Optimization of root proliferation medium for Hyoscyamus niger L.

[On the problem of henbane (Hyoscyamus niger L.) poisoning in children].

cDNA encoding tropinone reductase-II from Hyoscyamus niger.

Two stereospecific NADPH-dependent reductases, TR-I and TR-11, constitute a branching point in the biosynthesis of tropane alkaloids. TR-I catalyzes the stereospecific reduction of tropinone to tropine (Koelen and Gross, 1982), whereas TR-I1 reduces tropinone to pseudotropine (Drager et al., 1988). We previously characterized TRs that had been purified from cultured roots of Hyoscyamus niger (H...

Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Studies of Helleborus niger L Root

BACKGROUND Helleborus niger L (Ranunculaceae) is used Ayurvedic and Unani systems and other herbal medicine systems. The roots of H. niger have a good medicinal value. AIMS To conduct a pharmacognostical and phytochemical study of H. niger. MATERIALS AND METHODS The pharmacognostical studies on roots including parameters such as taxonomical, macroscopic, microscopic characters, physico-chem...

Assessment of Morphological and Tropane Alkaloids Diversity among some Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger L.) Populations

Background: Black henbane with the scientific name of Hyoscyamus niger which has a wide geographic distribution, is considered as one the most important species for tropane alkaloids extraction. Objective: In this research, morphological and tropane alkaloids variations were assessed within different population of H. niger in their natural habitats. Methods: Totally, 56 individuals were colle...

Antimicrobial activity of the seeds of Hyoscyamus niger L. (Henbane) on microorganisms isolated from urinary tract infections

Objective: The methanol extracts obtained from the seeds of Hyoscyamus niger L. (Solanaceae) were investigated for their antimicrobial activities against the pathogens causing complicated urine tract infections. Methods: The seeds of plant were extracted with aqueous 60% methanol. The extract was screened against urinary tract pathogens (Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneum...