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8 articles for “Beta-Sitosterol”
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Chromosomal Aberration and Mutagenicity Toxicological Studies of Beta-Sitosterol Isolated from Ocimum gratissimum (Lamiaceae)
Abstract: Ocimum gratissimum is an important medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Ocimum gratissimum is a small erect or straggling tree or large, woody, climbing shrub found almost throughout India including Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Stem have been used in antifertility treatment in the indigenous system of medicine, and further clinical tests substantiated their efficacy. The root bark contains diketones, fatty matter, rubber, dulcitol, Beta-sitosterol, phlobatannin and glycosidal tannins. Stem …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Moringa Oleifera: Traditional and Modern Uses, and Current Research Studies
Abstract: Moringa, also known as the Miracle tree, is a member of the Moringaceae family. It is an exceptionally valued plant that is found in various countries around the world. It is also a special food crop because it is highly nutritive and provides the body with essential amino acids, minerals, and vitamins, allowing Moringa to become an excellent food supplement. Furthermore, various Moringa species provide enormous medicinal benefits for various …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 10–25 Read article
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A molecular docking study and in silico analysis: targeting the marburg virus protein vp35 using active phytocompounds from alchemilla vulgaris
Abstract: Objective: The Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is an infectious viral disease originating from African Fruit Bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus) that has become the root cause of a fatal hemorrhaging viral fever. As per reports from the WHO, MVD has claimed the lives of millions of people worldwide, with a disease fatality rate ranging from 24% in initial outbreaks to 88% in recent times owing to a difference in viral strains and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 39–62 Read article
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Exploring The Multitarget Pharmacological Mechanism of Diabex for T2dm by Combining Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Techniques
Abstract: Objective: Hyperglycemia brought on by an absolute or relative absence of insulin synthesis or action characterises a set of illnesses known as diabetes mellitus. Chronic hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus has been linked to organ damage, heart, and blood vessels. The persistent metabolic condition Diabetes is a severe global issue with negative social, health, and economic effects. It is a type of metabolism disorder that interferes with food digestion in the …
Published in International Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology · pp. 62–73 Read article
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Using Multitarget Molecular Docking to Examine the Antiviral Potential of Clerodendrum Phlomidis against Measles
Abstract: Objective: Measles, a viral disease caused by a member of the Paramyxoviridae virus family, is highly contagious and characterized by a respiratory illness and a maculopapular rash on the skin. Children are the main victims of the illness. In the context of drug development, this study investigates the efficacy of phytocompounds derived from Clerodendrum phlomidis against the target protein of the measles virus. Methods: The 7SKS protein was retrieved from …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Sharbat Ejaz: An Effective Herbal Formulation
Abstract: Sharbatejaz is an herbal Unani formulation, which is used for treating dry cough. This formulation is made by mixing products like AdhatodaVasica, Unnab, Sapistan, Asl-us-soos, Tukhm-e-Khatami, Tukhm-e-Khubbazi, Gul-e-Nilofar, Gul-e-Banafsha, Behidana, Aab, Kateera, Samagh-e-Arabi, and Qand Safaid. Alkaloid extract of Adhathoda helps in loosing cough while leaves of Acasia Arabica are used in sore throat. Presence of Glycyrrhin in this herbal formulation is effective for sore throat. Jujube fruit is rich …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Phytoconstituents of Eclipta alba Targeting Various Protein Sequences of Coronavirus: An Insilco Approach
Abstract: Abstract Background: The major disaster in the 21st century is the Novel-Coronavirus 2019 (nCoV or COVID-19) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV). In the year 2019, a new strain of coronavirus (CoV) was recognized in Wuhan city of China. In the current scenario there is no specific drug or therapy is for treating COVID-19 infections which is turning to be extremely fatal. Based on the literature survey for natural …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 28–51 Read article
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Exploring Phytochemicals of Ficus religiosa against Corona Virus Protein using Molecular Modeling Techniques
Abstract: The current worst pandemic situation is brought about by novel Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 causing Covid-19 disease. The world fights against it with vaccines, self-sanitation techniques and drugs like ribavirin, beta-interferon and remdesivir which has not solved the problem to the desired extent. With technical and scientific developments in molecular biology field, though the genome and proteome of the organism is explored, potent drugs against it is still …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 18–26 Read article