PMID: Environ Health. 2003 Nov 20 ;2(1):15. Epub 2003 Nov 20. PMID: 14629774 Abstract Title: Air pollution and case fatality of SARS in the People's Republic of China: an ecologic study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has claimed 349 lives with 5,327 probable cases reported in mainland China since November 2002. SARS case …
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Increased rates of culture-negative pneumonia and influenza were associated with increased PM2.5 concentrations.
PMID: Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2019 03 ;16(3):321-330. PMID: 30398895 Abstract Title: The Association between Respiratory Infection and Air Pollution in the Setting of Air Quality Policy and Economic Change. Abstract: RATIONALE: Fine particulate matter air pollution of 2.5μm or less in diameter (PM) has been associated with an increased risk of respiratory disease, but …
Ginger supplement along with NSPT may be effective in the improvement of inflammation, oxidative, and periodontal status in T2DM with chronic periodontitis.
PMID: Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2019 ;12:1751-1761. Epub 2019 Sep 6. PMID: 32021341 Abstract Title: The effects of ginger supplementation on inflammatory, antioxidant, and periodontal parameters in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with chronic periodontitis under non-surgical periodontal therapy. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects …
Study of the protective effects of Katha (Heartwood Extract of Acacia catechu) in liver damage induced by iron overload.
PMID: J Environ Pathol Toxicol Oncol. 2013 ;32(3):229-40. PMID: 24266409 Abstract Title: Study of the protective effects of Katha (Heartwood Extract of Acacia catechu) in liver damage induced by iron overload. Abstract: This study evaluated the ameliorating effect of 70% methanol extract of Acacia catechu heartwood, or Katha (ACME) on liver injury induced by iron …
Antihyperglycemic and antinociceptive activity evaluation of ‘khoyer’ prepared from boiling the wood of Acacia catechu in water.
PMID: Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. 2013 ;10(4):1-5. Epub 2013 May 16. PMID: 24146493 Abstract Title: Antihyperglycemic and antinociceptive activity evaluation of 'khoyer' prepared from boiling the wood of Acacia catechu in water. Abstract: 'Khoyer' is prepared by boiling the wood of Acacia catechu in water and then evaporating the resultant brew. The resultant …
Acacia catechu extract affords hepato-protection against DMBA in rats through modulation of phase I, II and anti-oxidative enzymes.
PMID: PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e90083. Epub 2014 Feb 27. PMID: 24587216 Abstract Title: Diminution of hepatic response to 7, 12-dimethylbenz(α)anthracene by ethyl acetate fraction of Acacia catechu willd. through modulation of xenobiotic and anti-oxidative enzymes in rats. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Liver is the primary metabolizing site of body and is prone to damage by exogenous as …
Immunomodulatory activity of Acacia catechu.
PMID: Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2009 Jan-Mar;53(1):25-33. PMID: 19810573 Abstract Title: Immunomodulatory activity of Acacia catechu. Abstract: The immunomodulatory effect of aqueous extract of Acacia catechu commonly known as Katha or Karangali was studied at two doses of 5 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg orally. The effect was studied in neutrophil adhesion test, mice lethality test, …
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Extracts from Acacia catechu suppress HIV-1 replication by inhibiting the activities of the viral protease and Tat
PMID: Virol J. 2013 Oct 18 ;10:309. Epub 2013 Oct 18. PMID: 25228267 Abstract Title: Extracts from Acacia catechu suppress HIV-1 replication by inhibiting the activities of the viral protease and Tat. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Acacia catechu (Mimosa family) stem bark extracts have been used traditionally as a dietary supplement as well as a folk medicine …
Methanolic bark extract of Acacia catechu ameliorates benzo(a)pyrene induced lung toxicity.
PMID: Environ Toxicol. 2017 May ;32(5):1566-1577. Epub 2016 Dec 29. PMID: 28032951 Abstract Title: Methanolic bark extract of Acacia catechu ameliorates benzo(a)pyrene induced lung toxicity by abrogation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in mice. Abstract: Benzo(a)pyrene [B(a)P] is a well-known carcinogen present in the environment. In this study, we evaluated the protective potential of …
A. catechu seed extract is a promising agent for protecting liver from acetaminophen induced hepatotoxicity.
PMID: Biomed Pharmacother. 2018 Dec ;108:838-844. Epub 2018 Sep 24. PMID: 30372895 Abstract Title: Seed and bark extracts of Acacia catechu protects liver from acetaminophen induced hepatotoxicity by modulating oxidative stress, antioxidant enzymes and liver function enzymes in Wistar rat model. Abstract: In this study we investigated the hepatoprotective effects and possible mechanism of Acacia …
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