PMID: J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 Jul 13:112082. Epub 2019 Jul 13. PMID: 31310829 Abstract Title: Eriobotrya japonica leaf extract attenuates airway inflammation in ovalbumin-induced mice model of asthma. Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Eriobotrya japonica leaves has a very long history of medicinal use as an anti-inflammatory and antitussive agent for bronchial inflammation.AIM OF THE STUDY: The aim …
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Blackberry extract Inhibits telomerase activity in human colorectal cancer cells.
PMID: Nutr Cancer. 2019 ;71(3):461-471. Epub 2018 Oct 29. PMID: 30372130 Abstract Title: Blackberry Extract Inhibits Telomerase Activity in Human Colorectal Cancer Cells. Abstract: Several mechanisms have been proposed to explain berries' anticancer effects. However, no previously published studies have investigated berries' anti-telomerase activity. In this study, the anti-telomerase activity of blackberry crude extract was …
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Antioxidant potential and phenolic profile of blackberry anthocyanin extract followed by human gut microbiota fermentation.
PMID: Food Res Int. 2019 Jun ;120:523-533. Epub 2018 Nov 2. PMID: 31000268 Abstract Title: Antioxidant potential and phenolic profile of blackberry anthocyanin extract followed by human gut microbiota fermentation. Abstract: Beneficial properties attributed to the intake of blackberry fruit are associated with the presence of high content of anthocyanins. However, their low absorption and …
Blackberry juice anthocyanidins limit cisplatin-induced renal pathophysiology in mice.
PMID: Pathophysiology. 2019 Jun ;26(2):137-143. Epub 2019 Apr 19. PMID: 31040041 Abstract Title: Blackberry juice anthocyanidins limit cisplatin-induced renal pathophysiology in mice. Abstract: Some studies have showed that intake of blackberry juice (BBJ) can prevent urinary tract infections. However, there is a lack of studies that evaluate the mechanisms by which BBJ has protective effect. …
Euscaphic acid inhibits proliferation and promotes apoptosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells.
PMID: Am J Transl Res. 2019 ;11(4):2090-2098. Epub 2019 Apr 15. PMID: 31105820 Abstract Title: Euscaphic acid inhibits proliferation and promotes apoptosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells by silencing the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Abstract: Poir. has been used for the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) in China for many years. Euscaphic acid is an active component …
Dietary red raspberries attenuate dextran sulfate sodium-induced acute colitis.
PMID: J Nutr Biochem. 2018 01 ;51:40-46. Epub 2017 Sep 14. PMID: 29091813 Abstract Title: Dietary red raspberries attenuate dextran sulfate sodium-induced acute colitis. Abstract: Persistent intestinal inflammation severely impairs intestinal integrity resulting in inflammatory bowel disease. Red raspberries (RB) are a rich source of bioactive compounds; their beneficial effect on the colitis protection was …
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Raspberry supplementation provides a promising strategy to prevent diet-induced obesity.
PMID: Mol Nutr Food Res. 2018 03 ;62(5). Epub 2018 Feb 9. PMID: 29322691 Abstract Title: Raspberry Supplementation Improves Insulin Signaling and Promotes Brown-Like Adipocyte Development in White Adipose Tissue of Obese Mice. Abstract: SCOPE: Excessive lipid accumulation in white adipose tissue (WAT) leads to chronic inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. Raspberry (RB) contains high amount …
Total saponins of Rubus Parvifolius L. exhibited anti-leukemia effect in vivo.
PMID: Chin J Integr Med. 2018 Dec ;24(12):920-924. Epub 2018 May 11. PMID: 29752696 Abstract Title: Total Saponins of Rubus Parvifolius L. Exhibited Anti-Leukemia Effect in vivo through STAT3 and eIF4E Signaling Pathways. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the anti-leukemia effect of total saponins of Rubus parvifolius L. (TSRP) on K562 cell xenografts in nude mice …
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Raspberry alleviates obesity-induced inflammation and insulin resistance in skeletal muscle.
PMID: Nutr Diabetes. 2018 07 2 ;8(1):39. Epub 2018 Jul 2. PMID: 29961765 Abstract Title: Raspberry alleviates obesity-induced inflammation and insulin resistance in skeletal muscle through activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)α1. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Through dynamic means, etiological factors, including chronic inflammation and insulin resistance have the potential to perpetuate metabolic incidences such as type …
Dietary supplementation with raspberry extracts modifies the fecal microbiota in obese diabetic db/db mice.
PMID: J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2018 Aug 28 ;28(8):1247-1259. PMID: 29943551 Abstract Title: Dietary Supplementation with Raspberry Extracts Modifies the Fecal Microbiota in Obese Diabetic db/db Mice. Abstract: Raspberries are polyphenol-rich fruits with the potential to reduce the severity of the clinical signs associated with obesity, a phenomenon that may be related to changes in the …