PMID: Pharmacol Res. 2020 Mar 4 ;155:104743. Epub 2020 Mar 4. PMID: 32145402 Abstract Title: Traditional Chinese medicine for COVID-19 treatment. Abstract: [n/a] read more
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Neuroprotective effects of saffron on the late cerebral ischemia injury through inhibiting astrogliosis and glial scar formation.
PMID: Biomed Pharmacother. 2020 Feb 26 ;126:110041. Epub 2020 Feb 26. PMID: 32113053 Abstract Title: Neuroprotective effects of saffron on the late cerebral ischemia injury through inhibiting astrogliosis and glial scar formation in rats. Abstract: This study is to explore the neuroprotective effects and involved glial scar of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on the late …
Prevalence of comorbidities in the novel Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
PMID: Int J Infect Dis. 2020 Mar 12. Epub 2020 Mar 12. PMID: 32173574 Abstract Title: Prevalence of comorbidities in the novel Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND: An outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (COVID -19) in Wuhan, China, the epidemic is more widespread than initially estimated, with cases now confirmed …
Ferulic acid alleviates atopic dermatitis-like symptoms in mice via its potent anti-inflammatory effect.
PMID: Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol. 2020 Apr ;42(2):156-164. Epub 2020 Mar 3. PMID: 32122212 Abstract Title: Ferulic acid alleviates atopic dermatitis-like symptoms in mice via its potent anti-inflammatory effect. Abstract: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by the interactions between multiple genetic and environmental factors. The pathogenesis of AD is still not completely …
These findings suggest that ferulic acid may protect H9c2 cells against ischemia/reperfusion injury.
PMID: Front Pharmacol. 2020 ;11:103. Epub 2020 Feb 25. PMID: 32161543 Abstract Title: Ferulic Acid Attenuates Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Injury by Suppressing Mitophagy Through the PINK1/Parkin Signaling Pathway in H9c2 Cells. Abstract: Ferulic acid protects against cardiac injury by scavenging free radicals. However, the role of mitophagy in ferulic acid-induced cardioprotection remains obscure. In the present study, …
Gastrodin can inhibit H2O2-induced ferroptosis through its antioxidative effect in C6 cells.
PMID: Biol Pharm Bull. 2020 ;43(3):480-487. PMID: 32115506 Abstract Title: Gastrodin Inhibits HO-Induced Ferroptosis through Its Antioxidative Effect in Rat Glioma Cell Line C6. Abstract: Ferroptosis is a form of necrosis caused by iron-induced accumulation of lipid hydroperoxide, involving several molecular events, and has been implicated in Parkinson's disease. Gastrodin is a component of Gastrodia …
Gastrodin improves preeclampsia-induced cell apoptosis by regulation of TLR4/NF-κB.
PMID: Food Sci Nutr. 2020 Feb ;8(2):820-829. Epub 2020 Jan 10. PMID: 32148791 Abstract Title: Gastrodin improves preeclampsia-induced cell apoptosis by regulation of TLR4/NF-κB in rats. Abstract: To explain gastrodin improved cell apoptosis induced by preeclampsia in vivo and in vitro study. The PE and normal rats were injected with normal saline (Model), low-dose gastrodin …
A history of smoking may lead to a more severe coronavirus infection.
PMID: Chin Med J (Engl). 2020 Feb 28. Epub 2020 Feb 28. PMID: 32118640 Abstract Title: Analysis of factors associated with disease outcomes in hospitalized patients with 2019 novel coronavirus disease. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Since early December 2019, the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan, Hubei province of China. This study …
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Fucoidan ameliorates oxidative stress, inflammation, DNA damage, and hepatorenal injuries in diabetic rats.
PMID: Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2020 ;2020:9316751. Epub 2020 Feb 10. PMID: 32104544 Abstract Title: Fucoidan Ameliorates Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, DNA Damage, and Hepatorenal Injuries in Diabetic Rats Intoxicated with Aflatoxin B. Abstract: The current study was carried out to evaluate the ameliorative effect of fucoidan against aflatoxicosis-induced hepatorenal toxicity in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Sixty-four …
Micro RNA Expression after Ingestion of Fucoidan; A Clinical Study.
PMID: Mar Drugs. 2020 Feb 28 ;18(3). Epub 2020 Feb 28. PMID: 32121066 Abstract Title: Micro RNA Expression after Ingestion of Fucoidan; A Clinical Study. Abstract: Fucoidans are a class of fucose-rich sulfated polysaccharides derived from brown macroalgae that exert a range of biological activities in vitro and in vivo. To generate an unbiased assessment …
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