Abstract Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a medicinal herb whose primary active complex, silymarin, comprises flavonolignans such as silibinin, isosilybin A, and isosilybin B. Preclinical and clinical studies suggest that silymarin exerts antioxidative, anti-inflammatory,…
Read moreMilk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a well-studied medicinal plant whose active flavonolignan complex, silymarin, exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective effects. Beyond its established hepatoprotective properties, emerging evidence supports…
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Abstract MGN-3 (Modified Rice Bran Arabinoxylan Compound; also known as Biobran) is an enzymatically modified polysaccharide derived from rice bran, extensively studied for its immunomodulatory and potential anticancer properties. 1. Composition and Mechanism…
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Modified arabinoxylan rice bran, known as MGN-3 or BioBran®, is an enzymatically-modified polysaccharide derived from rice bran that has garnered significant attention for its broad immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and potential therapeutic properties. 1. Introduction…
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Abstract Daphne mezereum L. (mezereon) is a deciduous shrub of the Thymelaeaceae family, noted for its toxic diterpene esters, primarily mezerein. Although mezerein exhibits antileukemic and pro-apoptotic activity in vitro and in animal models, its application…
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Daphne mezereum L. (mezereon) is a deciduous shrub of the Thymelaeaceae family, historically used in European and Asian folk medicine. Its bark and berries contain bioactive compounds—principally mezerein (a diterpene ester) and daphnin (a hydroxycoumarin)—which…
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Abstract Mexican Scammony Root, derived from Convolvulus mexicana, is a lesser-known herbal agent traditionally used for its potent purgative and anti-inflammatory properties. While most literature has historically focused on its cathartic effects, emerging…
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Abstract Mexican Scammony Root, derived from Convolvulus mechoacan, is a lesser-known yet historically significant botanical known for its purgative, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. Traditionally used in indigenous medicine and early pharmacopoeias,…
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Abstract Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a naturally occurring sulfur-containing compound recognized for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-supportive properties. It has garnered attention for its potential role in managing various health conditions,…
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Abstract Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), a naturally occurring sulfur-containing compound found in plants, animals, and humans, has garnered significant interest due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-modulating properties. While widely studied for…
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Abstract Methylpentane, a hydrocarbon with multiple isomeric forms, is primarily studied within the context of industrial applications and organic chemistry. However, emerging interest in its biochemical interactions and physiological effects—especially concerning…
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Abstract Methylpentane, a branched-chain alkane with the molecular formula C6H14, is a hydrocarbon isomer of hexane and exists in various forms such as 2-methylpentane and 3-methylpentane. While primarily used as a solvent or intermediate in industrial chemistry,…
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