• The use of synthetic antioxidants to prevent free radical damage can involve questionable nutritional value and toxic side effects while natural antioxidants present in many plants reduce oxidative damage and help in preventing mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, and aging due to their radical scavenging activities [ 12 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • This study was carried out to identify the main components of Origanum vulgare from Mt. Parnon, Southern Greece, assess the cytotoxic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of the oregano extract, and delineate the contribution of the extract's major components towards such effects. (hindawi.com)
  • Aims: Medicinal plants used by traditional medical practitioners (TMP) to treat cancers are considered safe when used alone or combined with conventional therapy to ensure their effectiveness and eliminate the toxic effects of orthodox medicines. (who.int)
  • Since the potential anticancer activity of auranofin was discovered, gold compounds have attracted interest with a view to developing anticancer agents that follow cytotoxic mechanisms other than cisplatin. (mdpi.com)
  • A continuation of investigation into the possibility of relatively stable free radicals produced by quinone compounds, and their toxic effect on tumor cells. (nih.gov)
  • refers both to the assessment of chemical effects on invertebrates, fish, birds, plants, and other wild organisms and testing of soil, sediment, or effluents for the presence of toxic compounds. (nih.gov)
  • This study was undertaken to examine the possible cytotoxic effect of three novel complexes (0.125-64 ยต g/mL) on human gastric carcinoma (AGS), esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (Kyse-30), and hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cell lines. (hindawi.com)
  • the immediate or near-immediate effect of a toxic substance after it is absorbed and distributed throughout the body. (nih.gov)
  • Conclusion: All glass ionomer cements tested were toxic prior to the setting reaction.However after setting reaction, allowed cell growth. (bvsalud.org)
  • A-101 was found to be less cytotoxic, or toxic to living cells, and less damaging to melanocytes, the cells in the skin that make pigment, than cryosurgery. (news-medical.net)
  • Antigen presentation stimulates T cells to become either "cytotoxic" CD8+ cells or "helper" CD4+ cells . (relationship983.cfd)
  • Most cytotoxic T cells express T-cell receptors (TCRs) that can recognize a specific antigen . (relationship983.cfd)
  • CD8 + T cells are recognized as T C cells once they become activated and are generally classified as having a pre-defined cytotoxic role within the immune system. (relationship983.cfd)