Search Results - "Biney, Robert P"
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Protective effect of bergapten in acetic acid-induced colitis in rats
Published in Heliyon (01-08-2020)“…Bergapten (5-methoxysporalen) is a furanocoumarin extracted from several species of citrus and bergamot oil. Bergamot essential oil is used traditionally in…”
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Isobolographic analysis of co-administration of two plant-derived antiplasmodial drug candidates, cryptolepine and xylopic acid, in Plasmodium berghei
Published in Malaria journal (04-04-2018)“…Increasing resistance to current anti-malarial therapies requires a renewed effort in searching for alternative therapies to combat this challenge, and…”
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In Vitro and In Vivo Effect of Xylopic Acid on Cytochrome P450 Enzymes
Published in Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences (21-01-2022)“…Introduction. Xylopic acid (XA), the major constituent of the fruit of Xylopia aethiopica, has shown several pharmacological properties. Traditionally, the…”
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Phytotherapy of experimental depression: Kalanchoe integra Var. Crenata (Andr.) Cuf Leaf Extract
Published in Journal of pharmacy & bioallied science (01-01-2015)“…Kalanchoe sp. have been used since 1921 for central nervous system (CNS) disorders such as psychosis and depression. It is known to possess CNS depressant…”
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Antinociceptive effect of the hydroethanolic leaf extract of Calotropis procera (Ait) R. Br. (Apocynaceae): Possible involvement of glutamatergic, cytokines, opioidergic and adenosinergic pathways
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (05-10-2021)“…Pain remains real and still a major problem in clinical medicine which requires new agents with improved efficacy for more therapeutic benefits. Plant sources…”
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Antiinflammatory properties of betulinic acid and xylopic acid in the carrageenan‐induced pleurisy model of lung inflammation in mice
Published in Phytotherapy research (01-03-2018)“…This study investigated the antiinflammatory properties of betulinic acid (BA) and xylopic acid (XA) extracted from Margaritaria discoidea and Xylopia…”
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Xylopia aethiopica fruit extract exhibits antidepressant-like effect via interaction with serotonergic neurotransmission in mice
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (26-05-2016)“…Xylopia aethiopica has been used traditionally to treat some central nervous system disorders including epilepsy. Despite the central analgesic and sedative…”
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A Hydroethanolic Leaf Extract of Persicaria lanigera Possesses Antinociceptive Activity through Cytokine and Glutamatergic Pathways In Vivo
Published in Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine (2021)“…Persicaria lanigera is used traditionally to treat pain. The antinociceptive properties of the hydroethanolic leaf extract of Persicaria lanigera (PLE) were…”
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Anticonvulsant activity of Pseudospondias microcarpa (A. Rich) Engl. hydroethanolic leaf extract in mice: The role of excitatory/inhibitory neurotransmission and nitric oxide pathway
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (12-07-2017)“…Pseudospondias microcarpa (A. Rich) Engl. is a plant used for managing various diseases including central nervous system disorders. This study explored the…”
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Bergapten modulates ovalbumin-induced asthma
Published in Scientific African (01-07-2020)“…Prior studies on the anti-inflammatory compound bergapten have shown promise in averting allergic airway hyperresponsiveness. This study sought to establish…”
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Effects of three herb-based alcoholic beverages manufactured in Ghana on sperm characteristics and reproductive hormones in rats
Published in Scientific African (01-03-2020)“…Advertisements of most alcoholic beverages in Ghana persuasively entice consumers with herbal constituents believed to enhance sexual performance, although,…”
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