An overview and update on the chemical composition and potential health benefits of Opuntia ficus‐indica (L.) Miller

EY Abbas, MI Ezzat, HM El Hefnawy… - Journal of Food …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Opuntia ficus‐indica (OFI), widely recognized as prickly pear, is native to Mexico
and it is distributed in many areas of the world because of its socioeconomic, agronomic …

Cisplatin-Induced Kidney Toxicity: Potential Roles of Major NAD+-Dependent Enzymes and Plant-Derived Natural Products

A Iskander, LJ Yan - Biomolecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cisplatin is an FDA approved anti-cancer drug that is widely used for the treatment of a
variety of solid tumors. However, the severe adverse effects of cisplatin, particularly kidney …

Protective effect of panduratin a on cisplatin-induced apoptosis of human renal proximal tubular cells and acute kidney injury in mice

P Thongnuanjan, S Soodvilai, S Fongsupa… - Biological and …, 2021 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Background: Cisplatin is an effective chemotherapy but its main side effect, acute kidney
injury, limits its use. Panduratin A, a bioactive compound extracted from Boesenbergia …

Phytochemical profiles, antioxidant, cytotoxic, and anti-inflammatory activities of traditional medicinal plants: Centaurea pichleri subsp. pichleri, Conyza canadensis …

DÇ Polat, S İlgün, GŞ Karatoprak, EK Akkol… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Centaurea pichleri subsp. pichleri, Conyza canadensis, and Jasminum fruticans are
traditionally used plants grown in Turkey. Methanol extracts were obtained from these plants …

Stenocereus huastecorum-fruit juice concentrate protects against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by nitric oxide pathway activity and antioxidant and antiapoptotic …

Y Ramírez-Rodríguez, V Ramírez… - Food Research …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cisplatin (CP) is an antineoplastic agent used to treat solid tumors, that has high
nephrotoxicity caused by physiologic, hemodynamic, and biochemical alterations. Some …

Prickly pear fruits from Opuntia ficus-indica varieties as a source of potential bioactive compounds in the Mediterranean diet

Y Armas Diaz, M Machì, A Salinari… - … Journal of Nutrition …, 2022 - content.iospress.com
Cactus has been used in traditional folk medicine because of its role in treating a number of
diseases and conditions. Prickly pear fruit is an excellent source of secondary metabolites …

Insights into nephroprotective potentials of luteolin and pharmacological advances: A Review

AGMSU Mahamud, IA Tanvir, E Kabir… - Journal of Biologically …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The prevalence of various kidney diseases has become a significant threat to global public
health and one of the leading causes of severe morbidity and high mortality. Multiple …

Phytochemical quality analysis of commercial preparations containing Echinacea purpurea

AE Karadağ, R Baydar, D Kırcı - European Journal of Life Sciences, 2024 - dergipark.org.tr
Echinacea species have been medicinally important plants from the past to the present.
Echinacea is used in many diseases, especially cold and wound treatment. The root, flower …

Protective role of Vitamin C pretreatment in acute nickel nephrotoxicity in mice

P Chandra, K Nagar - Revista Electronica de Veterinaria, 2023 - veterinaria.org
Abstract Pretreatment with Vitamin C (VC) has been identified as a viable therapeutic
approach for reducing acute Nickel (Ni) Nephrotoxicity in mice. During oxidative stress and …

[PDF][PDF] Opuntia ficus-indica and its Potential Effects on Cancer.

HT Ahmedah - Journal of Contemporary Medical Sciences, 2023 - iasj.net
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with an estimated 19.3 million new
cases and 10.0 million deaths in 2021. Genetic and environmental factors, including …