Author Archives: Taylor Mercado

PMID:  J Neuroimmunol. 2018 11 15 ;324:54-75. Epub 2018 Sep 12. PMID: 30243185 Abstract Title:  Therapeutic potentials of ginger for treatment of Multiple sclerosis: A review with emphasis on its immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. Abstract:  Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by chronic inflammatory response-induced demyelination of the neurons and degeneration of the axons within …

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PMID:  J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2019 Jul 28 ;29(7):1053-1060. PMID: 31280523 Abstract Title:  Effect of Differential Thermal Drying Conditions on the Immunomodulatory Function of Ginger. Abstract:  Thermal drying is a common process used in the food industry for the modification of agricultural products. However, while various studies have investigated the alteration in physiochemical properties and chemical …

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PMID:  Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2020 Mar 19. Epub 2020 Mar 19. PMID: 32201078 Abstract Title:  Echinacoside inhibits breast cancer cells by suppressing the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Abstract:  Echinacoside, a small molecule derived from the natural herbs Cistanche and Echinacea, shows effective anticancer abilities, but the mechanism remains unclear. By using colony formation, scratch, and …

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PMID:  Cancers (Basel). 2020 Mar 13 ;12(3). Epub 2020 Mar 13. PMID: 32183059 Abstract Title:  Natural Compounds with Potential to Modulate Cancer Therapies and Self-Reactive Immune Cells. Abstract:  Cancer-related deaths are approaching 10 million each year. Survival statistics for some cancers, such as ovarian cancer, have remained unchanged for decades, with women diagnosed at stage …

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PMID:  Am J Med Sci. 2018 10 ;356(4):350-356. PMID: 30360803 Abstract Title:  Use of Curcumin in Achieving Clinical and Endoscopic Remission in Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the mucosal layers of the colon. Treatment of refractory UC is challenging and has a …

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PMID:  Reprod Domest Anim. 2019 Jun ;54(6):917-923. Epub 2019 May 10. PMID: 30972855 Abstract Title:  Immunomodulatory effect of curcumin on lipopolysaccharide- and/or flagellin-induced production of prostaglandin E2 and relative expression of proinflammatory cytokines in the primary bubaline endometrial stromal cells. Abstract:  Developing alternate therapies for bovine endometritis is important in the context of drug residues …

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PMID:  Inflammation. 2019 Dec ;42(6):2037-2047. PMID: 31407145 Abstract Title:  Immunomodulatory and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Curcumin for the Treatment of Allergic Asthma: Effects on Expression Levels of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines and Aquaporins. Abstract:  Curcumin is well known for possessing anti-inflammatory properties and for its beneficial effects in the treatment of asthma. Current study investigates the immunomodulatory and …

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PMID:  Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2020 Apr ;27(10):10950-10965. Epub 2020 Jan 17. PMID: 31953765 Abstract Title:  Ameliorative effect of curcumin against lead acetate-induced hemato-biochemical alterations, hepatotoxicity, and testicular oxidative damage in rats. Abstract:  Lead, toxic heavy metal of global concern, induces toxicity in various organs via oxidative stress. Thereby, in this study, the protective …

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PMID:  Recent Pat Inflamm Allergy Drug Discov. 2019 ;13(2):84-104. PMID: 31814545 Abstract Title:  Effects of Flavonoids and Its Derivatives on Immune Cell Responses. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Various pieces of evidence have shown that people who consume foods rich in polyphenolic and flavonoids compounds have a lower incidence of inflammatory, autoimmune diseases and cancer.OBJECTIVE: The study aimed …

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