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    Phytotherapy Research: Volume 26, Issue 3

    317-474
    March 2012
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Review

A Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa L.) and Corosolic Acid

Sidney J. Stohs,  Howard Miller,  Gilbert R. Kaats, 
  • Pages: 317-324
  • First Published: 17 November 2011

Research Articles

Effect of Ganoderma lucidum on Pollen-induced Biphasic Nasal Blockage in a Guinea Pig Model of Allergic Rhinitis

Nobuaki Mizutani,  Takeshi Nabe,  Masaji Shimazu,  Shin Yoshino,  Shigekatsu Kohno, 
  • Pages: 325-332
  • First Published: 23 June 2011

Antiinflammatory Effects of Ginger and Some of its Components in Human Bronchial Epithelial (BEAS-2B) Cells

Julia A. Podlogar,  Eugen J. Verspohl, 
  • Pages: 333-336
  • First Published: 23 June 2011

Triptolide Down-regulates COX-2 Expression and PGE2 Release by Suppressing the Activity of NF-κB and MAP kinases in Lipopolysaccharide-treated PC12 Cells

Yu Geng,  Marong Fang,  Jing Wang,  Haiyan Yu,  Zhiying Hu,  David T. Yew,  Wei Chen, 
  • Pages: 337-343
  • First Published: 30 June 2011

Effects of Armepavine Against Hepatic Fibrosis Induced by Thioacetamide in Rats

Ting-Chun Weng,  Chien-Chang Shen,  Yung-Tsung Chiu,  Yun-Lian Lin,  Yi-Tsau Huang, 
  • Pages: 344-353
  • First Published: 30 June 2011

The Effects of an Echinacea Preparation on Synaptic Transmission and the Firing Properties of CA1 Pyramidal Cells in the Hippocampus

Norbert Hájos,  Noémi Holderith,  Beáta Németh,  Orsolya I. Papp,  Gergely G. Szabó,  Rita Zemankovics,  Tamás F. Freund,  József Haller, 
  • Pages: 354-362
  • First Published: 30 June 2011

Effects of 12-week Oral Supplementation of Ecklonia cava Polyphenols on Anthropometric and Blood Lipid Parameters in Overweight Korean Individuals: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Hyeon-Cheol Shin,  Seong Ho Kim,  Yongju Park,  Bong Ho Lee,  Hye Jeong Hwang, 
  • Pages: 363-368
  • First Published: 30 June 2011

Protective Effects of Aucubin on H2O2-Induced Apoptosis in PC12 Cells

Hong-Yu Xue,  Gui-Zhen Gao,  Qiu-Ye Lin,  Li-Ji Jin,  Yong-Ping Xu, 
  • Pages: 369-374
  • First Published: 05 July 2011

The Marine-derived, Multi-mineral formula, Aquamin, Enhances Mineralisation of Osteoblast Cells In Vitro

Denise M. O'Gorman,  Claire M. Tierney,  Orlaith Brennan,  Fergal J. O'Brien, 
  • Pages: 375-380
  • First Published: 12 July 2011

Effects of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and its Active Constituent, Crocin, on Recognition and Spatial Memory after Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion in Rats

Hossein Hosseinzadeh,  Hamid Reza Sadeghnia,  Fatemeh Abbasi Ghaeni,  Vahideh Sadat Motamedshariaty,  Seyed Ahmad Mohajeri, 
  • Pages: 381-386
  • First Published: 19 July 2011

Digallic acid from Pistascia lentiscus fruits induces apoptosis and enhances antioxidant activities

Wissem Bhouri,  Ines Skandrani,  Mohamed ben Sghair,  Marie-Geneviève Djoux Franca,  Kamel Ghedira,  Leila Chekir Ghedira, 
  • Pages: 387-391
  • First Published: 21 July 2011

Acetyl- and Butyryl-cholinesterase Inhibitory Activities of Mansorins and Mansonones

Nisa Changwong,  Chalisa Sabphon,  Kornkanok Ingkaninan,  Pattara Sawasdee, 
  • Pages: 392-396
  • First Published: 21 July 2011

Mechanisms of Olive Leaf Extract-Ameliorated Rat Arthritis Caused by Kaolin and Carrageenan

Dezheng Gong,  Chengyan Geng,  Liping Jiang,  Lihui Wang,  Hiroyuki Yoshimura,  Laifu Zhong, 
  • Pages: 397-402
  • First Published: 27 July 2011

Pycnogenol® Inhibits Lipid Accumulation in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes with the Modulation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Production Associated with Antioxidant Enzyme Responses

Ok-Hwan Lee,  Min-Jung Seo,  Hyeon-Son Choi,  Boo-Yong Lee, 
  • Pages: 403-411
  • First Published: 27 July 2011

Preventative Effects of 4,4'-Diphenylmethane-bis(methyl) Carbamate Isolated from Cortex Mori on Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cell Dysfunction Induced by Advanced Glycation End Products

Liang Feng,  You-hua Xu,  Shan-shan Wang,  Wai Au-yeung,  Zhao-guang Zheng,  Ru-shang Wang,  Quan Zhu,  Ping Xiang, 
  • Pages: 412-419
  • First Published: 28 July 2011

Antimicrobial Activity Against Bacteria with Dermatological Relevance and Skin Tolerance of the Essential Oil from Coriandrum sativum L. Fruits

F. Casetti,  S. Bartelke,  K. Biehler,  M. Augustin,  C. M. Schempp,  U. Frank, 
  • Pages: 420-424
  • First Published: 04 August 2011

Effects of Different Garlic-derived Allyl Sulfides on Peroxidative Processes and Anaerobic Sulfur Metabolism in Mouse Liver

Małgorzata B. Iciek,  Danuta Kowalczyk-Pachel,  Inga Kwiecień,  Magdalena B. Dudek, 
  • Pages: 425-431
  • First Published: 04 August 2011

Influence of Quercetin-rich Onion Peel Extracts on Adipokine Expression in the Visceral Adipose Tissue of Rats

Oh Yoen Kim,  Seung-Min Lee,  Hyunju Do,  Jiyoung Moon,  Kyung-Hea Lee,  Yong-Jun Cha,  Min-Jeong Shin, 
  • Pages: 432-437
  • First Published: 11 August 2011

Suppressive Effects of Quercetin-3-O-(6″-Feruloyl)-β-D-Galactopyranoside on Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Preadipocytes Through Down-regulation of PPARγ and C/EBPα Expression

Lei Yang,  Xiao-Fan Li,  Lei Gao,  Ya-Ou Zhang,  Guo-Ping Cai, 
  • Pages: 438-444
  • First Published: 11 August 2011

Aloe Vera Juice: IC50 and Dual Mechanistic Inhibition of CYP3A4 and CYP2D6

Ane Djuv,  Odd Georg Nilsen, 
  • Pages: 445-451
  • First Published: 15 August 2011

New Biological Activities of Casimiroa edulis Leaf Extract and Isolated Compounds

Amani S. Awaad,  Nabilah A. Al-Jaber,  Gamal A. Soliman,  Mounerah R. Al-Outhman,  Mohamed E. Zain,  John E. Moses,  Reham M. El-Meligy, 
  • Pages: 452-457
  • First Published: 15 December 2011

Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex. Roem. & Schult.) DC. and Eucalyptus globulus Labill. Interactions when Administered with Diazepam

A. M. Quílez,  M. T. Saenz,  M. D. García, 
  • Pages: 458-461
  • First Published: 16 September 2011

Short Communication

Quercetin 3-rhamnoside Exerts Antiinfluenza A Virus Activity in Mice

Hwa Jung Choi,  Jae Hyoung Song,  Dur Han Kwon, 
  • Pages: 462-464
  • First Published: 05 July 2011

Antimicrobial Potential of Australian Macrofungi Extracts Against Foodborne and Other Pathogens

Neeraj Bala,  Elizabeth A. B. Aitken,  Andrew Cusack,  Kathryn J. Steadman, 
  • Pages: 465-469
  • First Published: 07 July 2011

Effects of Ephedra Water Decoction and Cough Tablets containing Ephedra and Liquorice on CYP1A2 and the Pharmacokinetics of Theophylline in Rats

Jingling Tang,  Xiaoyan Zhou,  Hongyu Ji,  Daling Zhu,  Linhua Wu, 
  • Pages: 470-474
  • First Published: 27 July 2011