PMID: Int J Mol Sci. 2016 Apr 8 ;17(4):527. Epub 2016 Apr 8. PMID: 27070585 Abstract Title: Bavachin from Psoralea corylifolia Improves Insulin-Dependent Glucose Uptake through Insulin Signaling and AMPK Activation in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes. Abstract: The fruit of Psoralea corylifolia L. (Fabaceae) (PC), known as"Bo-Gol-Zhee"in Korea has been used as traditional medicine. Ethanol and aqueous …
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Antimicrobial effects of ethanol extracts of Psoralea corylifolia seeds against Listeria monocytogenes and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
PMID: Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2019 Aug ;16(8):573-580. Epub 2019 Apr 17. PMID: 30994374 Abstract Title: Antimicrobial Effects and Mechanisms of Ethanol Extracts ofSeeds Againstand Methicillin-Resistant. Abstract: seeds contain many bioactive compounds commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. In this study, the antibacterial activity and possible mechanism ofseed ethanol extract (PCEE) against foodborne pathogens were investigated. …
Seed powder of Psoralea corylifolia could be an effective monotherapy for small circular white lesions of vitiligo.
PMID: Drug Des Devel Ther. 2016 ;10:3805-3816. Epub 2016 Nov 22. PMID: 27920496 Abstract Title: Fabrication of anti-vitiligo ointment containing: in vitro and in vivo characterization. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Vitiligo is a repugnant and odious dermatological malady of the time. It has an detrimental impact on the pigmentation of the human skin as a result of …
Prenylated flavonoid-standardized extract from seeds of Psoralea corylifolia L. activated fat browning in high-fat diet-induced obese mice.
PMID: Phytother Res. 2019 Jul ;33(7):1851-1864. Epub 2019 May 22. PMID: 31119811 Abstract Title: Prenylated flavonoid-standardized extract from seeds of Psoralea corylifolia L. activated fat browning in high-fat diet-induced obese mice. Abstract: We investigated the effects of the prenylated flavonoid-standardized extract (PFE) from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia L. on countering obesity, which increases energy …
Psoralea corylifolia L. seed extract attenuates nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in high-fat diet-induced obesity.
PMID: Nutrients. 2016 Feb 6 ;8(2):83. Epub 2016 Feb 6. PMID: 26861390 Abstract Title: Psoralea corylifolia L. Seed Extract Attenuates Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice. Abstract: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), along with obesity, is increasing world-wide and is one of the major causes of chronic hepatic disease. The present study …
P. corylifolia Linn seed extracts may have potential applications as therapeutic agents for treating neurodegenerative disease.
PMID: BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Oct 3 ;14:370. Epub 2014 Oct 3. PMID: 25277760 Abstract Title: Neuroprotective effects of Psoralea corylifolia Linn seed extracts on mitochondrial dysfunction induced by 3-nitropropionic acid. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Mitochondrial dysfunction has been implicated in neuronal apoptosis associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Huntington's disease (HD). Animals that are administered …
Extract of Cornus officinalis protects keratinocytes from particulate matter-induced oxidative stress.
PMID: Int J Med Sci. 2020 ;17(1):63-70. Epub 2020 Jan 1. PMID: 31929739 Abstract Title: Extract ofProtects Keratinocytes from Particulate Matter-induced Oxidative Stress. Abstract: The skin is one of the large organs in the human body and the most exposed to outdoor contaminants such as particulate matter read more
Cornus officinalis and Psoralea corylifolia extracts suppresses benign prostate hyperplasia.
PMID: Molecules. 2019 May 2 ;24(9). Epub 2019 May 2. PMID: 31052610 Abstract Title: HBX-6, StandardizedandL. Extracts, Suppresses Benign Prostate Hyperplasia by Attenuating E2F1 Activation. Abstract: The aim of this study was to simplify and identify the contents of the herbal formula, HBX-5. This study was carried out to evaluate the therapeutic effects of HBX-6 …
Two novel polysaccharides in Psoralea corylifolia L and anti-A549 lung cancer cells activity.
PMID: Molecules. 2019 Oct 16 ;24(20). Epub 2019 Oct 16. PMID: 31623207 Abstract Title: Two Novel Polysaccharides inL and anti-A549 Lung Cancer Cells Activity. Abstract: Two novel water soluble heteroglycan (PCp-I and PCp-II) with anti-A549 lung cancer cells activity were isolated fromL. Their average molecular weights were 2.721× 10and 2.850× 10. PCp-I and PCp-II had …
Chemical constituents from the fruits of Psoralea corylifolia and their protective effects on ionising radiation injury.
PMID: Nat Prod Res. 2019 Mar ;33(5):673-680. Epub 2017 Nov 20. PMID: 29156966 Abstract Title: Chemical constituents from the fruits of Psoralea corylifolia and their protective effects on ionising radiation injury. Abstract: Two new flavonoids, corylifol F (1) and corylifol G (2), together with 19 known compounds, were isolated from the fruits of Psoralea corylifolia …