Currently, available therapeutic medications are both costly as well as not entirely promising
in terms of potency. So, new candidates from natural resources are of research interest to …

Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum L.) have been cultivated for thousands of years and have
long been celebrated for their culinary versatility. Beyond their delightful nutty flavor and …

Metabolic diseases are characterized by high NADH/NAD+ ratios due to excessive electron
supply, causing defective mitochondrial function and impaired sirtuin-3 (SIRT-3) activity, the …

Background: Overproduction of reactive oxygen species and free radicals is the main
mechanism beyond gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity. Irbesartan and other angiotensin II …

Phytosterols and their oxidation products, namely oxyphytosterols, are natural compounds
present in plant foods. With increased intake of phytosterol-enriched functional food …

Purpose. Sepsis originates from the host inflammatory response, especially to bacterial
infections, and is considered one of the main causes of death in intensive care units. Various …

Guiera senegalensis JF Gmel is a broad-spectrum African folk-medicinal plant, having
activities against fowlpox and herpes viruses. Very recently, we have shown the anti …

Background: Gentamicin-induced-acute kidney injury (AKI) is a multifaceted phenomenon
which previously linked to the oxidative stress only. Vinpocetine prevents reactive free …

Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is a clinically severe complication, which can
cause high rates of disability and mortality particularly in patients with myocardial infarction …

Objectives In this study, extracts from eight Pleurotus mushroom species were examined for
their antioxidant properties. Methods The pure cultures of eight Pleurotus were grown …