Heavy metals are well-known environmental pollutants owing to their toxicity, longevity in
the atmosphere, and ability to accumulate in the human body via bioaccumulation. The …

Medicinal plants have been used for years as a source of food, spices, and, in traditional
medicine, as a remedy to numerous diseases. Piper nigrum, belonging to the family …

Piperine is the main compound present in black pepper, and is the carrier of its specific
pungent taste, which is responsible for centuries of human dietary utilization and worldwide …

Piperine, derived from black pepper (Piper nigrum L.), is responsible for the pungent
sensation. The diverse bioactivities of piperine underscores its promising potential as a …

Hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology include acetylcholine (ACh) deficiency and
plaque deposition. Emerging studies suggest that acetylcholinesterase (AChE) may interact …

Background: Many of the activities associated with pepper fruits have been attributed to
piperine, the most active compound present in these spices. Objective: This paper aims to …

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death
worldwide. Black pepper, the fruits of Piper nigrum L., is well known as “the king of spices” …

As the major naturally occurring alkaloid in pepper with a pungent taste, piperine is known
for its beneficial biological functions and therapeutic effects. In this work, the bioavailability …

This study aimed to evaluate the potential therapeutic effects of Piper chaba (PC) growing in
the northern region of India, having differences in the phytochemicals, nutritional content …

Background: Piperine, an amide extracted from the Piper spices, exhibits strong anti-tumor
properties. However, its effect on the epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) process has …