Herbivory by the biocontrol agent Lilioceris cheni suppresses propagule production and smothering ability of the invasive vine Dioscorea bulbifera
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.12.001
Abstract: Abstract Expanding populations of Dioscorea bulbifera, a trellising invasive vine of Afro-Asian provenance, have become widely established in the southeastern United States. Its clambering habit enables the weed to grow over, smother and displace native… read more here.
Keywords: lilioceris cheni; ability; vine; invasive vine ... See more keywords
The role of Ntcp, Oatp2, Bsep and Mrp2 in liver injury induced by Dioscorea bulbifera L. and Diosbulbin B in mice.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2017.02.023
Abstract: Dioscorea bulbifera L. (DB) is a traditional Chinese herb used in thyroid disease and cancer. However, the clinical use of DB remains a challenge due to its hepatotoxicity, which is caused, in part, by the… read more here.
Keywords: liver injury; mrp2; dioscorea bulbifera; diob ... See more keywords
Purification, characterization and biological significance of mannose binding lectin from Dioscorea bulbifera bulbils.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.04.085
Abstract: Dioscorea bulbifera or air potato has been used as a folk remedy to treat cancer. A mannose binding lectin from bulbils of D. bulbifera was purified in a single step by affinity chromatography on mucin… read more here.
Keywords: dbl; binding lectin; dioscorea bulbifera; mannose binding ... See more keywords
Liver-specific metabolomics characterizes the hepatotoxicity of Dioscorea bulbifera rhizome in rats by integration of GC-MS and 1H-NMR.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.08.014
Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Dioscorea bulbifera rhizome (DBR), one type of herbal medicine, is extensively used in both Indian and Chinese system of traditional medicine. It has been effective in treating various diseases, such as sore throat,… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; dioscorea bulbifera; bulbifera rhizome; liver specific ... See more keywords
Anti-inflammatory, wound healing and antioxidant potential of compounds from Dioscorea bulbifera L. bulbils
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243632
Abstract: Background Dioscorea bulbifera L. (Dioscoreaceae) has been traditionally used in Thai folk medicine as a diuretic and anthelmintic, for longevity preparations, and for wound and inflammation treatment. This plant is also commonly used in traditional… read more here.
Keywords: anti inflammatory; wound healing; dioscorea bulbifera; activity ... See more keywords