1. (+)-Aeroplysinin-1, a naturally occurring tyrosine metabolite from the marine sponge Verongia aerophoba, was found to inhibit the phosphorylation of lipocortin-like proteins by a highly purified… (More)
The effect of green tea extracts (GTE) of a reproducible, well-defined composition on cellular viability, proliferation, and antioxidant defense was investigated in multicellular spheroids derived… (More)
Vitex agnus-castus has a long tradition as a herbal remedy and was used in ancient times not only as an anaphrodisiac and for preserving chastity but also against diverse disturbances of the female… (More)
Despite the high prevalence of prostate cancer (PC) in the Western world, there is a dearth of effective medication. Since the androgen-signalling pathway is very much involved in PC growth and… (More)
Using the Geodia cydonium system, we showed that after incubation of competent sponge cells in the presence of lectin, phospholipase A2 was released from the cells. The substrates for this enzyme,… (More)
The new D-mannose-specific lectin from Gerardia savaglia is shown to prevent infection of H9 cells with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1; strain HTLV-IIIB). At a concentration of 0.2… (More)
Echinacea purpurea has been widely used for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infections and the common cold. The restraint stress has been reported to suppress a broad spectrum… (More)
Sulphoevernan is a sulphated alpha-1----3, 1----4 polyglucan (Mr 20,000) with a helical structure. This compound effectively inhibits both human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and type 2… (More)
Green tea extracts (GTE) might modulate ABC transporter gene expression or function. This may be relevant in the treatment of cancer or in influencing intestinal drug permeability. To gain more… (More)