The goal of this paper is to describe beliefs and treatments for specific forms of Paralysis (falij) and other nervous disorders in the Middle East. Themes to be investigated include, the traditional medicinal practices used to treat Paralysis, as well as their curative methods using traditional herbal medicine. This paper is based on first and secondary sources; interviews with traditional hea...

In addition to playing an essential role in cellular energetics, kinases and their associated signaling pathways are principally responsible for the regulation of intracellular processes. When abnormally expressed or controlled, kinase activity can cause cellular dysregulation and contribute to the onset of several diseases, including cancer. Based on the fundamental understanding of kinase mal...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the partial results of the first project on Integrative Oncology in Brazil, which is being put into practice at the Clinics Hospital of the University of Campinas (HC/Unicamp). The majority of the Brazilian population uses the public National Health System (SUS) and one of its units, the National Institute for Cancer (INCA), administers cancer t...

The search for new bioactive substances with anticancer activity and the understanding of their mechanisms of action are high-priorities in the research effort toward more effective treatments for cancer. The phenylpropanoids are natural products found in many aromatic and medicinal plants, food, and essential oils. They exhibit various pharmacological activities and have applications in the ph...

The study was executed to assess individual and interactive effects of elevated ultraviolet-B (eUV-B) radiation chromium (Cr) on a medicinal plant Adhatoda vasica Nees. experiment conducted under field conditions involving control, Cr, eUV-B, Cr+eUV-B treatments. results showed that Cr content the highest in roots as compared other parts Cr+eUV-B. Significant reductions photosynthetic rate, int...

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Ebola viruses are extremely virulent and highly transmissible. They are responsible for sporadic outbreaks of severe hemorrhagic fevers with human mortality rates of up to 90%. No prophylactic or therapeutic treatments in the form of vaccine, biologicals or small molecule, currently exist. Yet, a wealth of antiviral research on ebola virus is being generated and potential inhibitors have been i...

Biomedical research clearly meets the targets identified in the 'Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth' [COM(2010) 2020]. It represents an outstanding example of research-driven innovation which, through the development of medicinal products and the improvement of medical treatments, may boost scientific excellence and knowledge as drivers of future growth. In additio...

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming an integral part of modern medicine. Complementary and alternative medicine therapy systems include natural medicinal products, nonpharmacological treatments, and counselling on health and lifestyle issues. Complementary and alternative medicine concepts are often elaborate, transcending biophysical models and employing the principles of ...

objective: apiaceae (umbelliferae) family is one of the biggest plant families on the earth. iran has  a huge diversity of apiaceae members . this family possesses a range of compounds that have many biological activities. the members of this family are well known as vegetables, culinary and medicinal plants. here, we present a review of ethnobotanical uses of apiaceae plants by the iranian peo...