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NILUFER ORHAN

PhD

American Botanical Council

Austin, Texas

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BOTANICAL ADULTERANTS PREVENTION PROGRAM DOCUMENTS:

  • Orhan N. Adulteration of Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri). Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin. Austin, TX: ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program, April 2025. doi:10.59520/bapp.bapb/uFYe7739

  • Orhan N. Adulteration of nigella (Nigella sativa) seed and seed oil. Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin. Austin, TX: ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program, October 2022. https://doi.org/10.59520/bapp.bapb/vpnm5432

  • Orhan N, Temiz B, AÄŸalar HG, Ä°ÅŸcan G. Boswellia serrata oleogum resins and extracts laboratory guidance document. Austin, TX: ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program. August 2022. https://doi.org/10.59520/bapp.lgd/mqgn3574

  • Orhan N. St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) laboratory guidance document. Austin, TX: ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program, December 2021. https://doi.org/10.59520/bapp.lgd/awbq3781

RESEARCH ARTICLES

  1. Estimating the extent of adulteration of the popular herbs black cohosh, echinacea, elder berry, ginkgo, and turmeric – its challenges and limitations. Nat Prod Reports, 41, 1604-1621, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NP00014E

  2. Standardization of Juniperus macrocarpa Sibt. & Sm. and Juniperus excelsa M. Bieb. extracts with carbohydrate digestive enzyme inhibitory and antioxidant activities. Iranian J Pharm Res, 20(3), 2021. https://doi.org/10.22037/ijpr.2021.114838.15055

  3. In-vitro enzyme inhibitory properties, antioxidant activities and phytochemical profiles of Moltkia aurea and Moltkia coerulea. Turk J Pharm Sci, 18(2), 204-212, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4274/tjps.galenos.2020.12258

  4. Phenolic content, antioxidant and in-vitro antidiabetic effects of thirteen marine organisms from the Mediterranean Sea. Farmacia, 69 (1), 2021. http://doi.org/10.31925/farmacia.2021.1.9

  5. A Comparative evaluation of Juniperus species with antimicrobial magistrals. Pakistan J Pharm Sci, 33 (4), 1443-1449, 2020. http://doi.org/10.36721/pjps.2020.33.4.reg.1443-1449

  6. Evaluation of enzyme inhibitory and antioxidant activity of some Lamiaceae plants. J Res Pharm, 23(4), 749-758, 2019. https://doi.org/10.12991/jrp.2019.184

  7. In vitro antidiabetic effect, quantitative studies and UPLC-TOF-MS analysis of black tea samples from Turkish market. J Res Pharm, 23(3), 484-497, 2019. https://doi.org/10.12991/jrp.2019.155

  8. In vitro enzyme inhibitory properties, antioxidant activities, and phytochemical studies on Juniperus drupacea. J Res Pharm, 23(1), 83-92, 2019. http://doi.org/10.12991/jrp.2018.112

  9. In vitro and in vivo antioxidant and antidiabetic activity studies on standardized extracts of two Bidens species. J Food Biochem, 41(6), (e12429), 2017. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.12429

  10. Antioxidant potential and carbohydrate digestive enzyme inhibitory effects of five Inula species and their major compounds. S Afr J Bot, 111, 86-92, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2017.03.040

  11. Comparative analysis of chemical profile, antioxidant, in-vitro and in-vivo antidiabetic activities of Juniperus foetidissima Willd. and Juniperus sabina L. IJPR, 16, 64-74, 2017. https://doi.org/10.22037/ijpr.2017.1962

  12. Phenolic compounds characterization, carbohydrate digestive enzyme inhibitory and antioxidant activities of Hieracium pannosum Boiss., S Afr J Bot, 108, 387-392, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2016.08.021

  13. Anti-hyperglycaemic & antioxidant effects of Bidens tripartita and quantitative analysis on its active principles, IJBMS, 19, 1114-1124, 2016. https://doi.org/10.22038/ijbms.2016.7737

  14. Assessment of in-vitro antidiabetic and antioxidant effects of Helianthus tuberosus, Cydonia oblonga and Allium porrum. Turk J Pharm Sci, 13, 181-188, 2016. https://doi.org/10.5505/tjps.2016.47966

  15. Successful treatment of sodium oxalate induced urolithiasis with Helichrysum flowers, J Ethnopharmacol, 186, 322-328, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2016.04.003

  16. Subacute effects of standardized Fumaria vaillantii Lois. ethanol extract on trace element levels, biochemical and histopathological parameters in experimental liver toxicity. J Food Biochem, 40, 180-189, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.12208

  17. Hypoglycaemic effect of seed and fruit extracts of laurel cherry in different experimental models and chemical characterization of the seed extract. Rec Nat Prod, 9, 379-385, 2015. https://www.acgpubs.org/doc/2018080720433548-RNP-1208-123.pdf

  18. Preventive treatment of calcium oxalate crystal deposition with immortal flowers. J Ethnopharmacol, 163, 60-67, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2015.01.009

  19. Ankara aktarlarında nane adıyla satılan örnekler üzerinde çalışmalar (Studies on the samples sold as mint in aktars of Ankara). Spatula DD, 4, 223-231, 2014. https://doi.org/10.5455/spatula.20141113043222

  20. Effect of exotic fruit “pepino” (Solanum muricatum Aiton.) on blood glucose level. Turk J Pharm Sci, 11,195-202, 2014. https://www.turkjps.org/pdf/68f48462-babf-415b-b878-1e392d1c83af/articles/12353/195-202.pdf

  21. Enzyme inhibitory and radical scavenging effects of some antidiabetic plants of Turkey. IJBMS, 17(6), 426-432, 2014. https://doi.org/10.22038/ijbms.2014.2927

  22. In-vivo and in-vitro antidiabetic effect of Cistus laurifolius L. and detection of major phenolic compounds by UPLC-TOF-MS analysis, J Ethnopharmacol, 146, 859-865, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2013.02.016

  23. Morphologic, anatomical, and chromatographic studies on Eucalyptus (L’Hér.) samples from the market. FABAD J Pharm Sci, 37, 79-87, 2012. http://dergi.fabad.org.tr/pdf/volum37/issue2/79-87.pdf

  24. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects of some Juniperus species growing in Turkey, Turk J Biol, 36, 719-726, 2012. https://doi.org/10.3906/biy-1203-32

  25. UPLC-TOF-MS analysis of Galium spurium towards its neuroprotective and anticonvulsant activities, J Ethnopharmacol, 141, 220-227, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2012.01.056

  26. A bioactivity guided study on the antidiabetic activity of Juniperus oxycedrus subsp. oxycedrus leaves, J Ethnopharmacol, 140, 409-415, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2012.01.042

  27. Identification of hypoglycaemic compounds from berries of Juniperus oxycedrus ssp. oxycedrus through bioactivity guided isolation technique, J Ethnopharmacol, 139, 110-118, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2011.10.027

  28. Studies on the conformity of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. samples from Turkish market to European Pharmacopeia, FABAD J Pharm Sci, 36, 25-32, 2011. http://dergi.fabad.org.tr/pdf/volum36/issue1/25-32.pdf

  29. Effect of Gentiana olivieri on experimental epilepsy models, Pharmacogn Mag, 28, 344-349, 2011. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-1296.90419

  30. Insights into cholinesterase inhibitory and antioxidant activities of five Juniperus species, Food Chem Toxicol, 49, 2305-2312, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2011.06.031

  31. Effects of Juniperus oxycedrus ssp. oxycedrus on tissue lipid peroxidation, trace elements (Cu, Zn, Fe) and blood glucose levels in experimental diabetes, J Ethnopharmacol, 133, 759-764, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2010.11.002

  32. Hypoglycemic activity and antioxidant potential of some medicinal plants traditionally used in Turkey for diabetes, J Ethnopharmacol, 128, 384-389, 2010. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2010.01.040

  33. Biological activities of Vitis vinifera L. leaves, Turk J Biol, 33, 341-348, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.3906/biy-0806-17

  34. Antidiabetic effect and antioxidant potential of Rosa canina fruits, Pharmacogn Mag, 20, 309-315, 2009. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-1296.58151

  35. A Study of antidiabetic and antioxidant effects of Helichrysum graveolens capitulums in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats, J Med Food, 10, 396-400, 2007. https://doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2006.293

  36. Hepatoprotective effect of Vitis vinifera L. leaves on carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver damage in rats, J Ethnopharmacol, 112, 145-151, 2007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2007.02.013

  37. In-vivo antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of Helichrysum plicatum ssp. plicatum capitulums in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats, J Ethnopharmacol, 109, 54-59, 2007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2006.07.001

  38. In-vivo assessment of antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of grapevine leaves (Vitis vinifera) in diabetic rats, J Ethnopharmacol, 108, 280-286, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2006.05.010

  39. Antidiabetic and antioxidant effects of Vitis vinifera L. leaves in streptozotocin-diabetic rats. Turk J Pharm, 3, 7-17, 2005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2006.05.010

  40. Evaluation of the hypoglycemic effect and antioxidant activity of three Viscum album subspecies (European mistletoe) in streptozocin-diabetic rats, J Ethnopharmacol, 98, 95-102, 2005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2004.12.033

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Translation: Unit 6, Urinary Tract, Rational Phytotherapy (V. Schulz, R. Hansel, M. Blumenthal, V.E. Tyler), Hekimler ve Eczacılar Ä°çin Fitoterapi, Translation Editor: Deliorman Orhan, D., Celcus Kitabevi, 2020.

  • Orhan, N. Chapter 30: Juniperus Species: Features, Profile, and Applications to Diabetes, Editors: R. R. Watson, V. R. Preedy. Bioactive Food as Dietary Interventions for Diabetes, Second Edition, Academic Press, USA, 447-460, 2019.

  • Orhan, N., Deliorman Orhan, D. Chapter 8: Microbial Control of Vector-Borne Diseases, Editors: B.K. Tyagi, D. Dhanasekaran. Natural Weapons used against Dengue Vector Mosquito, Aedes aegypti. CRC Press, Florida, USA, 137-166, 2018.

  • Orhan N. Ribes nigrum (Karagat) (Part 103), Monographs of Society of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Plants and Their Effects, Akademisyen Bookstore, Ozyurt Press, Ankara, Turkey, 925-934, 2017.

  • Orhan N. Eucalyptus globulus (Mavi ökaliptus) (Part 48), Monographs of Society of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Plants and Their Effects, Akademisyen Bookstore, Ozyurt Press, Ankara, Turkey, 437-446, 2017.

  • Orhan D.D., Orhan N. Chapter 25: Novel Antidermatophytic Drug Candidates from Nature, Antimicrobials: Synthetic and Natural Compounds, CRC Press. USA, 487-512, 2015.

  • Orhan N. Ribes nigrum (Part 67), Monographs of Society of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, Plants Used in Therapy, Ozyurt Press, Ankara, Turkey, 581-590, 2011. 

ACADEMIC CAREER

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

May 2013-December 2018

Gazi University Faculty of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacognosy

RESEARCH AND TEACHING ASSISTANT

December 2002-May 2013

Gazi University Faculty of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacognosy

PHD THESIS

January 2005 - April 2011

Pharmacognosic studies on Juniperus species that are used as folk medicine against diabetes in Turkey. (Åžeker hastalığına karşı halk ilacı olarak kullanılan Juniperus türleri üzerinde farmakognozik araÅŸtırmalar)
Gazi University Faculty of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacognosy.

MASTER OF SCIENCE THESIS

September 2002 - December 2004

Researches on the antidiabetic activity of Vitis vinifera L. leaves. (Vitis vinifera L. yapraklarının ÅŸeker hastalığı üzerindeki etkilerinin araÅŸtırılması) Gazi University Faculty of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacognosy

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