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2 OCTOBER 2003

Auditorium A8.50 Capasso F: Welcome addresses

Chairpersons: Ernst E – Borrelli F

9.00 Ernst EThe efficacy of herbal medicines.

9.15 Canter P, Ernst E Anthocyanosides of Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) for night vision a

systematic review of placebo-controlled trials.

9.30 Vorbach EU Radix valeriana and sleep quality. Results of a double blind placebocontrolled study.

9.45 Brattstrom A Butterbur (Petasites hybridus L.) Extract Ze 339 is efficient in allergic rhinitis. 10.00 Vorbach EU Hypericum perforatum as phyto-antidepressant.

10.15 Pittler MH, Schmidt K, Ernst E Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure: meta-analysis of randomized trials.

10.30 Azaizeh H, Said O, Saad B The potential of local medicinal herbs used in traditional Arabic medicine

to treat skin, liver and cancer diseases.

10.45 COFFEE BREAK

Auditorium AChairpersons: Bicchi C - Milic NB

11.15 Stewart J, Dayan FE, Roth BL, Zjawiony JK Phytochemical studies of Salvia divinorum.

11.30 Lopez-Valenzuela E, Chagolla-Lopez A, Lopez-Valdès HE, Blanco-Labra A, Delgado-Vargas F

Isolation and properties of a Kunitz type protein inhibitor obtainedfrom Pithecellobium dulce seeds.

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11.45 Harput US, Saracoglu I, Ogihara Y Secondary metabolites from Veronica species growing in Turkish flora.

12.00 Ulubelen ABioactive flavonoids from Labiatae family.

12.15 Fang W, Zhou J, Ding Y, Du G, Tian X, Yang Q, Liu G Bioactive constituents from medicinal plants used in minority residence. regions of China

12.30 Hamed AI, Sheded MG, Shaheen A, Hammada FA, Piacente S, Pizza C Polyhydroxypregnane glycosides from Oxystelma esculentum var. alpine.

12.45 Hamed AI, Oleszek W, Piacente S, Pizza C New steroidal saponins from the aerial parts of Tribulus pentandrus forsk. 13.00 Arafa R Some polyphenolic compounds from Egyptian plant of family polygonaceae.

13.15 WORKING LUNCH

Auditorium AChairpersons: Morelli I – Stajner D

14.30 Mariotto S, Cavalieri E, Carcereri de Prati A, Ciampa AR, Fabrizi C, Leone S, Berra LV, Lauro GM, Suzuki H

Apoptosis induced by essential oil of chamomile.

14.45 Bozin B, Mimica-Dukic N, Simin N, Mihajlovic B Essential oils of Lamiaceae species: powerful inhibitors of lipid peroxidation. 15.00 Sahin F, Gulluce M, Sokmen M, Agar G, Daferera D

Biological activities of the essential oils of Origanum vulgare ssp. vulgarein the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.

15.15 Kartal N, Sokmen M, Sokmen A, Polissiou M The in vitro antioxidant activity of the essential oil and various extracts of Ferula orientalis L.( Apiaceae).

15.30 Sokmen A, Sokmen M, Tepe B, Daferera D The in vitro antioxidant activity of the essential oil and crude plant extractsand callus cultures of Origanum acutidens (Hand.-Mazz.) letswaart.

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15.45 Ozkan H, Gulluce M, SahinF, Sokmen A, Daferera D Antibacterial and antifungal activities of essential oil and crude plant extracts and callus cultures from Satureja hortensis L.

16.00 Singh A, Bhutani KK Effect of evening primrose oil in restoration of disturbed estrus cycle in albino mice. 16.15 Abdelmajid Z, Lahcen AM, Ahmed G, Mohammed K, Mohammed B, Noureddine E, Rachida A, Abderrahmane C, Ahmed B, Said L, Abderrahim D In vitro and in vivo antitumoral effect of essential oil of thyme (Thymus broussonettii).

16.30 Panichayupakaranant P, Yuenyongsawad S, Kongchai N

Antifungal and antitumor activities of rhinacanthins from Rhinacanthus nasutus (L.) Kurz leaves.

3 OCTOBER 2003

Auditorium AChairpersons: Bosisio E - Di Marzo V

9.00 Dell’Agli M, Mattivi F, Bosisio E In Vitro inhibition of human c-GMP phosphodiesterase-5 by wine polyphenols.

9.15 Devi BP, Boominathan R, Mandal SC Evaluation of antidiabetic activity of Cleome viscosa Linn. 9.30 Umezawa K

Induction of insulin production in rat pancreatic acinar carcinoma cells by conophilline isolated from Ervatamia microphilla.

9.45 Verkataraman S, Philip BK Antidiabetic activity of a polyherbal formulation diakyur in alloxan diabetic rats.

10.00 Choi S, Choi EY, Park YI, Lee SK, Oh ST, Chung MH The wound healing effect of components isolated from Aloe vera.

10.15 Mukherjee PK, Wahile AM, Ahmed KFHN, Mukherje K, Saha BP, Bhattacharya S Wound healing potentials of Nelumbo nucifera.

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10.30 Moreno SRF, Freitas RS, Rocha EK, Dir G, Alves E, Lima-Filho GL, Bernando-Filho M Esperimental models to assess properties of a Ginkgo biloba extract using a labeling process of blood elements with technetium-99m and in a study of the electrophoretic mobility of plasmid deoxyribonucleic acid.

10.45 COFFEE BREAK

Auditorium AChairpersons: Baraldi M – Lima-Filho GL

11.15 Zanoli P, Rivasi M, Zavatti M, Baraldi C, Baraldi M Improvement of copulatory activity in rats by an extract of chinesemedicinal herbs.

11.30 Borrelli F, Di Carlo G, Capasso R, Izzo AA, Mascolo N, Capasso F Inhibitory effect of Boswellia serrata on intestinal motility.

11.45 Alakbarov FU Animals used in traditional medicine of mediaval Azerbaijan.

12.00 Panossian A, Wikman G Plant adaptogenes: historical overview and perspectives.

12.15 Jakovljevic V, Raskovic A, Mimica-Dukic N, Gavrilovic M, Ristovski V, Popovic M

Pharmacodynamic effectiveness of two commercial preparation of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) in mice.

12.30 Lima-Filho GL, Lima GMT, Moreno SR, Aleixo LC, Santos-Filho S, Freitas R, Pereira M, Catanho MT, Bernardo-Filho M

The effect of phytic acid and Stannous fluoride on the morphology and osmotic fragility of the red blood cell.

12.45 Freitas RS, Aleixo LC, Moreno SR, Lima GMT, Gomes ML, Lima Filho GL, Bernardo-Filho M

Model to evaluate the effect of an extract of Paullinia cupana on the bindingof 99mTcO

4Na on blood elements.

13.00 “NUNZIO PASCALE” PRIZE

13.30 WORKING LUNCH - First floor

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Chairpersons: Avato P – DelgradoVargas F

14.30 Gulluce M, Sahin F, Ozer H, Adiguzel A, Kilic HAntimicrobial activities of the essential oil and methanol extract of Micromeria fruticosa spp. serpyllifolia plants in eastern Anatolia region of Turkey.

14.45 Agar G, Gulluce M, Sahin F, Pollisiou MAntimicrobial properties of the essential oils of Mentha longifolia L. Hudsos ssp. Longifolia.

15.00 Avato P, Bucci R, Stava A, Vitali C, Rosato A, Bialy Z, Jurzysta M Antimicrobial activity of saponins from Medigaco sp.

15.15 Zampini C, Vattuone M, Isla MIAntibacterial and cytotoxic activities of Argentine medicinal plant extracts.

15.30 Amzazi S, Ghoulami S, Bakri Y, Ilidrissi A, Fkih-Tetouani S, Benjouad AHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 inhibitory activity ofMentha longifolia.

15.45 Bamuamba K, Meyers P, Gammon DNovel anti-tubercolosis drugs isolated from traditional medicinal plants of the Cape floristic region.

16.00 Jahodar L, Buchta V, Ryglova H, Jun D, Opletal LThe screening of in vitro antifungal activity of Asteraceae of Czech provenience.

16.15 El Egami AA, Gray AI, Waigh RD, Muddathir AK, Elnima EIAntimicrobial activity of certain Sudanese Medicinal plants used infolkloric medicine.

16.30 Benakis AThe role of cultivation conditions of Artemisia annua L. on the production and development of the anti-malarial drug Artemisinin and its derivatives.

4 OCTOBER 2003

Auditorium AChairpersons: Milic B - Izzo AA

9.00 Sucher NJ, Chan LN, Tang W, Zhang M, Sun XNeuroprotective activity of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs): TheN-methil-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor as a target for natural drugs.

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9.15 Stajner D, Milic NB, Canadonovic-Brunet J, Kapor A Exploring Allium species as source of potential medicinal agents. 9.30 Stajner D, Milic NB, Canadonovic-Brunet J, Kapor A, Stajner M

Screening for antioxidant properties of Allium giganteum L.

9.45 Acharya K, Samui K, Mandal SC. Antioxidant activity of Auricularia auricula (Hook) Undrew.

10.00 Milic B Lj, Canadonovic-Brunet JM, Djilas SM, Cetkovic GS, Tumbas VT, Milic NB Antioxidant activity of extracts obtained from Teucrium montanum L.

10.15 Canadanovic-Brunet JM, Djilas SM, Cetkovic GS, Tumbas VT, Milic NBDPPH radical scavenging activity of Melissa officinalis L. extracts.

10.30 Morsy MA Direct assessment on antioxidant activity of different types of tea leaves using electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy.

10.45 COFFEE BREAK

Auditorium AChairpersons: Sautebin L - Garbisa S

11.15 Sautebin L, Rossi A, Serraino I, Dugo P, Di Paola R, Mondello L, Morabito D, Caputi AP, Cuzzocrea S Inhibitory effects of a blackberry extract on the circulatory failure and organ dysfunction caused by endotoxin in the rat.

11.30 Nair CKK Protection of gamma-radiation induced damages in DNA and membranes in vivo and in vitro by natural compounds and a water soluble vitamin E derivative.

11.45 Mandal SC, Palit P, Hati MREvaluation of anti-inflammatory potential of Euphorbia neriifolia leaf extract.

12.00 Barak V, Kalickman L, Halperin T, Birkenfeld S, Ginsburg IThe effect of herbal remedies on the production of human inflammatoryand anti-inflammatory cytokines.

12.15 Serraino I, Rossi A, Dugo P, Di Paola R, Mondello L, Genovese T, Morabito D, Dugo G, Sautebin L, Caputi AP, Cuzzocrea S

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of cyanidin-3-O-glucosidefrom blackberry extract.

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12.30 Jaffary F, Ghannadi AR, Siahpoush AAnti-inflammatory activity of the essential oil of Zataria multi flora Boiss.

12.45 Topcu GDiterpenes from Turkish Sideritis species with biological activities.

13.00 WORKING LUNCH

Auditorium AChairpersons: Caruso MG - Russo A

14.30 Garbisa S Green tea: inhibition mechanism of inflammation, plateletactivation, angiogenesis, metastatic invasion.

14.45 Caruso MG, Notarnicola M, Cavallini A, Messa CEarly induction of low density lipoprotein receptor gene expression by17β-estradiol (17β-E

2) and genistein in DLD-1 colon cancer cell line.

15.00 Sakthisekaran D, Senthilnathan PChemotherapeutic efficacy of Withania somnifera along with paclitaxelin experimental lung carcinoma.

15.15 Lahcen AM, Ahmed B, Mohammed B, Ahmed G, Mohammed K, Noureddine E, Rachida A, Abderrahmane C, Abderrahim D, Said L, Abdelmajid ZAnticancer effect of extracts from blackseed, Nigella sativa L.

15.30 Zjawiony JK New soft coral-derived tumor promotion inhibitors.

15.45 Laezza C, Fiorentino L, Stingo S, Minichiello A, Caruso MG, Notarnicola M, Portella G, Tecce MF, Bifulco M

N6- isopentenyladenosine arrests tumor cell proliferation by repressingthe isoprenoid pathway.

16.00 Suzuki E, Umezawa K Inhibition of macrophage activation by the novel NF-κB inhibitor, dehyd- roxymethylepoxyquinomicin.

16.15 Bachrach U, Wang Y, Yaniv Z The mechanism of anti-cancer activity of green tea polyphenols.

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16.30 Capasso R, Borrelli F, Di Carlo G, Capasso F, Izzo AA, Mascolo NInhibitory effect of St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) on rat bladder contractility in vitro

4 OCTOBER 2003 (Auditorium B)

Auditorium BChairpersons: Niraldo P - Pietta P

9.00 Russo A, Troncoso N, Sanchez F, Garbarino JA, Vanella A Antigenotoxic activity of chilean propolis in human germinal cells. 9.15 Melliou E, Chinou I Chemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of Greek propolis constituents.

9.30 Bramati L, Pietta P Bioavailability of flavonoids from propolis in human volunteers by meanof LC-IT-MS: preliminary data.

9.45 Hegazi AG, Abd El Hady FK Antioxidant, antimicrobial activities and chemical composition of propolis

from reclaimed lands.

10.00 Hegazi AG, Abd El Hady FK, Faraghli AA Antiviral activity of propolis against some avian viruses. 10.15 Hegazi AG Egyptian propolis. 10.30 Hori H, Uto Y, Sakakibara M, Nagasawa H

Artepillin C isoprenomics: first total synthesis of artepillin C and medicinal approach for artepillin C analogues

10.45 COFFEE BREAK

Auditorium BChairpersons: Moreno SRF - Mascolo N 11.15 Khennouf S, Gharzouli K, Benabdellah H, Soufane S, Amira S, Gharzouli A

Polyphenols, antioxidant and gastroprotective properties of Artemisia herba alba asso. leaves extracts.

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11.30 Mahattanadul S, Reanmongkol W, Panichayupakaranant PPreventive and curative effects of curcumin on the development ofgastric inflammatory diseases in rats.

11.45 Maity TK, Mandal SC, Pal M Studies on hepatoprotective activity of Ocimum sanctum Linn. root extract. 12.00 CK Kumar A, Mandal SC, Lakshmi SM, Maity TK Hepatoprotective potency of Pavetta indica Linn. (Rubiaceae) leaf extract. 12.15 Popovic M, Bursac M, Stajner D, Cebovic T, Buzarov D

Effect of celery (Apium graveolens) extracts on some biochemical parameters in liver homogenate of mice treated with CCl

4.

12.30 Abdel-Sabour Y, Hegazi AG Liver impairment: an integrated natural therapeutic approach.

12.45 Mengs U Toxicity of anthraquinones: Senna as an example. 13.00 Siegers CP Risk assessment of anthranoid laxative abuse during chronic constipation.

13.15 WORKING LUNCH - First floor

Auditorium B

Chairpersons: Fratta W - Marsicano G

14.30 Costa B, Conti S, Giagnoni G, Colleoni MCannabidiol, a non-psychoactive marijuana constituent, is anti-hyperalgesicin two rat models of chronic pain: neuropathy and monoarthritis.

14.45 Colombo G, Vacca G, Serra S, Desotgiu S, Tumatis S, Carai MAM, Gessa GL

Suppression by the cannabinoid CB1 receptors antagonist, SR141716,

of extinction responding for alcohol in rats.

15.00 Mandolino G, Carboni A, Bagatta M, Ranalli P, De Meijer EGenetic analysis and molecular markers for the synthesis of THCA andCBDA in Cannabis sativa L. plants.

15.15 Laezza C, Portella G, Malfitano A, Grimaldi C, Iacuzzo I, Di Marzo V, Bifulco M

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Inhibition of tumor growth and metastasis by activation of cannabinoid CB1

receptors.15.30 Marsicano G, Hermann H, Rammes G, Azad S, Casanova E, Lemberger T,

Schutz G, Di Marzo V, Wotjak C, Lutz BRole of the endogenous cannabinoid system in the control ofaversive memories.

15.45 Darmani NA, Crim JLΔ9- THC prevents emesis more potently than enhanced locomotoreffects produced by diverse dopamine D

2/D

3 receptor agonists.

16.00 Speroni E, Grassi G, Utan AAntiinflammatory effects of Cannabis sativa extractscontaining nonpsychoactive cannabinoids.

16.15 Fratta W, Fattore L, Fadda PReinstatement of opioid seeking by cannabinoids in animal models ofrelapse to drug abuse.

16.30 Di Marzo VCannabinoids and vanilloids converge on common signaling pathwaysin neurons.

16.45 Navarrete-Varo RInterview of a group of patients treating themselves with Cannabis: evaluation of the difficulties involved and therapeutic results.

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POSTER SESSION

2 OCTOBER 2003

Auditorium BEddouks M, Jouad H, Maghrani M, Lemhadri A, Burcelin RInhibition of endogenous glucose production accounts for hypoglycaemic effect of Spergularia purpurea in streptozotocin mice.

Maghrani M, Lemhadri A, Jouad H, Eddouks MInhibition of renal glucose reabsorption accounts for the hypoglycaemic effect of Retama raetam in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Lemhadri A, Maghrani M, Jouad H, Burcelin R, Eddouks MHawthorn evokes a potent anti-hyperglycemic capacity in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Jouad H, Maghrani M, Lemhadri A, Eddouks MHypoglyceamic effect of the aqueous extract of Ammi visnaga in normaland streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Djilas SM, Milic BLj, Canadanovic-Brunet JM, Cetkovic GS, Tumbas VTHydroxyl radical scavenging activity of different Melissa officinalis L. extracts.

Yildiz HN, Erkiliç AAntifungal properties of some plant extracts and volatile oils on plant diseases in Turkey.

Mukherjee PK, Wahile AM, Nazeer Ahmed KFH, Mukherje K, Saha BP, Bhattacharya SDevelopment of marker profiles of some medicinal plants used in Ayurveda.

Sárközi A, Then M, Szentmihályi K, Szöke ÉMineral element content of Chelidonii herba extracts obtained bydifferent technologies.

Nagayama M, Tsuchiya H, Kashimata M, Takeuchi HTumor cell growth-inhibitory effects of green tea catechins associated with membrane rigidification.

Adzu B, Abbah J, Gamaniel KSStudies on the use of Cassia singuena in Malaria Ethnopharmacy.

Siegers CP, Schulze JToxic, allergic or idiosyncratic toxicity of kava pyrones - relation to regulatory decisions.

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Saracoglu I, Varel M, Donmez AA, Takeda T, Calis IPhenylethanoid glycosides from Phlomis integrifolia.

Muñoz O, Peña RC, Bas F, Montenegro GFlavonoid and phenolic contents of chilean honeys.

Akkal S, Benayache FFlavonol glycosides of leaves and flowers in two species of Centaurea (Asteraceae) growing in Algeria.

Bortolotti M, Morselli C, Amadini C, Romagnoli R, Miglioli MTreatment of irritable bowel syndrome with red pepper (preliminary results).

Betti G, Schmidt MEleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng): Botanical, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects in a quality management program.

Consolini AE, Migliori GHypotensive and cardiotonic effects of Cecropia pachystachya (Moraceae) on rats.

Harput US, Saracoglu I, Inoue M, Ogihara YImmunostimulatory and anti-inflammatory activities of aqueous Urtica dioica extract.

Perfumi M, Mattioli L, Massi MSuppression of 10% ethanol intake by chronic treatment with Hypericum perforatum CO

2-extract alone or combined with naltrexone in msp-rats.

Panossian A, Davtyan T, Panosyan V, Mamikonyan G, Wikman G γ-Interferon-inducing and antiviral activity of Nerium oleander special extract and its fixed combination (natuguard) with Glycyrrhiza glabra extract.

Panossian A, Dainelyan A, Mkrtichyan M, Mamikonyan G, Wikman G, Isupov SPhytochemical study of Mumiyo.

Panossian A , Dainelyan A, Mamikonyan G, Wikman GPhytochemical standardization of Cimicifugae rhizome.

Ter-Grigoryan V, Panosyan V, Gabrielyan E, Panossian A, Wikman GComparative evaluation of the efficacy and safety of multiple doses of Cardiohealth and Enalapril in patients with mild to moderate hypertension.

Krenková M, Opletal L, Hanuš V, Pour M, Voríšek VStudy of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.)Baill. Caulomas.

Jun D, Chlupácová M, Opletalová V, Hronek M, Opletal LPlatelet antiaggregating activity of 2’,5’-diazachalcones.

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Chlupácová M, Kubanová P, Opletalová V, Buchta VThe importance of the enone-moiety for antibacterial and antifungal properties of chalcones.

Opletalová V, Chlupácová M, Buchta V, Silva LAntifungal properties of chalcones and their heterocyclic analogues.

Harmatha J, Vokácé K, Pavlík M, Laudová V, Budèšínský MLeuzea carthamoides, a rich source of ecdysteroids and phenylpropanoids.

Ismail IS, Ito H, Hatano T, Taniguchi S, Mukainaka T, Tokuda H, Nishino H, Yoshida TCharacterization of ichthyotoxic and anticarcinogenic triterpenoids, and new limonoids from Sandoricum koetjape.

Fukuda T, Ito H, Yoshida TPolyphenolics from Walnut and their antioxidative effects.

Scifo C, Vinci S, Cardile V, Vancheri C, Renis MStinging nettle root extract: a new therapeutical tool for human prostate cancer?

Scifo C, Sudano D, Cardile V, Russo A, Capasso F, Vanella A, Renis MComparison between the anticancer effects of propolis extract and CAPE onandrogen-sensitive human prostate cancer cells.

Scifo C, Samperi G, Cardile V, Renis MNatural substances as DNA damage ınducers ın DU145 cells: new perspectives in cancer therapy?

Tzakou O, Bazos I, Yannitsaros AEssential oils of Cotinus coggygria Scop. from Greece.

De Feo V, De Martino L, Quaranta E, Belisario MA, Pizza CAntioxidant activity in Ocimum spp.

Basta A, Tzakou O, Couladis MComposition of Melissa officinalis L. essential oils.

Krol W, Blonska M, Bronikowska J, Szendzielorz K, Czuba ZPEffects of flavone derivatives on interleukin-8 production by Helicobacter pylori infected AGS cells.

Czuba ZP, Szliszka E, Klimek KW, Blonska M, Krol WActivity of cinnamic acid and its derivates against Mycobacterium tuberculosis in vitro.

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Michel L, Genova E, Bozin B, Mimica-Dukic N, Clerc J, Chaumont JPAntimicrobial properties of two Origanum essential oils from Balkanic origin.

Massa F, Marsicano G, Hermann H, Cannich A, Monory K, Sibaev A, Storr M, Cravatt BF, Ferri GL, Lutz B.The endogenous cannabinoid system protects against colonic inflammation.

Grassia A, Rigano D, Randazzo A, Senatore FVerbascoside from inflorescences of Verbascum sinuatum (Scrophulariaceae).

Figaszewski ZA, Dobrzynska I, Szachowicz-Petelska B, Skrzydlewska EEffect of green and black tea on physico-chemical properties of erythrocytesmembrane of ethanol-poisoned rats.

Gomes ML, Diré G, Lima EA, Bernardo LC, Krause CR, Mendes DC, Jesus LM, Abreu PRC, Moreno SRF, Bernardo-Filho MEffect of the Echinacea purpurea on the biodistribuition of the radiopharmaceutical Na99mTcO

4 in Wistar rats.

Tundis R, Statti GA, Conforti F, Loizzo MR, Bonesi M, Menichini FVariability in the content of active constituents of Citrus bergamia Risso peel.

Urech K, Hostanska K, Scher Jochen, Giannattasio M, Becker HAntiproliferative activity of lipoid fractions from Viscus album L. on leukemia cells.

Demirezer LÖ, Kuruüzüm-Uz A, Ströch K, Zeeck AFlavonoids from Vitex Agnus-Castus and their antioxidant activity.

Hajhashemi V, Ghannadi A, Jafarabadi HBlack cumin seed essential oil, as a potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug.

Ajaiyeoba EO, Falade M, Akinboye DIn vivo animal model antimalarial and in vitro cytotoxicity studies of Annona senegalensis extract.

Ajaiyeoba EO, Sama WPhytochemical and antimicrobial screening of Capparis tomentosa andCapparis thonningii extracts.

Tirillini B, Ricci A, Pintore G, Chessa MEffect of Cr (VI) on hypericin accumulation.

Senatore F, Landolfi S, Özcan MComposition of the essential oil of Nepeta betonicifolia C. A. Meyer (Lamiaceae)from Turkey.

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Braca A, Bader A, Siciliano T, Morelli I, De Tommasi N.

New pyrrolizidine alkaloids and glycosides from Anchusa strigosa.

Csupor D, Löffler B, Hajdú Zs, Forgo P, Hohmann JAlkaloids from hungarian Ranunculaceae species.

Vasas A, Rédei D, Hohmann J, Forgó PNew tri- and tetracyclic diterpenes from Euphorbia villosa.

Amabeoku GJ, Bamuamba KAntidiarrhoeal activity of Elytroppapus rhinocerotis.

Rivasi M, Zanoli P, Brusiani F, Baraldi MNeuropharmacological profile of Humulus lupulus.

Herrera A, Crescente O, Chinchilla OMolluscicidal and cercaricidal activities of Thespesia populnea.

Sakar MK, Söhretoglu D, Ekizoglu M, Özalp M, Piacente S, Pizza CAntimicrobial activity and polyphenolic compounds from Quercus aucheri leaves.

Kokoska L, Janovska D, Havlik J, Marsik P, Rada V, Vanek T, Nepovim AAntibacterial activity of Nigella damascena and Leuzea longifolia.

Wahab A, Ahmed A, Raza MAnticonvulsant efficacy and safety profiles of nutmeg oil of Myristica fragrans.

Janicsák G, Hohmann J, Zupkó I, Falkay Gy, Rédei D, Forgo P, Máthé INew antioxidant diterpenes from the herb of Salvia candelabrum.

Wessner B, Strasser EM, Manhart N, Roth EThymoqinone causes apoptosis by reducing the redox potential ofmyelomonocytic U937 cells.

Strasser EM, Wessner B, Manhart N, Roth ERedox potential related antiproliverative and apoptotic effect of curcuminon U937 cells.

Carrara M, Zampiron A, Caputo A, Signorelli A, Fortinguerra S, Buriani AIn vitro biological activity of a Pistacia lentiscus essential oil and its main components on human tumoral cell lines.

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3 OCTOBER 2003

Auditorium BYanardag R, Özsoy-Saçan ÖThe effect of Melıssa officinalis on the skın tissue of hyperlıpıdemıc rats.

Nwozo SO and Ajaiyeoba EOAntibacterial and antimalarial evaluation of the stem bark of Anthocleista vogelli.

Bolkent S, Bolkent-Koyutürk M, Özsoy-Saçan Ö, Yanardag RThe effects of parsley (Petroselinum crispum) on the kidney in experimental diabetes:a histological and biochemical study.

Can A, Akev N, Ozsoy N, Yanardag R, Okyar AEffect of Aloe vera leaf gel and pulp extracts on serum lipid parameters and heart tissue lipid peroxidation in type-II diabetic rats.

Akev N, Özsoy N, Can A, Yanardag R, Okyar AEffect of Aloe vera on skin lipid peroxidation in type II diabetic rats.

Madrigal-Bujaidar E, Martino Roaro L, Alvarez Gonzalez IAntigenotoxicity of naringin and grapefruit juice in vivo, and evaluation of theirin vitro antioxidant activity.

Skrzydlewska E, Ostrowska J, Luczaj W, Chrostek LGreen tea protection of liver rats chronically intoxicated with ethanol.

Melliou E, Graikou C, Chinou IChemical markers and antimicrobial activity of Greek bee-honeys.

Sadraei H, Asghari G, Hajhashemi V, Nezami MEffect of pycnocycla spinosa hydroalcoholic extract on rat blood pressure.

Rossi T, Benassi L, Magnoni C, Ruberto A, Castelli M, Baggio GEffects of Glycyrrhizin on UVB irradiated melanoma cells: an “in vitro” study.

Vanella A, Di Giacomo C, Acquaviva R, Sorrenti V, Grasso S, Stella S, Renis MEffect of lycopene and isoflavones on “antioxidant satus” of voluntary wheelrunning individuals.

Choi EY, Park S, Koh SH, Ye SK, Yoon SH, Choi S, Chung MHPromoting effect of a mixture of 8 herbal extracts (spela 707)on hair growth.

Suvajdzic L, Bozin B, Mimica-Dukic NAntibacterial activities of Mentha x piperita L. essential oil.

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Simin N, Mimica-Dukic N, Bozin B, Cvejic JAntioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of different extracts of Equisetum arvense L. and Equisetum palustre L.

De Felice A, De Tommasi N, Fuzzati N, Leone ABioactive secondary metabolites from cell suspension culture of Salvia sclarea.

Nieva Moreno MI, Ordoñez RM, Vattuone MA, Isla MIEffect of Argentine propolis extracts on phytopathogenic bacteria growth.

Kiani A, Bharami Gh, Mirzaee Sh Comparison of fatty acids containing of traditional and industrial butter.

Bahrami GH, Rahi H, Piravi ZChange in fatty acids profile during the traditional butter -making processand its comparison with industrial butter fat.

Niraldo P, Amarilis Scremin, Verena M Dirsch, Angelika M Vollmar,

João B CalixtoAnti-inflammatory effect of brazilian propolis p1: evidence to involvement of NF- κB.

Donovan JL, DeVane CL, Taylor RM, Ruan Y, Wang JS, Chavin KD,Markowitz JSEffects of cranberry on cytochrome P-450 3A4 and 2D6 activity.

Donovan JL, DeVane CL, Taylor RM, Ruan Y, Wang JS, Chavin KD,Markowitz JSSaw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) did not affect cytochrome P-450 3A4 or 2D6 activityin normal volunteers.

Sobolewska D, Janeczko Z, Galanty A, Trojanowska DCytotoxic, antifungal and antibacterial activity of spirostanol saponin fromramson Allium ursinum L.

Galanty A, Tyszczarz-Caba K, Janeczko Z, Trojanowska DIn vitro antifungal, antibacterial and cytotoxic activity of usnic acid from Cladonia silvatica.

Podolak I, Galanty A, Janeczko Z, Trojanowska DEvaluation of cytotoxic and antimicrobial activity of Lysimachia thyrsiflora.

Elbandy M, Miyamoto T, Delaude C, Lacaille-Dubois MAFourteen new acylated preatroxigenin saponins from Atroxima congolana.

Norouznejhad M, Rahi H, Bahrami Gh, Kiani APurification and characterization of antifungal substance from Tamarix pentadera

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Santos-Filho SD, Lima-Filho GL, Aleixo LC, Freitas R, Bernardo-Filho MAssessment of the effect of Mentha crispa L. (hortelã) extract on the labeling of red blood cells and plasma proteins with technetium-99m: a possible model to evaluate the action of free radicals.

Moreno SRF, Diré G, Rocha EK, Bernardo-Filho MEffect of a Ginkgo biloba extract on the biodistribution of radiopharmaceutical sodium pertechnetate in rats: a possible method to study drug interactions.

Mendes DC, Bernardo LC, Ribeiro CK, Oliveira AES, Gomes ML, Jesus LM,Frydman JNG, Carvalho PR, Diré G, Moreno SRF, Bernardo-Filho MEffect of the Echinodorus macrophyllus, Piper methysticum and rutin on the biodistribution of the radiopharmaceutical 99mTcO

4Na in Wistar rats.

Bernardo LC, Ribeiro CK, Mendes DC, Abreu CPR, Jesus LM, Moreno SF, Filho MBExperimental model to evaluate the biological effects of natural products: in vitro labeling of blood elements with technetium-99m

Diré G, Lima E, Moreno SR, Gomes M, Bernardo-Filho MIn vitro effect of a chayotte extract on the morphology of red blood cells and on the labeling of blood elements with 99mTc.

Ang HH, Lee KL, Matsumoto KBiochemical evaluations on the accessory sex organs in adult male rats after chronic administration of Eurycoma longifolia Jack.

Anackov G, Vukov D, Bozin B, Boza P, Igic, RAllium ursinum L. 1753 (Amaryllidales, Alliaceae) in southern part of pannonianplane - taxonomy, floristic and ecology.

Marzocco S, Cuzzocrea S, Piacente S, Pizza C, Oleszek W, Stochmal A,Sorrentino R, Pinto A, Autore GAnti-inflammatory effect of Yucca Schidigera Roezl derived compounds on LPS-stimulated J774.A1 macrophages.

Speroni E, Pardani F, Za D, Guerra MC, Govoni PGastroprotective effects of Hhypericum perforatum extracts.

Kaurinovic B, Cebovic T, Popovic M, Mimica-Dukic NEffect of bastard balm (M. melissophyllum L.) and ciprofloxacin on lipid peroxidation of liposomes and production of oxygen radicals.

Popovic M, Bursac M, Kaurnicovic B, Trivic S, Jakovljevic VEffect of celery (Apium graveolens) extracts on some biochemical parameters in liver homogenate of mice treated with CCl

4.

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Calcina F, Chiavarini M, Bianchi A, Albasini A, Bruni R, Barocelli EAntinociceptive affects of inhalated and orally administered Lavandula hybrida Reverchon “Grosso” essential oil.

Tognolini M, Chiavarini M, Ballabeni V, Bruni R, Bianchi A,Impicciatore MIn vitro and in vivo antiplatelet/antithrombotic properties of Lavandula hybrida Reverchon “Grosso” essential oil.

Saad B, Dakuar S, Aziazeh H, Abu-Hijleh GDevelopment of new 3D test system for the evaluation of biosafety and effectsof medicinal plants

Oumzil H, Rhajaoui M, Zineddine A, Benjouad A Inhibitory effects of Zygophyllum gaetulum on growth and toxin productionof toxinogenic fungi.

Mendiondo ME, Juárez BEFlavonoids from aerial parts of Mutisia friesiana (Asteraceae).

Panyin BA, Weremfour A, Duwiejua M, Woode EAnalgesic and anti-colitic evaluation of the ethanolic extract ofSecuridaca longepeduclata (fam. Polygalaceae).

Ajaiyeoba E, Olayemi J, Schilling J, Kingston DIsolation of cytotoxic saponins from Dioscorea rotundata tuber.

Abedi D, Ghannadi A, Jalali M, Absalan BSensitivity of Listeria monocytogenes to Satureja hortensis essential oils components.

Jalali M, Ghannadi A, Abedi D, Absalan BAnti-listeria activity of essential oils of Zataria multiflora.

Zellagui A, Gherraf NE, Rhouati SPhytochemical survey of Algerian plants and antimicrobial activity ofGenista microcephala.

Dendougui H, Benayache STriterpenes from Citrullus colocynthis.

Casali S, Cingolani ML, Pieroni A, Giunti CQualitative evaluation gods beginnings present assets in natural preparations tobase of leaves of Petasites officinalis.

Montesano D, Ferrara L, Borrelli F, Borbone N, Iacopetti IHarpagophytum procumbens: new scientific evidences.

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Di Marco G, Trombetta D, Perri D, Princi P, Venuti V, Saija AProtective effect of plant-derived antioxidants against hypochlorite-induced protein damage: a study by FT-IR spectroscopy and biochemical analysis.

Tomaino A, Cristani M, Cimino F, Insirello E, Roccazzello AM, Uccella N, Adduci R, De Pasquale A, Saija AAntioxidant effect and protein-crosslinking activity of oleuropeindiale.

Arena A, Bisignano G, Pavone B, Greco A, Sulfaro V, Bonina FP, De Pasquale A, Saija AAntiviral effect of a lyophilized extract of Capparis spinosa L. buds.

Mandal SC, Devi BP, Boominathan R, Panda SStudies on antitussive activity of Ficus racemosa L. extract in mice.

Galati EM, Fimiani V, Cavallaro A, Ainis T, Monforte MT, Contartese G, Tripodo MMEffect of lemon pulp mucilages on some activity of human neutrophils.

Galati EM, Mondello MR, Miceli N, Taviano MF, Galluzzo M, Trovato ABiochemical and morphological studies on the effects of Opuntia ficus indica (L.) mill. fruit juice on CCl

4-induced liver injury.

Vitali F, Trombetta D, Bonina F, De Pasquale A, Saija A, Tita BEffect of a standardized red orange extract on ethanol- and indometacin- induced gastric lesions in the rat.

Vitali F, Pennini C, Tomaino A, Bonina F, De Pasquale A, Saija A, Tita BEffect of a standardized red orange extract on the proliferation of human prostate cells.

D’Auria FD, Tecca M, Strippoli V, Salvatore G, Battinelli L, Mazzanti G Antifungal activity of Lavandula angustifolia essential oil against Candida albicans strains.

Mazzanti G, Menniti-Ippolito F, Bianchi A, Firenzuoli F, Raschetti RAdverse effects of herbal preparations.

Basile A, Senatore F, Gargano R, Sorbo S, Carbonaro A, Miranda R, Del Pezzo M, Lavitola A, Ritieni A, Spatuzzi D, Sarno C, Vuotto MLBiologial activities of Sideritis italica (Miller) Greuter et Burdet essenzial oils from leaves and flowers.

Basile A, Vuotto ML, gargano R, Carbonaro A, Sorbo S, Del Pezzo M, Lavitola A, Miranda R, Bruno M, Ruggiero G, Ricciardi L, Senatore FAllelophathic, antibacterial and antioxidant activities in Otanthus maritimus Hoffmgg et Link essenzial oil.

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