n/a PMID: Molecules. 2019 Feb 12 ;24(3). Epub 2019 Feb 12. PMID: 30759846 Abstract Title: Korean Thistle (var.(Maxim.) Matsum.): A Potential Dietary Supplement against Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease. Abstract: In the search for natural products having a dual inhibitory action on diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, this study investigated the activity of different parts of Korean …
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Pomegranate juice and peel extracts are able to inhibit proliferation, migration and colony formation of prostate cancer cell lines.
PMID: Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2019 Dec 14. Epub 2019 Dec 14. PMID: 31838616 Abstract Title: Pomegranate Juice and Peel Extracts are Able to Inhibit Proliferation, Migration and Colony Formation of Prostate Cancer Cell Lines and Modulate the Akt/mTOR/S6K Signaling Pathway. Abstract: Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is known to contain polyphenols with many potential health benefits, …
Ellagitannins from Punica granatum leaves suppress microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 expression and induce lung cancer cells to undergo apoptosis.
PMID: Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2019 Dec 22:1-7. Epub 2019 Dec 22. PMID: 31868102 Abstract Title: Ellagitannins fromleaves suppress microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 expression and induce lung cancer cells to undergo apoptosis. Abstract: Prostaglandin E(PGE), which is a potent pro-inflammatory lipid mediator, is biosynthesized from arachidonic acid by cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and microsomal PGE synthase-1 (mPGES-1). Non-steroidal …
The results presented here highlight C. sinensis as a promising source of antileishmanial agents.
PMID: Pharm Biol. 2017 Dec ;55(1):1780-1786. PMID: 28524774 Abstract Title: Cytotoxicity and anti-Leishmania amazonensis activity of Citrus sinensis leaf extracts. Abstract: CONTEXT: Leishmania amazonensis is the main agent of diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis, a disease characterized by lesional polymorphism and the commitment of skin surface. Previous reports demonstrated that the Citrus genus possess antimicrobial activity.OBJECTIVE: This …
Inhibition of metalloproteinase and proteasome activities in colon cancer cells by citrus peel extracts.
PMID: J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2015 Sep ;26(5):471-7. PMID: 26030791 Abstract Title: Inhibition of metalloproteinase and proteasome activities in colon cancer cells by citrus peel extracts. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Citrus peels are consumed in the form of infusions, candy or wine, based on their well-documented nutritional and medicinal properties. This study sought to investigate the …
Selected activities of Citrus maxima Merr. fruits on human endothelial cells: enhancing cell migration and delaying cellular aging.
PMID: Nutrients. 2014 Apr 21 ;6(4):1618-34. Epub 2014 Apr 21. PMID: 24763109 Abstract Title: Selected activities of Citrus maxima Merr. fruits on human endothelial cells: enhancing cell migration and delaying cellular aging. Abstract: Endothelial injury and damage as well as accumulated reactive oxygen species (ROS) in aging play a significant role in the development of …
Citrus maxima leaf showed hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
PMID: Biomed Pharmacother. 2018 Feb ;98:338-346. Epub 2017 Dec 27. PMID: 29274591 Abstract Title: Extract of Citrus maxima (pummelo) leaves improve hepatoprotective activity in Wistar rats submitted to the induction of non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis. Abstract: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a spectrum of liver changes, ranging from hepatic steatosis to hepatocellular carcinoma. The Citrus maxima …
shaddock peels could be used as nutraceutical for the management of hypertension and type-2 diabetes.
PMID: Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2011 Jul-Sep;5(3):148-52. Epub 2012 Mar 15. PMID: 22813568 Abstract Title: Shaddock peels (Citrus maxima) phenolic extracts inhibitα-amylase, α-glucosidase and angiotensin I-converting enzyme activities: a nutraceutical approach to diabetes management. Abstract: In this study, the interactions of free and bound phenolic-rich extracts from shaddock peels (popular in folklore for the management of …
Citrus peels could help in the management of cardiovascular diseases
PMID: J Complement Integr Med. 2018 Aug 11 ;16(1). Epub 2018 Aug 11. PMID: 30099413 Abstract Title: Modulatory effect of some citrus (Citrus limon, Citrus reticulata, Citrus maxima) peels on monoamine oxidase, phosphodiesterase-5 and angiotensin-1 converting enzyme activities in rat heart homogenate. Abstract: Background Citrus peels have been reported useful in folk medicine for the …
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These results suggest that C. limon and P. granatum combination have anxiolytic and antidepressant effects.
PMID: Metab Brain Dis. 2017 02 ;32(1):123-131. Epub 2016 Aug 11. PMID: 27510713 Abstract Title: Behavioral effects of Citrus limon and Punica granatum combinations in rats. Abstract: Dietary supplements are becoming more influential as viable treatment for common chronic diseases and to promote normal development and functions of all system including brain. Disorders like anxiety …
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