Some studies showed that ceplukan (Physalis angulata Linn) have cytotoxic effects toward HeLa (cervical cancer), KB (Nasopharyngeal), Colo 205 (colon), Calu (Lung) and MCF-7 cells in vitro. This plant has cytotoxic effects toward rat P388 lymphocytic leukemia in vivo. One of the mechanisms of cytotoxicity is the inhibition of Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) pathway. The purpose of this study was to de...

today, determination of the ecological species groups for current and future situation of forest and its relationship with environmental factors is necessary for forest management. for this purpose, 50 plots were established in altitude range of 2091- 2811 meters above sea level and 600 hectare in protected area of western dena. four ecological groups was identified using twinspan analysis that...

Background & Aim: Ferulago angulata sub. carduchorum (locally name: Chavir or Chavil) is an important medicinal plant in Iran. The powder of aerial parts of this plant contains variety of components with different therapeutical effects such as antioxidant activities (AOA). This study was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation powder of aerial p...

 Background: In recent years, plants natural products have gained considerable attention as natural preservers for use in different industries. Due to their free radical scavenging activities, phenolic compounds can prevent a wide range of diseases such as cancers and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. For a long time, different Ferulago species have been in use as medicina...