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TRAMONTANA A, NICOLAI E, SORGE R, GAZIANO R, MARINO D, MONTELEONE G, MIANGOLARRA PAGE JC, ROSATO N. Dynamization-induced nanosolutes (DINS) in ultra-dilute solutions. Analysis on homeopathic dilute capsules below and over the Avogadro's number. GAZZETTA MEDICA ITALIANA ARCHIVIO PER LE SCIENZE MEDICHE 2022. [DOI: 10.23736/s0393-3660.21.04735-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Novaes MAS, Lima LF, Sá NAR, Ferreira ACA, Paes VM, Souza JF, Alves BG, Gramosa NV, Torres CAA, Pukazhenthi B, Gastal EL, Figueiredo JR. Impact of ethanol and heat stress-dependent effect of ultra-diluted Arnica montana 6 cH on in vitro embryo production in cattle. Theriogenology 2021; 162:105-110. [PMID: 33453574 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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This study evaluated the effect of adding ultra-diluted and dynamized Arnica montana 6 cH, and its vehicle (0.3% ethanol) to the in vitro maturation (IVM) medium, in the absence (experiment 1) or presence (experiment 2) of heat stress (HS), on bovine oocyte maturation and in vitro embryo production (IVEP). In experiment 1 (n = 902 cumulus oocyte complexes, COCs), the treatments were 1) IVM medium (Control treatment), 2) IVM medium + 0.3% ethanol, and 3) IVM medium + Arnica montana 6 cH. In experiment 2 (n = 1064 COCs), the treatments were 1) IVM medium without HS, 2) IVM medium under HS, 3) IVM medium + ethanol under HS, and 4) IVM medium + Arnica montana under HS. In the absence of HS (experiment 1), the addition of Arnica montana to the IVM medium had a deleterious effect on the IVEP (cleavage and blastocyst rates) and the total cell number/blastocysts. On the other hand, ethanol (0.3%) increased IVEP in relation to the Control and Arnica montana treatments. However, in the presence of HS during IVM (experiment 2), the addition of ethanol or Arnica montana increased IVEP when compared to the HS treatment alone, and the Arnica montana treatment resulted in greater total cell number/blastocysts compared to the other treatments. In conclusion, this study showed for the first time that the negative or positive effect of Arnica montana 6 cH on IVEP depends on the culture condition (i.e., absence or presence of HS during IVM). On the other hand, ethanol showed beneficial and consistent results on IVEP regardless of exposure to HS.
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- M A S Novaes
- Laboratório de Reprodução Animal, Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory Brio Genetics and Biotechnology Ltd., Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Bioscience, Federal University of Goiás, Jataí, GO, Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Reprodução Animal, Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, National Zoological Park, Front Royal, VA, USA
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- Animal Science, School of Agricultural Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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Noronha N, Ehx G, Meunier M, Laverdure J, Thériault C, Perreault C. Major multilevel molecular divergence between THP‐1 cells from different biorepositories. Int J Cancer 2020; 147:2000-2006. [DOI: 10.1002/ijc.32967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Nandita Noronha
- Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC)Université de Montréal Montreal QC Canada
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- Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC)Université de Montréal Montreal QC Canada
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- Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC)Université de Montréal Montreal QC Canada
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- Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC)Université de Montréal Montreal QC Canada
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- Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC)Université de Montréal Montreal QC Canada
- Department of MedicineUniversité de Montréal Montreal QC Canada
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Retraction: Arnica montana Stimulates Extracellular Matrix Gene Expression in a Macrophage Cell Line Differentiated to Wound-Healing Phenotype. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0219007. [PMID: 31220190 PMCID: PMC6586342 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Tatch W. Opioid Prescribing Can Be Reduced in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 77:1771-1775. [PMID: 30980813 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Pain management is one of the most critical aspects of practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The purpose of this study was to measure the change in strong (stronger than codeine 30 mg) opioid use after introducing the standardized protocol ("office protocol") designed for opioid-free postoperative pain management. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of patients who had surgical procedures performed at the NorthShore Center for Oral and Facial Surgery (Gurnee, IL). Data of patients who underwent qualified surgical procedures and filled prescriptions for strong opioids before and after introduction of the office protocol were analyzed. The primary predictor variable was introduction of the office protocol. The primary outcome variable was filling of a strong opioid prescription that was correlated to pain control as assessed by patients. Age and gender distributions also were analyzed. Proportions and associated 95% confidence intervals were used to compare the number of hydrocodone or oxycodone (strong) prescriptions filled by patients during a 3-year interval. RESULTS In March 2016, the office protocol for pain management, designed to decrease opioid use, was introduced. In 2015 (before introduction of the office protocol), 2,016 adult patients (15 to 85 yr old) underwent qualified surgical procedures at the author's practice, 1,184 (59%) of whom required and filled strong opioid prescriptions. In 2017 (2 yr after introduction of the office procedure) that number decreased to 19%, whereas the number of qualified surgical procedures performed remained relatively the same between the years. Postoperative pain control was not qualitatively measured but was assumed adequate and correlated with the filling of a strong opioid prescription or requiring a refill, which would be recorded as part of total prescriptions filled. CONCLUSION A 3-fold decrease in hydrocodone or oxycodone prescription fill was seen at the 2-year interval. As alternatives, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, and a homeopathic recovery kit (Vega Recovery Kit, StellaLife, Glenview, IL) were used for pain management for patients undergoing various oral surgery procedures.
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Gregory P. No scientific basis to homeopathy? Vet Rec 2018; 183:453. [DOI: 10.1136/vr.k4267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Peter Gregory
- Faculty of Homeopathy; CAN Mezzanine, 49-51 East Road London N1 6AH
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Bellavite P, Marzotto M, Bonafini C. Critical comments and methodological variations in Arnica montana's research studies. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2018; 9:238-239. [PMID: 30170899 PMCID: PMC6148062 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Revised: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 05/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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- Paolo Bellavite
- University of Verona, Department of Medicine, Strada Le Grazie, 8-37134 Verona, Italy.
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- University of Verona, Department of Medicine, Strada Le Grazie, 8-37134 Verona, Italy
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- University of Verona, Department of Medicine, Strada Le Grazie, 8-37134 Verona, Italy
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Bosco F, Cidin S, Maceri F, Ghilli M, Roncella M, De Simone L. An integrated approach with homeopathic medicine and electro-acupuncture in anaesthesiology during breast cancer surgery: Case reports. J Pharmacopuncture 2018; 21:126-131. [PMID: 30151314 PMCID: PMC6054085 DOI: 10.3831/kpi.2018.21.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2017] [Revised: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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This study investigates the effect of a combination of homeopathic medicine and electro-acupuncture in two patients with breast cancer and severe liver disease who could not receive standard anaesthesia therapy due to liver problems. Specifically, measurable and quantifiable parameters were used to evaluate whether an integrated approach-consisting of electro-acupuncture and a homeopathic medicine diluted above Avogadro's limit (that is, above a potency of 12CH) during the pre-surgical, surgical and post-surgical phases--can improve general well-being of a patient undergoing breast cancer surgery. In breast cancer surgery, we employed an integrated approach consisting of induction with hypnotics and muscle relaxants, followed by maintenance with anaesthetic gas, combined with a homeopathic treatment (Arnica montana 15CH and Apis mellifica 15CH) before and after surgery and an electro-acupuncture treatment performed in the pre- and post-surgical phases without any analgesic/pain relieving medications. Both of the patients treated with the integrated approach improved their overall condition without need for other common pain relieving medicines. Additionally, thanks to their rapid awakening, the patients were not relocated to a protected area and the hospitalization was shorter. A multidisciplinary approach incorporating homeopathic medicine and electro-acupuncture can be a solution for patients who need or ask about a different and/or safer alternative to the standard treatment. This approach can offer a safe, much less expensive, non-invasive and viable alternative for such cases. Moreover it can be useful for an opioids free anesthesia.
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- F Bosco
- S.D. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care MiSC AOUP Complementary Medicine Oncology Integrated Breast Unit, University Hospital Trust ofPisa, Via Roma 67, 56126, Pisa,
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- S.D. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care MiSC AOUP Complementary Medicine Oncology Integrated Breast Unit, University Hospital Trust ofPisa, Via Roma 67, 56126, Pisa,
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- S.D. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care MiSC AOUP Complementary Medicine Oncology Integrated Breast Unit, University Hospital Trust ofPisa, Via Roma 67, 56126, Pisa,
Italy
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- Breast Cancer Surgical Unit, University Hospital Trust of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56126, Pisa,
Italy
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- Breast Cancer Surgical Unit, University Hospital Trust of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56126, Pisa,
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- S.D. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care MiSC AOUP Complementary Medicine Oncology Integrated Breast Unit, University Hospital Trust ofPisa, Via Roma 67, 56126, Pisa,
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Muehsam DJ. Healing Waters? Commentary on Two Experimental Studies and a Review of Homeopathy Research. J Altern Complement Med 2018; 24:407-408. [PMID: 29708769 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2018.0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- David J Muehsam
- 1 National Institute of Biostructures and Biosystems , Bologna, Italy .,2 Consciousness and Healing Initiative , La Jolla, CA
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Bias and misleading concepts in an Arnica research study. Comments to improve experimental Homeopathy. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2018; 9:75-80. [PMID: 29496319 PMCID: PMC5884037 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2017.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2016] [Revised: 01/23/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Basic experimental models in Homeopathy are of major interest because they could get insightful data about the ability of high dilutions to work in a biological system. Due to the extreme difficulty in the highlighting any possible effect and trusting its reliability, methods should be particularly stringent and highly standardized. Confounders, handling process, pre-analytical errors, misleading statistics and misinterpretations may lead to experimental biases. This article tries to elucidate those factors causing bias, taking into account some recent reported evidence in the field.
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Bellavite P, Marzotto M, Bonafini C. Arnica montana experimental studies: confounders and biases? JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM 2018. [PMID: 29526239 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Arnica montana is a popular traditional remedy widely used in complementary and alternative medicine, in part for its wound-healing properties. The authors recently showed that this plant extract and several of its homeopathic dilutions are able to modify the expression of a series of genes involved in inflammation and connective tissue regeneration. Their studies opened a debate, including criticisms to the "errors" in the methods used and the "confounders and biases". Here the authors show that the criticisms raised on methodology and statistics are not consistent and cannot be considered pertinent. The present comment also updates and reviews information concerning the action of A. montana dilutions in human macrophage cells while summarizing the major experimental advances reported on this interesting medicinal plant.
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- Paolo Bellavite
- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 8, Verona 37134, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 8, Verona 37134, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 8, Verona 37134, Italy
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Bellavite P, Bonafini C, Marzotto M. Experimental neuropharmacology of Gelsemium sempervirens: Recent advances and debated issues. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2018; 9:69-74. [PMID: 29428604 PMCID: PMC5884012 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2017.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Revised: 01/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Gelsemium sempervirens L. (Gelsemium) is traditionally used for its anxiolytic-like properties and its action mechanism in laboratory models are under scrutiny. Evidence from rodent models was reported suggesting the existence of a high sensitivity of central nervous system to anxiolytic power of Gelsemium extracts and Homeopathic dilutions. In vitro investigation of extremely low doses of this plant extract showed a modulation of gene expression of human neurocytes. These studies were criticized in a few commentaries, generated a debate in literature and were followed by further experimental studies from various laboratories. Toxic doses of Gelsemium cause neurological signs characterized by marked weakness and convulsions, while ultra-low doses or high Homeopathic dilutions counteract seizures induced by lithium and pilocarpine, decrease anxiety after stress and increases the anti-stress allopregnanolone hormone, through glycine receptors. Low (non-Homeopathic) doses of this plant or its alkaloids decrease neuropathic pain and c-Fos expression in mice brain and oxidative stress. Due to the complexity of the matter, several aspects deserve interpretation and the main controversial topics, with a focus on the issues of high dilution pharmacology, are discussed and clarified.
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- Paolo Bellavite
- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie, 8, 37134 Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie, 8, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie, 8, 37134 Verona, Italy
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Homeopathic Arnica from Boiron and post-operative bleeding in mastectomized women in Milan: Statistical flaws and bias to be addressed. J Tradit Complement Med 2018; 8:1-3. [PMID: 29321982 PMCID: PMC5755990 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2017.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Mondal J, Shah R, Khuda-Bukhsh AR. Therapeutic potential of HIV nosode 30c as evaluated in A549 lung cancer cells. HOMEOPATHY 2018; 106:203-213. [DOI: 10.1016/j.homp.2017.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Objectives: To examine if HIV nosode in 30c dilution (HIV 30c) has therapeutic potential against lung cancer cells (A549) as compared to WRL-68 normal cells and to elucidate its possible molecular mechanism of action on DNA replication and apoptosis.Methods: Effects of HIV 30c were thoroughly tested for its possible anticancer potential on A549 cells (lung cancer); WRL-68 normal liver cells served as control. Three doses, one at LD50 and two below LD-50, were used. Proliferation, migration and senescence assays were made and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) studied by routine techniques. The ability of HIV 30c to induce apoptosis in A549 cells and its possible signalling pathway were determined using immunoblots of relevant signal proteins and confocal microscopy, including studies on telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) and topoisomerase II (Top II) activities, intimately associated with cell division and DNA replication.Results: HIV 30c prevented cancer cell proliferation and migration, induced pre-mature senescence, enhanced pro-apoptotic signal proteins like p53, bax, cytochrome c, caspase-3 and inhibited anti-apoptotic signal proteins Bcl2, TERT and Top II, changed mitochondrial membrane potential and caused externalization of phosphatidyl serine. Thus, it induced apoptosis as also evidenced from increase in cells with distorted membrane morphology, nuclear condensation, DNA fragmentation, and ROS, typical of apoptosis in progress.Conclusion: HIV 30c nosode has therapeutic potential for inducing cytotoxic effects on A549 cells as manifested by changes in nuclear condensation, DNA fragmentation, ROS generation and MMP, and for its inhibitory action on cell proliferation, cell migration, expression of telomerase reverse transcriptase and Top II genes, and increasing expression of pro-apoptotic genes.
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- Jesmin Mondal
- Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani 741235, India
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- Life Force, 411 Krushal Commercial Complex, G.M. Road, Chembur, Mumbai 400 089, India
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- Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani 741235, India
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Tsintzas D, Vithoulkas G. Treatment of Postoperative Sore Throat With the Aid of the Homeopathic Remedy Arnica montana: A Report of Two Cases. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med 2017; 22:926-928. [PMID: 29228804 PMCID: PMC5871314 DOI: 10.1177/2156587217735986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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We present 2 cases of severe postoperative sore throat, hoarseness, aphonia, and dysphagia, after a laryngeal mask insertion, who were treated successfully with the homeopathic remedy Arnica montana. Three doses of Arnica montana 200CH were given to the patients over 36 hours. Although the symptoms were very intense, the remedy was very effective and cleared most of the symptoms in 48 hours.
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- International Academy for Classical Homeopathy, Alonnissos, Greece
- George Vithoulkas, Professor, International Academy for Classical Homeopathy, 37005 Alonnissos, Greece.
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Chirumbolo S, Bjørklund G. Homeopathic potencies of Arnica montana L. change gene expression in a Tamm-Horsfall protein-1 cell line in vitro model: the role of ethanol as a possible confounder and statistical bias. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM 2017; 15:255-264. [DOI: 10.1016/s2095-4964(17)60346-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Oliveira RN, Paranhos da Silva CM, Moreira APD, Mendonça RH, Thiré RMDSM, McGuinness GB. Comparative analysis of PVA hydrogels incorporating two natural antimicrobials:Punica granatumandArnica montanatinctures. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.45392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Renata Nunes Oliveira
- Post-Graduation Program of Chemical Engineering (PPGEQ); Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro-UFRRJ; Km 7 BR 465 Seropédica/RJ Z.C. 23890-000 Brazil
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- Chemistry Department (DQ); Federal University of Sao Carlos-UFSCar; Rodovia Washington Luis s/n, Km 235, São Carlos, SP Z.C. 13565-905 Brazil
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- Program of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (PEMM); Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cid. Universitária-Centro de Tecnologia; Bl. F, s. F-214 P.O. Box 68505 Ilha do Fundão
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- Post-Graduation Program of Chemical Engineering (PPGEQ); Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro-UFRRJ; Km 7 BR 465 Seropédica/RJ Z.C. 23890-000 Brazil
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- Program of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (PEMM); Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cid. Universitária-Centro de Tecnologia; Bl. F, s. F-214 P.O. Box 68505 Ilha do Fundão
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- Centre for Medical Engineering Research, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University; Glasnevin Dublin 9, Dublin Ireland
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de Paula Coelho C, Motta PD, Petrillo M, de Oliveira Iovine R, Dalboni LC, Santana FR, Correia MSF, Casarin RCV, Carvalho VM, Bonamin LV. Homeopathic medicine Cantharis modulates uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC)-induced cystitis in susceptible mice. Cytokine 2017; 92:103-109. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2017.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Revised: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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de Santana FR, Dalboni LC, Nascimento KF, Konno FT, Alvares-Saraiva AM, Correia MS, Bomfim MDC, Casarin RC, Perez EC, Lallo MA, Peres GB, Laurenti MD, Benites NR, Buchi DF, Bonamin LV. High dilutions of antimony modulate cytokines production and macrophage – Leishmania (L.) amazonensis interaction in vitro. Cytokine 2017; 92:33-47. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2017.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2016] [Revised: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 01/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Sorrentino L, Piraneo S, Riggio E, Basilicò S, Sartani A, Bossi D, Corsi F. Is there a role for homeopathy in breast cancer surgery? A first randomized clinical trial on treatment with Arnica montana to reduce post-operative seroma and bleeding in patients undergoing total mastectomy. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE RESEARCH 2017; 6:1-8. [PMID: 28163953 PMCID: PMC5289077 DOI: 10.5455/jice.20161229055245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2016] [Accepted: 12/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to evaluate the benefits of Arnica montana on post-operative blood loss and seroma production in women undergoing unilateral total mastectomy by administering Arnica Montana 1000 Korsakovian dilution (1000 K). MATERIALS AND METHODS From 2012 to 2014, 53 women were randomly assigned to A. montana or placebo and were followed up for 5 days. The main end point was the reduction in blood and serum volumes collected in drainages. Secondary end points were duration of drainage, a self-evaluation of pain, and the presence of bruising or hematomas. RESULTS The per-protocol analysis revealed a lower mean volume of blood and serum collected in drainages with A. montana (-94.40 ml; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 22.48-211.28; P = 0.11). A regression model including treatment, volume collected in the drainage on the day of surgery, and patient weight showed a statistically significant difference in favor of A. montana (-106.28 ml; 95% CI: 9.45-203.11; P = 0.03). Volumes collected on the day of surgery and the following days were significantly lower with A. montana at days 2 (P = 0.033) and 3 (P = 0.0223). Secondary end points have not revealed significant differences. CONCLUSIONS A. montana 1000 K could reduce post-operative blood and seroma collection in women undergoing unilateral total mastectomy. Larger studies are needed with different dilutions of A. montana to further validate these data.
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- Luca Sorrentino
- Surgery Division, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Luigi Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences “Luigi Sacco”, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Surgery Division, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Luigi Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences “Luigi Sacco”, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Surgery Division, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Luigi Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences “Luigi Sacco”, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Surgery Division, Niguarda Ca’ Granda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Surgery Division, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Luigi Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences “Luigi Sacco”, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Breast Unit, IRCCS S. Maugeri Foundation Hospital, Pavia, Italy
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- Surgery Division, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Luigi Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences “Luigi Sacco”, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Breast Unit, IRCCS S. Maugeri Foundation Hospital, Pavia, Italy
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