Harnessing the therapeutic potential of phytochemicals in neuroblastoma.

Neuroblastomas are the most common solid tumors outside of the brain that originate from immature neural crest cells, accounting for about 10% of all pediatric malignancies. The treatment for neuroblastomas involves a multimodal schedule, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. All these modalities are limited by side effects that might be severe, poor prognosis, and a high risk of recurrence.

Remdesivir-Related Cardiac Adverse Effects in COVID-19 Patients: A Case-Control Study.

Background: There have been reports of serious side effects of Remdesivir, including cardiovascular complications. The present study aimed to determine the adverse cardiovascular effects of Remdesivir and the factors affecting them in COVID-19 patients.

Methods: The patients were classified into two groups: those receiving Remdesivir without cardiac complications and those receiving Remdesivir with cardiovascular complications.

Notice of retraction: Auraptene-induced cytotoxicity mechanisms in human malignant glioblastoma (U87) cells: role of reactive oxygen species (ROS).

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.17179/excli2019-1136.].

Harmaline exerts potentially anti-cancer effects on U-87 human malignant glioblastoma cells in vitro.

Background: Harmaline is a β-carboline alkaloid that can be extracted from the seeds of Peganum harmala. Harmaline has been shown to exhibit a potent cytotoxic effect against tumor cells. In this study, the anti-glioblastoma activity of harmaline was investigated in vitro.

Therapeutic Potential of Saffron ( L.) in Ischemia Stroke.

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a main cause of disability worldwide. The majority (approximately 80%) of strokes are ischemic. Saffron ( L.

Hypnotic Activity of Hydro-alcoholic Extract in Mice.

Background: Sleep disorders are among the most common psychiatric and medical conditions. Herbal medicine appears to be effective in the treatment of sleep disorders which have been valued by many of publications and patents.

Objective: The present study aimed at investigating the hypnotic activity of the hydro-alcoholic extract of Capparis spinosa (HAE) in mice.

Natural products as promising targets in glioblastoma multiforme: a focus on NF-κB signaling pathway.

Background: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), as the broadest cerebrum tumor, is resistant to current medical interventions, particularly chemo/radiation. Hence, it necessitates further therapeutic options that could enhance the efficacy of existing modalities.

Methods: A comprehensive and systematic review of literature on the NF-κB signaling pathway-contributed in the pathogenesis of GBM with a focus on natural products was carried out.

Protective Role of Natural Products in Glioblastoma Multiforme: A Focus on Nitric Oxide Pathway.

In spite of therapeutic modalities such as surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) remains an incurable fatal disease. This necessitates further therapeutic options that could enhance the efficacy of existing modalities. Nitric Oxide (NO), a short-lived small molecule, has been revealed to play a crucial role in the pathophysiology of GBM.

enhances pentobarbital-induced sleeping behaviors.

Objective: Sleep disorders are among the most common psychiatric and medical conditions. In the present study, the hypnotic effect of was studied in mice

Materials And Methods: The hydro-alcoholic extract (HAE) of and three fractions of it, namely water fraction (WF), ethyl acetate fraction (EAF), and -hexane fraction (NHF), were intraperitoneally (ip) administrated to mice 30 min before injection of sodium pentobarbital (30 mg/kg, ip). Then, 30 min after administration of HAE, motor coordination (rota-rod test) was evaluated.

Auraptene-induced cytotoxicity mechanisms in human malignant glioblastoma (U87) cells: role of reactive oxygen species (ROS).

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), like the devastating type of astrocytic tumors, is one of the most challenging cancers to treat owing to its aggressive nature. Auraptene, as a prenyloxy coumarin from citrus species, represents antioxidant and antitumor activities; however, the underlying antitumor mechanisms of auraptene against GBM remain unclear. The present study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic and apoptogenic effects of auraptene, as a promising natural product, and the possible signaling pathways affected in human malignant GBM (U87) cells.

Cytotoxic Effects of Ferula Latisecta on Human Glioma U87 Cells.

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the fatal type of astrocytic tumors with a survival rate of 12 months. The present study, for the first time, evaluated the cytotoxic impacts of () hydroalcoholic extract on U87 GBM cell line. The MTT assay measured the cellular toxicity following 24- and 48 h treatment with various doses of (0-800 μg/mL).

Cytotoxic effects of auraptene against a human malignant glioblastoma cell line.

Objective: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the deadliest type of primary brain tumors, and the survival of patients is estimated to be only about one year. This study, for the first time, investigated the cytotoxic effects of auraptene on U87 GBM cell line.

Materials And Methods: The cellular toxicity was measured by the MTT assay following 24 and 48-hr treatment with different concentrations of auraptene (0-400μg/ml).

A comparison between the effects of seeds extract and valsartan on echocardiographic and hemodynamic parameters in rats with levothyroxine-induced thyrotoxicosis.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of (Po) seeds extract and those of valsartan on cardiac function in levothyroxine (T)-treated rats.

Materials And Methods: Forty Wistar rats were divided into four groups (n=10): control, levothyroxine (T), T plus valsartan (T-Val) and T plus hydro-alcoholic extract of the seeds (T-Po). Control group received normal saline.

Effects of pomegranate seed oil on oxidant/antioxidant balance in heart and kidney homogenates and mitochondria of diabetic rats and high glucose-treated H9c2 cell line.

Objective: Oxidative stress is a major cause of diabetes complications. The present study aimed to investigate the beneficial effects of Pomegranate Seed Oil (PSO) on diabetes-induced changes in oxidant/antioxidant balance of the kidney, heart and mitochondria from rats and H9c2 cell line.

Materials And Methods: In these and studies, male rats were divided into four groups (twelve each): group 1 served as control, group 2-4 received a single dose of streptozotocin (60 mg/kg, i.

A comprehensive review on the potential therapeutic benefits of phosphodiesterase inhibitors on cardiovascular diseases.

Phosphodiesterases are a group of enzymes that hydrolyze cyclic nucleotides, which assume a key role in directing intracellular levels of the second messengers' cAMP and cGMP, and consequently cell function. The disclosure of 11 isoenzyme families and our expanded knowledge of their functions at the cell and molecular level stimulate the improvement of isoenzyme selective inhibitors for the treatment of various diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases. Hence, future and new mechanistic investigations and carefully designed clinical trials could help reap additional benefits of natural/synthetic PDE inhibitors for cardiovascular disease in patients.

Toxicity assessment of Ferula gummosa administration during pregnancy, lactation, and juvenile period in rat.

Ferula gummosa is widely used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. This work evaluated the safety of F. gummosa root in pregnancy, lactation, and juvenile periods.

Toxicity evaluation of hydroalcoholic extract of Ferula gummosa root.

Traditionally, people use harvested Ferula gummosa for medicinal purposes. However, no information about its safety and toxicity is available. In the present study, the toxicological profile of sub-chronic oral administration of hydroalcoholic extract of F.