Binding of urokinase-type plasminogen activator–plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 complex to the endocytosis receptors α2-macroglobulin receptor/low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein and very-lowdensity lipoprotein receptor involves basic residues in the inhibitor Kees W. RODENBURG, Lars KJØLLER, Helle H. PETERSEN and Peter A. ANDREASEN Department of Molecular and Structural Biology,...

Aldo-keto reductase family 1 B10 (AKR1B10) is a member of the NADPH-dependent aldo-keto reductase (AKR) superfamily, and has been considered to be a potential cancer therapeutic target. Total extract from the bark of Rhus verniciflua (Toxicodendron vernicifluum (Stokes)) showed AKR1B10 inhibitory activity. To identify the active compounds from R. verniciflua responsible for AKR1B10 inhibition, ...

Sumac is the common name for a genus (Rhus) that contains over 250 individual species of flowering plants in the family Anacardiaceae. These plants are found in temperate and tropical regions worldwide, often grow in areas of marginal agricultural capacity, and have a long history of use by indigenous people for medicinal and other uses. The research efforts on sumac extracts to date indicate a...

INTRODUCTION The worldwide increased bacterial resistance to antibiotics and the undesirable side effects associated with constant use of synthetic drugs has prompted the search for novel antimicrobial agents, particularly those manufactured from plants. This study is designed to ascertain the antibacterial potential of Rhus succedanea leaf gall extracts on the growth of gram-positive and gram-...

The goal of this study was to provide basic data for various parts Rhus verniciflua (R. verniciflua), and based on these data, suggest the thereof that may be used as food material along with xylem. Analysis proximate compositions revealed leaves contained mainly carbohydrates; shoots crude protein; stems seeds fiber. All were found rich in potassium magnesium terms their mineral content. total...

The antibacterial activity of leaf and root ethanolic extracts as well as crude alkaloids and flavonoids from both the parts of Rhus succedanea were carried against bacterial strains viz. Staphylococcus aureus, Clavibacter michiganensis, Proteus vulgaris and Xanthomonas spp. The antibacterial activity was carried out on nutrient agar medium using disk diffusion method. The flavonoid fraction of...

Scant evidence exists for the best duration of steroid therapy for contact dermatitis due to plants (rhus). Review articles recommend 10 to 21 days of treatment with topical or oral corticosteroids for moderate to severe contact dermatitis due to plants (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, based on review articles). The primary reason given for the duration of 2 to 3 weeks is to prevent reboun...