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2 articles for “Centella asiatica”
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Role of Centella asiatica in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurological illness that causes cognitive decline and memory loss and affects millions of people worldwide. As synthetic medications often prove ineffective or cause severe side effects, natural remedies are gaining attention. This review explores the potential of Centella asiatica, a herb traditionally used in oriental medicine, in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Triterpenoids, asiaticoside, and madecassoside are among the bioactive substances found in Centella …
Published in International Journal of Brain Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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In Silico Investigation of 2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran from Centella asiatica: A Possible Pioneer in the Management of Tetanus
Abstract: Objective: Tetanus toxin (TeNT) is a neuroprotein toxin, the most toxic known. They have three functional domains and are structurally similar. They possess an N-terminal catalytic section (light chain), an internal domain for heavy-chain translocation (HN domain), and a C-terminal receptor binding domain for the heavy chain (Hc domain or RBD). Tetanus, an acute nerve-affecting disease, is provoked by a toxin-producing bacterium called Clostridium tetani. This bacterium is environmental, Gram-positive, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–30 Read article