Since ancient times, natural products have been used as remedies to treat human diseases.
Lupeol, a phytosterol and triterpene, is widely found in edible fruits, and vegetables …

Lupeol belongs to pentacyclic lupane-type triterpenes and exhibits in edible vegetables,
fruits and many plants. Many researches indicated that lupeol possesses many beneficial …

Abstract Background The species Himatanthus drasticus is popularly known in Northeast
Brazil as" janaguba" and belongs to the family Apocynaceae. The latex collected from its …

Abstract Background The transmission of Dengue virus (DENV) and Chikungunya virus
(CHIKV) has increased worldwide, due in part to the lack of a specific antiviral treatment. For …

Avicennia officinalis L. is an important mangrove plant used in traditional medicine to treat
various diseases like asthma, dyspepsia, paralysis, tumor and rheumatism in aboriginal …

Leishmaniasis is an infectious disease complex caused by protozoa from the Leishmania
genus, which presents a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations: cutaneous …

In this study, we investigated the possible neuroprotective efficacy of Decalepis hamiltonii
tuber extract against 6-Hydroxy dopamine (6-OHDA) induced neurotoxicity and associated …

Previously tested n-hexane extracts of the Scorzonera latifolia showed promising bioactivity
in vivo. Because triterpenes could account for this activity, n-hexane extracts were analyzed …

Decalepis is one of the most important endangered woody medicinal climbing members of
“Periploaceace” family. It comprises five species of twining vines and erect shrubs, D …

Introduction Kleinia odora is a wild plant growing in Saudi Arabia and consumed by both
animals and people. The plant is rich in triterpenes that are known for their anti-inflammatory …