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BASIC SCIENCE (see also Glyconutrients, Anthraquinones, and Chemical Constituents & Nutrients)

Afzal, Mohammad, Ali, M., Hassan, R. A. H., Sweedan, N., & Dhami, M. S. I. (1991). Identification of some prostanoids in Aloe vera extracts. Planta Medica, 57, 38-40.

Abstract: Screening of extracts from Aloe vera revealed the presence of endogenous arachidonic acid, a potential precursor for the prostanoids synthesis. Possible importance of prostaglandins formed endogenously by the plant is discussed.

Aryayev, N. L. (1976). Extract of Aloe: Scientific and clinical data. In Aloe Vera: New Scientific Discoveries by Max B. Skousen, 84-93.

Abstract: Gives properties of Aloe vera and discusses the use of Aloe in the treatment of various diseases.

Barasnev, Yu. I. (1970). Aloe extract used successfully in the process of brain compensation: An experimental study on animals. Russian Journal of Neuropathogical Science (Zhurnal Neorapatholgii Psikhiatrii), 1815-1819.

Abstract: A high stimulating effect on the brain was marked in introduction of cerebrolysin, Vitamin B12 and Extract of Aloe. The convened study permitted to display not only the stimulating mechanisms of therapeutic drugs on the growing brain, but to ground the expediency of their use in clinical practice for the treatment of cerebral disorders in children.

Bharucha, F. R., & Joshi, G. V. (1957, March). Studies in Crassulacean metabolism in Aloe vera linn. The Journal of the University of Bombay,XXV(5).

Abstract: An attempt is made to study organic acid metabolism in Aloe vera.

Bowles, William B. (N.D.). Medical aspects of Aloe. Melbourne, FL: Terry Laboratories.

Abstract: Present uses of aloe vera gel products, potential uses for aloe vera gel products, typical components found in the gel of aloe vera, harvesting, manufacturing and handling of aloe vera gel, new product development.

Brasher, W. James ( Major, DC, USA), Zimmermann, E. R. ( DDS, MA), & Collings, C. K. (MA, DDS). (1969, January). The effects of predisolone, indomethacin, and Aloe vera gel on tissue culture cells. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology,27, 122-128.

Abstract: Comparison of Aloe vera to other drugs for toxicity.

Danhof, Ivan E. (PhD, MD). (Autumn/Winter). Aloe leaf handling and constituent variability. Aloe Today, 12-15.

Abstract: The best aloe is a preparation which maximizes the desired constituents, minimizes any ingredient with negative effects, maintains the constituents in an unaltered and active form, preserves the actions and benefits, and is present in the final product in amounts which, indeed, can bring about the desired result when the product is used as recommended. The type of aloe leaf constituent desired can be obtained by various handling, processing and preserving systems; the ultimate use determining the best approaches to be utilized. Whole-leaf and "cold process" recommended.

Hart, L. A., van Enckevort, P. H., van Dijk, H., Zaat, R, de Silva, K. T .D., & Labadie, R. P. (1988). Two functionally and chemically distinct immunomodulatory compounds in the gel of Aloe vera. Journal of Ethnopharmacology,23, 61-71.

Abstract: An aqueous extract of Aloe vera gel was analyzed guided by modulatory activity with regard to the in vitro activation of human complement and of human polymorphonuclear leucocytes (PMN).

Ito, Shosuke, Teradaira, Ryo, Beppu, Hidehiko, Obata, Masafumi, Fujita, Keisuke, & Nagatsu, Toshiharu. (N.D.). Biochemical properties of carboxypeptidase in Aloe arborescens Miller var. natalensis Berger. 77-86.

Abstract: A carboxypeptidase was partially purified from Aloe arborescens Miller var. Natalensis Berger in a scale suitable for pharmacological studies. The results indicate that aloe enzyme is a serine carboxypeptidase and appears to contain a sulfydryl group that may be involved in its inactivation.

Kawai, Kaoru, Beppu, Hidehiko, Koike, Takaaki, Fujita, Keisuke, & Marunouchi, Tohru. (N.D.). Tissue culture of Aloe arborescens Miller var. natalensis Berger. 141-154.

Abstract: We examined the culture conditions for callus induction in the tissues of Aloe arborescens.

Kurilenko, M. I. (N.D.) On studying the ampoullated Aloe extract. In Aloe Vera: New Scientific Discoveries by Max Skousen, 98-101.

Abstract: The aloe extracts prepared from fresh and dried raw stock are found to be identical as to the total amount of acids and cations, the pH, and also to chromatographic behavior on paper.

Orndorff, Steve (PhD). Polymerase chain reaction: A new method for the identification of Aloe. Univera Phytoceuticals, Inc.

Abstract: Dr. Orndorff is using DNA as a way of identifying Aloe vera.

Pelley, Ronald P., Wang, Y. T., Waller, T. A. (1993, May). Current status of quality control of Aloe barbadensis extracts. SÖFW-Journal, Jahrgang (year’s issue), 119, 255-268.

Abstract: In this article, we will examine the developments in analytical chemistry that are bringing us closer to the goal of benchmark tests for Aloe gel identity and quality: measurement of ions, high pressure liquid chromatography of PLC, and measurement of total polysaccharides.

Rubel, Barry Lee. (1983, June). Possible mechanisms of the healing actions of Aloe gel. Cosmetics & Toiletries,98, 109-114.

Abstract: In this paper, some of the actives will be named, and known or theoretical mechanisms of action will be discussed.

Suzuki, Ikuo, Saito, Hiroko, Inoue, Shigeki, Migita, Shunsuke, & Takahashi, Taijo. (1979). Purification and characterization of two lectins from Aloe arborescens Mill. Journal of Biochemistry, 85, 163-171.

Abstract: S-1 has a strong hemaglutinating activity. On the other hand, P-2 has not only hemaglutinating activity but also mitogenic activity on lymphocytes, precipitate-forming reactivity with serum proteins, one of which is a 2-macroglobulin, and complement C3 activating activity via the alternate pathway.

Yagi, Akira (Dr.). (N.D.). The chemistry of low-molecular weight chromones and glycoproteins from Aloe vera. School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fukuyama University, Japan.

Abstract: Dr. Yagi examines the chemistry of low molecular weight phenolic and chromone components of the latex exudate and glycoproteins from the gel of Aloe vera.

Yagi, Akira, Harada, N., Yamada, H., Iwadare, S., & Nishioka, I. (1982b). Antibradykinin active material in Aloe saponaria. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences,71, 1172-1174.

Abstract: In this report, the results of partial purification of material having antibradykinin activity from A. saponaria on isolated guinea pig ileum and its proteolytic property against bradykinin are presented.

Yagi, Akira, Kanbara, Toshimitsu, & Morinobu, Naoko. (1987). Inhibition of mushroom-tyrosinase by Aloe extract. Planta Medica, 515-517.

Abstract: The current increases in the use of Aloe extract as a skin cosmetic prompted us to identify the active component. In this report, the isolation from fresh Aloe leaf of the inhibitor of L-dopa oxidation by mushroom-tyrosinase and its analysis by high performance liquid chromatography are presented.

Yagi, Akira, Shoyama, Yukihiro, & Nishioka, Itsuo. (1983). Formation of tetrahydroanthracene glucosides by callus tissue of Aloe saponaria. Phytochemistry, 22(6), 1483-1484.

Abstract: Callus tissue of Aloe Saponaria grown in the dark produced a new tetrahydroanthracene glucoside, I-oxo-2-methoxy-4,8,9-trihydroxy-6-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroanthracene (aloesaponol IV) 8-O-β-D-glucoside, together with known tetrahydroanthracene glucosides. The effect of light on the formation of tetrahydroanthracene and anthraquinone glucosides is discussed.

Yagi, Akira, Yamanouchi, Mayumi, & Nishioka, Itsuo. (1978). Biosynthetic relationship between tetrahydroanthracene and anthraquinone in Aloe saponaria. Phytochemistry, 12, 895-897.

Abstract: This paper deals with the biosynthetic relationship between aloesaponol I, aloesaponarin I and Iaccaic acid D methyl ester in Aloe saponaria.

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