Publications by authors named "J E Nawrot"
Evaluation of the Protective and Regenerative Properties of Commercially Available Artichoke Leaf Powder Extract on Plasma and Liver Oxidative Stress Parameters.
Antioxidants (Basel)
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the hepatoprotective effects of an artichoke leaf extract, which may counteract liver damage caused by harmful substances that produce free radicals.
- Researchers administered three doses of the extract to rats with liver damage and measured various oxidative stress markers and liver enzyme levels.
- Results indicated that the artichoke extract enhances antioxidant levels and helps in the regeneration of liver function, making it a potential treatment for protecting the liver from further damage.
COVID-19 infection causes complications, even in people who have had a mild course of the disease. The most dangerous seem to be neurological ailments: anxiety, depression, mixed anxiety-depressive (MAD) syndromes, and irreversible dementia. These conditions can negatively affect the respiratory system, circulatory system, and heart functioning.
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- The study investigated the effects of two creams containing 3% extract and 3% taxifolin (TXF) on skin aging in 97 Caucasian women.
- Measurements of skin parameters and patch tests showed that both creams were nonirritant, with the 3% TXF cream demonstrating a higher penetration rate.
- Results indicated that the 3% TXF cream significantly improved skin viscoelasticity and reduced hyperpigmentation, suggesting both ingredients are beneficial for anti-aging skincare products.
Due to increasing resistance of pathogenic fungi to antifungal treatments, new types of drugs are needed. For this purpose, active substances with antifungal properties occurring in natural compounds should be considered. The herb shows strong antifungal activity and is characterized by unique guaianolides, which have an ester on C-2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThree germacranolides, as well as five flavonoids, natural steroid and simple phenolic compounds, were isolated from the inflorescence of growing in Iran. The paper presents active compounds found for the first time in the inflorescence of this species. The flavonoids, simple phenolic compounds and natural steroids have been isolated for the first time in the genus .
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