Search for dissertations about: "anti inflammatory activity of plant extracts"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words anti inflammatory activity of plant extracts.

  2. 1. Genetic variation, biochemical contents and wound healing activity of Plantago major

    Author : Muhammad Zubair; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Plantago major L. (greater plantain, common plantain) has been used as a wound healing remedy in different parts of the world for centuries. Different bioactive compounds have been proposed to contribute to the wound healing properties of this plant. READ MORE

  4. 2. Ugandan medicinal plants used traditonally for oral care : investigation of extracts for anti-bacterial, cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory effects

    Author : Francis Ocheng; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Medicinal plants;

    Abstract : The use of traditional medicine for treating human diseases remain widespread in low-resource settings. Medicinal plants form the backbone for traditional medicine systems in many parts of the world. In Uganda, most communities rely on medicinal plants to prevent and treat oral diseases. READ MORE

  5. 3. The immunomodulatory properties of C-Med 100 an extract of the plant Uncaria tomentosa

    Author : Christina Silver; Diabetes - immunovirologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; transplantation; Immunologi; serologi; serology; Immunology; survival; proliferation; inhibition; NF-kB; Uncaria tomentosa; quinic acid;

    Abstract : Extracts from the bark of the vine Uncaria tomentosa have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antimutagenic and antioxidant effects. In this study, we evaluate the effects of an Uncaria tomentosa extract, denoted C-Med 100, on the cellular level of the immune system both in vivo and in vitro. READ MORE

  6. 4. Effects of Probiotics and Plant Components on Murine Experimental Colitis and Acute Liver Failure

    Author : Nadia Osman; Livsmedelsteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; mykologi; virologi; bakteriologi; Mikrobiologi; mycology; bacteriology; virology; Rose hip; Microbiology; Probiotics; Prebiotics; Liver injury; Blueberry; Gastro-enterology; Colitis; Gastroenterologi; Food and drink technology; Livsmedelsteknik;

    Abstract : Acute liver failure is accompanied by a high rate of bacterial septic complications. High portal level of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) can lead to a pronounced secretion by Kupffer cells of pro-inflammatory mediators which have been shown to be early and important mediators of liver injury. READ MORE

  7. 5. From ancient herbs to modern drugs : In search of alternatives for cancer therapy

    Author : Wendy Soria Sotillo; Funktionell zoologi; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Breast cancer is the major cause of deaths related to cancer for women worldwide. Although much is known about this malignancy, extensive research is still needed to gain complete understanding of the complexity of the disease. The inter and intra tumor heterogeneity is an important trait of breast cancer. READ MORE