Anti-Obesity Evaluation of L. Leaves and Assessment of Its Polyphenols as Potential α-Glucosidase Inhibitors.

L. is reported for its anti-obese and anti-diabetic activities. The present study aimed to investigate its aqueous methanol leaf extract (CLL) in vivo anti-obese activity along with the isolation and identification of bioactive compounds and their in vitro α-glucosidase inhibition assessment.

Nutrient and Sensory Metabolites Profiling of L. (Starfruit) in the Context of Its Origin and Ripening Stage by GC/MS and Chemometric Analysis.

L. is a tropical tree with edible fruit that grows at different climatic conditions. Despite its nutritive value and reported health benefits, it is a controversial fruit owing to its rich oxalate content.

Biological Evaluation of Golden Delicious Apples Exposure to UV Lights in Rats.

Background And Objective: Anthocyanin is responsible for the red color of apple. Ultraviolet light plays a key role in activating the genes responsible for anthocyanin biosynthesis. However, the most important concern is using UV light irradiation on fruit to increase anthocyanins level and its nutritional quality.

Purslane and Garden Cress Seeds as Source of Unconventional Edible Oils for Prevention of Hyperlipidemia.

Background And Objective: Hyperlipidemia (HLP) is a leading cause for cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis. Insufficient physical activity and unhealthy diet plays an important role in the progression of HLP. The present study was conducted to investigate the protective effect of 2 unconventional edible oils (purslane and garden cress) on hyperlipidemia.

Role of Probiotic Mixture with and Without Green Tea Extract in Prevention of Hepatorenal Syndrome in Rat Model.

Background And Objective: Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a major public health problem in which both liver and kidney dysfunctions are encountered. The present research aimed to investigate the beneficial use of micro-encapsulated probiotic alone (Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus delbrueckii and Streptococcus thermophilus mixture) or with green tea alcohol extract in HRS model in rats.

Materials And Methods: Flavonoids content and in vitro antioxidant activity of the extract were assessed.

Transdermal fennel essential oil nanoemulsions with promising hepatic dysfunction healing effect: in vitro and in vivo study.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) is a member of family Apiaceae. Trans-anethole, the major component of Fennel essential oil (FEO), possesses antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects.

Phytochemical and biological studies of Butia capitata Becc. leaves cultivated in Egypt.

Objective: To study the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of Butia capitata (B. capitata) leaf extracts along with phytochemical analysis of the proposed bioactive constituents.

Methods: Different successive extracts of B.