PMID: Environ Toxicol. 2018 Jul ;33(7):770-788. Epub 2018 Apr 18. PMID: 29667321 Abstract Title: The ethanol extraction of prepared Psoralea corylifolia induces apoptosis and autophagy and alteres genes expression assayed by cDNA microarray in human prostate cancer PC-3 cells. Abstract: Prostate cancer is the most common male reproductive system cancer. The prevalence of prostate cancer …
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Beta glucan increases serum nitric oxide in hypercholesteremic patients.
PMID: Biomed Res Int. 2014 ;2014:481904. Epub 2014 Jun 12. PMID: 25025057 Abstract Title: The effects of beta-glucan rich oat bread on serum nitric oxide and vascular endothelial function in patients with hypercholesterolemia. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Oats are high in soluble fibers and effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). We assessed the effects …
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Beta glucan has beneficial immunomodulatory effects in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
PMID: J Am Coll Nutr. 2014 ;33(6):442-9. Epub 2014 Aug 15. PMID: 25127170 Abstract Title: Glycemic effect of oat and barley beta-glucan when incorporated into a snack bar: a dose escalation study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The blood glucose-lowering effects ofβ-glucan from oats and barley depend on the amounts consumed and their rheological properties. This has been …
Psoralea corylifolia L. attenuates nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
PMID: Front Pharmacol. 2017 ;8:876. Epub 2017 Nov 30. PMID: 29249967 Abstract Title: L. Attenuates Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in Juvenile Mouse. Abstract: L. (PC) is a traditional Chinese herb used to treat yang deficiency of the spleen and kidney in pediatric disease. Recent studies have shown its liver protection and anti-oxidative effects. The aim of this …
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Psoralea corylifolia and its constituent bakuchiol impairs AHL-based quorum sensing and biofilm formation in food- and human-related pathogens.
PMID: Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2018 ;8:351. Epub 2018 Oct 25. PMID: 30410871 Abstract Title: Seed Extract ofand Its Constituent Bakuchiol Impairs AHL-Based Quorum Sensing and Biofilm Formation in Food- and Human-Related Pathogens. Abstract: The emergence of multi-drug resistance in pathogenic bacteria in clinical settings as well as food-borne infections has become a serious health …
Beta glucan fiber decreases cumulative energy intake.
PMID: Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2014 Dec ;69(4):325-30. PMID: 25139426 Abstract Title: Effect of cooked white rice with highβ-glucan barley on appetite and energy intake in healthy Japanese subjects: a randomized controlled trial. Abstract: White rice is a dominant grain-based food in Japan, but excess intake of polished rice may cause obesity. Barley is a …
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The active compounds derived from Psoralea corylifolia for photochemotherapy against psoriasis-like lesions.
PMID: Eur J Pharm Sci. 2018 Nov 1 ;124:114-126. Epub 2018 Aug 25. PMID: 30153523 Abstract Title: The active compounds derived from Psoralea corylifolia for photochemotherapy against psoriasis-like lesions: The relationship between structure and percutaneous absorption. Abstract: 8‑Methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) in combination with ultraviolet A (PUVA) is a photochemotherapy for management of psoriasis. 8-MOP is a …
Beta-glucan modulates waist circumference and inflammation in obese subjects.
PMID: J Diet Suppl. 2017 Mar 4 ;14(2):173-185. Epub 2016 Aug 11. PMID: 27715351 Abstract Title: Yeastβ-Glucan Modulates Inflammation and Waist Circumference in Overweight and Obese Subjects. Abstract: Increased inflammation occurs with excessive adiposity and yeastβ-glucan modulates immune responses. This study investigated the potential effect of yeast β-glucan on inflammatory cytokines in overweight/obese people. A …
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Supplementation with a mixture of beta-glucan, inositol, and digestive enzymes reduces bloating, flatulence and abdominal pain, and improves the overall clinical condition of IBD-IBS patients.
PMID: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2017 06 ;21(2 Suppl):102-107. PMID: 28724171 Abstract Title: Beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes improve quality of life of patients with inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of a mixture of beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes in improving gastrointestinal symptoms in patients affected …
Barley high in β-glucan may contribute to preventing visceral fat obesity.
PMID: Nutrition. 2017 Oct ;42:1-6. Epub 2017 May 15. PMID: 28870472 Abstract Title: Effects of highβ-glucan barley on visceral fat obesity in Japanese individuals: A randomized, double-blind study. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether a diet in which highβ-glucan barley was substituted for rice would reduce visceral fat obesity in …
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