Publications by authors named "Misha Salimi"
Background: Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder caused by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the midbrain. Various mechanisms are involved in the incidence of the disease including oxidative stress. Several herbs and natural products may interfere with the oxidative-stress pathway due to their antioxidant effects.
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- - The study examines the anticancer effects of the ethyl acetate fraction from Roman chamomile on cancerous MCF-7 cell lines, although its effects on human cancer were previously unknown.
- - Treatment with the fraction led to significant cell death in MCF-7 cells due to apoptosis, with minimal effects on normal cells, indicating its potential as a selective cancer treatment.
- - The research also found that the fraction activates the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway, as evidenced by changes in protein expressions that promote cell cycle arrest in the G2/M phase of cancer cells.
Ferula gummosa Boiss. has medicinal applications in treating a wide range of diseases including cancer. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antiproliferative activities of the seed and gum extracts of F.
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