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Research articles related to the use of nigella sativa (black seed) and its extract(s) in medicine.

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The in Vivo Antidiabetic Activity of Nigella Sativa Is Mediated Through Activation of the AMPK Pathway and Increased Muscle Glut4 Content
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Benhaddou-Andaloussi A, Martineau L, Vuong T, Meddah B, Madiraju P, Settaf A, Haddad PS. [b]The In Vivo Antidiabetic Activity of Nigella sativa Is Mediated through Activation of the AMPK Pathway and Increased Muscle Glut ...
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Ameliorative Effect of Thymoquinone on Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Conjunctivitis in Balb/c Mice
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Hayat K, Asim MB, Nawaz M, Li M, Zhang L, Sun N. [b]Ameliorative effect of thymoquinone on ovalbumin-induced allergic conjunctivitis in Balb/c mice.[/b] [i]1. Curr Eye Res. 2011 Jul;36(7):591-8. Epub 2011 May 23.[/i] [q ...
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Thymoquinone From Nigella Sativa Was More Potent Than Cisplatin in Eliminating of SiHa Cells via Apoptosis With Down-Regulation of Bcl-2 Protein
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Ng WK, Yazan LS, Ismail M. [b]Thymoquinone from Nigella sativa was more potent than cisplatin in eliminating of SiHa cells via apoptosis with down-regulation of Bcl-2 protein.[/b] [i]1. Toxicol In Vitro. 2011 Oct;25(7):1 ...
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Effect of Nigella Sativa Seeds on the Glycemic Control of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Bamosa AO, Kaatabi H, Lebdaa FM, Elq AM, Al-Sultanb A. [b]Effect of Nigella sativa seeds on the glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.[/b] [i]1. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2010 Oct-Dec;54(4):344-54. ...
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Anticancer Activity of Thymoquinone in Breast Cancer Cells: Possible Involvement of PPAR-? Pathway
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Woo CC, Loo SY, Gee V, Yap CW, Sethi G, Kumar AP, Tan KH. [b]Anticancer activity of thymoquinone in breast cancer cells: possible involvement of PPAR-? pathway.[/b] [i]1. Biochem Pharmacol. 2011 Sep 1;82(5):464-75. Epub ...
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Prophylactic Effect of Green Tea and Nigella Sativa Extracts Against Fenitrothion-Induced Toxicity in Rat Parotid Gland
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Korany NS, Ezzat BA. [b]Prophylactic effect of green tea and Nigella sativa extracts against fenitrothion-induced toxicity in rat parotid gland.[/b] [i]1. Arch Oral Biol. 2011 Nov;56(11):1339-46. Epub 2011 Jun 21.[/i] [q ...
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The Neuroprotective Effect of Curcumin and Nigella Sativa Oil Against Oxidative Stress in the Pilocarpine Model of Epilepsy: A Comparison With Valproate
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Ezz HS, Khadrawy YA, Noor NA. [b]The neuroprotective effect of curcumin and Nigella sativa oil against oxidative stress in the pilocarpine model of epilepsy: a comparison with valproate.[/b] [i]1. Neurochem Res. 2011 Nov ...
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Oleic and Linoleic Acids Are Active Principles in Nigella Sativa and Stabilize an E(2)P Conformation of the Na,K-ATPase. Fatty Acids Differentially Regulate Cardiac Glycoside Interaction With the Pump
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Mahmmoud YA, Christensen SB. [b]Oleic and linoleic acids are active principles in Nigella sativa and stabilize an E(2)P conformation of the Na,K-ATPase. Fatty acids differentially regulate cardiac glycoside interaction w ...
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The Effect of Nigella Sativa Extract on Tracheal Responsiveness and Lung Inflammation in Ovalbumin-Sensitized Guinea Pigs
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Boskabady MH, Keyhanmanesh R, Khamneh S, Ebrahimi MA. [b]The effect of Nigella sativa extract on tracheal responsiveness and lung inflammation in ovalbumin-sensitized guinea pigs.[/b] [i]1. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2011;66(5 ...
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Antiatherogenic Potential of Nigella Sativa Seeds and Oil in Diet-Induced Hypercholesterolemia in Rabbits
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Al-Naqeep G, Al-Zubairi AS, Ismail M, Amom ZH, Esa NM. [b]Antiatherogenic Potential of Nigella sativa Seeds and Oil in Diet-Induced Hypercholesterolemia in Rabbits.[/b] [i]1. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011 ...
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The Effect of Nigella Sativa Alone, and in Combination With Dexamethasone, on Tracheal Muscle Responsiveness and Lung Inflammation in Sulfur Mustard Exposed Guinea Pigs
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Boskabady MH, Vahedi N, Amery S, Khakzad MR. [b]The effect of Nigella sativa alone, and in combination with dexamethasone, on tracheal muscle responsiveness and lung inflammation in sulfur mustard exposed guinea pigs.[/b ...
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Protective Effect of Nigella Sativa Oil Against Tramadol-Induced Tolerance and Dependence in Mice: Role of Nitric Oxide and Oxidative Stress
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Abdel-Zaher AO, Abdel-Rahman MS, Elwasei FM. [b]Protective effect of Nigella sativa oil against tramadol-induced tolerance and dependence in mice: role of nitric oxide and oxidative stress.[/b] [i]1. Neurotoxicology. 201 ...
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Thymoquinone Produced Antianxiety-Like Effects in Mice Through Modulation of GABA and NO Levels
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Gilhotra N, Dhingra D. [b]Thymoquinone produced antianxiety-like effects in mice through modulation of GABA and NO levels.[/b] [i]1. Pharmacol Rep. 2011;63(3):660-9.[/i] [quote]The aim of the present study was to investi ...
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Thymoquinone Inhibits the CXCL12-Induced Chemotaxis of Multiple Myeloma Cells and Increases Their Susceptibility to Fas-Mediated Apoptosis
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Badr G, Lefevre EA, Mohany M. [b]Thymoquinone inhibits the CXCL12-induced chemotaxis of multiple myeloma cells and increases their susceptibility to Fas-mediated apoptosis.[/b] [i]1. PLoS One. 2011;6(9):e23741. Epub 2011 ...
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Thymoquinone, the Active Ingredient of Nigella Sativa Seeds, Enhances Survival and Activity of Antigen-Specific CD8-Positive T Cells in Vitro
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Salem ML, Alenzi FQ, Attia WY. [b]Thymoquinone, the active ingredient of Nigella sativa seeds, enhances survival and activity of antigen-specific CD8-positive T cells in vitro.[/b] [i]1. Br J Biomed Sci. 2011;68(3):131-7 ...
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Thymoquinone: Potential Cure for Inflammatory Disorders and Cancer
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Woo CC, Kumar AP, Sethi G, Tan KH. [b]Thymoquinone: potential cure for inflammatory disorders and cancer.[/b] [i]1. Biochem Pharmacol. 2012 Feb 15;83(4):443-51. Epub 2011 Oct 10.[/i] [quote]Thymoquinone is an active ingr ...
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Anticancer Activity of Nigella Sativa (Black Seed) - a Review
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Randhawa MA, Alghamdi MS. [b]Anticancer activity of Nigella sativa (black seed) - a review.[/b] [i]1. Am J Chin Med. 2011;39(6):1075-91.[/i] [quote]Nigella sativa (N. sativa) seed has been an important nutritional flavor ...
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Primary Human Monocyte Differentiation Regulated by Nigella Sativa Pressed Oil
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Mat MC, Mohamed AS, Hamid SS. [b]Primary human monocyte differentiation regulated by Nigella sativa pressed oil.[/b] [i]1. Lipids Health Dis. 2011 Nov 21;10:216.[/i] [quote]BACKGROUND: Oxidized low density lipoprotein pl ...
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Effectiveness of Nigella Sativa Oil in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Placebo Controlled Study
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Gheita TA, Kenawy SA. [b]Effectiveness of Nigella sativa Oil in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Placebo Controlled Study.[/b] [i]1. Phytother Res. 2012 Aug;26(8):1246-8. doi: 10.1002/ptr.3679. Epub 201 ...
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Thymoquinone Reduces Migration and Invasion of Human Glioblastoma Cells Associated With FAK, MMP-2 and MMP-9 Down-Regulation
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Kolli-Bouhafs K, Boukhari A, Abusnina A, Velot E, Gies JP, Lugnier C, Rondý P. [b]Thymoquinone reduces migration and invasion of human glioblastoma cells associated with FAK, MMP-2 and MMP-9 down-regulation.[/b] [i]1. In ...

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