Search
89 articles for “anticancer property”
-
A Review on Seeds of Carica papaya
Abstract: Carica papaya is a nutritional fruit and belongs to Caricaceae family. It is in green and yellow color and highly content of antioxidants. Fresh seeds are stronger taste than dried seeds. Mainly these seeds contain a variety of micronutrients and good source of fiber. Copper, magnesium and potassium elements are very high. The seeds are improving our digestive health and protects the kidney function. It shows so many pharmacological properties …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 14–16 Read article
-
Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Toxicological Studies of Solanum americanum: A Systemic Review
Abstract: Solanum americanum, a plant widely used in folk medicine, has recently gained attention in the scientific community due to its diverse therapeutic potential. The bioactive compounds found in different plant parts, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, and tannins, have significant medicinal effects. These compounds exhibit several pharmacological properties, such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant effects. However, despite these medicinal benefits, some compounds show significant toxicity to the human body if …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 52–62 Read article
-
Boswellia serrata: A Review on its Phytochemical and Therapeutic Potential
Abstract: Kundur or Boswellia serrata belongs to the genus Boswellia of Burseraceae family. It is usually found in Oman and Yaman, its effectiveness persists for 20 years. Its bark and gum are used for medicinal properties but Boswellia are well-known for producing a gum resin that is known as olibanum or frankincense. Gum-resin comprises triterpenes of oleanane, ursane and euphane series. The major chemical constituents reported for anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative and anticancer …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 16–22 Read article
-
Anti-tumour Effects of Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Helicteres isora L: In Vitro Approach
Abstract: Green synthesized silver nanoparticles preparation from 1mM AgNo3 solution through the fruit extract of Helicteres isora. in the range of 24–30 nm with increased stability and enhanced anti-tumour potency were reported in this present study. Green synthesized silver nanoparticles from fruit extract of H. isora (Hif-AgNPs) were characterized by using UV-VIS absorption spectroscopy and the morphology of the nanoparticles was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The anti-tumour efficacy was …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
-
Biochemical and Structural Characterization of Helicobacter pylori Peptide deformylase by Computational Methods
Abstract: Helicobacter pylorus is classified as class one carcinogen in causing gastric cancer. Peptide deformylases (PDFs) present in bacteria removes the formyl group from the N-terminal Methionine of newly synthesized proteins which is necessary in protein maturation. These enzymes have shown as new targets in antibacterial, antimalarial and anticancer drug discovery. Here an insilico technique was initiated to characterize structural and biochemical properties of this protein. Pair wise sequence alignment with …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 22–28 Read article
-
Use of Chicken Mechanically Separated Meat to Obtain Bioactive Peptides
Abstract: Chicken meat is mainly marketed as whole or cut pieces. Some cuts as breast and thigh fillets, back, neck, wings and other bone parts result in by-products, such as mechanically separated meat (MSM). MSM is composed by a large amount of proteins, which have direct application in the production of cooked sausages and mortadella, in addition, protein hydrolysates in order to obtain bioactive peptides. These peptides have functional properties such …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–37 Read article
-
Heterocyclic Substituted Flavones: Bridging Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry
Abstract: Heterocyclic substituted flavones represent a unique and promising class of flavonoid derivatives, gaining significant attention in recent years due to their diverse and enhanced biological activities. These compounds are characterized by the incorporation of heterocyclic moieties such as quinoline, pyridine, thiazole, imidazole, oxazole, and pyrazole into the flavone structure, which significantly alters and often enhances their bioactive properties. This structural modification has made heterocyclic flavones particularly appealing as candidates for …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 23–30 Read article
-
A Review on Aegle Marmelos: A Potential Medicinal Tree
Abstract: Bael, Aegle marmelos (Linn.) Correa ex Roxb., A tree of Indian origin has been known since prehistoric times. It has the significance of a great myth to Hindus. The use of daily life has great nutrition, environment and commercial significance. It has long been used in traditional medicine to treat constipation, diarrhea, diarrhea, peptic ulcer and respiratory infections. Essential therapeutic properties of baelareantidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, cardioprotective, antispermatogenic, anticancer …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 5–12 Read article
-
Phytoconstituent Analysis from Peels of Citrus Fruits
Abstract: Citrus fruits are known to have several medicinal properties and are rich sources of vitamin C and antioxidants. In fact, they stand out as the most common and rich source of dietary phenolic compounds that are known to have several health benefits, including anticancer activities. These fruits are popular the world over, and a number of studies have been done to explore their medicinal properties. Studies done to analyze the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–27 Read article
-
The Globe’s Healthiest Food with Numerous Medicinal Properties— Solanum tuberosum
Abstract: Solanum tuberosum, commonly known as potato, belongs to the Solanaceae family. The whole part of potato plant including leaves, tuber, peels and their juice are used in traditional medicine. Several pharmacological activities of potato have been reported, i.e. antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, antiallergy, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiobesity, antisepsis, anticonvulsant, fibrinolytic and antiplatelets activity. Potato contains vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B3, pantothenic acid, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, and fibers. The medicinal properties, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
-
Copper sulphate enhanced synthesis of azurin from Pseudomonas aeruginosa MTCC 2453
Abstract: The secondary metabolites from microorganisms play a vital role in developing new chemotherapeutics. Azurin a blue copper protein have redox properties plays a role in electron transfer as donors. Azurin reported as a potential anticancer protein against breast cancer cell lines which evoked biomedical researchers to develop an alternate method for enhanced production of azurin. Early researchers revealed the synthesis of blue copper protein azurin from different microbial sources, especially …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–4 Read article
-
A Review on Cucumis melo
Abstract: Cucumis melo is commonly known as muskmelon or sweet melon and most widely cultivated and used around the world. It belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. It is an annual climbing or creeping herb. It is a vegetable food item and used as one of the main ingredient in various dishes. This fruit is totally 85–90 percentage water. It also contains various chemical constituents like terpenes, phenols, phenolic acids, saponins, tannins, flavonoids …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–3 Read article
-
Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Pseuderanthemum malabaricum and Evaluation of Anticancer Activity
Abstract: The present study was focused on eco-friendly and green approach synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant extracts of P. malabaricum. The morphological and physical properties of synthesized silver nanoparticles were analyzed using various spectroscopic and microscopic studies such as UV visible spectroscopy, FT-IR, XRD, SEM with EDAX, DLS, Zeta potential and Particle size analyzer. After structural characterization, the synthesized silver nanoparticles were subjected to anti-cancer activity studies against cervical cancer …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 21, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 31–40 Read article
-
A Review of Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Anisomeles malabarica
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe oldest remedies known to mankind are herbal medicines. India is known worldwide for its Ayurvedic treatment. Ethno botanically, the leaves of the plant Anisomeles malabarica are used against convulsions, for dyspepsia in intermittent fevers, colic, boils, tetanus, inflammation, cough, cold, stomachache, itches and in uterine affections. Citral, betulinic acid, β-sitosterol, ovatodiolide, anisomelic acid, anisomelolide, malabaric acid, 2-acetoxymalabaric acid, anisomelyl acetate, anisomelol and anisomelin were present in the leaves of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article
-
“REVIEW ARTICLE ON TRIDAX PROCURMBENS HERBAL ANTIBACTERIAL CREAM”
Abstract: Abstract Tridax procumbens (L.), also referred to as coat buttons or tridax daisy, is a common plant in the Asteraceae family that is well-known for its exceptional pharmacological and therapeutic properties. This plant has long been utilized as an anticoagulant, antifungal, insect repellent, wound healer, and hepatoprotective agent in Indian Ayurveda. With a focus on its medicinal and formulation features, the current study offers a thorough summary of its botanical …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–29 Read article
-
Synthesis and Characterization of pH-Sensitive Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic Acid) Hydrogels for Controlled Release of Doxorubicin
Abstract: pH-responsive polymeric hydrogels have attracted significant attention as intelligent biomaterials for site-specific and controlled drug delivery in cancer therapy due to their ability to respond to the acidic tumor microenvironment. In the present study, poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid) [P(NIPAM-co-AAc)] hydrogels were synthesized via free radical copolymerization and systematically characterized to evaluate their suitability for controlled delivery of doxorubicin, a widely used chemotherapeutic agent. The copolymer hydrogels were prepared using N-isopropylacrylamide and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 449–458 Read article
-
Anticancer, Bioactive, & Therapeutic Applications of Cannabinoids
Abstract: Cannabinoids, a complex class of lipophilic compounds found in Cannabis sativa L., are attracting significant clinical interest for their multifaceted therapeutic potential, particularly within oncology. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of contemporary knowledge detailing the distinct anti-cancer properties of phytocannabinoids (such as δ-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol), endogenous endocannabinoids, and synthetic analogues. Accumulating evidence from robust in vitro and in vivo oncological models demonstrates that these compounds aggressively suppress tumor progression …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 17–30 Read article
-
Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Revolutionary Impacts on Agroindustry: Review
Abstract: Nanotechnology is a new approach of science which provides alternative tool in many fields including agriculture. This comprehensive review focuses on the biosynthesis and characterization of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), highlighting their vast potential in agroindustry applications. Unlike traditional physical and chemical methods, which are often costly, time-consuming, and involve hazardous materials, this review explores the promising biological synthesis routes, offering a more sustainable and eco-friendly alternative for producing …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 26, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–50 Read article
-
Phyto-bioefficiency of Vijaya Extract for Normal Cell Protection and Its Anticancer Efficiency Against Breast Cancer Xenograft
Abstract: Cannabis is an annual, dioecious, flowering herb. Its leaves are palmately compound by serrate leaflets. Cannabis sativa maximum phytochemicals are soluble in organic solvent. The Cannabis plant has been historically used due to its medicinal properties since thousands of years through several beliefs. In India, the department of narcotics has sanction that Cannabis can be grown in a monitored way with proper approval and license. The present study concludes that …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 15–21 Read article
-
Carbon Nano Tubes: New Techniques for Cancer Treatment
Abstract: Carbon Nano tubes (CNTs) have been recently introduced as a novel carrier system in the biomedical field and produce small and large therapeutic molecules. CNTs have attracted increasing attention for their versatile applications. Based on layers of CNTs, CNTs are generally divided into two categories: single-walled carbon Nano tubes (SWCNTs), multi-walled carbon Nano tubes (MWCNTs). It shows the unique properties and cylindrical shape structure. It shows a greater advantage in …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 28–39 Read article