Aloe - Science topic

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for approximately 85% of lung cancer cases and is often detected at advanced stages, limiting treatment options and adversely affecting patient outcomes. Recognized by the WHO as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, NSCLC necessitates improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Aloe-emodin (AE)...

Nowadays, several processes to enrich desired bioactive compounds in plant extracts have been developed. The objective of the present study was to assess the performance of bovine serum albumin in increasing the extractive yields of anthraquinones and diarylheptanoids from their respective raw plant powder extracts. Aloe emodin, rhein, emodin, and...

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have a moderate impact on the therapy of severe acute pancreatitis. This study seeks to improve the therapeutic effectiveness of MSCs. By preconditioning them via the upregulation of critical anti‐inflammatory molecules, so diminishing immune rejection, we are creating a path for more effective treatments. Aloe emodin...

Background: Ethnomedicine exhibits potential in developing affordable effective antidiabetic agents. Aim: This work aimed to explore the antidiabetic properties of Aloe niebuhriana latex extract both in vivo, utilizing alloxan-induced diabetic rats, and in vitro, through α-amylase enzyme testing. Additionally, it sought to formulate optimal efferve...

Background: Ethnomedicine exhibits potential in developing afordable efective antidiabetic agents. Aim: Tis work aimed to explore the antidiabetic properties of Aloe niebuhriana latex extract both in vivo, utilizing alloxan-induced diabetic rats, and in vitro, through α-amylase enzyme testing. Additionally, it sought to formulate optimal efervescen...

Poor nutritional status in pregnant women can lead to malnutrition and affect bone growth in children. Aloe vera, with its high calcium content, supports bone and tooth development. This study aimed to evaluate the physical, chemical, biological, stability, and clinical effects of aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) instant powder on pregnant women. The r...

Two plants species Aloe vera and Adhatoda vasica belongs to family Liliaceae (Asphodelaceae) and Acanthaceae respectively. Present study was carried out to establishment of systematics protocol for ascetic, in-vitro regeneration of these plants using different concentration of phytohormones specifically cytokinin and auxin. The experimental result...

Three commonly used medicinal plants—Calendula offinalis, Centella Asiatica, and Aloe vera—are thoroughly reviewed in this article. The medicinal qualities of each of these plants have been well researched and have a long history in traditional medicine. Their pharmacological effects, active ingredients, botanical traits, and possible medical and c...

Background: Failure in complete healing of the wound is one of the probable complications of cesarean. The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of dressing with aloe vera gel in healing of cesarean wound. Methods: This prospective randomized double-blind clinical trial was conducted on 90 women who had undergone cesarean operation in...

With the advance and development of the modern technology, more new chemical constituents of aloe have been found. It has become hot to study the pharmacological effects and application value of aloe. This paper concentrates on the varieties of aloe, the main chemical constituents and the health efficacy. And the future development and utilization...

Aloe vera has historically been utilised for the treatment of skin injuries (such as burns, cuts, insect bites, and dermatitis) and digestive issues due to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and wound-healing attributes. The research on this medicinal plant focusses on substantiating traditional applications and elucidating the mechanism of acti...

Aloe secundiflora Synonym: Aloe floramaculata, Aloe marsabitensis, Aloe engleri belongs to the family Asphodelaceae. Aloe leaf gel and Aloe exudates are the main components. The gel is derived from parenchytomous cells while exudates are derived from the inner epidermal layers. The gel consists of mainly polysaccharides while the exudates consists...

Conditions like diabetes mellitus (DM), cancer, infection, inflammation, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) as well as gastrointestinal (GI) disorders continue to have a major global impact on mortality and morbidity. Medicinal plants have been used since ancient times in ethnomedicine (e.g. Ayurveda, Unani, Traditional Chinese Medicine, European Tradi...

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Mill.), a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe, has been used for traditional medicinal purposes for thousands of years. This plant is known for its triangular, fleshy leaves that have serrated edges. Traditional Indian medicine has long employed the xerophytic plant Aloe vera (Family: Liliaceae) to treat various ai...

In an effort to improve the livelihood of indigenous farmers in South Africa, little input has been accorded to documentation and validation of some practices of poultry production farmers in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa which is the objective of this study. One hundred and Sixty (160) structured questionnaires were administered in six villa...

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the potential of lightweight concrete mixtures incorporating sustainable materials, such as nopal mucilage and aloe vera, to enhance thermal and structural performance while promoting eco-friendly construction practices. The objective is to analyze their effects on physical, mechanical, and thermal properties...

Heterakis gallinarum impedes the productivity of village chickens and hence their socio-economic contribution to rural communties. Smallholder farmers are endowed with vast indigenous knowledge for controlling H. gallinarum and they predominantly use Aloe ferox, Agave sisalana and Gunnera perpensa. However, their anthelminthic efficacy is unknown....

Aloe barbadensis, often known as Aloe vera, has garnered extensive acclaim for its multifaceted therapeutic capabilities, generating significant interest in both traditional and scientific spheres. This review attempts to thoroughly examine the botany, photochemistry, and therapeutic uses of Aloe vera. We conduct a meticulous analysis of its taxono...

This comparison study assessed the antioxidant effectiveness of two oregano essential oils extracted from different plant species, namely, Origanum syriacum L. and Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum, applied to 5% Aloe barbadensis miller gel using chicken meat. In addition, all treatment samples contained the same amount (5%) of Aloe vera gel. The resu...

Today, aloe vera is a natural product that is widely utilized in the cosmetics industry. Even though it has a number of indications, controlled studies are necessary to ascertain its true effectiveness. This article provides a brief overview of the aloe vera plant, including its characteristics, mode of action, and therapeutic applications. Aloe ve...

Soft actuators with multi‐stimuli response have shown promising applications in soft intelligent robots. However, most soft actuators are limited by the unidirectional actuation and self‐perception capabilities. Here, a bilayer self‐sensing actuator with bidirectional actuation is proposed, which showed exceptional bidirectional actuation, self‐sen...

Biomass valorization and bio-based material development are of major research interest following the spirit of the circular economy. Aloe vera cultivation is a widespread agricultural activity oriented toward supplement production because of its well-known antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Aloe vera juice production also produces a large am...

Chronic pruritus, or persistent itching, is a debilitating condition that severely impacts quality of life, especially in palliative care settings. Traditional treatments often fail to provide adequate relief or are associated with significant side effects, prompting interest in alternative therapies. This review investigates the antipruritic poten...

Various types of phytochemicals are present in plant parts such as bark, stem, roots, and other plant components. The distribution, chemical composition, and use of anthracene derivative-containing plants growing in Azerbaijan were investigated. Anthraquinones can be used as agents that have an active effect against malignant tumors and stimulate i...

One of the most ancient species of the Asphodelaceae family, Aloe barbadensis, known for its medicinal, cosmetic, and therapeutic properties, has been used for thousands of years. The Egyptians called it the "plant of immortality," and the use of this plant in skin care dates back thousands of years to ancient Greece and China, where it had a high...

La aloína es una sustancia presente en el gel de aloe, con gran utilidad en agricultura, la cual sirve como medio defensa para alejar depredadores de las plantas, es por ello que el objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar el efecto genotóxico de la aloína en linfocitos humanos como componente principal de un bioinsecticida. La metodología consisti...

Abstract: Novel species of fungi described in this study include those from various countries as follows: Antarctica, Leuconeurospora bharatiensis from accumulated snow sediment sample. Argentina, Pseudocercospora quetri on leaf spots of Luma apiculata. Australia, Polychaetomyces verrucosus on submerged decaying wood in sea water, Ustilaginoidea co...

La investigación fue realizada en el cantón Guayaquil, provincia del Guayas, con el objetivo de indagar alternativas de reproducción asexual utilizando reguladores de crecimiento en esquejes de tallos de lavanda. Se estudiaron 3 reguladores de crecimiento: Ácido 1 – Naftalenacético (A.N.A.) (Hormonagro), bioestimulante Stimplex (base del alga marin...

In many parts of the world, there is a rich tradition of using herbal medicine for the treatment of many infectious diseases. Aloe-vera is one of the essential component of traditional medicine. Research is now directed to isolate biologically active compounds from plants for use as herbal medicine. Aloe Barbadensis Miller (Aloe-vera) belongs to th...

Diabetes mellitus is characterized by persistently high blood sugar levels, and Glibenclamide is commonly used to manage these levels. Pulsatile formulations of Glibenclamide offer controlled timed release to address early morning hyperglycemia, enhancing glucose management and reducing complications. Incorporating Aloe barbadensis miller spray-dri...

In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of vascular flora alien to Italy are presented. It includes new records, exclusions, and status changes from casual to naturalized or invasive for Italy or for Italian administrative regions for taxa in the genera Acacia , Akebia , Allocasuarina , Aloë , Brachychiton , Convolvulus , Freesia...

Aloe vera, the most popular member of the genus Aloe L., is a wonderful healing plant that has been used for the last 6000 years since ancient Egyptian times for its wide of range of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. However, most of the available literature emphasizes on the properties of this one species only. Most probably, due to i...

Citation: Jotic, A.; Savic Vujovic, K.; Cirkovic, A.; Božić, D.D.; Brkic, S.; Subotic, N.; Bukurov, B.; Korugic, A.; Cirkovic, I. Antibiofilm Effects of Novel Compounds in Otitis Media Treatment: Systematic Review. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 12841. https:// These authors equally contributed to this work. Abstract: Otitis media (OM) is a frequent d...

Mimusops zeyheri Sond. And Aloe marlothii A.Berger are used traditionally in South Africa to manage many diseases, including diabetes mellitus. The mechanism through which these extracts exert blood glucose lowering is not well understood or reported. This study was aimed at assessing M. zeyheri and A. marlothii plant extracts for their potential t...

Aloe vera gel and rind have been examined for their phytochemical properties as well as their chemical composition using GC-MS and the results in general showed that the matured aloe leaf plant is composed of approximately 55–70%, inner leaf and 30 – 45% rind by weight. The inner leaf contains about 98.5–99.5% water and 0.5 – 1.5% solids; the rind...

Common cold viruses are leading triggers of asthma attacks, causing nearly two million hospitalizations per year and productivity losses approaching $40B. They also increase susceptibility to bacterial infections driving antibiotic use. Post-market clinical studies have questioned the efficacy of most over the counter (OTC) cough and cold ingredien...

This study is based on environmental sustainability and aims to explore the preparation and evaluation of biodegradable bio-fibre materials using discarded bougainvillaea, loofah, and aloe. After sorting and analyzing the existing literature, it is found that research on bougainvillaea, loofah, and aloe primarily focuses on environmental science, h...

The effects of the inclusion of Aloe vera gel mixed with blended antioxidants on cooked chicken meat quality have been evaluated. This study was designed in five different treatments, where Aloe gel at level 5% was mixed into all treatment meat batches, including (1) control (without antioxidant additives); (2) blend 1 [90 ppm oregano essential oil...

At the stage of the menopausal transition which is caused by hormonal and reproductive changes, a spectrum of genitourinary disorders is formed 3-5 years earlier than in the past.The objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of local use of suppositories with anti-inflammatory and regenerating effect, which contain tea tree oil, aloe extract and hya...

Background Menopause is caused by age-related follicular degeneration and is marked by menstrual cycle cessation with insufficiency of an ovarian hormone, particularly estrogen. Estrogen insufficiency causes vasomotor and urogenital symptoms, as well as an increased risk of osteoporosis. Lupeol (LP) is a triterpene compound found in aloe leaves, ca...

Hydroxyanthracene derivatives (HADs) are plant substances produced by a variety of plant species, including different Aloe, Rheum, and Rhamnus species and Cassia senna. These plants are often used in food supplements to improve bowel function. However, recently, the European Commission prohibited a number of HADs due to toxicological concerns. Thes...

The incredible properties of formulated and commercial Aloe vera herbal soaps have been thoroughly investigated revealing their potent phytochemical and antibacterial effects. The samples were collected from Rupandehi, Lumbini Province. Aloe vera soap was carefully formulated using a cold process. Through disc diffusion, the soap antibacterial effe...

Optimization of postoperative rehabilitation of women with recurrent of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) II contributes to a decrease in the frequency of postoperative complications and an increase in the efficiency of cervical epithelialization. The aim is to reduce the frequency of complications after destructive treatment of recurrent CI...

Biodegradable and nontoxic chitosan edible coatings offer a promising alternative to conventional plastic food packaging materials. Recently, there has been significant interest in incorporating green plasticizers into these coatings. Accordingly, response surface methodology was employed to optimize a chitosan coating formulation that integrates A...

The Preservation of fruits and vegetable freshness is crucial in the agri-food industry to reduce postharvest losses and waste. Edible Coating emerges as a promising approach for extending the shelf life of these perishable goods. This study examines the role of edible coatings, with particular emphasis on aloe vera and sodium alginate as sustainab...

Lupeol, a naturally occurring lupane-type pentacyclic triterpenoid, is widely distributed in various edible vegetables, fruits, and medicinal plants. Notably, it is found in high concentrations in plants like Tamarindus indica, Allanblackia monticola, and Emblica officinalis, among others. Quantitative studies have highlighted its presence in Elm b...

Machine learning models deployed in open-world scenarios often encounter unfamiliar conditions and perform poorly in unanticipated situations. As AI systems advance and find application in safety-critical domains, effectively handling out-of-distribution (OOD) data is crucial to building open-world learning systems. In this work, we introduce ALOE,...

Aloe species are often used interchangeably for medicinal and cosmeceutical applications, presenting a challenge to the biological efficacy consistency of some herbal preparations. Sustainable production of high-quality commonly used medicinal plants remains a limitation for commercialisation. Thus, this study investigated the potential for plant s...

Background: Diaper rash is dermatitis due to irritation in the form of skin manifestations caused by various things. In Indonesia, as many as 22 million toddlers in Indonesia, around 1/3 of the number of these babies experience diaper rash. Treatment of diaper rash can be done with non-pharmacological therapy, namely by using Aloe vera because it h...

Aloe vera is a popular medicinal plant in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Acemannan (ACE), a β-(1,4)-acetylated mannan, is one of the bioactive compounds isolated from the A. vera gel. The pharmacological effects of ACE have been reported regarding digestive disease protection, antimicrobia, and prebiotic activity. Here, we used...

The growing interest in plant-origin active molecules with medicinal properties has led to a revaluation of plants in the pharmaceutical field. Plant-derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) have emerged as promising candidates for next-generation drug delivery systems due to their ability to concentrate and deliver a plethora of bioactive molecules....

This study examines the influence of different drying methods on the phenolic content and antioxidant activity of aloe vera gel powder. Specifically, oven drying and freeze-drying techniques were compared to assess their impact on the stability and efficacy of antioxidant compounds in aloe vera extracts. Initially, aloe gel was extracted using soni...

The article presents an apparatus for generating an air plasma jet "ALOE". The device differs from known analogues in its compactness achieved due to absence of need to use inert gases (because they are replaced by ambient air) and the ability to determine the exposure dose. In terms of its characteristics this new product corresponds to world stan...

The objective of this study was to produce a Carbopol 940 based gel formula containing an Aloe barbadensis, Allium sativum, Camellia sinensis and Ocimum sanctum extract and evaluate their anti-acne potential. The ethanolic extract was derived from the dried leaves of Aloe barbadensis, Allium sativum, Camellia, sinensis and Ocimum sanctum and was su...

Aloe emodin is an anthraquinone of traditional Chinese medicine monomer, which plays a protective action in cardiovascular diseases. However, the regulatory mechanisms of aloe emodin in the protection of radiation‐induced heart damage (RIHD) are unclear. As a novel post‐translational modification, lactylation is considered as a critical mediator in...

White button mushrooms are highly nutritive, rich in various macro and micro nutrients, however, have a short shelf life with weight loss (WL), enzymatic browning, and loss in firmness as the major quality defects. The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of aloe vera‐sodium alginate (AV‐SA) composite coating on the quality attri...

Glycosides are one of the important constituents in medicinal plants worldwide. According to chemical classification, Glycosides are having different types like Anthraquinones, Saponins, Flavonoids, Flavonols, Coumarins, Furanocoumarins, etc. Various plants like Digitalis, Thevetia, Senna, Senega, Brahmi, Rhuberb, Aloe, Cascara, etc fall into this...

Hydrophilic surfaces, which have an affinity for water molecules, are those that prefer water. Water molecules are attracted to hydrophobic surfaces because they reject water molecules. Surfaces that are particularly water-repellent are known as superhydrophobic surfaces. Because of their great surface roughness and low surface energy, superhydroph...

In this work, the authors represent a comprehensive approach for the development and validation of a novel graphite-supported molecularly imprinted poly(methyl methacrylate) electrode for the selective and sensitive detection of aloe emodin (AE) in aloe-based cosmetic products. The electrocatalytic activity of the electrode was evaluated using cycl...

The burgeoning interest in natural and sustainable beauty products has driven the development of herbal makeup primers, which combine cosmetic functionality with the benefits of botanical ingredients. This abstract explores the formulation, efficacy, and advantages of herbal makeup primers. Unlike traditional primers that often rely on synthetic ch...

Leaf spot disease caused by Colletotrichum siamense is a significant fungal threat to various plants, including Aloe vera. This study explores the biocontrol potential of Trichoderma asperellum against C. siamense while simultaneously evaluating the effects on Aloe vera growth parameters. Ten Trichoderma isolates (T 1 to T 10 ) were obtained from t...

The use of biofertilizers is increasing as a sustainable alternative to harmful chemical fertilizers in agriculture. Plant growth-promoting fungi (PGPF), mycorrhizal fungi (VAM), and mycorrhiza helper bacteria (MHB) are known for their ability to enhance plant growth and are now commonly used as biofertilizers. Aloe barbadensis Mill., produces Aloi...

Background Infants who are not exclusively breastfed are more vulnerable to gastroenteritis, respiratory illness, and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Mothers who do not breastfeed their infants are at a higher risk of cancer. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence regarding the effectiveness of applying lanolin, aloe vera,...

Nanotechnology has enormous, economic, social, and environmental ramifications. Due to their capacity to survive in complex processes, inorganic nanomaterials like metal/metal oxides have received substantial study during the past decade. Nanoparticles have antibacterial, magnetic, electrical, and catalytic characteristics due to their greater surf...

Lightweight concrete is a promising alternative in modern construction due to its reduced weight and potential to improve thermal and structural efficiency. Incorporating sustainable materials, such as nopal mucilage and aloe vera, can optimize its properties, promoting more eco-friendly practices in the industry. This study evaluates six concrete...

With the aim to establish clean and sustainable sludge treatment, green conditioning using natural flocculants has recently gained a growing interest. In this study, a variety of plant materials, namely Moringa (Moringa oleifera) seeds, Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds, Potato (Solanum tuberosum) peels, Aloe (Aloe vera) leaves, Cactus (O...