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Wang Y, Mao J, Zhang M, Liu L, Zhu Y, Gu M, Zhang J, Bu H, Sun Y, Sun J, Ma Y, Guo L, Zheng Y, Liu Q. An Umbrella Insight into the Phytochemistry Features and Biological Activities of Corn Silk: A Narrative Review. Molecules 2024; 29:891. [PMID: 38398644 PMCID: PMC10891732 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Corn silk (Zea mays L.) is the stigma of an annual gramineous plant named corn, which is distributed in many regions worldwide and has a long history of medicinal use. In recent years, with the sustainable development of traditional Chinese medicine, studies of corn silk based on modern technologies, such as GC-MS, LC-MS, and other analytical means, have offered more comprehensive analyses. Phytochemistry studies have shown that the main bioactive components in corn silk include flavonoids, polyphenols, phenolic acids, fatty acids, and terpenoids. Pharmacological studies have shown that corn silk extract has various pharmacological effects, such as reducing blood lipids, lowering blood pressure, regulating blood sugar levels, anti-inflammatory effects, and anti-oxidation effects. In this paper, the related research on corn silk from the past few years is summarized to provide a theoretical reference for the further development and utilization of corn silk.
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- Yumei Wang
- The Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (Y.W.); (J.M.); (M.Z.); (Y.Z.); (M.G.); (J.Z.); (Y.S.); (J.S.); (Y.M.)
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- The Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (Y.W.); (J.M.); (M.Z.); (Y.Z.); (M.G.); (J.Z.); (Y.S.); (J.S.); (Y.M.)
- School of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China;
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- The Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (Y.W.); (J.M.); (M.Z.); (Y.Z.); (M.G.); (J.Z.); (Y.S.); (J.S.); (Y.M.)
- School of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China;
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- Graduate School, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China;
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- The Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (Y.W.); (J.M.); (M.Z.); (Y.Z.); (M.G.); (J.Z.); (Y.S.); (J.S.); (Y.M.)
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- The Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (Y.W.); (J.M.); (M.Z.); (Y.Z.); (M.G.); (J.Z.); (Y.S.); (J.S.); (Y.M.)
- School of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China;
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- The Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (Y.W.); (J.M.); (M.Z.); (Y.Z.); (M.G.); (J.Z.); (Y.S.); (J.S.); (Y.M.)
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- Chinese Medicine Detection Laboratory, Drugs Control Center of Qiqihar, Qiqihar 161006, China;
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- The Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (Y.W.); (J.M.); (M.Z.); (Y.Z.); (M.G.); (J.Z.); (Y.S.); (J.S.); (Y.M.)
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- The Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (Y.W.); (J.M.); (M.Z.); (Y.Z.); (M.G.); (J.Z.); (Y.S.); (J.S.); (Y.M.)
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- The Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (Y.W.); (J.M.); (M.Z.); (Y.Z.); (M.G.); (J.Z.); (Y.S.); (J.S.); (Y.M.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China;
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- Office of Academic Research, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China;
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- The Research Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161006, China; (Y.W.); (J.M.); (M.Z.); (Y.Z.); (M.G.); (J.Z.); (Y.S.); (J.S.); (Y.M.)
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Ahmad A. Epigenetic regulation of inflammation. Semin Cell Dev Biol 2024; 154:165-166. [PMID: 37689497 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2023.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Aamir Ahmad
- Translational Research Institute, Academic Health System, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
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