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In vitro cell specific effects of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and the active compound aspalathin on malignant and benign prostate cell lines

 Thomson Msiska, TK Monsees,

Rooibos (A. linearis) may promote oxidative stress in malignant prostate cells through increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production but may protect normal prostate cells from ROS induced stress. To test this hypothesis, malignant LNCaP and benign RWPE-1 prostate cells were exposed to aqueous solutions of 125 - 50 000 µg/mL fermented rooi...

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Antioxidant properties and safety of Paederia bojeriana (A.Rich. ex DC.) Drake used by traditional herbal practitioners to manage asthma in Malawi

 Tuntufye Mwambyale, Ibrahim Chikowe, Anthony Mwakikunga, Mwapatsa Mipando,

This study assessed the phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity and safety of Paederia bojeriana (A.Rich. ex DC.) Drake claimed to manage asthma by Malawian traditional herbal practitioners. Crude extracts were analysed for total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and 2,2-Diph...

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