Spectrum of activity

Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein (CETP)

The Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein (CETP) facilitates the transfer of cholesterol from HDL to other lipoproteins including LDL, in exchange for triglycerides. The CETP mediated transfer of chole...

Ras is the first protein in the apoptosis cascade

Ras is the first protein in the apoptosis cascade, activated by tyrosine kinase receptors in response to growth factor stimulation from the extra cellular matrix. Ras is an oncogene, meaning it prom...

Obinutuzumab

A glycoengineered, fully humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody with potential antineoplastic activity. Obinutuzumab, a third generation type II anti-CD20 antibody, selectivity binds to the extracellula...

CurrentPartnering

CurrentPartnering was established in 2007 to offer an objective and informal business tool for business development executives, providing an opportunity for the dissemination of the latest trends in...

Added benefit of Cannabis sativa for spasticity due to multiple sclerosis is not proven, experts say

An extract from Cannabis sativa was approved in Germany in May 2011 for patients suffering from moderate to severe muscle spasms due to multiple sclerosis. Since the manufacturer chose a different app...

AAPS PharmSciTech: Anti-inflammatory Effect of Seeds and Callus of Nigella sativa L. Extracts on Mix Glial Cells with Regard to Their Thymoquinone Content

Type: Original PaperAnti-inflammatory effect of the alcoholic extracts of N. sativa seeds and its callus on mix glial cells of rat with regard to their thymoquinone (TQ) content was investigated. Call...

Cannabis Sativa For Spasticity Due To Multiple Sclerosis: Added Benefit Is Not Proven

An extract from the plant Cannabis sativa (trade name Sativex®) was approved in May 2011 for patients suffering from moderate to severe spastic paralysis and muscle spasms due to multiple sclerosis (...

Antihyperlipidemic Sales Up 160% In China’s Hospitals In 2007-11

Antihyperlipidemics purchased in China’s 22 sample hospitals rose 26.7% annually from RMB 458.51 million in 2007 to RMB 1.18271 billion in 2011.

Added benefit of Cannabis sativa for spasticity due to multiple sclerosis is not proven

An extract from the plant Cannabis sativa (trade name Sativex) was approved in May 2011 for patients suffering from moderate to severe spastic paralysis and muscle spasms due to multiple sclerosis (MS...

Antihyperlipidemic Sales Up 160% In China’s Sample Hospitals In 2007-11

The total antihyperlipidemics purchase amount in China’s 22 sample hospitals has annually risen 26.7%, despite slowing down since 2010, from RMB 458.51 million in 2007 to RMB 1.18271 billion in 2011...

Nigella Lawson shows how smaller portions can lead to weight loss

NEWBRIDGE, Scotland, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Nigella Lawson has been showing her Twitter followers that eating smaller portions but still enjoying real food can be a good way for people t...

Cannabis 'pharma factory' discovered

Researchers have discovered the chemical pathway that cannabis sativa uses to create bioactive compounds, paving the way for the development of marijuana varieties to produce pharmaceuticals or cannab...

Cardiovascular Benefits of Black Cumin (Nigella sativa).

Black Cumin (Nigella sativa), which belongs to the botanical family of Ranunculaceae, commonly grows in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Western Asia. Its ripe fruit contains tiny black seeds, kno...

The effect of Nigella sativa alone, and in combination with dexamethasone, on tracheal muscle responsiveness and lung inflammation in sulfur mustard exposed guinea pigs.

ETHNOMEDICAL RELEVANCE: The anti-inflammatory activity of both systemic and local administrations of essential oil from Nigella sativa L. has been shown.

Antimalarial and antioxidant activities of methanolic extract of Nigella sativa seeds (black cumin) in mice infected with Plasmodium yoelli nigeriensis.

The antimalarial and antioxidant activities of methanolic extract of Nigella sativa seeds (MENS) were investigated against established malaria infection in vivo using Swiss albino mice. The antimalari...

The possible effect of diets containing Nigella sativa and Thymus vulgaris on blood parameters and some organs structure in rabbit.

Because of the increasing cost of animal feed ingredients as well as the high demand, especially for the protein supplements, several efforts were carried out to use untraditional feed protein ingredi...

Report: Treatment of Nigella sativa in experimental sepsis model in rats.

This experimental study was designed to determine effects of Nigella sativa oil (NSO) on endothelin-1 (ET-1) level and oxidative stress parameters, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA)...