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Dicranopteris linearis: a potential medicinal plant with anticancer properties

Several investigations have demonstrated Dicranopteris linearis (Burm.f.) Underw. (Gleicheniaceae) plant extracts possess numerous health-promoting properties. This review is aimed to summarize and highlight the potential possess by D. linearisto be developed into future pharmacological entity especiall...

Fenugreek seed extract alleviates hippocampal dendritic atrophy in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats

Int. j. morphol; 38 (6), 2020
SUMMARY: Herbal extracts used for treatment of diabetes has focused mostly on the hypoglycaemic and anti-oxidant property.There are no studies which focused on its effect on dendritic architecture of pyramidal neurons of hippocampus caused by diabetes. This study was taken up to explore the effect of adm...

Effects of Corchorus olitorius and protacatechuic acid on diabetic rat testis tissue

Int. j. morphol; 38 (5), 2020
SUMMARY: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Protocatechuic acid and Corchorus olitorius on streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rat testis tissue. Randomly selected Wistar Albino rats were divided into five groups as; Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus treated with Corchorus Olitor...

Antiulcerogenic effects of selected African nightshades (Solanum nigrum Linn. ) genotypes on the rat stomach: a morphologic and morphometric study

Int. j. morphol; 38 (4), 2020
Solanum nigrum (SLN), commonly known as African nightshade, is used as a vegetable as well as in the management and treatment of various ailments including gastric ulcers. We analyzed, both grossly and microscopically using H&E, Masson's trichrome and PSA staining methods, the protective effects of a...

Tribulus terrestris for female sexual dysfunction: a systematic review

Abstract Objective We performed a systematic review to assess the effectiveness and safety of Tribulus terrestris to treat female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Data sources We performed unrestricted electronic searches in the MEDLINE, CENTRAL, EMBASE, LILACS, CINAHL, PsycINFO,WHO-ICTR, Clinicaltrials.gov...

Characterization of hippocampal histomorphology following R. vomitoria root extract treatment

Rauwolfia vomitoria Afzel. is an antipsychotic plant used by several African communities in the management of psychiatric conditions with good outcomes. Concerns about its dosages on brain activity lead to this investigation of its action on the hippocampal microstructure.Twenty-four adu...

Atividade antimicrobiana e antibiofilme de diferentes extratos naturais sobre cepas clínicas multirresistentes de Acinetobacter baumannii

O presente trabalho teve como objetivos: a) avaliar a atividade antimicrobiana dos extratos naturais de alecrim, bardana, romã e cavalinha, sobre oito cepas de micro-organismos multirresistentes de Acinetobacter baumanii em cultura planctônica, verificando a concentração inibitória mínima e concent...

Periplaneta americana extract promotes intestinal mucosa repair of ulcerative colitis in rat

Acta cir. bras; 35 (10), 2020
Abstract Purpose: To investigate the mechanism of Periplaneta americana extract promoting intestinal mucosal repair of OXZ-induced colitis in rat. Methods: All experiments used an equal number of male and female SD rats (n=48). We injected OXZ into the colon to induce UC rat model. To determine the opt...

Poly (Lactic Acid) membrane and Sedum dendroideum extract favors the repair of burns in rats

Acta cir. bras; 35 (3), 2020
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the healing potential of the electrospinning membranes of Poly (Lactic Acid) (PLA) associated with Sedum dendroideum extract in burn injuries in rats. Methods: Seventy-five rats were submitted to burn injury on their back skin: (C) untreated; (F) with daily topical applica...