In vitro binding of various biological substances by two hypocholesterolaemic resins. Cholestyramine and colestipol.
Author Leonard JP, Desager JP, Beckers C, Harvengt C. Date 1979 Journal Arzneimittelforschung Abstract The ability of cholestyramine and colestipol, two hypocholesterolaemic resins, to bind in vitro several compounds such as vitamin B12, vitamin B12-intrinsic factor complex, folic acid, iron citrate and calcium chloride was investigated. Both resins bound to a high extent vitamin B12-intrinsic […]
Bioenergetics in clinical medicine. IX. Gingival and leucocytic deficiencies of coenzyme Q10 in patients with periodontal disease.
Author Hansen IL, Iwamoto Y, Kishi T Date 8/1976 Journal Res Commun Chem Pathol Pharmacol Abstract The specific activities of the succinate dehydrogenase-coenzyme Q10 reductase in mitochondria were determined for patients from a normal periodontal practice. The criteria for selection were patients having a bone score of 1.0-4.0 and a pocket depth of 2.5-5.2 mm. […]
Anticariogenic effects of green tea.
Author Yu H, Oho T, Tagomori S, Morioka T Date 4/1992 Journal Fukuoka Igaku Zasshi Abstract The effects of green tea extract on caries inhibition of hamsters and on acid resistance of human tooth enamel have been investigated. Both in vivo and in vitro experiments showed that original extract of green tea had the significant […]
Histamine-1 receptor blockade does not prevent nitroglycerin induced migraine. Support for the NO-hypothesis of migraine.
Author Lassen LH, Thomsen LL, Kruuse C, Iversen HK, Olesen J. Date 1996 Journal Eur J Clin Pharmacol Abstract It has previously been shown that in migraine sufferers infusion of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) and histamine causes an immediate headache during the infusion and a genuine migraine attack one to several hours after the infusion. This […]
Prophylactic treatment of migraine with gamma-linolenic and alpha-linolenic acids.
Author Wagner W, Nootbaar-Wagner U. Date 4/1997 Journal Cephalalgia Abstract Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) were administered to 168 patients over a period of 6 months in an open-label uncontrolled study. In 129 patients available for study, 86% experienced reduction in severity, frequency and duration of migraine attacks, 22% became free of migraine and more than […]
Curcumin, a major component of food spice turmeric (Curcuma longa) inhibits aggregation and alters eicosanoid metabolism in human blood platelets.
Author Srivastava KC, Bordia A, Verma SK Date 4/1995 Journal Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids Abstract In traditional medicine, Ayurveda, several spices and herbs are held to possess medicinal properties. Earlier we have reported that extracts from several spices, including turmeric, inhibit platelet aggregation and modulate eicosanoid biosynthesis. Due to their eicosanoid-modulating property, it was […]
Clinical cross-reactivity between Artemisia vulgaris and Matricaria chamomilla (chamomile)
Author de la Torre Morin F, Sanchez Machin I, Garcia Robaina JC, Fernandez-Caldas E, Sanchez Trivino M Date 2001 Journal J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol Abstract Artemisia vulgaris is a common weed and an important source of allergens on the subtropical island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It pollinates mainly from July to September, although, […]
Plant foods in the management of diabetes mellitus: vegetables as potential hypoglycaemic agents.
Author Platel K, Srinivasan K Date 4/1997 Journal Nahrung Abstract Vegetables are among the numerous plant adjuncts tried for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. A few vegetables that are commonly consumed in India have been claimed to possess antidiabetic potency. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest to screen such plant food materials, […]
Raynaud’s phenomenon. An update.
Author Coffman JD Date 5/1991 Journal Hypertension Abstract The pathogenesis of primary Raynaud’s phenomenon remains an enigma. Most evidence favors a local abnormality in the digital arteries as opposed to an increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system. The local fault may involve the alpha 2-adrenergic receptors, which are most important in reflex sympathetic vasoconstriction. […]
Cardiac sensitivity to the inhibitory effects of chlorpromazine, imipramine and amitriptyline upon formation of flavins.
Author Pinto J, Huang YP, Pelliccione N Date 1/11/1982 Journal Biochem Pharmacol Abstract Chlorpromazine, imipramine and amitriptyline, drugs structurally related to riboflavin, each inhibited the formation in vivo of flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) from riboflavin in rat heart at 2-5 mg/kg body weight, doses comparable on a weight basis to those used clinically. All three […]
