beta carotene/edema

We investigate whether β-carotene, a known natural antioxidant, can reduce oxidative stress induced by traumatic brain injury. In addition, we investigated the underlying mechanism of traumatic brain injury focusing on the NF-E2-related factor (Nrf2) pathway. A controlled cortical impact model was

Dexamethasone (0.1 mg/kg, s.c.) suppressed 2, 22, 12, 6, and 4% of ischemic paw edema of mice at 1, 3, 6, 18, and 40 h. Various antioxidants when given with 0.1 mg/kg Dex enhanced and prolonged the suppression. For example, 30 mg/kg of tannic acid induced suppression of 6, 52, 59, 42 and 27%,

BACKGROUND Reactive oxygen species mediate tissue injury in inflammatory bowel disease. Beta-carotene is known as a potent free radical quencher and antioxidant. OBJECTIVE The authors evaluated the efficacy of prefeeding Dunaliella bardawil, rich in beta-carotene, to ameliorate acid-induced

We compared the serum levels of beta-carotene, vitamin A (retinol), and vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) in healthy pregnant women and their counterparts who exhibited the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia or eclampsia, including: systolic blood pressure greater than 160 mm Hg, edema, and proteinuria.

OBJECTIVE We examined risk factors of smoking and the association between smoking and pregnancy-related and 6-month infant mortality in rural Nepal, where 30% women reported smoking during pregnancy. METHODS Cross-sectional analysis of risk factors associated with smoking status and health

1. The effects of carotenes (alpha- and beta-) on edema, MDA contents and peroxidizability of croton oil-treated mouse skin epidermis, hydroperoxide production and enzymatic lipid peroxidation of epidermal homogenates were studied. Edema was determined as ear punch weight and the intensity of lipid

At present we apply the three-drug-combination therapy consisting of mannitol, vitamin E and glucocorticoid (betamethasone) in the treatment of cerebral infarction at acute stage with favorable results. However, much of the action mechanism of these drugs remains unelucidated. For the purpose to

BACKGROUND Plants provide an alternative source to manage various human disorders due to diverse metabolites. Euphorbia dracunculoides of family Euphorbiaceae is used by local practitioners in rheumatism, epilepsy, edema, snake bite, warts and also possesses diuretic and purgative effects. The

BACKGROUND Erythropoietic protoporphyria, the second most common type of the cutaneous porphyrias, is due to an enzymatic deficiency of ferrochelatase, the last enzyme in heme biosynthesis. The enzyme defect leads to an accumulation of protoporphyrin IX in erythrocytes and an elevated excretion of

We report a case of sudden onset of vitamin A poisoning. A 20-year-old Japanese woman had been eating pumpkin and only a very limited amount of other foods on a daily basis for 2 years. She was overly concerned about weight reduction. Aurantiasis cutis and abnormal liver function tests were noted by

BACKGROUND The preparations of teas and syrups using Duguetia furfuracea have been used in folk medicine to treat rheumatism and back pain. Several rheumatic diseases are anti-inflammatory and are treated with several anti-inflammatories. OBJECTIVE The objective of this work were to evaluate the

BACKGROUND Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) (Malvaceae), is a medicinal plant widely used in Turkish traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases such as ulcers and gastritis. OBJECTIVE In the present study, we evaluated the gastroprotective effect of okra against ethanol-induced

Anacyclus pyrethrum (L.) is a plant widely used in Moroccan traditional medicine to treat inflammatory and painful diseases. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of aqueous and methanol extracts of Anacyclus pyrethrum

Ethnopharmacological relevance: The members of the genus Ranunculus have counter-irritating properties and thus, they are traditionally used for treating anti-inflammatory disorders and other skin conditions. Ranunculus macrophyllus Desf.

The chemical composition of the essential oil and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the extracts from Piper miniatum were determined. GC and GC-MS analysis of the essential oil resulted in the identification of 64 components, accounting for 89.2% of the total. The major components were