Publications by authors named "Alex-Robert Jijie"
Background: Plants have long been recognized for their potential to influence neurological health, with both neuroprotective and neurotoxic properties. This review explores the dual nature of plant-derived compounds and their impact on the human brain.
Discussion: Numerous studies have highlighted the neuroprotective effects of various phytoconstituents, such as those found in , , , , and .
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- The review discusses phytophotodermatitis, a skin reaction caused by certain plants when combined with UV light, detailing how specific compounds like furanocoumarins and psoralens lead to skin damage.
- It highlights recent advancements in understanding the skin's response mechanisms and identifies common phototoxic plant families and species, which help in recognizing risks associated with these plants.
- The review also covers diagnostic methods like patch testing and preventive measures such as wearing protective clothing, along with treatment options that have emerged from current research findings.
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- - The review examines how natural compounds can work together with standard chemotherapy drugs to improve treatment outcomes for lung cancer patients, who currently face a low survival rate of just 18.1% over five years.
- - It emphasizes the drawbacks of traditional chemotherapy, particularly the resistance cancer cells can develop, and showcases how plant-based natural compounds have promising anticancer properties when used in conjunction with these drugs.
- - The findings suggest that combining anti-cancer drugs with natural compounds could enhance their effectiveness while potentially reducing side effects, offering a hopeful alternative for lung cancer treatment.