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A scientific basis for the therapeutic effects of Pygeum africanum and Serenoa repens.

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In Europe, phytotherapeutic preparations have been prescribed for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for over 20 years [1-4]. In these countries, phytotherapeutic preparations represent approximately 1/3 of total sales of all therapeutic agents sold for the treatment of

Is there a scientific basis for the therapeutic effects of serenoa repens in benign prostatic hyperplasia? Mechanisms of action.

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OBJECTIVE The huge resurgence of interest in herbal remedies has spawned a global industry that now competes with conventional drugs as adjuncts and/or alternatives for various conditions. The medical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is no exception. Along with alpha-blockers and

Cellular and molecular aspects of bladder hypertrophy.

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Bladder dysfunction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a major affliction associated with ageing. As the disease slowly progresses, the bladder changes from a state of compensation to decompensation, in which there are severe, irreversible alterations in bladder function. Using a

Antiproliferative effect of Pygeum africanum extract on rat prostatic fibroblasts.

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The effect of a Pygeum africanum extract (Tadenan) (Pa), used in the treatment of micturition disorders associated with BPH, has been examined on the proliferation of rat prostatic stromal cells stimulated by different growth factors. EGF, bFGF, and IGF-I but not KGF are mitogenic for prostatic

Pygeum africanum extract inhibits proliferation of human cultured prostatic fibroblasts and myofibroblasts.

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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of Pygeum africanum (PA) extract on the proliferation of cultured human prostatic myofibroblasts and fibroblasts; this extract is used for treating urinary disorders associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). METHODS Primary cultures of prostatic stromal

NBBS isolated from Pygeum africanum bark exhibits androgen antagonistic activity, inhibits AR nuclear translocation and prostate cancer cell growth.

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Extracts from Pygeum africanum are used in the treatment of prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer (PCa). The ligand-activated human androgen receptor (AR) is known to control the growth of the prostate gland. Inhibition of human AR is therefore a major goal in treatment

Effect of Pygeum africanum extract on A23187-stimulated production of lipoxygenase metabolites from human polymorphonuclear cells.

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Pygeum africanum extract has been used for more than 20 years in France in patients suffering from benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The extract displays anti-inflammatory activity and inhibits bladder hyperreactivity during the above conditions. However, the mechanism of action of P. africanum

[Phytotherapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Current evidence-based evaluation].

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Despite its popularity as a medication in various European countries or as a nutritional supplement in the United States, the role of plant extracts for the treatment of LUTS due to BPH remains controversial. Only a few randomized clinical trials that meet standard criteria of evidence-based

Review of the experience and evidence of Pygeum africanum in urological practice.

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Pygeum africanum (P. africanum) is still being employed in urology practice for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostate hyperplasia.A non-exhaustive review has been carried out about P. africanum, its mechanisms of action

Efficacy and acceptability of tadenan (Pygeum africanum extract) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): a multicentre trial in central Europe.

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Pygeum africanum extract is available as Tadenan in many countries, including those in central and eastern Europe, for the treatment of mild to moderate BPH. Its efficacy and acceptability have been demonstrated in numerous open and placebo-controlled studies in large populations. The present open

[Efficacy of Pygeum africanum extract in the medical therapy of urination disorders due to benign prostatic hyperplasia: evaluation of objective and subjective parameters. A placebo-controlled double-blind multicenter study].

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The efficacy of an extract of Pygeum africanum in the treatment of micturitional disorders due to benign prostatic hyperplasia was tested in a multicentre double-blind trial versus placebo. Capsules containing 50 mg of Pygeum africanum extract or placebo were administered at a dosage of 1 capsule in

Pygeum africanum for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis.

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OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis of the therapeutic efficacy and tolerability of Pygeum africanum in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. METHODS Studies were identified through the search of Medline (1966 to 2000), Embase, Phytodok, the Cochrane

Serenoa repens in benign prostatic hypertrophy: analysis of 2 Italian studies.

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OBJECTIVE Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), which is characterized by a progressive swelling of the prostate causing symptoms of the lower urinary tract, is the second pathology as frequency among the diagnoses placed in men every year in Italy. The extract of Serenoa repens is an alternate

The natural compound atraric acid is an antagonist of the human androgen receptor inhibiting cellular invasiveness and prostate cancer cell growth.

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Extracts from Pygeum africanum are used in the treatment of prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer (Pca), major health problems of men in Western countries. The ligand-activated human androgen receptor (AR) supports the growth of the prostate gland. Inhibition of human AR by

Effect of oral Tadenan treatment on rabbit bladder structure and function after partial outlet obstruction.

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OBJECTIVE There is increasing evidence that the progressive dysfunction induced by partial outlet obstruction is mediated by ischemia-reperfusion, and bladder decompensation results from ischemia-reperfusion induced damage to the cellular and subcellular organelle membranes of nerve and smooth

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