In this study, hemolysis, Western blot, and real-time RT-PCR assays were performed to
evaluate silibininʼs activity against S. aureus α-toxin secretion. In addition, live/dead cell …

Silibinin has dual effects on bacteria, depending on the concentrations or living contexts.
The mechanism of either action has not yet been elucidated. Present study suggests that …

Silibinin is the major active component of silymarin, extracted from the medicinal plant
Silybum marianum. Silibinin has potent antibacterial activity; however, the exact mechanism …

This study investigated the effects of silibinin, derived from milk thistle (Silybum marianum),
on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced morphological changes in mouse macrophages …

Silibinin is a major bioactive component of silymarin extracted from the milk thistle Silybum
marianum. Silibinin has therapeutic potential for a wide variety of applications including …

Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a dangerous microorganism, and
creates serious medical problems. It causes many types of infections in humans and often …

Purpose: To investigate the effects of silibinin, a natural compound, on the proliferation and
apoptosis of BGC-823 gastric cancer cell line and to figure out the relevant pathways …

Background Silibinin has been known for its role in anti-cancer and radio-protective effect.
Radiation therapy for treating lung cancer might lead to late-phase pulmonary inflammation …

Recently, we reported that silibinin inhibits primary lung tumor growth and progression in
mice and down-regulates inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression in tumors; …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a common pathogenic bacterium that causes various
diseases in both humans and animals. With the increased prevalence of methicillin-resistant …