February 2015
Subchronic toxicity evaluation of the hydroethanolic extract from Endopleura uchi (Huber) Cuatrec in Wistar rats
Endopleura uchi (Huber) Cuatrec. (Humiriaceae) is a species from Brazilian Amazon rainforest, popularly used against menstrual disorders and uterine inflammation. This study aimed to evaluate the subchronic toxicity of hydroethanolic extract from E. uchi (EHEEu) in Wistar rats based on biochemical and hematological parameters. Rats were treated with daily doses of EHEEu (500 mg/kg - gavage), and then hematological and...
February 2015
Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of the bark of Eysenhardtia polystachya in experimental animal models
The bark of Eysenhardtia polystachya, has been used in Mexican folk medicine for treatment of anti-inflammatory diseases. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory activity, on various animal models using carrageenan-induced oedema, cotton pellets-induced granuloma, induction of acute inflammation by histamine, croton oil induced ear oedema, activity of myeloperoxidase, adjuvant-induced arthritis,...
February 2015
Review: The potential of chalcones as a source of drugs
Chalcone and dihydrochalcones are intermediates in the biosynthesis of flavonoids and isoflavonoids in plants. These compounds are widely investigated for their anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, antifilarial, larvicidal, anticonvulsant, anti-rheumatoid and antioxidant activities and their use as food additives. Chalcones are considered to be an active ingredient in a large number of medicinal...
February 2015
Clinical duration of rocuronium becomes shorter at night: A chronopharmacological study
The effects of circadian rhythms on the duration of neuromuscular blocking agents are under-investigated. Therefore, the aim of this prospective, observational study was to investigate whether the dosing-time of rocuronium would cause significant differences in the neuromuscular block duration during the four different period of a day in a diurnal based study design. Forty patients were allocated into one of the...
February 2015
Effect of grapefruit juice and sibutramine on body weight loss in obese rats
Grapefruit (Citrus Paradise, family Rutaceae) is a citrus fruit that is low in calories and rich in dietary fibers. Sibutramine (Sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate) is an anti-obesity drug that enhances satiety. The effect of grapefruit juice and sibutramine on body weight and neurotransmitters controlling appetite was investigated in obese rats. Rats were assigned to two dietary groups for 3 weeks; control...
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