PMID: Mol Med Rep. 2019 Jul 12. Epub 2019 Jul 12. PMID: 31322238 Abstract Title: The antidepressant effects of apigenin are associated with the promotion of autophagy via the mTOR/AMPK/ULK1 pathway. Abstract: The present study aimed to investigate whether apigenin elicits antidepressant effects in depressant‑like mice via the regulation of autophagy. The depressant‑like behaviors were established …
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Apigenin ameliorates HFD-induced NAFLD through regulation of the XO/NLRP3 pathways.
PMID: J Nutr Biochem. 2019 Jun 14 ;71:110-121. Epub 2019 Jun 14. PMID: 31325892 Abstract Title: Apigenin ameliorates HFD-induced NAFLD through regulation of the XO/NLRP3 pathways. Abstract: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality disease in the world. However, no effective pharmacological treatment for NAFLD has been …
Amygdalin reduces lipopolysaccharide-induced chronic liver injury.
PMID: Artif Cells Nanomed Biotechnol. 2019 Dec ;47(1):2688-2697. PMID: 31257932 Abstract Title: Amygdalin reduces lipopolysaccharide-induced chronic liver injury in rats by down-regulating PI3K/AKT, JAK2/STAT3 and NF-κB signalling pathways. Abstract: This study was aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory potential of AG on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) -induced liver injury and investigate the underlying mechanism. Administration of LPSs in …
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Amygdalin modulates prostate cancer cell adhesion and migration In vitro.
PMID: Nutr Cancer. 2019 Jul 12:1-10. Epub 2019 Jul 12. PMID: 31298931 Abstract Title: Amygdalin Modulates Prostate Cancer Cell Adhesion and Migration In Vitro. Abstract: The natural compound, amygdalin, is notably popular with prostate cancer patients as an alternative or complementary treatment option. However, knowledge about its mode of action is sparse. We investigated amygdalin's …
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Aronia melanocarpa fruit juice reveals neuroprotective effect and improves cognitive and locomotor functions of aged rats.
PMID: Food Chem Toxicol. 2019 Jul 12 ;132:110674. Epub 2019 Jul 12. PMID: 31306687 Abstract Title: Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliot fruit juice reveals neuroprotective effect and improves cognitive and locomotor functions of aged rats. Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of polyphenol-rich Aronia melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliot juice (AMJ) on learning …
Mixed nut consumption may improve cardiovascular disease risk factors in overweight and obese adults.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Jun 29 ;11(7). Epub 2019 Jun 29. PMID: 31261928 Abstract Title: Mixed Nut Consumption May Improve Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Adults. Abstract: Emerging research indicates that nuts are a source of health-promoting compounds demonstrating cardioprotective benefits. However, most studies have assessed the effect of single nuts rather than …
Nut intake was inversely associated with all-cause mortality and certain types of cause-specific mortality.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Jul 2 ;11(7). Epub 2019 Jul 2. PMID: 31269682 Abstract Title: Nut and Peanut Butter Consumption and Mortality in the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study. Abstract: Although previous studies have shown inverse associations between nut consumption and mortality, the associations between nut consumption and less common causes of mortality …
Effect of nut consumption on erectile and sexual function in healthy males.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Jun 19 ;11(6). Epub 2019 Jun 19. PMID: 31248067 Abstract Title: Effect of Nut Consumption on Erectile and Sexual Function in Healthy Males: A Secondary Outcome Analysis of the FERTINUTS Randomized Controlled Trial. Abstract: Lifestyle risk factors for erectile and sexual function include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of physical activity, psychological …
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This study suggests that pterostilbene can exert antidiabetic effects via the PI3K/Akt signalling pathway.
PMID: Eur J Pharmacol. 2019 Jul 5 ;859:172526. Epub 2019 Jul 5. PMID: 31283935 Abstract Title: Antidiabetic effects of pterostilbene through PI3K/Akt signal pathway in high fat diet and STZ-induced diabetic rats. Abstract: Pterostilbene (PTE) is a natural dimethylated analog of resveratrol, which exerts antioxidative, hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic effects; however, the underlying mechanism is not …
Peanut protein-polyphenol aggregate complexation suppresses allergic sensitization to peanut by reducing peanut-specific IgE.
PMID: Food Chem. 2019 Jun 17 ;299:125025. Epub 2019 Jun 17. PMID: 31295634 Abstract Title: Peanut protein-polyphenol aggregate complexation suppresses allergic sensitization to peanut by reducing peanut-specific IgE in C3H/HeJ mice. Abstract: Peanut allergy is usually lifelong and accidental exposure impose formidable risk. The aim of this study was to assess the capacity of peanut …
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