium guajava fruits are highly appreciated for their nutrients and bioactive compounds content, which contribute to their antioxidant and antimicrobial capacities. The purpose of this study was to determine bioactive compound (phenolic, flavonoids, and carotenoid contents), antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS, ORAC, and FRAP), and antibacterial potential against MDR and food-borne pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus during different stages of fruit ripening.The results elucidated that ripe fruits (methanolic extract) contain the highest total phenolic, flavonoids, and carotenoid contents (417.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF3'-phosphoadenosine 5'-phosphosulfate synthase 1 (PAPSS1) is an enzyme that critically synthesises the biologically active form of sulfate (PAPS) for all sulfation reactions. The discovery of PAPSS1 as a possible drug target for cancer therapy, specifically in non-small cell lung cancer, has prompted us to investigate potential small-molecule inhibitors of PAPSS1. Here, a structure-based virtual screening method was used to search for phytochemicals in the IMPPAT database to find potential inhibitors of PAPSS1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIt is yet unknown what causes cardiovascular disease (CVD), but we do know that it is associated with a high risk of death, as well as severe morbidity and disability. There is an urgent need for AI-based technologies that are able to promptly and reliably predict the future outcomes of individuals who have cardiovascular disease. The Internet of Things (IoT) is serving as a driving force behind the development of CVD prediction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Wnt signaling pathway is reported to be associated with lung cancer progression, metastasis and drug resistance, and thus it is an important therapeutic target for lung cancer. Plants have been shown as reservoirs of multiple potential anticancer agents. In the present investigation, the ethanolic leaf extract of (-EtOH) was initially analyzed by means of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to identify the important phytochemical constituents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present research is focused on developing floating matrix tablets of mitiglinide to prolong its gastric residence time for better absorption. Gastroretentive tablets were prepared using a direct compression technique with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose K15M (HPMC K15M) and sodium alginate as matrix-forming polymers and sodium bicarbonate as the gas-forming agent. A 3 full factorial design was adopted to optimize the flotation and release profile of the drug.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMedicinal plants are an essential source of traditional curatives for numerous skin diseases. (Sonn.) Thwaites (Annonaceae family) used to cure skin illnesses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDespite the existence of modern antidiabetic medications, diabetes still affects millions of individuals worldwide, with a high death and disability rate. There has been a concerted search for alternative natural medicinal agents; luteolin (LUT), a polyphenolic molecule, might be a good choice, both because of its efficacy and because of it having fewer side effects, compared to conventional medicines. This study aims to explore the antidiabetic potential of LUT in diabetic rats, induced by streptozotocin (STZ; 50 mg/kg b.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this particular research study, a unique three-dimensional mixing technique was used to incorporate multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) into polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and the KB cell line was used in the analysis of cytotoxicity, apoptosis detection, and cell viability using the MTT assay protocol. At low concentrations (0.001 to 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIlimaquinone (IQ), a metabolite found in marine sponges, has been reported to have a number of biological properties, including potential anticancer activity against colon cancer. However, no clear understanding of the precise mechanism involved is known. The aim of this study was to examine the molecular mechanism by which IQ acts on HCT-116 cells.
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