PMID: J Food Biochem. 2019 Apr ;43(4):e12803. Epub 2019 Feb 11. PMID: 31353600 Abstract Title: Phenolic profiles, antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidant properties of pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel extract. Abstract: This work is aimed to evaluate phenolics composition, and in vitro antioxidant activities of hydro-methanol pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel extract (MPE). In addition, the antihyperglycemic, …
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Pomegranate attenuates inflammation, joint dysfunction via inhibition of NF-κB signaling pathway in experimental models of rheumatoid arthritis.
PMID: J Food Biochem. 2019 Aug ;43(8):e12959. Epub 2019 Jun 17. PMID: 31368549 Abstract Title: Pomegranate supplementation attenuates inflammation, joint dysfunction via inhibition of NF-κB signaling pathway in experimental models of rheumatoid arthritis. Abstract: Incisive search of innovative compounds for regulating pain, inflammation, and bone damage, with nominal side effects has focused on nutritional supplements. …
Potential hypoglycemic effect of pomegranate juice and Its mechanism of action.
PMID: J Med Food. 2019 Aug 9. Epub 2019 Aug 9. PMID: 31397609 Abstract Title: Potential Hypoglycemic Effect of Pomegranate Juice and Its Mechanism of Action: A Systematic Review. Abstract: Pomegranate juice (PJ) has gained popularity attributed to its phenolic compounds and their medicinal properties. Its potential hypoglycemic effect has been related to enzymatic inhibition, …
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Nanoemulsion improves hypoglycemic efficacy of berberine by overcoming its gastrointestinal challenge.
PMID: Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2019 Sep 1 ;181:927-934. Epub 2019 Jun 4. PMID: 31382342 Abstract Title: Nanoemulsion improves hypoglycemic efficacy of berberine by overcoming its gastrointestinal challenge. Abstract: Berberine (BBR) is an important natural product with poor gastrointestinal behavior includes low permeability, P-glycoprotein efflux, and mass elimination in the intestine. The aim of this …
Berberine protects against ischemia-reperfusion injury.
PMID: Pharmacol Res. 2019 Aug 7:104385. Epub 2019 Aug 7. PMID: 31400402 Abstract Title: Berberine protects against ischemia-reperfusion injury: a review of evidence from animal models and clinical studies. Abstract: Ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury is accompanied with high morbidity and mortality and has seriously negative social and economic influences. Unfortunately, few effective therapeutic strategies are available …
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Berberine exhibits antioxidative effects and reduces apoptosis of the vaginal epithelium in bacterial vaginosis.
PMID: Exp Ther Med. 2019 Sep ;18(3):2122-2130. Epub 2019 Jul 12. PMID: 31410167 Abstract Title: Berberine exhibits antioxidative effects and reduces apoptosis of the vaginal epithelium in bacterial vaginosis. Abstract: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common type of vaginitis. Berberine is a natural alkaline product that reduces oxidative stress and apoptosis in cells. The aim …
Berberine inhibits NLRP3 Inflammasome pathway in human triple-negative breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cell.
PMID: BMC Complement Altern Med. 2019 Aug 14 ;19(1):216. Epub 2019 Aug 14. PMID: 31412862 Abstract Title: Berberine inhibits NLRP3 Inflammasome pathway in human triple-negative breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cell. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is still the most common malignant tumor that threatens the female's life in the world, especially triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of …
Berberine prevents stress-induced gut inflammation and visceral hypersensitivity and reduces intestinal motility in rats.
PMID: World J Gastroenterol. 2019 Aug 7 ;25(29):3956-3971. PMID: 31413530 Abstract Title: Berberine prevents stress-induced gut inflammation and visceral hypersensitivity and reduces intestinal motility in rats. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic non-organic disease of the digestive system. Berberine (BBR) has been used to treat patients with IBS, but the underlying …
Microplastic contamination of table salts from Taiwan, including a global review.
PMID: Sci Rep. 2019 Jul 12 ;9(1):10145. Epub 2019 Jul 12. PMID: 31300670 Abstract Title: Microplastic contamination of table salts from Taiwan, including a global review. Abstract: Plastic pollution is a rapidly worsening environmental problem, especially in oceanic habitats. Environmental pollution with microplastic particles is also causing food consumed by humans to be increasingly polluted, …
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Accumulation of different shapes of microplastics initiates intestinal injury and gut microbiota dysbiosis in the gut of zebrafish.
PMID: Chemosphere. 2019 Jul 10 ;236:124334. Epub 2019 Jul 10. PMID: 31310986 Abstract Title: Accumulation of different shapes of microplastics initiates intestinal injury and gut microbiota dysbiosis in the gut of zebrafish. Abstract: Different shapes of microplastics are widely detected in the environment and organisms and most of them remain in the gut. However, the …
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