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Evaluation of Expression of Cytochrome P450 Aromatase and Inflammatory, Oxidative, and Apoptotic Markers in Testicular Tissue of Obese Rats (Pre)Treated with Garlic Powder. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2023; 2023:4858274. [PMID: 36644444 PMCID: PMC9833927 DOI: 10.1155/2023/4858274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Today, adolescent obesity is recognized as an epidemic and a cause of reproductive disorders. Decreased testosterone levels occur due to functional defects in the hypothalamus-pituitary axis, excessive activity of cytochrome P450 aromatase enzyme, and testicular dysfunction in these people. Oxidative damage, inflammation, and apoptosis are also the main mechanisms of testicular damage during obesity. The use of herbal products such as garlic can improve this disorder due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of pretreatment and treatment of garlic powder on the expression of cytochrome P450 aromatase enzyme and the expression of genes involved in testosterone synthesis, inflammation, oxidative damage, apoptosis in testicular tissue, and metabolic function of liver tissue in young male obese rats. Eighty male Wistar rats were divided into the controlled and treated groups. Serum levels of lipid, glucose, and insulin as metabolic factors were measured along with the testicular antioxidant and inflammation markers. The expression of Bcl2, Bax, and caspase-3 along with NF-κB, SREBP-1c, CPT-1beta, Nrf-2, CD36, FAS, CYP19A1, P450scc, StAR, 17βHSD, PPARα, and aromatase (CYP19, P450arom) was also measured. Testicular histological evaluation and spermatogenic process was also performed. The results showed that oxidative, inflammatory, and metabolic factors significantly increased in obese rats. The testicular expression of aromatase, NF-κB, Bax, and caspase 3 increased and Nrf2 expression decreased in obese rats, while (pre) treatment with garlic powder significantly decreased the expression of these genes in obese rats. These results were also confirmed by the findings of the histological evaluation and sperm analysis. It can be concluded that garlic powder could improve reproductive dysfunction in obese rats.
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Cha J, Ahn EK, Kim MJ, Jung SY, Kim HS, Kim E, Sung HK, Shin SM, Chung WS, Lee JH, Kim H. Weight Control Registry Using Korean Medicine: A Protocol for a Prospective Registry Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13903. [PMID: 36360781 PMCID: PMC9654981 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Lifestyle and physical characteristics affect body weight, and understanding these factors improves the precision of weight loss treatment. Many obese patients in Korea are receiving Korean medicine (KM) treatment, including herbal medicine and acupuncture, for weight loss. However, the real-world data (RWD) are insufficient in terms of being longitudinal and diverse. Weight Control Registry using KM is a prospective registry study that enrolls patients receiving KM treatment for weight loss and collects RWD from multiple clinics. The patients who are eligible for this study are aged 19-65 years, receive KM weight loss treatment, understand the study objectives, and consent voluntarily. Clinical data of patient characteristics and KM treatment patterns will be regularly collected until 2026. The longitudinal accumulation of various RWD will establish a high-quality study database for KM weight loss treatment. With this study, we expect to contribute to understanding the current trend of weight loss treatment with KM and solve further questions regarding this treatment.
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- Jiyun Cha
- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
- Department of Internal Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
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- Nubebe Mibyeong Research Institute, Seoul 06634, Korea
- Nubebe Korean Medical Clinic Bundang Center, Seongnam-si 13506, Korea
- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University, Jecheon-si 27136, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University, Jecheon-si 27136, Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea
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- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Korea
- Korean Convergence Medical Science, KIOM School, University of Science & Technology (UST), Daejeon 34054, Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Seoul 10326, Korea
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Seo Y, Park HS, Kim H, Kim KW, Cho JH, Chung WS, Song MY. A bibliometric analysis of research on herbal medicine for obesity over the past 20 years. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29240. [PMID: 35687773 PMCID: PMC9276338 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to analyze published papers on the use of herbal medicine in obesity research over the past 20 years using bibliometric methods and present an overview of global research trends. METHODS English articles on herbal medicine for obesity published from 2001 to 2020 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database using the search terms "herbal" AND "obesity". Microsoft Office Excel was used to sort and analyze the statistical data. Bibliographic analysis and data visualization were performed using visualization of similarities viewer based on publication year, country of publication, journal, research area, author, affiliated institution, and keywords. RESULTS A total of 463 English articles were retrieved, and we observed a trend in which the number of publications on herbal medicine for obesity has gradually increased over the past 20 years. The most productive countries and research organizations in this field were Korea and Kyunghee University, respectively. Many papers have been published in research areas, such as pharmacology pharmacy and integrative complementary medicine, and the journals with the most published articles in this field were Journal of Ethnopharmacology and Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The main research keywords formed 3 clusters, and keywords with the most occurrences were "obesity," "adipose-tissue," and "insulin resistance." CONCLUSION This study presents an overview of the global research trend of herbal medicine for obesity from the bibliographic analysis. An increased understanding of the recently changing research topics provides a new perspective on future research directions. This study may help guide the research in the field of obesity in the future.
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Meng F, Ye M, Si J, Chen W, Hong Y, Liu S, Chen Y, Shen X, Zhu S, Zhao C, Guo M, Feng X, Wang D. Status of traditional Chinese medicine healthcare services in nursing homes across China. Geriatr Nurs 2022; 45:93-99. [PMID: 35364480 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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This study aimed to elucidate the status of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) healthcare services provided in nursing homes across China. We investigated 484 nursing homes using self-compiled questionnaires with a convenient sampling method. Chi-squared and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests were used for univariate analysis and binary logistic regression for multi-factor analysis. Of the 443 nursing homes finally included, 215 (48.5%) provided TCM healthcare services. Nursing home leaders majored in integrated TCM and Western medicine, leaders with a better understanding of TCM and government policies, nursing homes charging over 5,000 CNY/month, and those with ≥500 beds were more likely to provide improved TCM healthcare services. Massage, moxibustion, cupping or scraping, plaster therapy, decocting pieces, and acupuncture were the most prevalent and popular TCM services. Lack of professionals, financial investment, and policy support were the most common factors limiting the provision of TCM healthcare services in Chinese nursing homes.
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- Fanli Meng
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical College, 31 Longhua Road, Haikou City, Hainan Province, China.
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- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, 311200, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, Zhejiang, China
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- China Association of Social Welfare and Senior Service, 100054, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, Zhejiang, China.
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Klonizakis M, Bugg A, Hunt B, Theodoridis X, Bogdanos DP, Grammatikopoulou MG. Assessing the Physiological Effects of Traditional Regional Diets Targeting the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Implementing Mediterranean, New Nordic, Japanese, Atlantic, Persian and Mexican Dietary Interventions. Nutrients 2021; 13:3034. [PMID: 34578911 PMCID: PMC8466163 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Traditional regional diets are considered as sustainable dietary patterns, while many have been examined with regard to their health benefits. The aim of the present systematic review was to aggerate all evidence on the physiological effects of regional diets among adults at high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Three databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) implementing any regional diet (Mediterranean (MedD), Persian, Southern European Atlantic, Japanese, Chinese, new Nordic, or other) while examining cardiovascular risk factors among adults at increased risk. Primary outcomes included anthropometric indices and secondary outcomes involved blood lipid concentrations, glucose metabolism, inflammation and other markers of CVD progression. Twenty RCTs fulfilled the study's criteria and were included in the qualitative synthesis, with the majority implementing a MedD. Adherence to most of the regional diets induced a reduction in the BW and anthropometric indices of the participants. The majority of RCTs with blood pressure endpoints failed to note a significant reduction in the intervention compared to the comparator arm, with the exception of some new Nordic and MedD ones. Despite the interventions, inflammation markers remained unchanged except for CRP, which was reduced in the intervention groups of one new Nordic, the older Japanese, and the Atlantic diet RCTs. With regard to blood lipids, regional diet interventions either failed to induce significant differences or improved selective blood lipid markers of the participants adhering to the experimental regional diet arms. Finally, in the majority of RCTs glucose metabolism failed to improve. The body of evidence examining the effect of regional dietary patterns on CVD risk among high-risk populations, while employing an RCT design, appears to be limited, with the exception of the MedD. More research is required to advocate for the efficacy of most regional diets with regard to CVD.
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- Markos Klonizakis
- Lifestyle, Exercise and Nutrition Improvement (LENI) Research Group, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S10 2BP, UK; (A.B.); (B.H.)
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S10 2BP, UK
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- Lifestyle, Exercise and Nutrition Improvement (LENI) Research Group, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S10 2BP, UK; (A.B.); (B.H.)
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- Lifestyle, Exercise and Nutrition Improvement (LENI) Research Group, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S10 2BP, UK; (A.B.); (B.H.)
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- Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Biopolis, 41334 Larissa, Greece; (D.P.B.); (M.G.G.)
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Biopolis, 41334 Larissa, Greece; (D.P.B.); (M.G.G.)
- Department of Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Alexander Campus, International Hellenic University, 57400 Thessaloniki, Greece
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