Stigmasterol is an unsaturated phytosterol belonging to the class of tetracyclic triterpenes. It
is one of the most common plant sterols, found in a variety of natural sources, including …

The struggle between humans and pathogens has taken and is continuing to take countless
lives every year. As the misusage of conventional antibiotics increases, the complexity …

Abstract β-Carboline alkaloids are a family of natural and synthetic products with structural
diversity and outstanding antitumor activities. This review summarizes research …

The health benefits and toxicity of plant products are largely dependent on their secondary
metabolite contents. These compounds are biosynthesized by plants as protection …

Benzophenanthridine alkaloids are a class of isoquinoline compounds, which are widely
found in the plants of papaveraceae, corydalis, and rutaceae. Biological activities and …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Plants have been used in various parts of the world to treat
various diseases. The genus Zanthoxylum L.(Rutaceae) is the second largest genus of this …

Zanthoxylum species (Syn. Fagara species) of the Rutaceae family are widely used in many
countries as food and in trado-medicinal practice due to their wide geographical distribution …

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a significantly lucrative cash crop for millions of small-
holder farmers. Its seeds are an important source of a highly appreciated vegetable oil …

Background Cancer is one of the major causes of mortality worldwide. Though 30% of
cancers can be treated when detected at early stages, their treatment has been …

Cancer mortality is a global concern. The current therapeutic approaches despite showing
efficacy are characterized by several limitations. Search for alternatives has led to the use of …