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| Titel: |
Pharmacognosy and pharmacology of Haruan (Channa striatus), a medicinal fish with wound healing properties |
| Auteur: |
Abdul Manan Mat Jais |
| Verschenen in: |
Boletín latinoamericano y del Caribe de plantas medicinales y aromáticas |
| Paginering: | Jaargang 6 (2007) nr. 3 pagina's -52-60 |
| Jaar: |
2007 |
| Inhoud: |
Haruan (Channa striatus) is an indigenous fresh water carnivorous air breathing fish species, widely distributed in Malaysia. This white boneless meaty and tender taste edible fish is both a popular food choice and a natural remedy in traditional medicine, particularly popular among post-operative patients to induce wound healing. Other pharmacological activities include anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, cell proliferation, induction of platelet aggregation and anti-nociceptive properties of the mucus. Both wild and cultured Haruan are equally effective, thus ensuring a sustainable source for this popular medicine. Its chemical composition includes high levels of essential amino acids and a good profile of fatty acids that could directly improve tissue growth and wound healing but ongoing efforts are pursuing the isolation of other bioactive compound(s) present in the mucus. As a consequence, it is a promising candidate for future nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. Our group is now working to commercialize Haruan-based biomedical products, and clinical trials are already ongoing. I am hoping here to highlight how drug discovery and commercialization of biomedical products from natural sources also apply for animal drugs and not only for plant based remedies. |
| Uitgever: |
Sociedad Latinoamericana de Fitoquímica (provided by DOAJ) |
| Bronbestand: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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