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    Pharmacognosy Research

    Volume 9, Issue 5S

    · pp. s1–s4 · 18 articles

    Volume
    9
    Issue
    5S
    Published
    Pages
    s1–s4
    Articles
    18
    Sections
    2
    ISSN
    ISSN: Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
    Journal
    Pharmacogn. Res.
    Original ArticleResearch Article

    In this issue

    Original Article

    1. Article

      Antinociceptive and Anti‑inflammatory Effects of Triterpenes from Pluchea quitoc DC. Aerial Parts

      Francisco Alcione Nobre da Silva, Sônia Maria de Farias Freire, Marilene Oliveira da Rocha Borges, Francisco Erivaldo Vidal Barros, Maria da Glória Teixeira de Sousa, Maria Nilce de Sousa Ribeiro, Giselle Maria Skelding Pinheiro Guilhon, Adolfo Henrique Müller, Antonio Carlos Romão Borges

      pp. s1–s4 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_51_17 · Published

      Background:Pluchea quitoc DC. (Asteraceae), a medicinal plant known as “quitoco,” “caculucage,” “tabacarana” and “madre‑cravo,” is indicated for inflammatory conditions such as bronchitis, arthritis, and inflammation in …

    2. Article

      Antihyperglycemic Potential of Saponin-enriched Fraction from Pithecellobium dulce Benth. Seed Extract

      Mahesh Kumar, Jeyabalan Govindrajan, Narendra Kumar Nyola

      pp. s23–s26 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_18_17 · Published

      Background: Indian traditional system of medicine uses Pithecellobium dulce for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Objectives: This study aims to develop an extract rich in saponins derived from seeds of the plant and t…

    3. Article

      Pharmacological Screening of Trachyspermum ammi for Antihyperlipidemic Activity in Triton X‑100 Induced Hyperlipidemia Rat Model

      Uzma Saleem, Saba Riaz, Bashir Ahmad, Mohammad Saleem

      pp. s34–s40 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_37_17 · Published

      Background: Mortality rate is increasing due to cardiovascular problems throughout the world. These cardiac problems are directly associated with dyslipidemia. Aim:The aim of this study was to evaluate the antihyperlipid…

    4. Article

      Pharmacological Evaluation of Hepatoprotective Activity of AHPL/AYTAB/0613 Tablet in Carbon Tetrachloride‑, Ethanol‑, and Paracetamol‑Induced Hepatotoxicity Models in Wistar Albino Rats

      Sanjay U. Nipanikar, Sohan S. Chitlange, Dheeraj Nagore

      pp. s41–s47 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_44_17 · Published

      Background:Hepatotoxicity ultimately leads to liver failure. Conventional treatment options for hepatotoxicity are limited and not safe.Objective:Formulation AHPL/AYTAB/0613 is developed to provide safer and effective he…

    5. Article

      Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Profiling in Methanolic and Ethyl‑acetate Root and Stem Extract of Corbichonia decumbens (Forssk.) Exell from Thar Desert of Rajasthan, India

      Sunita Arora, Manju Saini

      pp. s48–s52 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_62_17 · Published

      Background:Corbichonia decumbens(Forssk.) Exell (Molluginaceae), recently has moved to Lophiocarpaceae as per angiospermic plant group (APG) III system, is an annual or short‑lived, dwarf, glabrous subshrub, prefers to g…

    6. Article

      The Activity of Immunoglobulin Y Anti‑Mycobacterium tuberculosis on Proliferation and Cytokine Expression of Rat Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

      Sri Agus Sudjarwo, Koerniasari Eraiko, Giftania Wardani Sudjarwo, Koerniasari K

      pp. s5–s8 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_66_17 · Published

      Objective:It has long been known that chickens, like mammals, are capable of producing antigen‑specific immunoglobulin Y (IgY), which functions similar to IgG. The present study was performed to investigate the activity …

    7. Article

      Antiplasmodial Activity of Isolated Polyphenols from Alectryon serratus Leaves Against 3D7 Plasmodium falciparum

      Uswatun Khasanah, Aty WidyaWaruyanti, Achmad Fuad Hafid, Mulyadi Tanjung

      pp. s57–s60 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_39_17 · Published

      Background:Alectryon serratus was selected from a screening program devoted to search naturally occurring antimalarial compound from plants in Alas Purwo National Park, Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia. The previous stud…

    8. Article

      In vitro Antiproliferative Effect of Earthworm Coelomic Fluid of Eudrilus Eugeniae, Eisenia foetida, and Perionyx Excavatus on Squamous Cell Carcinoma‑9 Cell Line: A Pilot Study

      Dominic Augustine, Roopa S. Rao, Jayaraman Anbu, K. N. Chidambara Murthy

      pp. s61–s66 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_52_17 · Published

      Introduction:The earthworm coelomic fluid (ECF) has shown proven antiproliferative effect against breast, liver, gastrointestinal, and brain cancer, but it is least explored in oral cancer. The presentin vitrostudy is an…

    9. Article

      Autonomic Receptors and Nitric‑Oxide Involvements in Mediating Vasorelaxation Effect Induced by Syzygium polyanthum Leaves Extract

      Azlini Ismail, Wan Amir Nizam Wan Ahmad

      pp. s9–s14 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_69_17 · Published

      Context:Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp leaves are traditionally used by Malays for treating hypertension. Our previous study showed that aqueous extract ofS. polyanthum(AESP) and methanolic extract ofS. polyanthum (MES…

    Research Article

    1. Article

      Therapeutic Significance of Loligo vulgaris (Lamarck, 1798) Ink Extract: A Biomedical Approach

      Sri Kumaran Nadarajah, Vijayaraj Radha, Jayaprakashvel Mani

      pp. s105–s109 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_81_17 · Published

      Background:The squid ink extract is well known for its biomedical properties. Objective:In this study, squid Loligo vulgaris was collected from Tuticorin costal water, Bay of Bengal, India. Materials and Methods: Proxima…

    2. Article

      Curcumin and Natural Derivatives Inhibit Ebola Viral Proteins: An In silico Approach

      Shruti Baikerikar

      pp. s15–s22 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_30_17 · Published

      Background:Ebola viral disease is a severe and mostly fatal disease in humans caused by Ebola virus. This virus belongs to family Filoviridae and is a single‑stranded negative‑sense virus. There is no single treatment fo…

    3. Article

      Pharmacognostic Assesment of the Endemic and Vulnerable Medicinal Climber‑Cayratia pedata (Lam.) Gagnep. var. glabra Gamble and Its Antibacterial Activity

      S. Sharmila, K. Kalaichelvi, S. M. Dhivya, P. Premamalini, P. Abirami, G. Jayanthi

      pp. s27–s33 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_25_17 · Published

      Objective:The objective of this study is to evaluate a meticulous pharmacognostic cram is to supplement constructive information with regard to its identification, characterization, and standardization of endemic and end…

    4. Article

      Picroside I and Picroside II from Tissue Cultures of Picrorhiza kurroa

      Yamjala Ganeshkumar, Ajmera Ramarao, Ciddi Veeresham

      pp. s53–s56 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_89_17 · Published

      Background:Picrorhiza kurroa (PK) belongs to Scrophulariaceae family and is a representative endemic, medicinal herb, widely distributed throughout the higher altitudes of alpine Himalayas from west to east, between 3000…

    5. Article

      Development and Validation of High‑performance Thin‑layer Chromatography Method for Simultaneous Determination of Polyphenolic Compounds in Medicinal Plants

      C. V. Jayachandran Nair, Sayeed Ahamad, Washim Khan, Varisha Anjum, Rajani Mathur

      pp. s67–s73 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_122_16 · Published

      Context:Quantitative standardization of plant-based products is challenging albeit essential to maintain their quality. Aims:This study aims to develop and validate high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) meth…

    6. Article

      Assessment of Nutritional Quality and Global Antioxidant Response of Banana (Musa sp. CV. Nanjangud Rasa Bale) Pseudostem and Flower

      Ramith Ramu, Prithvi S. Shirahatti, K. R. Anilakumar, Shivasharanappa Nayakavadi, Farhan Zameer, B. L. Dhananjaya, M. N. Nagendra Prasad

      pp. s74–s83 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_67_17 · Published

      Background:The assessment of the nutritional composition and phytochemical screening of banana pseudostem (PB) and flower (FB) advocate this nonconventional food source for routine consumption, considering its various he…

    7. Article

      Astaxanthin Ameliorates Hepatic Damage and Oxidative Stress in Carbon Tetrachloride‑administered Rats

      Md. Ariful Islam, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Md. Faruk, Md. Tauhid Ul Islam, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Nazmul Alam, A. F. M. Towheedur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud Reza, Md. Ashraful Alam

      pp. s84–s91 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_26_17 · Published

      Background:Astaxanthin is of carotenoids group which possess strong antioxidant properties. The present study was conducted to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of astaxanthin in carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)‑treated r…

    8. Article

      Marine‑derived Fungi Extracts Enhance the Cytotoxic Activity of Doxorubicin in Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer Cells A459

      Bruno Castro‑Carvalho, Alice A. Ramos, Maria Prata‑Sena, Fernanda Malhão, Márcia Moreira, Daniela Gargiulo, Tida Dethoup, Suradet Buttachon, Anake Kijjoa, Eduardo Rocha

      pp. s92–s98 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_57_17 · Published

      Background:Drug resistance is a major concern in the current chemotherapeutic approaches and the combination with natural compounds may enhance the cytotoxic effects of the anticancer drugs. Therefore, this study evaluat…

    9. Article

      Improvement of Insulin Secretion and Pancreatic β‑cell Function in Streptozotocin‑induced Diabetic Rats Treated with Aloe vera Extract

      Ayesha Noor, S. Gunasekaran, M. A. Vijayalakshmi

      pp. s99–s104 · DOI: 10.4103/pr.pr_75_17 · Published

      Background:Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia. Plant extracts and their products are being used as an alternative system of medicine for the treatment of diabetes. Aloe verah…