Zinc concentration in the central nervous system in a case of multiple sclerosis–comparison with other neurological diseases
Author Yasui M, Kihira T, Ota K, Mukoyama M Date 10/1991 Journal No To Shinkei Abstract The possible role of trace elements in a pathogenesis of central nervous system (CNS) on degenerative and demyelinating diseases has been suggested. Simultaneous measurements of Zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) concentration in CNS were undertaken by neutron activation analysis […]
Effects of linoleic and gamma-linolenic acids (efamol evening primrose oil) on fatty acid-binding proteins of rat liver.
Author Dutta-Roy AK, Demarco AC, Raha SK Date 8/10/1990 Journal Mol Cell Biochem Abstract We have studied the effects of Efamol evening primrose oil (EPO) on fatty acid-binding proteins (L-FABP) of rat liver. EPO contains 72% cis-linoleic acid and 9% cis-gamma linolenic acid. EPO has been clinically used for treatment of a number of diseases […]
Immune restoration of local xenogeneic graft-versus-host reaction in cancer patients in vitro and reversal of cyclophosphamide-induced immune suppression in the rat in vivo by fractionated Astragalus membranaceus
Author Chu DT, Sun Y, Lin JR Date 6/1989 Journal Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih Abstract Through the process of fractionation, purification by gel filtration chromatography and thereafter the screening with an in vitro local xenogeneic graft-versus-host reaction (XGVHR) model, a fraction was identified as a potent immunorestorative agent and was designated “Fraction […]
Oral zinc and the second eye in age-related macular degeneration.
Author Stur M, Tittl M, Reitner A, Meisinger V Date 6/1996 Journal Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci Abstract PURPOSE. To investigate the short-term effect of oral zinc substitution on the development of age-related macular degeneration in the second eye of patients with an exudative form of the disease in the first eye. METHODS. A 2-year, double-masked, […]
Are antioxidants or supplements protective for age-related macular degeneration?
Author West S, Vitale S, Hallfrisch J, Munoz B, Muller D, Bressler S, Bressler NM. Date 2/1994 Journal Arch Ophthalmol Abstract OBJECTIVES: The relationships between fasting plasma levels of retinol, ascorbic acid, alpha-tochopherol, and beta-carotene and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) were studied in a population enrolled in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA), in […]
Influence of green tea and its three major components upon low-density lipoprotein oxidation.
Author Yokozawa T, Dong E Date 12/1997 Journal Exp Toxicol Pathol Abstract The abilities of green tea extract and its three major components to inhibit lipid peroxidation in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) catalyzed by copper were tested in vitro using malondialdehyde as a parameter of antioxidant activity. The results demonstrated that green tea extract markedly delays […]
In vitro and in vivo wound healing activity of asiaticoside isolated from Centella asiatica.
Author Shukla A, Rasik AM, Jain GK, Shankar R, Kulshrestha DK, Dhawan BN. Date 4/1999 Journal J Ethnopharmacol Abstract The activity of asiaticoside, isolated from Centella asiatica, has been studied in normal as well as delayed-type wound healing. In guinea pig punch wounds topical applications of 0.2% solution of asiaticoside produced 56% increase in hydroxyproline, […]
Comparison of leg compression stocking and oral horse-chestnut seed extract therapy in patients with chronic venous insufficiency
Author Diehm C, Trampisch HJ, Lange S Date 3/2/1996 Journal Lancet Abstract BACKGROUND: Diseases of the venous system are widespread disorders sometimes associated with modern civilisation and are among the major concerns of social and occupational medicine. This study was carried out to compare the efficacy (oedema reduction) and safety of compression stockings class II […]
Effects of Centella asiatica extract on dermal wound healing in rats.
Author Suguna L, Sivakumar P, Chandrakasan G Date 12/1996 Journal Indian J Exp Biol Abstract Effects of oral and topical administration of an alcoholic extract of C. asiatica on rat dermal wound healing was studied. The extract increased cellular proliferation and collagen synthesis at the wound site, as evidenced by increase in DNA, protein and […]
Pernicious anemia seen initially as orthostatic hypotension.
Author White WB, Reik L Jr, Cutlip DE. Date 10/1981 Journal Arch Intern Med Abstract A 69-year-old man complaining of syncope was found to have pernicious anemia and orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic neuropathy. Following vitamin B12 replacement with cyanocobalamin, the blood pressure became normal. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of […]
