Taylor Mercado

This is the first study to describe the presence of detectable BPA levels using LC-MS/MS methodology in a South African population.

PMID: Reprod Toxicol. 2019 Jul 11. Epub 2019 Jul 11. PMID: 31302198 Abstract Title: A pilot study: Bisphenol-A and Bisphenol-A glucuronide levels in mother and child pairs in a South African population. Abstract: : Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) during early development particularly in- utero has been linked to a wide range of pathology. The …

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Curcumin and taurine significantly protect BPA induced testicular damage in rats.

PMID: Pak J Pharm Sci. 2019 May ;32(3):1043-1047. PMID: 31278718 Abstract Title: Testicular toxicity of orally administrated bisphenol A in rats and protective role of taurine and curcumin. Abstract: Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disrupting chemical widely used in the world. Curcumin, the yellow bioactive compound of turmeric has demonstrated its antioxidant activities. Taurine …

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The results support placenta as a target organ of BPA.

PMID: Reprod Toxicol. 2019 Jul 3 ;89:35-44. Epub 2019 Jul 3. PMID: 31278978 Abstract Title: Effects of Bisphenol A on endogenous retroviral envelopes expression and trophoblast fusion in BeWo cells. Abstract: Placenta is a target organ of Bisphenol A (BPA). To investigate possible effects on syncytiotrophoblast, the exchanging surface between mother and fetus, we exposed …

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Artesunate enhances γδ T-cell-mediated antitumor activity through augmenting γδ T-cell function and reversing immune escape of HepG2 cells.

PMID: Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol. 2018 Apr ;40(2):107-116. Epub 2018 Feb 6. PMID: 29405080 Abstract Title: Artesunate enhancesγδ T-cell-mediated antitumor activity through augmenting γδ T-cell function and reversing immune escape of HepG2 cells. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To explore the effect and mechanism of artesunate onγδ T cell-mediated antitumor immune responses against hepatoma carcinoma cells (HepG2) in vitro.METHODS: Humanγδ …

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Artesunate affords protection against aspirin-induced gastric injury.

PMID: Pharmacol Rep. 2018 Apr ;70(2):390-397. Epub 2017 Jun 15. PMID: 29397336 Abstract Title: Artesunate affords protection against aspirin-induced gastric injury by targeting oxidative stress and proinflammatory signaling. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prolonged use of aspirin, a commonly prescribed non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is well known to produce gastrointestinal toxicity which could be minimized by various anti-secretory …

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Artesunate demonstrated potent apoptosis-inducing effects across a broad range of B-cell lymphoma cell lines.

PMID: J Hematol Oncol. 2018 02 20 ;11(1):23. Epub 2018 Feb 20. PMID: 29458389 Abstract Title: Artesunate shows potent anti-tumor activity in B-cell lymphoma. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although chemo-immunotherapy has led to an improved overall survival for most B-cell lymphoma types, relapsed and refractory disease remains a challenge. The malaria drug artesunate has previously been identified …

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Artesunate may exert protective effects against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.

PMID: Mol Med Rep. 2018 May ;17(5):6639-6646. Epub 2018 Mar 1. PMID: 29512760 Abstract Title: Artesunate suppresses oxidative and inflammatory processes by activating Nrf2 and ROS‑dependent p38 MAPK and protects against cerebral ischemia‑reperfusion injury. Abstract: Artesunate is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin that is used in the treatment of patients with malaria. Artesunate has also …

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Effect of astaxanthin on apoptosis of rat renal tubular epithelial cells induced by iohexol.

PMID: Am J Transl Res. 2019 ;11(5):3039-3047. Epub 2019 May 15. PMID: 31217873 Abstract Title: Effect of astaxanthin on apoptosis of rat renal tubular epithelial cells induced by iohexol. Abstract: Contrast acute kidney injury refers to acute renal failure due to the application of contrast agents. Astaxanthin, as an antioxidant, can improve early acute kidney …

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The Love Affair Between Saffron and Humanity: As Ancient As Time Itself

This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2019Visit our Re-post guidelines So ancient a love affair exists between saffron and our species, that this plant can no longer reproduce without human help. No wonder it has been exquisitely designed to return the favor by lifting our spirits, even increasing our own desire to make love… “Flowers …

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Astaxanthin significantly suppressed the occurrence of esophageal cancer.

PMID: Onco Targets Ther. 2019 ;12:5087-5096. Epub 2019 Jul 1. PMID: 31308688 Abstract Title: Dietary natural astaxanthin at an early stage inhibits-nitrosomethylbenzylamine-induced esophageal cancer oxidative stress and inflammation via downregulation of NFκB and COX2 in F344 rats. Abstract: Esophageal cancer is a common malignant tumor that develops rapidly and has a poor prognosis clinically. Astaxanthin …

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