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Vafaei S, Alkhrait S, Yang Q, Ali M, Al-Hendy A. Empowering Strategies for Lifestyle Interventions, Diet Modifications, and Environmental Practices for Uterine Fibroid Prevention; Unveiling the LIFE UP Awareness. Nutrients 2024; 16:807. [PMID: 38542717 PMCID: PMC10975324 DOI: 10.3390/nu16060807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Uterine fibroids (UFs) are the most common prevalent benign tumor among women of reproductive age, disproportionately affecting women of color. This paper introduces an innovative management strategy for UFs, emphasizing the curbing of disease prevention and progression. Traditionally, medical intervention is deferred until advanced stages, necessitating invasive surgeries such as hysterectomy or myomectomy, leading to high recurrence rates and increased healthcare costs. The strategy, outlined in this review, emphasizes UF disease management and is named LIFE UP awareness-standing for Lifestyle Interventions, Food Modifications, and Environmental Practices for UF Prevention. These cost-effective, safe, and accessible measures hold the potential to prevent UFs, improve overall reproductive health, reduce the need for invasive procedures, and generate substantial cost savings for both individuals and healthcare systems. This review underscores the importance of a proactive UF management method, paving the way for future research and policy initiatives in this domain.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (S.V.); (S.A.); (Q.Y.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (S.V.); (S.A.); (Q.Y.)
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Li H, Zeng X, Sun D, Qi X, Li D, Wang W, Lin Y. Albiflorin Alleviates Severe Acute Pancreatitis-Associated Liver Injury by Inactivating P38MAPK/NF-κB Signaling Pathway. Biochem Genet 2024:10.1007/s10528-024-10686-9. [PMID: 38381358 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-024-10686-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Albiflorin (Alb) is a monoterpenoid component that is commonly found in Paeonia lactiflora Pall. or Paeonia veitchii Lynch. It is known for its impressive anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the effect of Alb on severe acute pancreatitis (SAP)-associated liver injury has not been fully understood. To investigate this, we conducted a study using a rat model of SAP induced by administering two intraperitoneal injections of 20% L-arginine (3.3 g/kg) over a period of 2 h. Subsequently, the SAP-induced rats were randomly assigned into different groups with the treatment of gradient doses of Alb (5, 10, and 20 mg/kg), with the normal saline as the sham group. The pathological changes in rat livers were evaluated through hematoxylin-eosin staining. Furthermore, the levels of amylase (AMY), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were determined using specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits. Moreover, the serum levels of inflammatory factors, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-1β, were quantified. Finally, immunohistochemical and Western blot analyses were conducted to determine phosphorylation levels of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) p65 and mitogen-associated protein kianse (MAPK) p38 in the liver tissues. TNF-α stimulated liver cells were used as a cell model to further confirm the involvement of NF-κB and p38 in the effect of Alb. Our study revealed that Alb effectively mitigated the hepatic pathological damage in a dose-dependent manner and reduced the levels of indicators associated with hepatic malfunction (AMY, AST, and ALT) in rats with SAP-induced liver injury. Additionally, Alb demonstrated its ability to suppress inflammation and oxidative stress markers in the liver tissues. Alb exerted dose-dependent inhibitory effects by modulating the P38MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway. Overall, our findings strongly support the hepatoprotective effect of Alb in rats with SAP-induced liver injury, suggesting that Alb protects against SAP-induced liver injury through the suppression of inflammation and oxidative stress via the P38MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway.
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- Haitao Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University/The 900th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force Fuzhou, No. 156, West Second Ring Road, Fuzhou City, 350025, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University/The 900th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force Fuzhou, No. 156, West Second Ring Road, Fuzhou City, 350025, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University/The 900th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force Fuzhou, No. 156, West Second Ring Road, Fuzhou City, 350025, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University/The 900th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force Fuzhou, No. 156, West Second Ring Road, Fuzhou City, 350025, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University/The 900th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force Fuzhou, No. 156, West Second Ring Road, Fuzhou City, 350025, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University/The 900th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force Fuzhou, No. 156, West Second Ring Road, Fuzhou City, 350025, Fujian, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, No. 47 Shangjidi Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, 350007, Fujian, People's Republic of China.
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Hao F, Deng X, Yu X, Wang W, Yan W, Zhao X, Wang X, Bai C, Wang Z, Han L. Taraxacum: A Review of Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activity. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2024; 52:183-215. [PMID: 38351703 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x24500083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Taraxacum refers to the genus Taraxacum, which has a long history of use as a medicinal plant and is widely distributed around the world. There are over 2500 species in the genus Taraxacum recorded as medicinal plants in China, Central Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It has traditionally been used for detoxification, diuresis, liver protection, the treatment of various inflammations, antimicrobial properties, and so on. We used the most typically reported Taraxacum officinale as an example and assembled its chemical makeup, including sesquiterpene, triterpene, steroids, flavone, sugar and its derivatives, phenolic acids, fatty acids, and other compounds, which are also the material basis for its pharmacological effects. Pharmacological investigations have revealed that Taraxacum crude extracts and chemical compounds contain antimicrobial infection, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, anti-oxidative, liver protective, and blood sugar and blood lipid management properties. These findings adequately confirm the previously described traditional uses and aid in explaining its therapeutic applications.
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- Fusheng Hao
- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- Department of Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Ministry of Education, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Ningxia Ethnomedicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Ningxia Ethnomedicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Ningxia Ethnomedicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Ningxia Ethnomedicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, P. R. China
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Elcik BE, Kirkin C. Quality and antioxidant activity of dandelion root infusions as affected by cold plasma pretreatment. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:526-533. [PMID: 38268864 PMCID: PMC10804085 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Ground and unground dandelion roots were subjected to dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma (DBDCP) at 40 kV for 0 (control), 10, or 20 min. Then, infusions of the pretreated dandelion roots in water were prepared, and the changes in color, total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity, and sensory properties were investigated. The 20-min pretreatment increased the b* value, TPC, antioxidant activity, and sage odor of the ground dandelion root infusions compared with the control, whereas decreases in the TPC, antioxidant activity, and sage odor were noted in the 10-min pretreated infusions of the unground roots. DBDCP pretreatment did not affect the overall likeliness of infusions of ground and unground roots. In addition, the TPC, antioxidant activity, and overall likeliness of infusions of the ground dandelion roots were higher than those of the unground samples. In conclusion, it can be said that the DBDCP pretreatment can be utilized to improve the TPC and antioxidant activity of ground dandelion roots.
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- Berfin Eda Elcik
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical EngineeringIstanbul Technical UniversityIstanbulTürkiye
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical EngineeringIstanbul Technical UniversityIstanbulTürkiye
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Vafaei S, Ciebiera M, Omran MM, Ghasroldasht MM, Yang Q, Leake T, Wolfe R, Ali M, Al-Hendy A. Evidence-Based Approach for Secondary Prevention of Uterine Fibroids (The ESCAPE Approach). Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15972. [PMID: 37958957 PMCID: PMC10648339 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115972] [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: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Uterine fibroids (UFs) are common tumors in women of reproductive age. It is imperative to comprehend UFs' associated risk factors to facilitate early detection and prevention. Simple relying on surgical/pharmacological treatment of advanced disease is not only highly expensive, but it also deprives patients of good quality of life (QOL). Unfortunately, even if the disease is discovered early, no medical intervention is traditionally initiated until the disease burden becomes high, and only then is surgical intervention performed. Furthermore, after myomectomy, the recurrence rate of UFs is extremely high with the need for additional surgeries and other interventions. This confused approach is invasive and extremely costly with an overall negative impact on women's health. Secondary prevention is the management of early disease to slow down its progression or even halt it completely. The current approach of watchful observation for early disease is considered a major missed opportunity in the literature. The aim of this article is to present an approach named the ESCAPE (Evidence-Based Approach for Secondary Prevention) of UF management. It comprises simple, inexpensive, and safe steps that can arrest the development of UFs, promote overall reproductive health, decrease the number of unnecessary surgeries, and save billions of health care systems' dollars worldwide.
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- Somayeh Vafaei
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (S.V.); (M.M.O.); (M.M.G.); (Q.Y.)
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- Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center of Postgraduate Medical Education, 00-189 Warsaw, Poland;
- Warsaw Institute of Women’s Health, 00-189 Warsaw, Poland
- Development and Research Center of Non-Invasive Therapies, Pro-Familia Hospital, 35-302 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (S.V.); (M.M.O.); (M.M.G.); (Q.Y.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (S.V.); (M.M.O.); (M.M.G.); (Q.Y.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (S.V.); (M.M.O.); (M.M.G.); (Q.Y.)
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- The White Dress Project, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA; (T.L.); (R.W.)
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- The White Dress Project, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA; (T.L.); (R.W.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (S.V.); (M.M.O.); (M.M.G.); (Q.Y.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (S.V.); (M.M.O.); (M.M.G.); (Q.Y.)
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Moreira J, Machado M, Dias-Teixeira M, Ferraz R, Delerue-Matos C, Grosso C. The neuroprotective effect of traditional Chinese medicinal plants-A critical review. Acta Pharm Sin B 2023; 13:3208-3237. [PMID: 37655317 PMCID: PMC10465969 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases are increasingly affecting individuals' quality of life, thus increasing their cost to social and health systems. These diseases have overlapping mechanisms, such as oxidative stress, protein aggregation, neuroinflammation, neurotransmission impairment, mitochondrial dysfunction, and excitotoxicity. Currently, there is no cure for neurodegenerative diseases, and the available therapies have adverse effects and low efficacy. For neuropsychiatric disorders, such as depression, the current therapies are not adequate to one-third of the patients, the so-called treatment-resistant patients. So, searching for new treatments is fundamental. Medicinal plants appear as a strong alternative and complement towards new treatment protocols, as they have been used for health purposes for thousands of years. Thus, the main goal of this review is to revisit the neuroprotective potential of some of the most predominant medicinal plants (and one fungus) used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), focusing on their proven mechanisms of action and their chemical compositions, to give clues on how they can be useful against neurodegeneration progression.
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- João Moreira
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto 4249-015, Portugal
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- Ciências Químicas e das Biomoléculas/CISA, Escola Superior de Saúde—Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto 4200-072, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto 4249-015, Portugal
- NICiTeS—Núcleo de Investigação em Ciências e Tecnologias da Saúde, Escola Superior de Saúde Ribeiro Sanches, Lisboa 1950-396, Portugal
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- Ciências Químicas e das Biomoléculas/CISA, Escola Superior de Saúde—Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto 4200-072, Portugal
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Departamento de Química e Bioquímica Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Porto 4169-007, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto 4249-015, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Porto 4249-015, Portugal
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Berganayeva G, Kudaibergenova B, Litvinenko Y, Nazarova I, Sydykbayeva S, Vassilina G, Izdik N, Dyusebaeva M. Medicinal Plants of the Flora of Kazakhstan Used in the Treatment of Skin Diseases. Molecules 2023; 28:4192. [PMID: 37241933 PMCID: PMC10221907 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104192] [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: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The skin shows the physiological condition of the body's organs and systems that prevent infections and physical damage. Throughout the ages, in folk medicine, phytotherapy was considered a primary form of treatment in all countries, including Kazakhstan, due to the abundance and availability of plant-based remedies. This paper discusses several medicinal plants that are traditionally used in the treatment of skin diseases in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The chemical composition of these plants was analyzed, with a particular focus on the biologically active basic compounds responsible for their therapeutic efficiency in treating skin ailments.
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- Gulzat Berganayeva
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Higher School of Natural Sciences, Zhetysu University named after Ilyas Zhansugurov, 187A, Taldykorgan 040000, Kazakhstan;
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave., Almaty 050042, Kazakhstan; (G.B.); (B.K.); (Y.L.); (I.N.); (G.V.); (N.I.)
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Panda C, Komarnytsky S, Fleming MN, Marsh C, Barron K, Le Brun-Blashka S, Metzger B. Guided Metabolic Detoxification Program Supports Phase II Detoxification Enzymes and Antioxidant Balance in Healthy Participants. Nutrients 2023; 15:2209. [PMID: 37432335 DOI: 10.3390/nu15092209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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Adequate antioxidant supply is essential for maintaining metabolic homeostasis and reducing oxidative stress during detoxification. The emerging evidence suggests that certain classes of phytonutrients can help support the detoxification process by stimulating the liver to produce detoxification enzymes or acting as antioxidants that neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals. This study was designed to examine the effects of a guided 28-day metabolic detoxification program in healthy adults. The participants were randomly assigned to consume a whole food, multi-ingredient supplement (n = 14, education and intervention) or control (n = 18, education and healthy meal) daily for the duration of the trial. The whole food supplement contained 37 g/serving of a proprietary, multicomponent nutritional blend in the form of a rehydratable shake. Program readiness was ensured at baseline using a validated self-perceived wellness score and a blood metabolic panel, indicating stable emotional and physical well-being in both groups. No significant changes or adverse effects were found on physical or emotional health, cellular glutathione (GSH) and the GSH:GSSG ratio, porphyrin, and hepatic detoxification biomarkers in urine. The intervention was positively associated with a 23% increase in superoxide dismutase (p = 0.06) and a 13% increase in glutathione S-transferase (p = 0.003) activities in the blood. This resulted in a 40% increase in the total cellular antioxidant capacity (p = 0.001) and a 13% decrease in reactive oxygen species (p = 0.002) in isolated PBMCs from participants in the detoxification group. Our findings indicate that consuming a whole food nutritional intervention as a part of the guided detoxification program supported phase II detoxification, in part, by promoting enhanced free radical scavenging and maintaining redox homeostasis under the body's natural glutathione recycling capacity.
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- Chinmayee Panda
- Nutrition Innovation Center, Standard Process Inc., 150 N Research Campus Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, NC State University, 600 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA
- Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, 400 Dan Allen Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- College of Chiropractic, Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2501 W 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
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- College of Chiropractic, Northwestern Health Sciences University, 2501 W 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431, USA
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- Nutrition Innovation Center, Standard Process Inc., 150 N Research Campus Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA
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- Nutrition Innovation Center, Standard Process Inc., 150 N Research Campus Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA
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- Nutrition Innovation Center, Standard Process Inc., 150 N Research Campus Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA
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Akhtar S, Hayat MQ, Ghaffar S, Naseem M, Abbas N, Jabeen S. Plants used against liver disorders by autochthonous practitioners of Multan, Pakistan. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14068. [PMID: 36938465 PMCID: PMC10015209 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14068] [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: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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The research work was commenced with an aim to document plant based drug recipes used by autochthonous practitioners against liver diseases in Multan region. The data was collected by interviews and semi-structured questionnaire from 43 traditional herbal practitioners. Recorded data was evaluated using the use value, relative frequency of citation (RFC), family importance value (FIV) and family use value (FUV). Total of 69 plant species belonging to 38 families were reported to be utilized to treat various liver disorders. The most important species regarding their use value were 3.0 for Polygonum bistorta, Citrus limon. It means that highly cited plants are more important in traditional medicines but this does not mean the plants low-citation plants by respondents are less medicinal important. It may be due to unavailability of plants in the area or lack of knowledge. Most of plant parts used were leaves due to ease of collection as compared to underground parts. One the basis family use value Asteraceae as the dominating or prominent family. These plants can be further investigated for allied pharmacological studies that will affect the socio-economical condition of the local community.
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- Samreen Akhtar
- Department of Botany, The Women University Multan, Pakistan
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- Medicinal Plants Research Laboratory (MPRL), Atta-Ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), H-12 Islamabad, Pakistan
- Corresponding authors.
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- Department of Botany, The Women University Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The Women University Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The Women University Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The Women University Multan, Pakistan
- Corresponding author.
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Türkmen BM, Teyin G, Lokman U, Memis Kocaman E. Functional Effects of Dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale) and Its Use in the Traditional Cuisines. JOURNAL OF CULINARY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/15428052.2022.2163733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Büşra Meltem Türkmen
- Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Doğuş University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli Universitesi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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Tomşa AM, Răchişan AL, Pandrea SL, Benea A, Uifălean A, Toma C, Popa R, Pârvu AE, Junie LM. Curcumin and Vitamin C Attenuate Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity by Modulating Distinctive Reactive Species. Metabolites 2022; 13:metabo13010049. [PMID: 36676974 PMCID: PMC9866787 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13010049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Gentamicin remains widely used in all age groups despite its well-documented nephrotoxicity; however, no adjuvant therapies have been established to counteract this side effect. Our study aimed to experimentally determine whether curcumin and vitamin C have nephroprotective effects and whether certain reactive species could be used as markers of early gentamicin nephrotoxicity. Wistar adult male rats were evenly distributed into four groups: control, gentamicin, curcumin and gentamicin, vitamin C and gentamicin (gentamicin: 60 mg/kg/day, intraperitoneally, 7 days). We determined renal function (urea, creatinine), oxidative stress (malondialdehyde, nitric oxide, 3-nitrotyrosine, total oxidative stress), and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory status (thiols, total antioxidant capacity, interleukin-10). Nephrotoxicity was successfully induced, as shown by the elevated creatinine levels in the gentamicin group. In contrast, supplementation with curcumin and vitamin C prevented an increase in urea levels while decreasing total oxidative stress levels compared to the gentamicin group. Moreover, vitamin C and curcumin distinctively modulate the levels of nitric oxide and malondialdehyde. Histological analysis showed more discrete lesions in rats that received vitamin C compared to the curcumin group.
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- Anamaria Magdalena Tomşa
- 2nd Pediatrics Clinic, ‘Iuliu Hatieganu’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400177 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Microbiology, ‘Iuliu Hatieganu’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- 2nd Pediatrics Clinic, ‘Iuliu Hatieganu’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400177 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, ‘Iuliu Hatieganu’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- ‘Prof. Dr. Octavian Fodor’ Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- ‘Prof. Dr. Octavian Fodor’ Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pathophysiology, ‘Iuliu Hatieganu’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pathophysiology, ‘Iuliu Hatieganu’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, ‘Iuliu Hatieganu’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Suljević D, Mitrašinović-Brulić M, Dervišević A, Fočak M. Protective role of the dandelion extract against the blood-liver axis, cell membranes, and anemia disorder in sodium benzoate-exposed rats. Cell Biochem Funct 2022; 40:946-958. [PMID: 36210509 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3756] [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: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Sodium benzoate (SB) as an additive in various food products prevents the growth of microbes. Although SB is considered safe, many studies have reported adverse effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dandelion extract on cell damage and hematological and biochemical disorders induced by SB in male albino rats. Different doses of SB (200 and 600 mg/kg) and ethanolic dandelion root extract (D) (40 mg/kg) were used in a 2-week treatment of rats. Rat mortality and a higher frequency of behavioral alterations such as apathy, anxiety, and aggression have been reported at a higher dose of SB. Changes in urine pH, proteinuria, nitrituria, and bilirubinemia caused by SB were regulated by adding dandelion extract. Analysis of specific serum and urine parameters, as well as microscopic analysis of hepatocytes, showed liver and kidney failure. Anemia associated with hemolytic disorder due to erythrocyte impaired the presence of acanthocytes, and decreased values of erythrocyte blood count, hemoglobin concentration, average red blood cell size, hemoglobin amount per red blood cell, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration were caused by SB treatment. As a dietary supplement, dandelion extract can be useful in the prevention of SB-induced liver and kidney injury, and also a remedy against induced anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, hyperproteinemia, hyperglycemia, and reduction of inflammatory responses.
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- Damir Suljević
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Human Physiology, Medical Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Hassan HM, Li J. Prospect of Animal Models for Acute-on-chronic Liver Failure: A Mini-review. J Clin Transl Hepatol 2022; 10:995-1003. [PMID: 36304511 PMCID: PMC9547251 DOI: 10.14218/jcth.2022.00086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a clinical syndrome that develops in patients with chronic liver diseases following a precipitating event and associated with a high mortality rate due to systemic multiorgan failure. Establishing a suitable and stable animal model to precisely elucidate the molecular basis of ACLF pathogenesis is essential for the development of effective early diagnostic and treatment strategies. In this context, this article provides a concise and inclusive review of breakthroughs in ACLF animal model development.
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- Hozeifa Mohamed Hassan
- Precision Medicine Center, Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Precision Medicine Center, Taizhou Central Hospital (Taizhou University Hospital), Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Correspondence to: Jun Li, State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 79 Qingchun Rd., Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003. China. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7236-8088. Tel/Fax: +86-571-87236425, E-mail:
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Effect of Taraxaci Herba on Bone Loss in an OVX-Induced Model through the Regulation of Osteoclast Differentiation. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14204354. [PMID: 36297038 PMCID: PMC9609713 DOI: 10.3390/nu14204354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Bone is a dynamic tissue that maintains homeostasis with a balance of osteoclasts for bone resorption and osteoblasts for bone formation. Women are deficient in estrogen after menopause, which promotes bone resorption due to excessive activity of osteoclasts, leading to osteoporosis. TH (also known as dandelion) is native to warm regions and has traditionally been used to treat gynecological diseases and inflammation. Menopause is a major cause of osteoporosis as it causes abnormal activity of osteoclasts, and various studies have shown that anti-inflammatory drugs have the potential to treat osteoporosis. We analyzed the effect of TH on osteoclast differentiation and the relevant mechanisms using RANKL. After administration of TH in a menopause-like rat model in which ovariectomy of the was rats carried out, changes in bone microstructure were analyzed via micro-CT, and the antiosteoporosis effect of TH was verified by a histological analysis. In addition, the pharmacological effects of TH in an animal model of osteoporosis were compared and analyzed with osteoporosis medications (17β-estradiol (E2) and alendronate (ALN)). TH significantly inhibited the initial osteoclast differentiation via the NFATc1/c-Fos mechanism. In addition, bone density in the femur of osteoporotic rats was increased, and the expression of osteoclast-related factors in the serum and tissues was controlled. The results of this study provide objective evidence of the inhibitory effect of TH on osteoclastogenesis and OVX-induced bone loss.
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Zheng Y, Ji S, Li X, Feng Q. Active ingredients and molecular targets of Taraxacum mongolicum against hepatocellular carcinoma: network pharmacology, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation analysis. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13737. [PMID: 35873910 PMCID: PMC9302432 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Taraxacum mongolicum (TM) is a widely used herb. Studies have reported that TM exhibits growth-inhibitory and apoptosis-inducing on multiple tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The active ingredients, targets, and molecular mechanisms of TM against HCC need to be further elucidated. Methods We identified the active ingredients and targets of TM via HERB, PubChem, SwissADME, SwissTargetPrediction, and PharmMapper. We searched HCC targets from GeneCards, Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD), and DisGeNET. Then, the intersection of drug targets and disease targets was uploaded to the STRING database to construct protein-protein interactions (PPI) networking whose topology parameters were analyzed in Cytoscape software to screen hub targets. Next, we used Metascape for Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis, and we employed AutoDock vina, AMBER18 and PyMOL software along with several auxiliary tools for molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. Finally, based on the in silico findings, cellular experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of TM on HSP90AA1 gene expression. Results A total of 228 targets and 35 active ingredients were identified. Twenty two hub targets were selected through PPI networking construction for further investigation. The enrichment analysis showed that protein kinase binding, mitogenactivated protein kinase (MAPK) and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signaling pathways were mainly involved. Molecular docking and MD simulation results supported good interaction between HSP90 protein and Austricin/Quercetin. The in vitro assay showed that TM inhibited the proliferation of HepG2 cells and the expression of HSP90AA1 gene. Conclusions This study is the first to use network pharmacology, molecular docking, MD simulation and cellular experiments to elucidate the active ingredients, molecular targets, and key biological pathways responsible for TM anti-HCC, providing a theoretical basis for further research.
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- Yanfeng Zheng
- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Basic Medical College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Flaxseed Ethanol Extracts’ Antitumor, Antioxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Potential. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11050892. [PMID: 35624757 PMCID: PMC9137875 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11050892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The antitumoral, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects of flaxseed ethanol extract was screened. Phytochemical analysis was performed by measuring the total phenolic content and by HPLC-DAD-ESI MS. In vitro antiproliferative activity was appreciated by MMT test of four adenocarcinomas and two normal cell lines. In vitro, antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH, FRAP, H2O2, and NO scavenging tests. The in vivo growth inhibitory activity against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) in female BALB/c mice was determined using the trypan blue test. In EAC mice serum and ascites total oxidative status, total antioxidant reactivity, oxidative stress index, malondialdehyde, total thiols, total nitrites, 3-nitrotyrosine, and NFkB were measured. The phytochemical analysis found an significant content of phenols, with lignans having the highest concentration. The extract had an significant in vitro antioxidant effect and different inhibitory effects on different cell lines. After treatment of EAC mice with flaxseeds extract, body weight, ascites volume and viable tumour cell count, serum and ascites oxidative stress, and inflammatory markers decreased significantly. The ethanol flaxseeds extract has potential antiproliferative activity against some ovary and endometrial malignant cells and EAC. This effect can be attributed to the phenols content, and its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
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Chera EI, Pop TI, Pop RM, Pârvu M, Uifălean A, Cătoi FA, Cecan AD, Mîrza CM, Achimaș-Cadariu P, Pârvu AE. Flaxseed Ethanol Extract Effect in Acute Experimental Inflammation. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58050582. [PMID: 35629999 PMCID: PMC9146081 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58050582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Previous studies demonstrated antioxidant activities for flaxseed and flaxseed oil. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prophylactic and therapeutic anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of flaxseed ethanol extract in acute experimental inflammation. Materials and Methods: The in vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity was evaluated on a turpentine-induced acute inflammation (6 mL/kg BW, i.m.) by measuring serum total oxidative status, total antioxidant reactivity, oxidative stress index, malondialdehyde, total thiols, total nitrites, 3-nitrotyrosine, and NFkB. The experiment was performed on nine groups (n = 5) of male rats: negative control; inflammation; three groups with seven days of flaxseed extract (100%, 50%, 25%) pretreatment followed by inflammation on day eight; three groups of inflammation followed by seven days of treatment with flaxseed extract (100%, 50%, 25%); inflammation followed by seven days of treatment with diclofenac (20 mg/kg BW). Results: Flaxseed extract anti-inflammatory activity was better in the therapeutic plan than in the prophylactic one, and consisted of NO, 3NT, and NF-κB reduction in a dose dependent way. ROS was reduced better in the therapeutic flaxseed extracts administration, and antioxidants were increased by the prophylactic flaxseed extracts administration. Both, ROS and antioxidants were influenced more by the total flaxseed extract, which was also more efficient than diclofenac. Conclusions: flaxseed extract prophylaxis has a useful antioxidant activity by increasing the antioxidants, and flaxseed extract therapy has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities by reducing NF-κB, RNS, and ROS.
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- Elisabeta Ioana Chera
- Department of Pathophysiology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.I.C.); (A.U.); (F.A.C.); (A.D.C.); (C.M.M.); (A.E.P.)
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- Department of Technical and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: (T.I.P.); (R.M.P.); Tel.: +40-736-477327 (T.I.P.); +40-746-692265 (R.M.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Iuliu Haţieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: (T.I.P.); (R.M.P.); Tel.: +40-736-477327 (T.I.P.); +40-746-692265 (R.M.P.)
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- Faculty of Biology and Geology, Babeș-Bolyai University, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.I.C.); (A.U.); (F.A.C.); (A.D.C.); (C.M.M.); (A.E.P.)
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.I.C.); (A.U.); (F.A.C.); (A.D.C.); (C.M.M.); (A.E.P.)
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.I.C.); (A.U.); (F.A.C.); (A.D.C.); (C.M.M.); (A.E.P.)
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.I.C.); (A.U.); (F.A.C.); (A.D.C.); (C.M.M.); (A.E.P.)
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- Department of Oncology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hațieganu, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.I.C.); (A.U.); (F.A.C.); (A.D.C.); (C.M.M.); (A.E.P.)
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Li C, Wang M, Chen X, Chen W. Taraxasterol ameliorates dextran sodium sulfate-induced murine colitis via improving intestinal barrier and modulating gut microbiota dysbiosis. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2022; 54:340-349. [PMID: 35538040 PMCID: PMC9827818 DOI: 10.3724/abbs.2022019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Taraxasterol (TAX) has been proven to prevent and treat inflammatory diseases. However, the effects of TAX on intestinal barrier and the diversity, structure, and function of gut microbiota have yet to be elucidated in dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis mice. Our objectives are to evaluate the effect of TAX on intestinal barrier and its impact on gut microbiota. Herein, immunofluorescence analysis is conducted to determine the expressions of tight junction (ZO-1) and mucin (Mucin-2) proteins. The abundance, diversity, and function of fecal colonies are investigated by using 16S rDNA sequencing, and the influence of TAX on the gut microbiota in mice is also analyzed. Our results suggest that TAX attenuates the symptoms in DSS-induced colitis mice by reducing the DAI score, increasing colon length, alleviating histopathological damage of colon tissues, and improving intestinal barrier. 16S rDNA sequencing of fecal samples indicates that TAX intervention has a regulatory effect on DSS-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis at different taxonomic levels. TAX increases microbial diversity that is reduced by DSS. It normalizes the relative abundance of and the ratio of /. In addition, treatment with TAX has a better effect on the function of metabolisms, such as nucleotide, lipid, and bile acid metabolism. These findings suggest that TAX may be a good candidate for the remission of colitis, which is related to improving intestinal barrier and modulating gut microbiota.
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- Chen Li
- Department of General SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinan250014China
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- Department of General SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinan250014China
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- Department of General SurgeryAffiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinan250014China
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- Department of GastroenterologyShuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai201203China,Correspondence address. Tel: +86-18217789965; E-mail:
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Lin CJ, Liu ST, Yang RC, Wang LH, Tsai CC, Chen TW, Huang SM. Anticancer Effects of Taraxacum via Cell Cycle Arrest, Necrosis, Apoptosis, and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2022; 50:569-587. [PMID: 35114910 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x22500227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Dandelion (Taraxacum species) is a wild plant with over 2500 species. Flavonoids, phenolic compounds, saponins, sesquiterpenes, and sugars have been detected in the organs of Taraxacum, and for centuries it has been used in traditional medicine for the relief and treatment of various diseases. However, details of its working mechanism remain unclear. Bioactive compounds in herbal extracts generally have low yields, which makes their isolation and purification intensive in terms of time and cost. Here, to assess their versatility and safety, we applied aqueous extracts of two species of Taraxacum, T. mongolicum and T. formosanum, including extracts of both fresh and dried T. formosanum, to compare their potential antitumor effects on HeLa human cervical cancer cells, three liver cancer cell lines, and one normal liver cell line. After being treated with a lower dose of Taraxacum, the upregulation of subG1 and S populations, as well as increased levels of p-eIF2[Formula: see text]-to-eIF2[Formula: see text] ratio, were observed in HeLa cells, whereas the downregulation of S population and the absence of mRNA expressions were detected in HeLa cells when being treated with a higher dose of Taraxacum. These results indicated that Taraxacumcould induce apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress while suppressing proliferation, transcription, colony formation, migration, and invasion. What's more, we also found that the effects of fresh T. formosanum were much stronger than that of T. mongolicumin HeLa cells. Based on these results, we suggest that T. formosanum may contain specific compound(s) that are potentially useful for cancer therapy. However, much work remains to identify these effective compounds for the future application of Taraxacumto cancer therapy.
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- Chien-Jung Lin
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei City 114, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Biochemistry, Taipei City 114, Taiwan, ROC
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei City 114, Taiwan, ROC
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He HM, He C, You ZB, Zhang SC, Lin XQ, Luo MQ, Lin MQ, Zhang LW, Guo YS, Lin KY. Association Between Different Versions of the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Score and Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Circ J 2021; 86:821-830. [PMID: 34937817 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-21-0816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pre-procedure liver dysfunction was associated with acute kidney injury after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The aim of this study is to assess and compare the predictive value of different liver function scoring systems for contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) in patients undergoing elective PCI.Methods and Results:A total of 5,569 patients were retrospectively enrolled. The model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) including albumin (MELD-Albumin) score (AUC=0.661) had the strongest predictive value in comparison to the MELD score (AUC=0.627), the MELD excluding the international normalized ratio (MELD-XI) score (AUC=0.560), and the MELD including sodium (MELD-Na) score (AUC=0.652). In the fully adjusted logistic regression model, the MELD-Albumin score and the MELD-Na score were independently associated with CA-AKI regardless of whether they were treated as continuous or categorical variables; however, this was not the case for the MELD score and the MELD-XI score. Furthermore, the addition of the MELD-Albumin score significantly improved the reclassification beyond the fully adjusted logistic regression model. The study further explored the association between different versions of the MELD score and CA-AKI using restricted cubic splines and found a linear relationship between the MELD-Albumin score and the risk of CA-AKI. CONCLUSIONS The MELD-Albumin score had the highest predictive value for CA-AKI in patients undergoing elective PCI. The addition of the MELD-Albumin score to the existing risk prediction model significantly improved the reclassification for CA-AKI.
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- Hao-Ming He
- Department of Cardiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fujian Cardiovascular Institute, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Clinical Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.,Fujian Heart Failure Center Alliance
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fujian Cardiovascular Institute, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Clinical Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.,Fujian Heart Failure Center Alliance
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fujian Cardiovascular Institute, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Clinical Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.,Fujian Heart Failure Center Alliance
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fujian Cardiovascular Institute, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Clinical Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.,Fujian Heart Failure Center Alliance
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fujian Cardiovascular Institute, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Clinical Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.,Fujian Heart Failure Center Alliance
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fujian Cardiovascular Institute, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Clinical Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.,Fujian Heart Failure Center Alliance
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fujian Cardiovascular Institute, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Clinical Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.,Fujian Heart Failure Center Alliance
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fujian Cardiovascular Institute, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Clinical Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.,Fujian Heart Failure Center Alliance
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- Department of Cardiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital.,Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fujian Cardiovascular Institute, Fujian Provincial Center for Geriatrics, Fujian Clinical Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases.,Fujian Heart Failure Center Alliance
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Effect of the Addition of Dried Dandelion Roots ( Taraxacum officinale F. H. Wigg.) on Wheat Dough and Bread Properties. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26247564. [PMID: 34946646 PMCID: PMC8707634 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26247564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Dried and crushed dandelion roots (Taraxacum officinale F. H. Wigg.) (TO) were used as a formulation additive (at the amount of 0, 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 g 100 g−1 flour) to wheat bread. The farinographic properties of the dough and the physical and chemical properties of the bread were evaluated. It was found that the addition of dried flour caused a significant decrease in water absorption by the flour (1% and higher TO level), an increase in the development time (from 2% to 5% TO addition) and dough stability (3% and 4% TO level), and an increase in dough softening (4% and higher TO level). As the substitution of TO for wheat flour increased, there was a gradual decrease in loaf volume, an increase in specific weight and crumb hardness, and a darkening of the crumb color. The total polyphenol content increased linearly with the percentage increase of dried root additions TO from 0.290 to 0.394 mg GAE g−1 d.m., which translated into an increase in the antioxidant activity of the bread. It was found that dried crushed roots of Taraxacum officinale can be a recipe additive for wheat bread; however, due to their specific smell and bitter aftertaste, the level of this additive should not exceed 3 g 100 g−1 flour.
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Zhang Y, Hu YF, Li W, Xu GY, Wang KR, Li L, Luo H, Zou L, Wu JS. Updates and advances on pharmacological properties of Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz and its potential applications. Food Chem 2021; 373:131380. [PMID: 34710697 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
As a well-recognized dietary and medicinal plant, Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz (TMHM) has been used for making wines, candies, energy drinks, and other functional foods. The TMHM contains a diverse range of active phytoconstituents, including flavonoids, triterpenoids, phenolic acids, sesquiterpene lactones, pigments, coumarins and sterols. Recent pharmacological evidence has revealed multiple biological effects of TMHM, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and gastric-protective effects, which contribute to the ameliorative effects of TMHM on inflammation-associated diseases, constipation, gastric disorders, empyrosis, hyperlipidemia, and swollen carbuncles. Although recent advances have highlighted the potential of TMHM to be applied in the clinical practice, food, and nutraceutical industry, the mechanistic understanding and systematic information on TMHM are still scarce. Here, in this timeline review, we have attempted to compile literary documents on pharmacological potential of TMHM concerning its chemical composition, biological activities, toxicity, and pharmacokinetics to promote further researches on clinical and therapeutic potential of TMHM and its food/nutraceutical applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yan Zhang
- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coarse Cereal Processing of Ministry, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Engineering & Technology Research Center of Coarse Cereal Industrialization, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China.
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