The reductionist concept, based on the ligand–receptor interaction, is not a suitable model
for adaptogens, and herbal preparations affect multiple physiological functions, revealing …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a long-term metabolic disease characterised by a controlled
metabolism of fat, carbohydrates, and proteins. In recent decades, it has grown into a …

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Cyclodextrins (CDs) are natural cyclic oligosaccharides with a relatively hydrophobic cavity
and a hydrophilic outer surface. In this study, alpha (α-), beta (β-) and gamma (γ-) CD …

In this study, a novel dual-drug carrier for the co-administration of an anti-inflammatory and
antibiotic agent consisting of core-shell nanofibers for the treatment of cornea alkali burns …

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an herbaceous plant that contains a phytochemical which is
bright yellow and is known as curcumin. Turmeric, a member of Zingiberaceae family, has …

Bioactive substances exhibit various physiological activities—such as antimicrobial,
antioxidant, and anticancer activities—and have great potential for application in food …

Purpose Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is employed by numerous cancer
patients to support conventional cancer therapy. This systematic review aims to summarize …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) affects 50–70% of patients with dementia, making it the leading
cause of dementia. The condition is classified as a neurodegenerative, progressive and …

Background The study investigated the effect of co-administration of curcumin and donepezil
on several markers of cognitive function (such as spatial memory, astrocyte activation …