PMID: Pak J Biol Sci. 2018 Jan ;21(6):262-274. PMID: 30311477 Abstract Title: Possible Protective Role of Whey Protein on the Rat's Liver Tissues Treated with Nandrolone decanoate. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Nandrolone and whey protein are used as supplementary food and athletic food. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible histological and …
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Effect of whey protein supplementation on body composition changes in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
PMID: Nutr Rev. 2018 07 1 ;76(7):539-551. PMID: 29688559 Abstract Title: Effect of whey protein supplementation on body composition changes in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: Context: A preponderance of evidence supports the beneficial effects of whey protein (WP) supplementation on body composition in men; however, there is currently insufficient evidence to make …
Whey protein supplementation seems to improve body weight, total fat mass, and some CVD risk factors in overweight and obese patients.
PMID: J Am Coll Nutr. 2018 01 ;37(1):60-70. Epub 2017 Oct 31. PMID: 29087242 Abstract Title: Whey Protein Supplementation Improves Body Composition and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Previous literature shows possible benefits of whey protein supplementation in promoting weight loss. However, most studies do …
Quercetin promotes learning and memory performance concomitantly with neural stem/progenitor cell proliferation and neurogenesis in the adult rat dentate gyrus.
PMID: Int J Dev Neurosci. 2019 May ;74:18-26. Epub 2019 Feb 26. PMID: 30822517 Abstract Title: Quercetin promotes learning and memory performance concomitantly with neural stem/progenitor cell proliferation and neurogenesis in the adult rat dentate gyrus. Abstract: The decline in neurogenesis is a very critical problem in Alzheimer disease. Different biological activities have been reported …
Ferulic acid maintains the self-renewal capacity of embryo stem cells and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in high fat diet-induced obese mice.
PMID: J Nutr Biochem. 2020 Mar ;77:108327. Epub 2019 Dec 19. PMID: 31926451 Abstract Title: Ferulic acid maintains the self-renewal capacity of embryo stem cells and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in high fat diet-induced obese mice. Abstract: Self-renewal is required for embryo stem cells (ESCs) and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs). This study examined the …
Quercetin stimulates bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell differentiation through an estrogen receptor-mediated pathway.
PMID: Biomed Res Int. 2018 ;2018:4178021. Epub 2018 Mar 15. PMID: 29736392 Abstract Title: Quercetin Stimulates Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation through an Estrogen Receptor-Mediated Pathway. Abstract: Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the overall effect of quercetin on mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.Materials and Methods: BMSCs …
Polyphenols enhance the activity of endogenous stem cells.
PMID: Curr Drug Targets. 2019 ;20(3):347-353. PMID: 30062965 Abstract Title: Potential Non-neoplastic Applications for Polyphenols in Stem Cell Utilization. Abstract: While polyphenols may have important effects on pluripotential stem cells that make them noteworthy as potential antineoplastic agents, their action on stem cells may portend other health benefits, such as treatments for cardiovascular and neurocognitive …
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Quercetin is a geroprotective agent against accelerated and natural aging in hMSCs, providing a potential therapeutic intervention for treating age-associated disorders.
PMID: Protein Cell. 2019 06 ;10(6):417-435. Epub 2018 Aug 1. PMID: 30069858 Abstract Title: Chemical screen identifies a geroprotective role of quercetin in premature aging. Abstract: Aging increases the risk of various diseases. The main goal of aging research is to find therapies that attenuate aging and alleviate aging-related diseases. In this study, we screened …
High-salt- and cholesterol diet-associated cognitive impairment attenuated by tannins-enriched fraction of Emblica officinalis via inhibiting NF-kB pathway.
PMID: Inflammopharmacology. 2018 Feb ;26(1):147-156. Epub 2018 Jan 15. PMID: 29335826 Abstract Title: High-salt- and cholesterol diet-associated cognitive impairment attenuated by tannins-enriched fraction of Emblica officinalis via inhibiting NF-kB pathway. Abstract: Metabolic disorders are closely associated with dietary habits and seem to be related to neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative disease in humans. Emblica officinalis (EOT) fruits …
Chebulagic acid and Chebulinic acid inhibit TGF-β1 induced fibrotic changes in the chorio-retinal endothelial cells by inhibiting ERK phosphorylation.
PMID: Microvasc Res. 2019 01 ;121:14-23. Epub 2018 Sep 4. PMID: 30189210 Abstract Title: Chebulagic acid and Chebulinic acid inhibit TGF-β1 induced fibrotic changes in the chorio-retinal endothelial cells by inhibiting ERK phosphorylation. Abstract: PURPOSE: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is characterized by pro-inflammatory, pro-angiogenic and pro-fibrotic environment during the various stages of the disease progression. Basement …