Pre-clinical studies comparing the anti-inflammatory potential of artemisinic compounds by targeting NFκB/TNF-α/NLRP3 and Nrf2/TRX pathways in Balb/C mice.

Artemisinin, artemether, artesunate, and dihydroartemisinin are renowned for their antimalarial potential. The current study aims to repurpose the above-mentioned artemisinic compounds (ACs) by conducting an intercomparison to evaluate their antiinflammatory potential (AIP). In order to develop potential candidates for the evaluation of AIP of ACs (50 and 100 mg/kg BW), carbon tetrachloride (1ml/kg body weight (BW)) was administered intraperitoneally to BALB/c mice.

3D-QSAR pharmacophore modeling, virtual screening, molecular docking, MD simulations, in vitro and in vivo studies to identify potential anti-hyperplasia drugs.

Psoriasis is a common immune-mediated skin condition characterized by aberrant keratinocytes and cell proliferation. The purpose of this study was to explore the FDA-approved drugs by 3D-QSAR pharmacophore model and evaluate their efficiency by in-silico, in vitro, and in vivo psoriasis animal model. A 3D-QSAR pharmacophore model was developed by utilizing HypoGen algorithm using the structural features of 48 diaryl derivatives with diverse molecular patterns.

Bioassays guided isolation of berberine from Berberis lycium and its neuroprotective role in aluminium chloride induced rat model of Alzheimer's disease combined with insilico molecular docking.

Objective: Berberis lycium is an indigenous plant of Pakistan that is known for its medicinal properties. In the current study, we investigated the anti-Alzheimer's effect of berberine isolated from Berberis lycium.

Methods: Root extract of B.

Development and validation of HPLC method for simultaneous determination of Leflunomide and folic acid in the nanoparticulate system by reversed-phase HPLC.

Objective: The main objective of this study was to develop a highly sensitive, accurate, and reproducible analytical method for the simultaneous detection of LEF and FA in polymeric nanocarriers.

Significance: Leflunomide (LEF), is widely employed in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, long-term delivery of the drug is associated with systemic side effects.

Extracts Ameliorate Indices of Metabolic Syndrome in Sprague Dawley Rats.

Materials And Methods: The extract library (n-hexane (NH), ethyl acetate (EA), methanol (M), distilled water (DW), and combined extract (CE)) was standardized using phytochemical, antioxidant, and -amylase inhibition assays, after which the protective effect of selected "hit," i.e., CE against metabolic syndrome, was determined , using rats fed a high-fat diet supplemented with additional cholesterol administration.

Design, synthesis and screening of indole acetic acid-based tri-azo moieties as antioxidants, anti-microbial and cytotoxic agents.

Multidrug resistance and infectious disease have enormous spread despite drug discovery and development advancements. 1, 2, 4 -triazoles have been extensively studied, playing an imperative role in many pathologic conditions. A series of Schiff base triazoles; derived from Indole -3- acetic acid with substituted Benzaldehydes (5a-5g) were designed, synthesized, and evaluated through various Spectroanalytical techniques.

Biogenic Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using for Potential Biomedical Applications.

Green nanoparticle synthesis is considered the most efficient and safe nanoparticle synthesis method, both economically and environmentally. The current research was focused on synthesizing zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) from fruit and leaf extracts of . Four solvents (n-hexane, methanol, ethyl acetate, and aqueous) were used to prepare the extracts from both plant parts by maceration and extraction.

Ameliorative Effect of Structurally Divergent Oleanane Triterpenoid, 3-Epifriedelinol from against BPA-Induced Gonadotoxicity by Targeting PARP and NF-κB Signaling in Rats.

The pentacyclic triterpenoids (PTs) of plant origin are reputed to restrain prostate cancer (PCa) cell proliferation. This study aims to assess 3-epifriedelinol (EFD) isolated from aerial part of Ipomoea batatas against PCa and its potential mechanism, in vitro and in vivo. Molecular docking affirms good binding affinity of the compound with target proteins exhibiting binding energy of −7.

Comparative appraisal of in vitro biological profile and in vivo wound healing attributes of bergenin and Bergenia ciliata (Haw.) Sternb.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: People of all ages experience injuries, whether mild or severe. The most available option to treat wounds as an alternative to allopathic care in both urban and rural populations is traditional medicine, which is mostly target inflammation. Bergenia ciliata (Haw.

Toxicity evaluation induced by single and 28-days repeated exposure of withametelin and daturaolone in Sprague Dawley rats.

Safe preclinical dose determination is predictive of human toxicity and can have a profound impact on the overall progress of the compound in early drug discovery process. In this respect, current study sought to investigate for the first time the acute and subacute oral toxicity of two pharmacologically active natural compounds i.e.

Phytochemical analysis and comprehensive evaluation of pharmacological potential of Wall. ex DC.

Multitude of diseases and side effects from conventional drugs have surged the use of herbal remedies. Thus, the current study aimed to appraise various pharmacological attributes of Wall. ex DC.

Comparative Evaluation of Biomedical Applications of Zinc Nanoparticles Synthesized by Using Plant Extracts.

Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles is of great importance in the modern health care system. In this study, zinc nanoparticles (ZnONPs) were synthesized using leaf and root extracts of using four different solvents. ZnONPs were characterized by UV-vis spectrophotometer with a range between 350-400 nm.

Dibutylstannanediyl (2Z,2'Z)-bis(4-(benzylamino)-4-oxobut-2-enoate inhibits prostate cancer progression by activating p38 MAPK/PPARα/SMAD4 signaling.

Organotin (IV) compounds are a focus of research for potential use in cancer chemotherapy. Here, we established anticancer profile of dibutyltin (IV) carboxylate derivatives in prostate cancer (PCa) model. We determined cytotoxicity of a library of dibutyltin (IV) carboxylate derivatives and observed that dibutylstannanediyl (2Z,2'Z)-bis(4-(benzylamino)-4-oxobut-2-enoate (Ch-620; 10 μM) was minimally toxic to normal fibroblasts.

Exploiting recent trends for the synthesis and surface functionalization of mesoporous silica nanoparticles towards biomedical applications.

Rapid progress in developing multifunctional nanocarriers for drug delivery has been observed in recent years. Inorganic mesoporous silica nanocarriers (MSNs), emerged as an ideal candidate for gene/drug delivery with distinctive morphological features. These ordered carriers of porous nature have gained unique attention due to their distinctive features.

An Extensive Pharmacological Evaluation of New Anti-Cancer Triterpenoid (Nummularic Acid) from through In Vitro, In Silico, and In Vivo Studies.

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common cancer in men, accounting for approximately 10% of all new cases in the United States. Plant-derived bioactive compounds, such as pentacyclic triterpenoids (PTs), have the ability to inhibit PCa cell proliferation. We isolated and characterized nummularic acid (NA), a potent PT, as a major chemical constituent of Ipomoea batatas, a medicinal food plant used in ethnomedicine for centuries.

Leaf Extract Exhibits Anti-inflammatory Activity in CCL-Induced Hepatic Injury Model by Modulating Oxidative Stress Markers and iNOS/Nrf2 Expression.

Background: Inflammation is a frequent phenomenon in the pathogenesis of hepatic disorders leading to fibrosis and cirrhosis. Phytopharmaceuticals developed from traditional medicine can provide effective therapeutic alternatives to conventional medications. (DS) has reported traditional uses in inflammatory diseases.

HPLC-DAD Based Polyphenolic Profiling and Evaluation of Pharmacological Attributes of Wall.

The current study was intended to explore the phytochemical profiling and therapeutic activities of Wall. Crude extracts of different plant parts were subjected to the determination of antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, cytotoxic, and protein kinase inhibitory potential by using solvents of varying polarity ranges. Maximum phenolic content was notified in distilled water extracts of the stem (DW-S) and leaf (DW-L) while the highest flavonoid content was obtained in ethyl acetate leaf (EA-L) extract.

Structural characterization and antileishmanial activity of newly synthesized organo-bismuth(V) carboxylates: experimental and molecular docking studies.

In a quest to discover new formulations for the treatment of various parasitic diseases, a series of heteroleptic triorganobismuth(V) biscarboxylates of type [BiR(OCR')], where R=CH for 1-4 and p-CHCH for 5-8, were synthesized, characterized and evaluated for their biological potential against L. tropica. All the synthesized complexes were fully characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, multinuclear (H and C) NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography.

Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Daturaolone from Mill.: In Silico, In Vitro and In Vivo Studies.

Exploration of leads with therapeutic potential in inflammatory disorders is worth pursuing. In line with this, the isolated natural compound daturaolone from Mill. was evaluated for its anti-inflammatory potential using in silico, in vitro and in vivo models.

Withaferin A: From Ancient Remedy to Potential Drug Candidate.

Withaferin A (WA) is a pivotal withanolide that has conquered a conspicuous place in research, owning to its multidimensional biological properties. It is an abundant constituent in Dunal. (Ashwagandha, WS) that is one of the prehistoric pivotal remedies in Ayurveda.

N.E.Br Manifests Extraction Medium Reliant Disparity in Phytochemical and Pharmacological Analysis.

Solubility of phytoconstituents depends on the polarity of the extraction medium used, which might result in the different pharmacological responses of extracts. In line with this, ethnomedicinally important food plant (i.e.

Profiling of Antifungal Activities and In Silico Studies of Natural Polyphenols from Some Plants.

A worldwide increase in the incidence of fungal infections, emergence of new fungal strains, and antifungal resistance to commercially available antibiotics indicate the need to investigate new treatment options for fungal diseases. Therefore, the interest in exploring the antifungal activity of medicinal plants has now been increased to discover phyto-therapeutics in replacement to conventional antifungal drugs. The study was conducted to explore and identify the mechanism of action of antifungal agents of edible plants, including and .

Occurrence, source apportionment and potential risks of selected PPCPs in groundwater used as a source of drinking water from key urban-rural settings of Pakistan.

Background: Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are emerging contaminants that have been extensively used in present time to improve the living standards. Their persistence in water resources due to various anthropogenic sources such as wastewater treatment plants, pharmaceutical industries, and runoff from agricultural and livestock farms has not only threaten aquatic life but their occurrence in groundwater has also raised concerns related to humans' wellbeing.

Methods: Considering this as a neglected area of research in Pakistan, a systematic monitoring study was designed to investigate their occurrence, sources, and potential environmental and human health risks in groundwater from urban-rural areas of six cities.

Withametelin: a biologically active withanolide in cancer, inflammation, pain and depression.

Withanolides are natural medicinal agents whose safety and therapeutic profiles make them valuable to mankind. Among multiple withanolides, withametelin is underexplored. The present study was aimed to create a general biological profile of isolated withametelin from Mill.