Phytochemical composition, hypnotic activity, and antinociceptive properties of cumin essential oil collected from various geographical regions.

The quantity and quality of the active components of plants are strongly influenced by environmental factors. In this regard, dried cumin seeds were collected from four different locations (SaadatShahr (P1) and Sarvestan (P2) from Fars Province and Kashmar (P3) and Sabzevar (P4) from Khorasan), and their essential oils were isolated by Clevenger apparatus and evaluated using GC and GC-MS. In addition, the hypnotic and antinociceptive activities of the cumin EO sample, which had the highest yield and quality, respectively, were assessed via the pentobarbital-induced loss of righting test and acetic acid-induced writhing test.

Combretastatin A-4 based compounds as potential anticancer agents: A review.

The current review discusses the importance of combretastatin A-4 (CA-4) as a lead compound of microtubule targeting agents. CA-4 holds a unique place among naturally occurring compounds having cytotoxic activity. In this review an overall picture of design strategies, structure-activity relationship, synthesis, cytotoxic activity, and binding interactions of promising CA-4 analogues, are discussed and arranged chronologically from 2016 to early 2023.

Leaders development program by 360 degree feedback: reflection on head nurses' leadership practices.

Background: Leadership in nursing is crucial for delivering high-quality healthcare and ensuring positive outcomes for patients, staff, and institutions. Many nurses in leadership positions lack formal training, which can compromise their effectiveness. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a leadership development program utilizing 360-degree feedback on head nurses' leadership practices.

Delphinidin or α-amyrin attenuated liver steatosis and metabolic disarrangement in rats fed a high-fat diet.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a liver pathology concomitant with metabolic disarrangement. This study assessed the therapeutic impacts of delphinidin, an anthocyanin, or α-amyrin, a pentacyclic triterpenoid, on NAFLD in rats and the underlying mechanisms involved. NAFLD was established by feeding a high-fat diet (HFD) for 10 weeks, either alone or in combination with delphinidin (40 mg/kg, oral) or α-amyrin (20 mg/kg, oral).