Rhododendron Leaves

Respiratory Metabolism in Detached Rhododendron Leaves.

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Hyperin from Rhododendron Leaves Induces Apoptosis in Endometrial Cancer Cells

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in industrialized countries, and as common gynecologic malignant tumors, endometrial cancer is the second most deadly cancer among women in the world. Cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and 5-fluorouracile (termed CMF regimen) as well as anthracyclines and paclitaxel belong to the chemotherapeutical drugs for cancer. However, the development of drug resi...

The influence of outdoor windrow composting on the concentration of grayanotoxins in rhododendron leaves

Proanthocyanidins Extracted from Rhododendron pulchrum Leaves as Source of Tyrosinase Inhibitors: Structure, Activity, and Mechanism

The objective of this study was to assess the structure, anti-tyrosinase activity, and mechanism of proanthocyanidins extracted from Rhododendron pulchrum leaves. Results obtained from mass spectra of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and high performance liquid chromatography electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS) revea...

Rhododendron Arboreum: an Overview

Rhododendron arboreum is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a showy display of bright red flowers. The name ‘RHODODENDRON’ is derived from the Greek word ‘RHODO’ means rose & ‘DENDRON’ means tree. Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal & is known as (Laligurans) & the state tree of Uttarakhand. It is called ‘Burans, Bras, Buras or Barahke-phool’ in local dialect. It is widely popular f...