Morinda citrifolia L. leaf extract prevent weight gain in Sprague-Dawley rats fed a high fat diet.
Conclusion: MLE60 shows promise as an anti-obesity agents and warrants further research.
PMID: 28814950 [PubMed] (Source: Food and Nutrition Research)
Source: Food and Nutrition Research - August 18, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jambocus NGS, Ismail A, Khatib A, Mahomoodally F, Saari N, Mumtaz MW, Hamid AA Tags: Food Nutr Res Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Morinda citrifolia juice as an intracanal irrigant in deciduous molars: An in vivo study
Conclusion: Both the irrigants, 1% NaOCl and MCJ, were significantly effective in the reductionof mean CFUs/ml postoperatively. The results of this study have confirmed the antibacterialeffectiveness of MCJ in the root canals of deciduous teeth. Considering the low toxicity andantibacterial effectiveness of MCJ, it can be advocated as a root canal irrigant in endodontictreatment of primary teeth.Key Words: Deciduous, molar, plant extracts, sodium hypochlorite (Source: Dental Research Journal)
Source: Dental Research Journal - July 19, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Antipsychotic-like activity of scopoletin and rutin against the positive symptoms of schizophrenia in mouse models.
This study suggests that scopoletin and rutin can alleviate positive symptoms of schizophrenia only at a specific dose. Further studies evaluating the effects of scopoletin and rutin on animal models for negative symptoms of schizophrenia are required for a novel drug discovery in the treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases.
PMID: 28701621 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Experimental Animals)
Source: Experimental Animals - July 15, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Exp Anim Source Type: research
A purely green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Carica papaya, Manihot esculenta, and Morinda citrifolia: synthesis and antibacterial evaluations.
Abstract
Green procedure for synthesizing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is currently considered due to its economy and toxic-free effects. Several existing works on synthesizing AgNPs using leaves extract still involve the use of physical or mechanical treatment such as heating or stirring, which consume a lot of energy. To extend and explore the green extraction philosophy, we report here the synthesis and antibacterial evaluations of a purely green procedure to synthesize AgNPs using Carica papaya, Manihot esculenta, and Morinda citrifolia leaves extract without the aforementioned additional treatment. Th...
Source: Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering - June 8, 2017 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Syafiuddin A, Salmiati, Hadibarata T, Salim MR, Kueh ABH, Sari AA Tags: Bioprocess Biosyst Eng Source Type: research
One Plant, Many Uses: A Review of the Pharmacological Applications of Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia, also known as noni, is commonly used in popular medicine in Brazil. Many parts of the noni tree are utilized in such practices, including the roots, leaves and seeds. Through a search of online databases, the present article reviews 92 research studies on the biological actions of M. citrifolia. The paper will discuss the therapeutic effects of noni and its compounds in a variety of forms of presentation, focusing on studies that support its traditional use. A large and diverse number of properties were identified, which were divided into immunostimulatory, antitumor, antidiabetic, anti‐obesity, antib...
Source: Phytotherapy Research - May 19, 2017 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Mylena Andr éa Oliveira Torres, Isadora Fátima Braga Magalhães, Renata Mondêgo‐Oliveira, Joicy Cortez Sá, Alessandra Lima Rocha, Ana Lucia Abreu‐Silva Tags: Review Source Type: research
Obtaining titanium dioxide nanoparticles with spherical shape and antimicrobial properties using M. citrifolia leaves extract by hydrothermal method
Publication date: Available online 3 May 2017 Source:Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology Author(s): M. Sundrarajan, K. Bama, M. Bhavani, S. Jegatheeswaran, S. Ambika, A. Sangili, P. Nithya, R. Sumathi In this work, we synthesized titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles using leaf extract of Morinda citrifolia (M. citrifolia) by the advanced hydrothermal method. The synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transmission infrared (FT-IR), Ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance (UV–Vis DRS), Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis), Raman spectroscopy...
Source: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology - May 4, 2017 Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: research
The ethyl acetate fraction of a methanolic extract of unripe noni (Morinda citrifolia Linn.) fruit exhibits a biphasic effect on the dopaminergic system in mice.
This study examined the effect of the ethyl acetate fraction of a methanolic extract of unripe Morinda citrifolia Linn. fruit (EA-MMC; 5-100 mg/kg, p.o.) on the dopaminergic system using mouse models of apomorphine-induced climbing time and climbing behavior, methamphetamine-induced stereotypy (sniffing, biting, gnawing, and licking) and haloperidol-induced catalepsy using the bar test. Acute treatment with EA-MMC at a low dose (25 mg/kg, p.o.) significantly attenuated the apomorphine-induced climbing time and climbing behavior in mice. Similarly, EA-MMC (5 and 10 mg/kg, p.o.) significantly inhibited methamphetamine-induce...
Source: Experimental Animals - May 1, 2017 Category: Research Tags: Exp Anim Source Type: research
The hot-water extract of leaves of noni, Morinda citrifolia, promotes the immunocompetence of giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Publication date: May 2017 Source:Fish & Shellfish Immunology, Volume 64 Author(s): Atika Marisa Halim, Pai-Po Lee, Zhong-Wen Chang, Chin-Chyuan Chang The hot-water Morinda citrifolia leaf extract (HMLE) was prepared for in vitro assessment on phenoloxidase (PO) activity, respiratory bursts (RBs), and phagocytic activity (PA). Furthermore, the HMLE was administrated in the diet at 0.6, 3, and 6 g (kg diet)−1 for Macrobrachium rosenbergii, and the potential effects on the immunocompetence of prawns were evaluated. PO activity, RBs, and PA in hemocytes incubated with the HMLE at 140, 20, 20, and 140 mg l...
Source: Fish and Shellfish Immunology - April 1, 2017 Category: Biology Source Type: research
Effects of short-term consumption of Morinda citrifolia (Noni) fruit juice on mice intestine, liver and kidney immune modulation
. (Source: Food and Agricultural Immunology)
Source: Food and Agricultural Immunology - March 24, 2017 Category: Food Science Authors: Beatriz Coutinho de Sousa Camila Botelho Miguel Wellington Francisco Rodrigues Juliana Reis Machado Marcos Vinicius da Silva Thiago Alvares da Costa Javier Emilio Lazo-Chica Thatiane do Prado Degasperi Helioswilton Sales-Campos Elizabeth Uber Bucek Carlo Source Type: research
Report of Morinda citrifolia chronic toxicity not applicable to commercial noni juice
Publication date: Available online 22 March 2017 Source:Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology Author(s): Brett J. West (Source: Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology)
Source: Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology - March 22, 2017 Category: Toxicology Source Type: research
Report of Morinda citrifolia chronic toxicity not applicable to commercial noni juice.
PMID: 28341591 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology : RTP)
Source: Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology : RTP - March 22, 2017 Category: Toxicology Authors: West BJ Tags: Regul Toxicol Pharmacol Source Type: research
Knowing your whole noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruits eliminates confusion
Publication date: Available online 16 March 2017 Source:Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology Author(s): Afa K. Palu, John R. Wadsworth, David Kasteler, Jacob Smith (Source: Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology)
Source: Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology - March 16, 2017 Category: Toxicology Source Type: research
Knowing your whole noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruits eliminates confusion.
PMID: 28322892 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology : RTP)
Source: Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology : RTP - March 15, 2017 Category: Toxicology Authors: Palu AK, Wadsworth JR, Kasteler D, Smith J Tags: Regul Toxicol Pharmacol Source Type: research
Hepatoprotective effects of naturally fermented noni juice against thioacetamide-induced liver fibrosis in rats
Conclusion Naturally fermented NJ manifests a protective potential on liver fibrosis via the enhancement of antioxidant capacities, as well as decreasing endoplasmic-reticulum stress and MMP-2/MMP-9 activities. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 6, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
