This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2020Visit our Re-post guidelines Serious doubts about the accuracy of COVID-19 testing methods and mortality rates are starting to appear, even within mainstream media reporting. A recent Italian study found that nearly everyone who was pronounced dead from COVID-19 was elderly and already struggling with serious chronic disease(s). …
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Beta-sitosterol attenuates insulin resistance in adipose tissue.
PMID: Eur J Pharmacol. 2020 Apr 15 ;873:173004. Epub 2020 Feb 8. PMID: 32045603 Abstract Title: Beta-sitosterol attenuates insulin resistance in adipose tissue via IRS-1/Akt mediated insulin signaling in high fat diet and sucrose induced type-2 diabetic rats. Abstract: In our previous study, we have shown thatβ-sitosterol (SIT) enhances glycemic control by increasing the activation …
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β-Sitosterol regulated microRNAs in endothelial cells against an oxidized low-density lipoprotein.
PMID: Food Funct. 2020 Feb 26 ;11(2):1881-1890. PMID: 32068754 Abstract Title: β-Sitosterol regulated microRNAs in endothelial cells against an oxidized low-density lipoprotein. Abstract: β-Sitosterol is a natural compound widely found in many vegetable oils, nuts, and plant medicines; it lowers the cholesterol levels, enhances the production of plasminogen activators, and exhibits anticancer and antiatherogenic effects. …
The combined application of beta-sitosterol and oxaliplatin can be a potential way to improve colorectal cancer treatment.
PMID: J Agric Food Chem. 2020 Mar 13. Epub 2020 Mar 13. PMID: 32167760 Abstract Title: β-Sitosterol Reverses Multidrug Resistance via BCRP Suppression by Inhibiting the p53-MDM2 Interaction in Colorectal Cancer. Abstract: Phytosterols are widely present in vegetable oils, nuts, cereal products, fruits, and berries. Phytosterol-induced treatment sensitivity has recently shed light on alleviating multidrug …
Association between energy drink consumption, depression and suicide ideation in Korean adolescents.
PMID: Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2020 Feb 29:20764020907946. Epub 2020 Feb 29. PMID: 32114878 Abstract Title: Association between energy drink consumption, depression and suicide ideation in Korean adolescents. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Suicide is the leading cause of death among adolescents in South Korea. Negative influences of the abuse of energy drinks on mental health problems have …
Assessment of hepatoprotective effect of chokeberry juice in tats treated chronically with carbon tetrachloride.
PMID: Molecules. 2020 Mar 11 ;25(6). Epub 2020 Mar 11. PMID: 32168847 Abstract Title: Assessment of Hepatoprotective Effect of Chokeberry Juice in Rats Treated Chronically with Carbon Tetrachloride. Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare the protective effects of chokeberry juice and silymarin against chemical-induced liver fibrosis in rats. Liver fibrosis was induced …
Passion fruit peel intake decreases inflammatory response and reverts lipid peroxidation and adiposity in diet-induced obese rats.
PMID: Nutr Res. 2019 Aug 22. Epub 2019 Aug 22. PMID: 32033839 Abstract Title: Passion fruit peel intake decreases inflammatory response and reverts lipid peroxidation and adiposity in diet-induced obese rats. Abstract: This study investigated Passiflora edulis peel flour (PEPF) intake and its effect against high-fat diet-induced obesity. PEPF is a source of fiber and …
Protective effects of Anethum graveolens seed’s oil nanoemulsion against cadmium-induced oxidative stress.
PMID: Biol Trace Elem Res. 2020 Mar 9. Epub 2020 Mar 9. PMID: 32152873 Abstract Title: Protective Effects of Anethum graveolens Seed's Oil Nanoemulsion Against Cadmium-Induced Oxidative Stress in Mice. Abstract: The cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal that induces oxidative stress in both humans and animals. The plant phenolic compounds are capable of …
Paeoniflorin improves the permeability of cardiac microvascular endothelial cells.
PMID: Zhonghua Wei Zhong Bing Ji Jiu Yi Xue. 2020 Jan ;32(1):83-87. PMID: 32148237 Abstract Title: [Paeoniflorin improves the permeability of cardiac microvascular endothelial cells by regulating Src/vascular endothelial-cadherin pathway]. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect and mechanism of paeoniflorin on the permeability of cardiac microvascular endothelial cells (CMECs) in sepsis.METHODS: Primary rat CMECs were …
The effects of total glucosides of paeony and paeoniflorin on inflammatory-immune responses in rheumatoid arthritis.
PMID: Funct Plant Biol. 2019 Jan ;46(2):107-117. PMID: 32172753 Abstract Title: The effects of total glucosides of paeony (TGP) and paeoniflorin (Pae) on inflammatory-immune responses in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory and systemic autoimmune disease with an unknown aetiology. Accumulative studies suggest that the pathogenesis of RA involves the …
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