Taylor Mercado

Quercetin could be used as a protective agent against BPA-induced mitochondrial toxicity.

PMID: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2020 Feb 17. Epub 2020 Feb 17. PMID: 32064580 Abstract Title: Protective effects of quercetin against oxidative stress induced by bisphenol-A in rat cardiac mitochondria. Abstract: Research has shown a relationship between the exposures to a chemical agent called bisphenol-A (BPA), which is extensively used in the production of …

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Exposure to bisphenols may increase the risk of endometriosis

PMID: Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Feb 13 ;17(4). Epub 2020 Feb 13. PMID: 32069886 Abstract Title: Association of Urinary Levels of Bisphenols A, F, and S with Endometriosis Risk: Preliminary Results of the EndEA Study. Abstract: The aim of this study was to explore associations of urinary concentrations of bisphenols A (BPA), …

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Bisphenol A and bisphenol S disruptions of the mouse placenta and potential effects on the placenta-brain axis.

PMID: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2020 Feb 18. Epub 2020 Feb 18. PMID: 32071231 Abstract Title: Bisphenol A and bisphenol S disruptions of the mouse placenta and potential effects on the placenta-brain axis. Abstract: Placental trophoblast cells are potentially at risk from circulating endocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as bisphenol A (BPA). To understand …

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Possible involvement of vitamin C in periodontal disease-diabetes mellitus association.

PMID: Nutrients. 2020 Feb 20 ;12(2). Epub 2020 Feb 20. PMID: 32093297 Abstract Title: Possible Involvement of Vitamin C in Periodontal Disease-Diabetes Mellitus Association. Abstract: Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is an important water-soluble vitamin found in many fruits and vegetables. It has well-documented beneficial effects on the human body and is used as a supplement, …

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Hydroxyl safflower yellow A regulates the tumor immune microenvironment to produce an anticancer effect in a model of hepatocellular carcinoma.

PMID: Oncol Lett. 2019 Mar ;17(3):3503-3510. Epub 2019 Jan 18. PMID: 30867790 Abstract Title: Hydroxyl safflower yellow A regulates the tumor immune microenvironment to produce an anticancer effect in a mouse model of hepatocellular carcinoma. Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a serious threat to human health. Chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin are widely used in …

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Quinoa and safflower seeds powder possessed cytotoxicity against hepatocarcinoma cell line HEPG2 and afford hepato-protection against NAFLD.

PMID: Pak J Biol Sci. 2019 Jan ;22(8):383-392. PMID: 31930826 Abstract Title: In vitroAnticancer Activity of Quinoa and Safflower Seeds and Their Preventive Effects on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is not only the most common cause of liver diseases in humans but also it may complicate and …

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Synergic effects of berberine and curcumin on improving cognitive function in an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model.

PMID: Neurochem Res. 2020 Feb 21. Epub 2020 Feb 21. PMID: 32080784 Abstract Title: Synergic Effects of Berberine and Curcumin on Improving Cognitive Function in an Alzheimer's Disease Mouse Model. Abstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, and no effective therapies have been found to prevent or cure AD to date. Berberine …

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Mechanism of berberine in treating Helicobacter pylori induced chronic atrophic gastritis.

PMID: Life Sci. 2020 Feb 22:117456. Epub 2020 Feb 22. PMID: 32097666 Abstract Title: Mechanism of berberine in treating Helicobacter pylori induced chronic atrophic gastritis through IRF8-IFN-γ signaling axis suppressing. Abstract: AIMS: In this study, we will investigate the therapeutic effects of berberine (BBR) in Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) induced chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG). Furthermore, …

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A review of the anti-cancer mechanisms of berberine.

PMID: Cancer Manag Res. 2020 ;12:695-702. Epub 2020 Jan 30. PMID: 32099466 Abstract Title: The Anti-Cancer Mechanisms of Berberine: A Review. Abstract: Berberine (BBR) has been extensively studied in vivo and vitro experiments. BBR inhibits cell proliferation by regulating cell cycle and cell autophagy, and promoting cell apoptosis. BBR also inhibits cell invasion and metastasis …

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The use of berberine is a new strategy to improve the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia patients with imatinib sensitivity or resistance.

PMID: Clin Cancer Res. 2020 Feb 25. Epub 2020 Feb 25. PMID: 32098768 Abstract Title: Discovery of berberine that targetedly induce autophagic degradation of both BCR-ABL and BCR-ABL T315I through recruiting LRSAM1 for overcoming imatinib-resistance. Abstract: PURPOSE: Imatinib, the breakpoint cluster region protein (BCR)/Abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog (ABL) inhibitor, is widely used to …

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