Zahra Lorigooini

Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences · Medical Plants Research Center

Despite tremendous progress in the prevention and treatment of cerebral ischemia, stroke remains one of the major causes of mortality and paralysis among the elderly. The design and study of neuroprotective drugs in vitro, such as in the Serum-Glucose Deprivation (SGD) condition, are proved to be efficient to understand how these drugs defend neuro...

Objective In this study, the therapeutic effect of quinic acid (QA), which has anti‐inflammatory activity, was investigated on acetic acid‐induced colitis in male Wistar rats. Methods Ulcerative colitis (UC) was induced in rats by acetic acid intrarectally, and the protective effects of QA in 10, 30, 60, and 100 mg/kg doses were investigated. Rats...

Background and Aim: Infertility is one year of regular sexual intercourse without a successful pregnancy. The first and most common form of ART is In-vitro fertilization (IVF). In animal studies, royal jelly is the treatment supplementary to improve fertility. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effect of royal jelly on the quality of the o...

Introduction Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammation of the colon. However, the common treatment for it is accompanied by many complications. Therefore, the present study was aimed to determine the ameliorative effects of ferulic acid on acetic acid-induced colitis in rat. Materials and methods To induce ulcerative colitis, animals received 0...

In spite of the broad biological and also anticarcinogenic effects which have been reported for galbanic acid in various studies, its toxic effects are not still well characterized. The study was accomplished to evaluate the acute oral toxicity of galbanic acid pursuant to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) TG No. 425. Fe...

Smyrnium is a rich source of isofuranodiene, a bioactive furanosesquiterpenoid. This study evaluated root samples from ten ecotypes of S. cordifolium from southwest Iran and found that their essential oils were predominantly composed of isofuranodiene and curzerene. The principal component analysis identified four chemotypes among the ecotypes, cha...

Echium amoenum is an annual herb native to the northern mountains of Iran which has medicinal application. Petals of Echium amoenum (Gole-Gavzaban) is one of the most valuable medicinal plants in Iranian folk medicine. The dry petals of E. amoenum have long been used as a sedative, tonic, anxiolytic and as a treatment for sore throat, cough and inf...

Background: Epilepsy is one of the major neurological disorders. The inflammatory process and oxidative stress are closely related to seizure progression. Quercetin is a flavonoid with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties as well as neuroprotective effects. We aimed to evaluate the effect of quercetin on pentylenetetrazole- (PTZ-) induced...

Background Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses worldwide. Nitric oxide (NO) is involved in the pathophysiology of depression. Auraptene (a coumarin derivative) has been shown to possess pharmacological effects on neurological diseases. Purpose The present study aimed to investigate the possible role of the NO pathway in Auraptene...

Hyssopus officinalis L. is one of the most important medicinal plants in traditional medicine used to treat seizures. In this study, we assessed the effects of H. officinalis hydroalcoholic extract against pentylenetetrazol (PTZ)-induced seizures in rat. The anti-seizure activity of the extract was assessed in three doses of 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg....

Objective Due to the high side effects of commonly used drugs and according to the pharmacological properties reported for coumaric acid (CA), this study was designed to determine the impact of CA on acetic acid-induced colitis in rats, considering its possible anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic properties. Materials and methods Fo...

Background and aims: The lack of effective antiviral drugs for adenoviruses is one of the most important problems in this area. The aim of this study was to investigate the phytochemical properties and antiviral effect of the green tea extract (GTE) on adenovirus in HEp2 cells in vitro. Methods: In this experimental study, dried leaves of green tea...

Methods: In this experimental study, 64 mice were divided into 8 groups and received the following: normal saline; EA at doses of 6.25, 12.5, and 25 mg/kg; NMDA agonist at a dose of 75 mg/kg; NMDA antagonist (ketamine) at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg; an effective dose of EA plus NMDA agonist; and a subeffective dose of EA plus ketamine. We induced seizure...

Anethole has possessed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant responses in numerous studies. Oxidative stress has a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of colitis. The current study is designed to determine the effect of anethole on acetic acid-induced colitis in mice in view of its possible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In this study, 4...

Introduction It has been shown that oxidative stress is involved in the pathophysiology of seizure. Current anticonvulsants have side effects, thus further studies are needed to find new agents with low side effects. Anchusa italica Retz. has been suggested to have antioxidant and neuroprotective effects. The present study aimed to determine the an...

Background. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders after stroke. Due to the side effects and poor response of conventional anticonvulsant drugs, researchers have turned their attention to find new drugs. Carvacrol is a phenolic compound with neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticonvulsant effects. The aim of th...

Abstract The effects of Rheum ribes on lead acetate levels and hepatic biochemical factors due to lead acetate toxicity were investigated. Forty male Wistar rats were designated into four groups: Control; lead acetate (receiving in drinking water at 0.6 g/L, daily); hydroalcoholic extract groups (200 and 400 mg/kg doses, gavage, once daily). Treatm...

Background Cyclophosphamide (CP) is an anti-neoplastic alkylating agent that is extensively used in different chemotherapy regimens. Adverse effects on the reproductive system, especially spermatogenesis, are one of the most important side effects of this drug. It is medically essential to use complementary and alternative drugs. Herbal drugs have...

Background: We examined anti-Toxoplasma effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Terminalia chebula Retz (T. chebula) in cell culture and murine model. Methods: The study was conducted in Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Iran in 2017. Half maximal effective (concentration (EC50) of T. chebula extract and pyrimethamine was determined in infe...

Background and aims: Osteoporosis is one of the most common metabolic bone diseases with systemic involvement of the body skeleton. The Peganum harmala seed contains high amounts of carboline alkaloids, which have been shown to have positive effects on bone formation in animal studies. In the present study, the effect of an oral capsule of P. harma...

Rutin is a unique antioxidant flavonoid that is mainly found in fruit, vegetables, cereals, and many other plant-based human diets. This review aims to highlight the in vitro anticancer properties of rutin including combination therapeutic strategies. Literature resources were gathered through PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar data...

Objectives Seizures are abnormal discharge of neurons in the brain. Ferulic acid (FA) is a phenolic compound with antioxidant and neuroprotective effects. The present study aimed to investigate the role of the nitrergic system in the anticonvulsant effect of FA in pentylenetetrazol (PTZ)-induced seizures in male mice. Methods 64 male Naval Medical...

It is necessary to seek more effective sources to design new drug against epilepsy. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Artemisia persica on pentylenetetrazole- (PTZ-) induced seizure in male mice by investigating the possible role of the NMDA receptor and antioxidative stress effect. The phenolic profile of A. pers...

The cover image is based on the Review Epigenetic targeting of cancer stem cells by polyphenols (cancer stem cells targeting) by Sorayya Ghasemi et al., https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.7059.

A new system for cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAPP) generation was designed and characterized. The effects of voltage (10, 15, 20 kV), frequency (10, 15, 20 kHz), gas flow rate (3, 5, 7 L/min), and percentage of oxygen (0, 0.5, 1%) on the plasma jet length (PJL) were investigated. Then, different volumes (5, 10, 15 mL) of sour cherry juice wer...

Background: The use of natural compounds in relieving pain has been commonplace since ancient times and their use is currently increasing. Objectives: Given that analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of Kombucha have not been studied, this study was designed to examine these effects in vitro. Methods: In this experimental study, rats were divided...

Early life stress is associated with various complications. Auraptene has significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This study aimed to assess the probable underlying mechanisms that mediate changes in the behavior, hippocampus, heart and serum in the mouse model of maternal separation (MS) stress. We evaluated the possible protective...

Background and aims: Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders with serious impacts on individuals, and is often associated with physiological symptoms. In this study, we investigated the antidepressant effects of Kelussia odoratissima Mozaffarian extract in male mice. Methods: A total of 56 male mice (weight: 25-35 g; age: 6-8 wee...

Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most prevalent disease of the prostate in elderly men. Since Nigella sativa has been reported to show various pharmacological effects, this study was conducted to examine the effect of N. sativa seed oil on experimental BPH. Methods: The oil was extracted using the cold-pressing method. Fifty...

Epigenetic alterations are one of the main factors that disrupt the expression of genes and consequently, they have an important role in the carcinogenicity and the progression of different cancers. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are accountable for the recurrence, metastasis, and therapeutic failure of cancer. The noticeable and specific pathways in CSC...

Cornus mas (C. mas) is one of the native horticultural products to Iran that have high pharmaceutical and nutritional values. This study aimed to comparatively investigate different drying methods with ultrasound‐osmotic pretreatment on energy consumption, timing, and qualitative properties of Cornus mas. In this study, C. mas was first dried by th...

It has been well known that anxiety is associated with various complications. The exact underlying bridge between the probable cardiac diseases in anxiety is undetermined. Auraptene has significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In this study we aimed to assess the probable underlying mechanisms bridge comorbid cardiac complications wit...

Background: Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses around the world. Nitric oxide (NO) is involved in the pathophysiology of depression. Auraptene (a coumarin derivative) has been shown to have pharmacological effects on neurological diseases. porpuse: The present study aimed to investigate the possible role of NO pathway in Aurapten...

Context: There are numerous pharmacological activities for Ruta graveolens and its bioactive constituent, rutin, on learning and memory. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of R. graveolens and rutin on memory in rats. Materials and methods: In this study animals were treated with the hydroalcholic extract of R. graveolens and rutin b...

Background: Astragalus fascicolifolius manna is used to treat different diseases. Because pregnant women tend to use Astragalus. fascicolifolius and Iranian traditional medicine emphasizes the abortifacient potential of this plant, this study aimed to investigate Astragalus fascicolifolius manna abortifacient property and effects on estrogen, prog...

Background and Aim: Given the widespread prevalence of seizures worldwide and the low efficacy of synthetic drugs, studies are needed to find new compounds with appropriate efficacy. Ferulic acid (FA) is a phenolic compound with antioxidant and neuroprotective effects. The aim of present study was to investigate the role of nitrergic system in the...

Aim: This study aims to investigate the relationship of two prognostic factors NLR and PLR to patient survival in gastric cancer patients diagnosed before surgery. Background: Due to the high prevalence of gastric cancer and the lack of appropriate prognostic factors, most patients are diagnosed at advanced stages of the disease. Therefore, this st...

Background: Previous studies have shown that seizures can cause cognitive disorders. On the other hand, the Curcuma zedoaria (CZ) has beneficial effects on the nervous system. However, there is little information on the possible effects of the CZ extract on seizures. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible effects of CZ extract on co...

Background: The most important side effects of Cyclophosphamide, as an anticancer broad-spectrum drug, are the negative effects on the reproduction and fertility because of oxidative stress. Considering the antioxidant properties of medicinal plants, especially those of the Allium genus, this paper studied the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of A...

Background Today, the attention of researchers has been drawn to the use of medicinal plant for the treatment of kidney stones. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of five plants used in traditional medicine on the dissolution of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate stones. Then, the ability of more effective plants to dissolve sto...

This study aimed to assess the effects of 8-week administration of pomegranate peel extract (PPE, ~180 mg ellagic acid) and vitamin E (Vit E, 400 IU) alone and in combination on oxidative stress (OS) and antioxidative capacity of hemodialysis (HD) patients. One hundred HD patients randomly divided in to 4 groups (control, PPE, Vit E, and PPE + Vit...

Background and aim: Anxiety disorders are one of the most common psychiatric disorders worldwide. Common anti-anxiety medications are associated with several side effects. Caffeic acid (CA) is a phenolic compound with several pharmacological effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the anxiolytic-like effect of CA in maternally separated...

Numerous studies have implicated oxidative stress in the development of complications of diabetes. During hyperglycemia, production of oxidant agents such as reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species increases. This process, along with a decrease in the activity of antioxidant enzymes, induces oxidative stress in the body. This redox im...

Background and Aim Anxiety is one of the most common psychiatric disorders that lead to disruption of daily and quality of life. Routine medications have many side effects and cause physical dependence and psychosocial addiction. Diosgenin is a phytosteroid found in a number of herbs. The aim of present study was to investigate the anxiolytic-like...

Background and Aim Depression is a mood disorder with high global prevalence. Depression is associated with a reduction in the hippocampal volume and change in its neurotransmitters function. Trigonelline is an alkaloid with neuroprotective activity. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible role of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor...

Introduction : Inflammation is one of the body›s natural defence mechanisms alongside the cells or tissues damage due to various stimuli or infections. Pain is one of the greatest common symbols associated with different diseases. Therefore, researchers are trying to find new medications that bring patients relief with fewer side effects. Herbal me...

Polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of flowers and herbage of three species of the genus Alcea were determined. Flowers showed high total phenolic content and yielded values ranging from 26.83 (Alcea aucheri var. lobata) to 82.59 (A. aucheri var. aucheri) mg GAE/g DW. Total anthocyanin content was highest (934.98 mg/ml) in the flowers of A....

Free radicals are constructed by natural physiological activities in the human cells as well as in the environment. They may be produced as a result of diet, smoking, exercise, inflammation, exposure to sunlight, air pollutants, stress, alcohol and drugs. Imbalanced redox status may lead to cellular oxidative stress, which can damage the cells of t...

Objective The aim of this study was to comparatively investigate the effect of the topical 1% Hedera. helix extract gel to 1% diclofenac gel on knee osteoarthritis. Methods A total of 150 patients with primary osteoarthritis were randomly divided into three groups: 1% H. helix gel-treated, 1% diclofenac gel-treated, and placebo-treated. The topica...

Background and aims:Euphorbia helioscopia has multiple pharmacological activities, such as antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal,anticancer and/or antitumor, allelopathic, anti-allergic and anti-asthmatic, antioxidant, antinociceptive effect. The aim of the study was to evaluate the antinociceptive activities of Euphorbia helioscopia extract in Balb...

One of the nonthermal methods is the atmospheric pressure cold plasma (APCP). In this study, the effect of cold plasma on the reduction of Escherichia coli bacteria and qualitative properties of sour cherry juice, including total phenolic content (TPC), total anthocyanin content (TAC), and vitamin C, were investigated. Independent variables include...

Hyssop (Hyssopus offisinalis L.) is a medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Hyssop essential oil has been used as antibacterial, antifungal and as a flavoring in the food industry. The essential oils from shade drying (20-25 °C), sun drying (under direct sunlight at 25-35°C,) oven drying (40, 50 and 60°C), microwave drying (300, 450 an...

Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss. (D. kotachyi), is an aromatic and perennial plant endemic to Iran. This plant is commonly used for the treatment of headache, congestion, stomach and also liver disorders. Furthermore, antihyperlipidemic, immunomodulatory, antinociceptive, cytotoxic and antispasmodic effects have already been reported for D. kotachyi....

Phenolic acids are one of the most pervasive groups of plant phenolic compounds. Due to their significance in plants composition and for human health, a better understanding of phenolic acids concentrations and biological activities can potentially highlight their therapeutic properties and also help predict and control the quality of medicinal her...

One of the most diverse and significant terpenoid subdivisions in plants is sesquiterpenoids. In addition to playing physiological roles, they show considerable biological and physicochemical properties making them suitable to be used for cosmetic, medicinal, and agrochemical purposes. To this end, phytochemical analysis contributes fundamentally t...

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Pathogenesis of the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) involves the combination of immunological and inflammatory factors. IBD is associated with several extra-intestinal manifestations. The exact underlying bridge between the probable cardiac diseases in IBD patients is undetermined. Trigonelline is an alkaloid with several therapeutic potential pro...

Background: This study examined the acute and sub-acute toxic effects of Terminalia chebula and Achillea wilhelmsii extracts on the murine model. Methods: In both phases, mice were assigned to intervention and control groups. At the end of study, the liver, kidney, and heart tissues were collected for histopathological studies. Results: In the acut...

Silymarin is a complex extract isolated from the plant Silybum marianum, widely known for its prominent antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects, although increasing evidences have reported extraordinary antiproliferative and apoptotic abilities. As a result, several signaling pathways involved in cell cycle control, cell proliferation, and cell de...

Depression and anxiety are common psychiatric disorders accounting for social and economic burdens. Previous studies have shown that oxidative stress and oxidant/antioxidant imbalance are involved in the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders. Experiencing early-life adversities (like maternal separation [MS] stress) provoked psychiatric disorder...

Background: Prevalence of migraine, as a chronic neurovascular disorder, was approximately 10.3 and 23.1% among men and women, respectively, mostly in people younger than 40 years old. Migraine is prevalent in different geographic areas worldwide. The present study was designed to compare the impact of intranasal lidocaine 4% and peppermint essent...

Introduction : Ureteral obstruction by stones is one of the most common urological problems. Objectives : This study aimed to investigate the in vitro effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Peganum harmala L. on the contraction of the human ureter. Materials and Methods : In this study, 28 samples of human ureter tissue were studied. Six tissue sampl...