Browsing Research Articles (Pharmacology) by Subject "Glutathione"

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Attenuation of oxidative stress in U937 cells by polyphenolic-rich bark fractions of Burkea africana and Syzygium cordatum

Cordier, Werner; Gulumian, Mary; Cromarty, Allan Duncan; Steenkamp, Vanessa (BioMed Central, 2013-05-28)

BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress has been implicated in the progression of various diseases, which may result in the depletion of endogenous antioxidants. Exogenous supplementation with antioxidants could result in ...
In vitro neuroprotective potential of four medicinal plants against rotenone-induced toxicity in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells

Seoposengwe, Keabetswe; Van Tonder, Jacob John; Steenkamp, Vanessa (BioMed Central, 2013-12-12)

BACKGROUND: Lannea schweinfurthii, Zanthoxylum capense, Scadoxus puniceus and Crinum bulbispermum are used traditionally to treat neurological disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytoprotective potential ...
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids enhance alcohol-induced hepatocytotoxicity in vitro in normal human hepatocytes

Neuman, M.G.; Cohen, L.B.; Steenkamp, Vanessa (Verduci Publishers, 2017-03)

OBJECTIVE : Herbal remedies containing pyrrilidozine alkaloids (PA)s can induce liver damage, including hepato-sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (HSOS) or veno-occlusive liver disease (VOD). Some individuals misusing ...

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