L. Tepal Extract Induces Apoptosis in Human U87 Glioblastoma Cells.

() is considered as the costliest spice and an important medicinal plant. Herein, we investigated the effects of tepal extract (TE) of on the viability of the human glioblastoma cells. Results revealed that TE significantly ( < 0.

Prolactin Level in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): An approach to the diagnosis and management.

Introduction: In spite of the increasing prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome, there are restricted studies about different features of PCOS. In this study, we evaluate serum prolactin levels in PCOS patients and compare clinical features and hormone levels between patients with hyperprolactinemia and normal levels of prolactin.

Methods: Serum prolactin level in 330 PCOS patients were evaluated.

Transcriptome and phytochemical analyses provide insights into the organic sulfur pathway in Allium hirtifolium.

Allium is one of the well-known genera of the Amaryllidaceae family, which contains over 780 species. Onions, garlic, leeks, and shallots are the most important species of this genus. Allium hirtifolium (shallot) is a rich source of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and bioactive compounds such as organic sulfur compounds with an expansive range of biological activities and medicinal attributes.

Metabolomic and biotechnological approaches to determine therapeutic potential of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal: A review.

Background: Withania somnifera, a high value medicinal plant is a major source of pharmaceutically important active compounds withanolides. Withania somnifera has been used in ayurveda as health restorative and anabolic agent besides having anti-arthritic, antidepressant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-stress, neuroprotective and cardio-protective activities.

Hypothesis/purpose: The mining of the compound(s) of interest offers opportunity to identify desired attributes in the therapeutic area of interest.

Saffron'omics': The challenges of integrating omic technologies.

Saffron is one of the highly exotic spices known for traditional values and antiquity. It is used for home décor besides serving as a colorant flavor and is widely known for medicinal value. Over the last few years, saffron has garnered a lot of interest due to its anti-cancer, anti-mutagenic, anti-oxidant and immunomodulatory properties.

Capsule formation and asymbiotic seed germination in some hybrids of Phalaenopsis, influenced by pollination season and capsule maturity.

We explored the influence of pollination season and maturity of capsule on post-pollination capsule formation and in vitro asymbiotic seed germination, respectively. Three Phalaenopsis orchid hybrids, namely, 'Athens', 'Moscow' and 'Lusaka' flowers were artificially self-pollinated during winter, spring, summer and fall seasons and the impact of the pollination seasons was evident during capsule formation. It was observed that winter was the most suitable season for pollination of all the three Phalanaeopsis hybrids resulting in 80-88 % capsule formation.

PFAPA and 12 Common MEFV Gene Mutations Our Clinical Experience.

Objective: Marshall Syndrome or PFAPA is an inflammatory periodic disease characterized by periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis. Although PFAPA is an auto inflammatory disease, it doesn't have genetic basis such as other periodic fevers. This study evaluates the 12 common MEFV gene mutations in patients with PFAPA syndrome.

Volatile oil constituents of different parts of Artemisia chamaemelifolia and the composition and antibacterial activity of the aerial parts of A. turcomanica from Iran.

The essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation from the aerial parts, stem, leaf and flower of Artemisia chamaemelifolia Vill. and the aerial parts of A. turcomanica Gand.