Background Varicocele (VC) is present in 35-40% of men with infertility. However, current
surgical and antioxidant treatments are not completely effective. In addition to oxidative …

Fungal endophytes are well-established sources of biologically active natural compounds
with many producing pharmacologically valuable specific plant-derived products. This …

The prevalence of degenerative disorders in public health has promoted in-depth
investigations of the underlying pathogenesis and the development of new treatment drugs …

Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease
(PD), are characterized by progressive loss (and even death) of structure and function of …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Neuroprotective Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) has been practiced in alternative medicine from early days. TCM-derived …

Background One of the most unique plants that have ever grown on the planet is Ginkgo
biloba L., a member of the Ginkgoaceae family with no close living relatives. The existence …

The application of ginkgolides as a herbal remedy reaches ancient China. Over time many
studies confirmed the neuroprotective effect of standard Ginkgo biloba tree extract—the only …

Cardio-cerebral vascular diseases, including mainly ischemic myocardial infarction and
ischemic stroke, are the most common causes of disability and death worldwide (Benjamin …

Ginkgo biloba, a natural biflavonoid isolated from Ginkgo biloba leaves, is reported to have
strong anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. The aim of this study is to …

Microglial activation-induced neuroinflammation contributes to onset and progression of
sporadic and hereditary Parkinson's disease (PD). Activated microglia secrete pro …