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Flavone acetic acid (FAA, NSC 347512) is a synthetic flavonoid compound with a unique form of preclinical antitumor activity, but its mechanism of action is still not known. In an attempt to exploit the remarkable preclinical activity of this compound in such a way as to allow its use as a
The diethylaminoester of flavone acetic acid (LM985) is a new anticancer agent with curative effects against slow growing murine tumors. Thirty-one adult patients with solid tumors received a total of 57 courses of LM985 given on days 1 and 8 every 4 weeks. The drug was given as a short infusion
To evaluate the anticancer agent flavone acetic acid (FAA), we conducted a Phase I trial involving 17 pediatric patients with various malignant solid tumors. Dosages investigated included 5,120 and 6,144 mg/m2 given as 3-hour intravenous infusions; and 10,000, 12,500, 15,000, and 17,500 mg/m2
The life-threatening sides effect of the current EGFR mutant inhibitors (drugs) such as the eruption of rash which can be seen on the face, chest, back and even the trunk, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and stomatitis, necessitates the discovery of new potent and safe compounds as a
BACKGROUND
The seeds of Zizyphus jujuba Mill. (Rhamnaceae) are astringent, aphrodisiac, tonic; used to cure cough, asthma, vomiting, burning sensation, biliousness, leucorrhoea, and eye infections in traditional systems of medicine.
METHODS
The methanol extract of seeds of Z. jujuba was partitioned
Cisplatin (cis-diamminedichloroplatinum (II) (CDDP)) is a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug for the treatment of numerous forms of cancer, but it has pronounced adverse effects, namely nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neurotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, diarrhoea and nausea. CDDP-induced emesis and
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Flavopiridol (HMR 1275) is a synthetic flavone with antineoplastic properties through inhibition of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor. Flavopiridol synergizes in a sequence-dependent fashion with chemotherapy. Major adverse events of flavopiridol in single agent phase I studies are
Cisplatin, an antineoplastic drug, is widely used as a foremost therapy against numerous forms of cancer but it has pronounced adverse effects viz., nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity etc. CDDP-induced emesis and diarrhea are also marked toxicities that may be due to intestinal injury. Chrysin
The indiscriminate use of chemical drugs to deworm livestock tends to trigger an anthelmintic resistance problem. In this context, the use of plant extracts rich in secondary metabolites could be an alternative method for the control of gastrointestinal nematodes. Baccharis conferta Kunth is a
Clerodendrum petasites S. Moore has been prescribed in Thai traditional medicine for over 30 years for the treatment of ailments including asthma, inflammation, fever, cough, vomiting, and skin disorders. The phytochemicals from this plant have been identified as phenolic acids, flavones, flavone
BACKGROUND
Flavopiridol, a synthetic flavone that inhibits cell cycle progression, has demonstrated activity in colon cancer in xenografts and in a phase I trial. We evaluated flavopiridol in a phase II trial in patients with previously untreated advanced colorectal cancer (ACRC).
METHODS
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Hybanthus enneaspermus (L.) F. Muell belonging to the family Violaceae, popularly known as Ratanpurus (Hindi) is a herb or a shrub distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. In the Ayurvedic literature, the plant is reported to cure conditions of "Kapha" and "Pitta", urinary
Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium(CRP, Chinese name: Chenpi) is one of the most famous edible traditional Chinese medicines(TCMs). CRP was first recorded as top grade TCM in Shennong Bencao Jing attributing to the benefits such as regulating Qi, tonifying spleen, eliminating dampness and eliminating