Natural Products Journal, The - Volume 7, Issue 1, 2017

The horn of the saiga antelope is often used in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Its “popular” name in Chinese is ‘Lin Yan Jiao’ and the pharmaceutical name is Cornu Antelopis. It is as famous and valuable as musk, pilose antler (Lurong) and rhino horn, the most-renowned medicinal materials of animal origin used in TCM. However, the saiga has also joined the rhinoceros on the list of endangered species. The present Read More

Background: Two-Dimensional Electrophoresis (2-DE) is currently the most common technology used for proteome analysis. The greatest challenge to achieve a well resolved 2-DE map is the protein extract preparation. Evergreen and thick leaves are recalcitrant tissues containing extremely high levels of interfering molecules such as oxidative enzymes, phenolic compounds (simple phenols, flavonoids, condensed tannins, lign Read More

Background: Colorectal carcinoma is the fourth most common internal malignancy; it is second only to carcinoma of the lung as a cause of carcinoma death. 6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP) is a drug of choice in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer. The drug shows irritation on gastric exposure. It has poor bioavailability with half life less than 2 h. Targeted delivery of 6-MP will provide an effecti Read More

Background: Orthosiphon stamineus is a medicinal herb rich in caffeic acid derivatives. Rosmarinic acid is one of the caffeic acid-based phytochemicals which is also well-known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Objective: This study was focused on the preparation of rosmarinic acid-rich fraction to enhance the antioxidant capacity of O. stamineus. Method: The rosmarinic acid-rich fraction was prep Read More

Background: Gasoline is a mixture of several hydrocarbons and additives and is associated with numerous adverse health effects including renal function impairment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ameliorative effect of Cymbopogon citratus on gasoline vapour-induced renal function impairment. Methods: Seventy-two mature female Wistar albino rats were divided in-to six groups (n = 12 per group). Group (G Read More

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities of aqueous extracts of Centaurium erythraea (CnE) and Ajuga iva (AjI) after daily oral dosing for 60 days in a rodent model of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Materials and Methods: Meriones shawi rats were fed a high caloric diet and forced to limited physical activity for 180 days to develop obesity, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia (OHH) a Read More

Background: The umê (Prunus mume Siebold et Zucc.) or Chinese plum is used to prepare many food products and is used in traditional medicine. Methods: In this study, 26 clones grown in the Jundiaí do Centro de Frutas do Instituto Agronômico (IAC), in São Paulo, Brazil were analyzed. The fruits from each clone were placed in polystyrene trays, wrapped in polyvinyl chloride film and stored at 8 oC for 21 days. Portions of ea Read More

Background: Coriander, curry leaf and wild mint are among the most popular spices, and well known for their nutraceutical and Essential Oils (EOs) bearing properties. Objective: The present study aims to estimate total phenolic content, proline content, free radical scavenging activity, and volatile composition of the fresh leaves of coriander, curry leaf and wild mint. Method: A modified Folin-Ciocalteu method was used to es Read More

Background: Persimmons of the Rama Forte variety are well-accepted in the market, but the harvest season is short. The use of post-harvest treatment, such as UV-C radiation can extend the shelf life of the fruits. So, the ability of UV-C radiation and refrigeration to preserve these persimmons was studied. Methods: The fruits were harvested manually while their peels were yellow and then exposed to UV-C for 0, 5, Read More