Publications by authors named "Norah Abdulaziz Aljammaz"
Background: Myrrh extract is a well-known medicinal plant with significant therapeutic benefits attributed to the activity of its diverse metabolites. It has promising activity against cancer and inflammatory diseases, and could serve as a potential therapeutic alternative since most therapeutic agents have severe side effects that impair quality of life.
Method: The current study identified the active metabolites from the myrrh resin methanolic extract.
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- * Natural products show promise in preventing and treating NDs by targeting microglia, but their clinical use faces challenges due to insufficient scientific support regarding their efficacy and safety.
- * The study identified 54 neuroprotective phytochemicals, with Aromatic-turmerone, Apocynin, and Matrine emerging as the most promising candidates for developing new neuroprotective agents through their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to modulate microglial polarization.
Background: Fenugreek, also known as is a natural plant that belongs to the family and has been known as a promising source of bioactive compounds. It has been widely used as traditional medicine since it has shown to lower blood glucose, manage cholesterol levels and further aid in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Herein, we aim to evaluate the anticancer activity of methanolic fenugreek seed extract against several cancer cell lines.
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