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Benzylisoquinoline alkaloids (BIAs) are a diverse class of plant-derived compounds with major pharmacological value, including well-known examples such as morphine and berberine. In lotus (Nelumbo ...

Persimmon, also known as Ramphal, is not only tasty but also filled with nutrients that are highly beneficial for your health. This vibrant fruit is very famous among households. However, not many ...

Aporphine alkaloids constitute a diverse class of naturally occurring compounds noted for their complex polycyclic frameworks and remarkable pharmacological properties. These alkaloids have long been ...

Ever wondered what Cleopatra might have reached for when she had a headache? Or what remedies filled the medicine cabinets of pyramid builders? Turns out, one of ancient Egypt’s most treasured healing ...

Two thousand years ago, ancient Egyptians were sipping mugs of a potion that caused them to enter an altered state of consciousness, in hopes of divine connection and healing. Archeologists made the ...

A study recently published in the journal Scientific Reports presents an analysis of a 2,000-year-old Egyptian vase decorated with the head of Bes, an ancient Egyptian god associated with protection ...

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most prevalent and lethal primary central nervous system malignancies. GBM is notorious for its high rates of recurrence and therapy resistance and the PI3K ...

In vitro tests have shown that two substances, A5 and C1, derived from the total synthesis of apomorphine hydrochloride, inhibit glioblastoma cell proliferation, suppress tumor stem cell formation, ...

In vitro tests were performed with cultured cells of glioblastoma, an aggressive type of cancer with few treatment options. The next step is to test the effects of the substances in normal nerve cells ...