Medicinal plants–prophylactic and therapeutic options for gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases in calves and piglets? A systematic review

H Ayrle, M Mevissen, M Kaske, H Nathues… - BMC veterinary …, 2016 - Springer
Background Gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases in calves and piglets lead to
significant economic losses in livestock husbandry. A high morbidity has been reported for …

Evaluation of free radical-scavenging and anti-oxidant properties of black berry against fluoride toxicity in rats

HA Hassan, AF Abdel-Aziz - Food and chemical toxicology, 2010 - Elsevier
Oxidative damage to cellular components such as lipids and cell membranes by free
radicals and other reactive oxygen species is believed to be associated with the …

Antioxidant and antidiabetic activity of blackberry after gastrointestinal digestion and human gut microbiota fermentation

V Gowd, T Bao, L Wang, Y Huang, S Chen, X Zheng… - Food chemistry, 2018 - Elsevier
Blackberry fruit contains high levels of polyphenols particularly anthocyanins which
contribute to its biological activities. Bioavailability of polyphenols especially anthocyanins is …

Anthocyanin-rich extracts inhibit multiple biomarkers of colon cancer in rats

G Lala, M Malik, C Zhao, J He, Y Kwon… - Nutrition and …, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of the present study was to investigate the chemoprotective activity of anthocyanin-
rich extracts (AREs) from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.), chokeberry (Aronia meloncarpa …

Bilberries reduce low‐grade inflammation in individuals with features of metabolic syndrome

M Kolehmainen, O Mykkänen… - Molecular nutrition & …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Scope Low‐grade inflammation is a hallmark of cardiometabolic risk. Bilberries (Vaccinium
myrtillus) are rich in polyphenols with potential anti‐inflammatory properties. We studied the …

A comprehensive study of anthocyanin-containing extracts from selected blackberry cultivars: Extraction methods, stability, anticancer properties and mechanisms

J Dai, A Gupte, L Gates, RJ Mumper - Food and chemical toxicology, 2009 - Elsevier
The purpose of these studies was to investigate and compare the composition, stability,
antioxidant and anticancer properties and mechanisms of anthocyanin-containing …

Mitigating effects of antioxidant properties of black berry juice on sodium fluoride induced hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress in rats

HA Hassan, MI Yousef - Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2009 - Elsevier
Fluorosis is a serious public health problem in many parts of the world. As in the case of
many chronic degenerative diseases, increased production of reactive oxygen species has …

Wild Blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) Alleviate Inflammation and Hypertension Associated with Developing Obesity in Mice Fed with a High-Fat Diet

OT Mykkänen, A Huotari, KH Herzig, TW Dunlop… - PLoS …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background Low-grade metabolic inflammation and hypertension are primary mechanisms
involved in obesity-associated adverse health effects. Berries, especially Nordic wild …

Immunomodulating effects of flavonoids on acute and chronic inflammatory responses caused by tumor necrosis factor α

Y Kumazawa, K Kawaguchi… - Current pharmaceutical …, 2006 - ingentaconnect.com
Flavonoids have beneficial activities which modulate oxidative stress, allergy, tumor growth
and viral infection, and which stimulate apoptosis of tumor cells. In addition to these …

Inhibition of nitric oxide biosynthesis by anthocyanin fraction of blackberry extract

C Pergola, A Rossi, P Dugo, S Cuzzocrea, L Sautebin - Nitric oxide, 2006 - Elsevier
Anthocyanins are natural colorant belonging to the flavonoid family, widely distributed
among flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Some flavonoids have been found to possess …