Chemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Potential of Decursin: A Promising Natural Lead for New Drug Discovery and Development

Decursin is a pyranocoumarin compounds which are rare secondary metabolic plant products, isolated from the roots of Angelica gigas (A. gigas). The native Korean species Angelica gigas Nakai (AGN) is widely used as a remedy for a variety of medical conditions including hematopoiesis,&#x...

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Bioengineered silver nanoparticles induced apoptosis through upregulation of caspase 3 and caspase 8 proteins in breast adenocarcinoma MDA-MB-231 cells and impede angiogenesis

In recent years, a lot of research has been done on silver nanoparticles (SNP) due to their numerous applications in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and drug delivery industries. In this present study SNP were green synthesized using Melicope lunu-ankenda (M. lunu-ankenda) leaf extract. ...

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Antiparasitic, Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties of Essential Oils Obtained from Medicinal Plants Available in the Southeast Asian Region

According to several reports, the annual deaths recorded worldwide due to infection caused by resistant bacteria, fungi and parasite were > 0.75-, > 1.5- and > 9.0-million deaths, respectively, which seems to indicate their significant impact on human health. These could be att...

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Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Coriander (Coriander sativum L.) Seeds Essential Oil

Natural products offer a wide range of possibilities for the development of new remedies. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) seeds have been reported to contain numerous biological activities. This study aims to determine the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of coriander seeds essential&#x...

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Recent progress on small molecule TLR4 antagonist against triple-negative breast cancer progression and complications

Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) plays a vital role in the innate immune response, but its overactivation has been associated with several diseases, such as aggressive progression of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). As a result, inhibiting TLR4 has emerged as a potential therapeutic str...

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Neurocognitive effects of proanthocyanidin in Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review of preclinical evidence

Cognitive disorders and dementia largely influence individual independence and orientation. Based on the Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) estimation, approximately 75% of individuals with dementia are undiagnosed. In fact, in some low- and middle-income countries, the percentage is as high ...

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Peptide-Conjugated Vascular Endothelial Extracellular Vesicles Encapsulating Vinorelbine for Lung Cancer Targeted Therapeutics

Lung cancer is one of the major cancer types and poses challenges in its treatment, including lack of specificity and harm to healthy cells. Nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems (NDDSs) show promise in overcoming these challenges. While conventional NDDSs have drawbacks, such as imm...

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Medical students’ perceptions towards international students, lecturers, and curriculum: Study report from a Malaysian private medical college

Background & Objective: Developing a global mindset and cultural competency is an important component of Internationalization in Medical Education (IoME) to prepare graduates ready to serve in interconnected global communities. To understand students’ attitude towards IoME, this study explored the...

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Liposome-Based Drug and Vaccine Delivery System in Veterinary Application: Recent Advancement and Future Trends -A Review

Liposomal technology has become a significant advancement in the field of veterinary therapeutics, offering increased performance and safety in the delivery of treatments such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and anti-cancer medications. With their superior stability, improved encapsulation of drugs, a...

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Ecofriendly Curcumin-Conjugated Copper Oxide Nanoparticles: Targeted Cytotoxicity and Apoptosis in Oral Carcinoma KB Cells

Curcumin and copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) have captured the attention of researchers due to their promising applications in pharmacology, biotechnology, and medicine in recent times. This study reports the green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Coriandrum sativum extract and t...

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