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Cholesterol metabolism in acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding, preliminary observations.

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Hypocholesterolemia is commonly found in critically ill patients; however, the aetiology of this condition remains unclear. Several clinical studies refer to the possible negative impact of haemodilution on cholesterol (CH) metabolism in acute medical conditions. The aim of this study was to examine

Changes in cholesterol metabolism during acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: liver cirrhosis and non cirrhosis compared.

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BACKGROUND Cholesterol is derived via de novo synthesis and dietary absorption. Both processes can be monitored by determination of non-cholesterol sterol concentrations (lathosterol for synthesis; sitosterol and campesterol for absorption). The hypocholesterolemia that occurs during acute illness

Inhibition of the myotoxic and hemorrhagic activities of crotalid venoms by Eclipta prostrata (Asteraceae) extracts and constituents.

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The antimyotoxic and antihemorrhagic effects of Eclipta prostrata (EP) and three of its constituents (wedelolactone, WE; stigmaterol, ST; and sitosterol, SI) were investigated. The myotoxicity of crotalid venoms (Bothrops jararaca, Bothrops jararacussu and Lachesis muta), purified myotoxins

Viper and cobra venom neutralization by beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol isolated from the root extract of Pluchea indica Less. (Asteraceae).

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We reported previously that the methanolic root extract of the Indian medicinal plant Pluchea indica Less. (Asteraceae) could neutralize viper venom-induced action [Alam, M.I., Auddy, B., Gomes, A., 1996. Viper venom neutralization by Indian medicinal plant (Hemidesmus indicus and P. indica) root

Platelet hyperreactivity explains the bleeding abnormality and macrothrombocytopenia in a murine model of sitosterolemia.

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Sitosterolemia is a rare, autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette transporter genes ABCG5 or ABCG8 that result in accumulation of xenosterols in the body. Clinical manifestations include tendon xanthomas, premature coronary artery disease,

Anti-snake venom activities of extracts and fractions from callus cultures of Sapindus saponaria.

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BACKGROUND Sapindus saponaria L. (Sapindaceae) bark, root, and fruits are used as sedatives and to treat gastric ulcer and also demonstrate diuretic and expectorant effects. OBJECTIVE The anti-snake venom properties of callus of S. saponaria are investigated here for the first time. METHODS In vitro

Antiophidic activity of the extract of the Amazon plant Humirianthera ampla and constituents.

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BACKGROUND Although serotherapy against snakebite has been discovered more than one hundred years ago, antivenom is not available all over Brazil. The use of plants from folk medicine is common mainly in the Brazilian Amazon area. One of these plants is named Humirianthera ampla (HA). METHODS We

Anti-Deinagkistrodon acutus venom properties of ethanolic root extract from Cynanchum paniculatum (Bunge) kitag and its GC-MS analysis.

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BACKGROUND Cynanchum paniculatum (Bunge) Kitag known as a popular Chinese herbal medicine has been used for a long time to treat a wide variety of diseases including snakebites. However, there is scarce information on the antiophidian potential of this plant. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this work was

Potential synergistic effects of quercetin with other phytoconstituents of Costus pictus (insulin plant) extract in the control of hyperglycemia and prevention of NSAID-induced gastroenteropathy in diabetic rats.

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There is a need of multifactorial management to treat T2DM. Till date, no clinically simulated animal model and therapy for NSAID-induced gastroenteropathic damage (NSAID-iGD) in T2DM patients. T2DM was developed using high-fat diet plus multiple low doses of streptozotocin (30 mg/kg, IP). Rats

Luffa echinata: healer plant or potential killer.

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Bristly luffa (Luffa echinata), a member of the cucurbitaceae family is an Ayurvedic medicinal plant, which has been used in the traditional system of medicine for variety of symptoms. The active constituents like cucurbitacin, saponin, echinatin, β-Sitosterol, oleanolic acid and flavonoids have

Antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and anti-inflammatory activities of Pleopeltis polylepis.

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OBJECTIVE Pleopeltis polylepis (Polypodaceae) is a fern used in the traditional Mexican medicine to treat fever, bleeding, typhoid, cough, pertussis, chest pain, and renal and hepatic diseases. The aim of this study was to analyze the bioactivities of different extracts, fractions and isolated

Ezetimibe reduces plant sterol accumulation and favorably increases platelet count in sitosterolemia.

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OBJECTIVE To assess if ezetimibe (EZE), a sterol-absorption inhibitor, improves platelet (PLT) count and size relative to its effect on plasma plant sterol (PS) in patients with sitosterolemia (STSL). METHODS Patients with STSL (5 males, 3 females, 16-56 years of age) receiving EZE intervention as

Protective activity of medicinal plants and their isolated compounds against the toxic effects from the venom of Naja (cobra) species.

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BACKGROUND Various medicinal plants have protective properties against the toxicities of the venom of cobra snake (Naja species). They may be used as local first aid for the treatment of snakebite victims, and can significantly inhibit lethality, cardio-, neuro-, nephro- and myotoxicity, hemorrhage,

First chemical evaluation and toxicity of Casinga-cheirosa to Balb-c male mice.

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Laetia suaveolens, known as "casinga-cheirosa", crude extract EB719 has previously shown cytotoxic activity against prostate cancer and squamous cell carcinoma. For the first time, seven molecules were isolated from its apolar-α-tocopherol (1) and sitosterol (2)-and polar-3-O-caffeoylquinic acid

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