Taylor Mercado

In utero exposures to electronic-cigarette aerosols impair the Wnt signalling during mouse lung development.

PMID: Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2020 Feb 21. Epub 2020 Feb 21. PMID: 32083945 Abstract Title: Exposures to Electronic-Cigarette Aerosols Impair theSignaling during Mouse Lung Development. Abstract: Currently, more than 9 million American adults, including women of childbearing age, use electronic-cigarettes (e-cigs). Further, the prevalence of maternal vaping now approaching 10% is …

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Electronic cigarette aerosol modulates the oral microbiome and increases risk of infection.

PMID: iScience. 2020 Feb 13:100884. Epub 2020 Feb 13. PMID: 32105635 Abstract Title: Electronic Cigarette Aerosol Modulates the Oral Microbiome and Increases Risk of Infection. Abstract: The trend of e-cigarette use among teens is ever increasing. Here we show the dysbiotic oral microbial ecology in e-cigarette users influencing the local host immune environment compared with …

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Antifungal efficacy of spice extracts against Candida albicans.

PMID: Indian J Community Med. 2019 Oct ;44(Suppl 1):S77-S80. PMID: 31728098 Abstract Title: Antifungal Efficacy of Spice Extracts against: Anstudy. Abstract: Background: species are normal commensals and are isolated intra-orally in 17%-75% of healthy individuals and all debilitated people. Eradication of candidiasis is complicated by the emergence ofstrains that are resistant to the currently used …

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Antioxidant cinnamaldehyde attenuates UVB-induced photoaging.

PMID: J Dermatol Sci. 2019 Dec ;96(3):151-158. Epub 2019 Nov 6. PMID: 31735467 Abstract Title: Antioxidant cinnamaldehyde attenuates UVB-induced photoaging. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation disrupts skin through several deleterious actions, such as induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), DNA damage, and collagen degradation. Cinnamaldehyde (CIN) is a major constituent of the cinnamon and it …

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A nasal spray of a standardized extract of cinnamon bark over seven days reduced symptom severity and improved quality of life.

PMID: Complement Ther Med. 2019 Dec ;47:102198. Epub 2019 Sep 24. PMID: 31780001 Abstract Title: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study of intranasal standardized cinnamon bark extract for seasonal allergic rhinitis. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to assess the safety and efficacy of a nasal spray containing a polyphenol-rich standardized extract of cinnamon …

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Topical application of Cinnamomum hydroethanolic extract improves wound healing.

PMID: Pharm Biol. 2019 Dec ;57(1):799-806. PMID: 31760838 Abstract Title: Topical application ofhydroethanolic extract improves wound healing by enhancing re-epithelialization and keratin biosynthesis in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. Abstract: J. Presl. (Lauraceae) has a high number of polyphenols with insulin-like activity, increases glucose utilization in animal muscle, and might be beneficial for diabetic patients.This study evaluated …

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Rapid bactericidal effect of cinnamon bark essential oil against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

PMID: J Appl Microbiol. 2019 Dec 2. Epub 2019 Dec 2. PMID: 31793161 Abstract Title: Rapid bactericidal effect of cinnamon bark essential oil against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Abstract: AIMS: This study aimed to identify the most effective antimicrobial agent from a selection of essential oils (EO) and investigate its bactericidal properties against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.METHODS AND RESULTS: …

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Cinnamon supplementation significantly reduces body weight.

PMID: Phytother Res. 2019 Dec 4. Epub 2019 Dec 4. PMID: 31800140 Abstract Title: Effects of cinnamon supplementation on body weight and composition in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials. Abstract: BACKGROUND: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effect of cinnamon on body weight, body mass index (BMI), …

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Encapsulation of cinnamon oil in whey protein counteracts the disturbances in biochemical parameters in the liver and pancreas of diabetic rats.

PMID: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2020 Jan ;27(3):2829-2843. Epub 2019 Dec 13. PMID: 31834580 Abstract Title: Encapsulation of cinnamon oil in whey protein counteracts the disturbances in biochemical parameters, gene expression, and histological picture of the liver and pancreas of diabetic rats. Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the protective role of encapsulated cinnamon …

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Anti-diabetic activity of cinnamon extract was found significant in hyperglycemia.

PMID: J Diabetes Metab Disord. 2019 Dec ;18(2):505-512. Epub 2019 Nov 19. PMID: 31890676 Abstract Title: Effect of ethanolic preparations of cinnamon () extract on hematologic and histometric parameters of selected organs in Alloxaninduced diabetic female albino rats. Abstract: Purpose: Assessment of the antidiabetic effect of cinnamon bark extract in histologic damages and some hematologic …

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