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Viper venom-induced inflammation and inhibition of free radical formation by pure compound (2-hydroxy-4-methoxy benzoic acid) isolated and purified from anantamul (Hemidesmus indicus R.Br) root extract

M.I. Alam, +1 more
- 01 Jan 1998 - 
- Vol. 36, Iss: 1, pp 207-215
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The present investigation explored the possible venom neutralizing effect of a pure compound isolated and purified from the methanolic root extract of Hemidesmus indicus R.Rr.
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This article is published in Toxicon.The article was published on 1998-01-01. It has received 112 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Hemidesmus indicus.

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Indian Sarsaparilla (Hemidesmus indicus): Recent progress in research on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology

Samapika Nandy, +4 more
- 23 May 2020 - 
TL;DR: This review presents an exhaustive and updated review on the traditional, pharmacological and phytochemical aspects of H. indicus with notes on its quality control and toxicological information and compiles a list of Ayurvedic formulations and commercial preparations where the plant has been used as an active ingredient.
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Time-course of lipid peroxidation in different organs of mice treated with Echis pyramidum snake venom.

Abdurrahman Al Asmari, +3 more
- 01 Apr 2006 - 
TL;DR: The results of this study showed that a single injection ofEP venom caused a significant lipid peroxidation in all the organs studied, suggesting an important role of oxidative stress in the cytotoxicity of EP venom.
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Cardioprotective and Other Beneficial Effects of Some Indian Medicinal Plants

Jai Ashish Tilak-Jain, +1 more
- 01 Jan 2006 - 
TL;DR: Among these, Terminalia arjuna possesses the highest antioxidant potential and inhibit whole plasma oxidation in rats besides showing significant intestinal absorption and may possibly be responsible for their known beneficial therapeutic effects including their use in cardioprotection.
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Modified Salicylanilide and 3-Phenyl-2H-benzo[e][1,3]oxazine-2,4(3H)-dione Derivatives as Novel Inhibitors of Osteoclast Differentiation and Bone Resorption

Chun Liang Chen, +12 more
- 09 Oct 2014 - 
TL;DR: These modified salicylanilides and 3-phenyl-2H-benzo[e][1,3]oxazine-2,4(3H)-diones could be potential lead compounds for the development of a new class of antiresorptive agents.
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Radiation protection of DNA and membrane in vitro by extract of Hemidesmus indicus.

T. K. Shetty, +2 more
- 01 May 2005 - 
TL;DR: Hemidesmus indicus root extract was found to protect microsomal membranes as evident from reduction in lipid peroxidation values and could also protect DNA from radiation induced strand breaks.
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