PMID: Cancers (Basel). 2020 Feb 12 ;12(2). Epub 2020 Feb 12. PMID: 32059469 Abstract Title: Oligo-Fucoidan Prevents M2 Macrophage Differentiation and HCT116 Tumor Progression. Abstract: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced during intracellular metabolism or triggered by extrinsic factors can promote neoplastic transformation and malignant microenvironment that mediate tumor development. Oligo-Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide isolated …
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Fucoidan from Ecklonia maxima is a powerful inhibitor of the diabetes-related enzyme, α-glucosidase.
PMID: Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Feb 15. Epub 2020 Feb 15. PMID: 32070744 Abstract Title: Fucoidan from Ecklonia maxima is a powerful inhibitor of the diabetes-related enzyme,α-glucosidase. Abstract: Ecklonia maxima, an endemic South African seaweed, is a potential source of beneficial bioactive compounds. Among these compounds, fucoidan, a sulphated polysaccharide has a wide range …
Astaxanthin protects the brain from oxidative damage and reduces neuronal deficits due to cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury.
PMID: Comb Chem High Throughput Screen. 2020 Feb 19. Epub 2020 Feb 19. PMID: 32072893 Abstract Title: Favorable Effects of Astaxanthin on Brain Damage due to Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Activated inflammation and oxidant stress during cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) lead to brain damage. Astaxanthin (ASX) is a type of carotenoid with a strong …
Astaxanthin may be used as a preventive or therapeutic approach for co-morbidity of diabetes and depression.
PMID: Front Pharmacol. 2019 ;10:1621. Epub 2020 Jan 30. PMID: 32082151 Abstract Title: Preventive and Therapeutic Effects of Astaxanthin on Depressive-Like Behaviors in High-Fat Diet and Streptozotocin-Treated Rats. Abstract: The comorbidity of diabetes and depression has a negative impact on both lifestyle and quality of life. Astaxanthin (AST) has been demonstrated to improve glucose metabolism …
Early astragaloside IV administration attenuates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis.
PMID: Life Sci. 2020 Feb 19:117448. Epub 2020 Feb 19. PMID: 32087232 Abstract Title: Early astragaloside IV administration attenuates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in mice by suppressing the maturation and function of dendritic cells. Abstract: AIMS: Dendritic cells (DCs) actively participate in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease. Astragaloside IV (ASI), an active …
This study presents evidence for the therapeutic effects of Salvia miltiorrhiza and Panax notoginseng herb pair on acute myocardial ischemia injury.
PMID: Phytomedicine. 2020 Feb ;67:153162. Epub 2019 Dec 26. PMID: 31955134 Abstract Title: Regulation of serum lipidomics and amino acid profiles of rats with acute myocardial ischemia by Salvia miltiorrhiza and Panax notoginseng herb pair. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Salvia miltiorrhiza and Panax notoginseng herb pair (DQ) has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for a …
Panax notoginseng preparations as adjuvant therapy for diabetic kidney disease.
PMID: Pharm Biol. 2020 Dec ;58(1):138-145. PMID: 31967924 Abstract Title: preparations as adjuvant therapy for diabetic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: (Burk.) F.H. Chen (Araliaceae) preparations (PNP) are traditional Chinese medicines used as adjuvant therapeutics for diabetic kidney disease (DKD).To systematically review the efficacy of PNP as adjunct DKD therapy, including their …
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A novel acidic polysaccharide from the residue of Panax notoginseng and its hepatoprotective effect on alcoholic liver damage in mice.
PMID: Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Feb 6 ;149:1084-1097. Epub 2020 Feb 6. PMID: 32035151 Abstract Title: A novel acidic polysaccharide from the residue of Panax notoginseng and its hepatoprotective effect on alcoholic liver damage in mice. Abstract: This study presented the first purification and characterization of a hepatoprotective polysaccharide (PNPS-0.5 M) from the residue of …
Astragalus propinquus Schischkin and Panax notoginseng (A&P) compound relieved cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury.
PMID: J Ethnopharmacol. 2020 Jan 28 ;252:112637. Epub 2020 Jan 28. PMID: 32004631 Abstract Title: Astragalus propinquus Schischkin and Panax notoginseng (A&P) compound relieved cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury through inhibiting the mincle maintained macrophage inflammation. Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common disease in hospitalized patients, especially in critically ill patients. It …
Extract from Astragalus membranaceus inhibit breast cancer cells proliferation.
n/a PMID: BMC Complement Altern Med. 2018 Mar 9 ;18(1):83. Epub 2018 Mar 9. PMID: 29523109 Abstract Title: Extract from Astragalus membranaceus inhibit breast cancer cells proliferation via PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Astragalus membranaceus (AM) is a commonly used herb in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which has been used as an essential tonic to …
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