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September 2010 in “PubMed” In this study, the researchers compared the pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of dihydroartemisinin in nanostructured lipid carriers versus in solution, finding longer mean residence times and variable organ accumulation with the nanostructured lipid carriers.
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August 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” In this study, dihydroartemisinin reduced prostate enlargement and related markers in a rat model of benign prostatic hyperplasia, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent.
January 2026 in “Molecules” This study found that DHA, a derivative of artemisinin, shows potential as a cosmetic ingredient due to its anti-aging, anti-hair loss, antibacterial, whitening, and anti-glycation activities.
December 2024 in “Journal of Applied Toxicology” This study evaluated the potential toxicity of oral dihydroartemisinin in SD rats, finding that female rats experienced greater toxic effects than males, particularly at higher doses, but these effects were reversible after a 4-week recovery period.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review article summarizes findings that suggest natural products may help treat skin inflammation related to abnormal hormone secretion by the adrenal gland, as they can inhibit inflammation pathways and promote wound healing.
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April 2015 in “Emerging Infectious Diseases” In this study, artesunate was confirmed as an effective treatment for severe malaria, but post-treatment hemolytic anemia occurred, although it was mostly mild and only one transfusion was needed.
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that extracts from Indian gooseberry leaves showed strong antimalarial activity against Plasmodium falciparum, with low cytotoxicity, suggesting potential for developing new antimalarial drugs.
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” This review highlights the potential of targeting hepatic stellate cell ferroptosis as a treatment strategy for liver fibrosis, underscoring the need for further research into ferroptosis mechanisms in these cells to better understand and combat this condition.
This study investigated the molecular mechanisms behind cashmere goat coat types by analyzing gene expression during hair follicle development stages, identifying regulatory pathways involved in metabolism, immune response, and the quiescent state of follicles, potentially aiding in genetic selection for improved cashmere production.
January 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers will conduct a randomized, double-blind, multi-center clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of YH0618 granule in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss among breast cancer patients, aiming to understand its mechanism related to kidney deficiency in Chinese Medicine. Results are not yet reported.
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April 2026 in “Cancer Nanotechnology” This review examines nanozymes as promising tools for cancer diagnosis and therapy due to their enzyme-mimicking catalytic properties and highlights their challenges, including biosafety and clinical translation, alongside potential improvements through biomimetic designs, particularly utilizing exosome-based strategies for targeted delivery to tumors.
This review evaluates the literature on the ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and therapeutic potential of Darmana Turki (Artemisia maritima L.) and reports no new clinical findings.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy and Research” In this study, researchers investigated the effects of Aqueous Artocarpus heterophyllus seed extract on testosterone enanthate-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in adult Wistar rats, using three different dosages to assess its potential as an alternative therapy. Results are not reported in this abstract.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Mosquito Research” In this study, the combination of petroleum ether extracts from Jacquinia ruscifolia flowers and Thuja orientalis strobili demonstrated synergistic larvicidal effects against third-instar Culex quinquefasciatus larvae, achieving 100% mortality at 250 ppm with noted synergism particularly in a 1:2 ratio.
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April 2007 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that artocarpin delivered via alginate/chitosan microparticles effectively suppressed the growth of hamster flank organs compared to artocarpin in solution form, without significant systemic effects.
February 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Research” This study examined the cytotoxic effects of arumanis mango rind extract and its fractions on T47D breast cancer cells, with results showing that ethanol extract and ethyl acetate fraction exhibited significant potential in reducing cell viability, similar to the effects of doxorubicin.
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January 2010 in “Trends in Parasitology” This opinion article explores the possibility of repurposing anticancer drugs, like methotrexate, as antimalarials, highlighting that toxicity might be manageable with appropriate dosing according to Paracelsus' law.
This study found that combining prodigiosin and essential oil from Thuja orientalis leaves showed a synergistic effect against the 3rd larva stage of Cx. pipiens, significantly reducing acetylcholine esterase activity and altering midgut pH, compared to untreated larvae.
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April 2015 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This review highlights the traditional use and potential therapeutic activities of Asiasari Radix in drug discovery, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2016 in “Graduate Medical Education Research Journal” This study identified AH01 derivatives and related compounds with high antischistosomal efficacy and reduced antiandrogenic effects, suggesting potential new directions for schistosomiasis drug development.
January 2024 in “AIP conference proceedings”
August 2023 in “MPPKI (Media Publikasi Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia) : The Indonesia journal of health promotion” In this study, researchers used a UV-Vis Spectrophotometer to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze Dutasteride residues in human plasma, achieving a total recovery rate of 64.992%, and determined that the BTB reagent effectively selected compounds not analyzed in their research.
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November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that cucurbitacin I from bitter melon most effectively inhibited the growth of lung cancer cells and promoted hair cell growth in cell cultures.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Research in Pharmacy” This study suggests that compounds from turmeric and bitter have potential antiviral activity against the influenza A virus by inhibiting the polymerase PA-PB1, warranting further experimental verification.
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April 2023 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” This study synthesized silver nanoparticles using an Artocarpus heterophyllus leaf extract and found that these nanoparticles, with a size of 100–110 nm, displayed effective antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal activities in vitro.
January 2022 in “Asian journal of Current Research in Clinical Cancer” This study reviews the potential of dibenzo derivatives as safer cancer treatments but finds conflicting evidence about their effectiveness, possibly due to structural differences among the compounds, and reports no new results.
September 2022 in “The Korean Tea Society” This study identified several active compounds in Houttuynia cordata and found that most demonstrated significant antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity, potentially useful for developing functional tea products.
October 2024 in “Media Farmasi” In this in vitro study, researchers found that a combination of soursop leaf extract and doxorubicin moderately enhanced the anti-cancer effect against MCF-7 breast cancer cells, but they did not report on reducing doxorubicin's side effects.
January 2017 in “Anais do 5º Encontro Brasileiro para Inovação Terapêutica” This study found that Dysphania ambrosioides oil exhibited cytotoxicity against U-937 lymphoma cells, indicating potential activity that warrants further investigation.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 7.5% DEET lotion is more effective and safe at repelling mosquitoes than rosemary, citronella, and lemongrass lotions.