Prevalence of Use of Herbal Medicines for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

S Awor, F Bongomin, MM Kaggwa, FP Pebalo… - Journal of Herbal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction Several herbal medicines have been reported to ameliorate sickle cell disease
(SCD) complications in many African communities. However, no comprehensive review has …

Highly anticipated natural diterpenoids as an important source of new drugs in 2013–2023

Y Wang, P Tang, W Tu, Q Gao, C Wang, L Tan… - Chinese Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review covers the structures of diterpenoids, including chain (72), monocyclic (9),
labdane-type (67), clerodane-type (127) abietane-type (716),(ent)-kaurane-type (89) …

Epicatechin exerts dual action to shield sickling and hydroxyurea-induced myelosuppression: Implication in sickle cell anemia management

A Gour, D Kour, A Dogra, D Manhas, P Wazir… - Toxicology and Applied …, 2022 - Elsevier
Hydroxyurea (HU) is the key drug to treat Sickle cell anemia (SCA). However, its treatment is
associated with the liability of myelosuppression. The present study aimed to investigate the …