PMID: World J Gastroenterol. 2019 Sep 14 ;25(34):5120-5133. PMID: 31558861 Abstract Title: Allyl isothiocyanate ameliorates lipid accumulation and inflammation in nonalcoholic fatty liver diseasethe Sirt1/AMPK and NF-κB signaling pathways. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), a classic anti-inflammatory and antitumorigenic agent, was recently identified as a potential treatment for obesity and insulin resistance. However, little is …
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Allyl isothiocyanate treatment alleviates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
PMID: Life Sci. 2020 Feb 15 ;243:117291. Epub 2020 Jan 9. PMID: 31927049 Abstract Title: Allyl isothiocyanate treatment alleviates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease through the Nrf2-Notch1 signaling and upregulation of MRP1. Abstract: AIMS: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease with high morbidity and mortality worldwide, which can cause serious social and economic burdens. …
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Glucosinolate-degradation products as co-adjuvant therapy on prostate cancer in vitro.
PMID: Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Oct 9 ;20(20). Epub 2019 Oct 9. PMID: 31600887 Abstract Title: Glucosinolate-Degradation Products as Co-Adjuvant Therapy on Prostate Cancer in Vitro. Abstract: Glucosinolate-degradation products (GS-degradation products) are believed to be responsible for the anticancer effects of cruciferous vegetables. Furthermore, they could improve the efficacy and reduce side-effects of chemotherapy. …
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In vitro studies on anti-inflammatory activities of kiwifruit peel extract in human THP-1 monocytes.
PMID: J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 Apr 6 ;233:41-46. Epub 2018 Dec 30. PMID: 30599220 Abstract Title: In vitro studies on anti-inflammatory activities of kiwifruit peel extract in human THP-1 monocytes. Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Kiwifruit is native to eastern China and many are the references about the consumption of fruits and fruits extracts of the Actinidia plants …
Perilla frutescens leaves attenuate dextran sulfate sodium-induced acute colitis.
PMID: Food Sci Biotechnol. 2020 Jan ;29(1):131-140. Epub 2019 Nov 25. PMID: 31976135 Abstract Title: Britton var. frutescens leaves attenuate dextran sulfate sodium-induced acute colitis in mice and lipopolysaccharide-stimulated angiogenic processes in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Abstract: The aim of the current study was to investigate whether the leaves ofBritton var. frutescens (PL), a …
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Actinidia chinensis root extract attenuates proliferation and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma
PMID: J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 Dec 28 ;251:112529. Epub 2019 Dec 28. PMID: 31891797 Abstract Title: Actinidia Chinensis Planch Root extract attenuates proliferation and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by inhibiting the DLX2/TARBP2/JNK/AKT pathway. Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Many studies have confirmed that traditional Chinese herbs exert potential anti-tumor effects. Actinidia Chinensis Planch root has been used as …
Actinidia arguta supplementation protects aorta and liver in rats with induced hypercholesterolemia.
PMID: Nutr Res. 2016 11 ;36(11):1231-1242. Epub 2016 Sep 30. PMID: 27865618 Abstract Title: Actinidia arguta supplementation protects aorta and liver in rats with induced hypercholesterolemia. Abstract: There are no published results focusing on the study of hardy kiwifruit as a supplementation to the atherogenic diet. We hypothesized that hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta (A. arguta)) …
Actinidia arguta extract attenuates inflammasome activation: Potential involvement in NLRP3 ubiquitination.
PMID: J Ethnopharmacol. 2018 Mar 1 ;213:159-165. Epub 2017 Nov 21. PMID: 29174375 Abstract Title: Actinidia arguta extract attenuates inflammasome activation: Potential involvement in NLRP3 ubiquitination. Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Actinidia arguta (A. arguta) has been widely used in Asian countries as a traditional medicinal herb to treat inflammation-related diseases, such as gastritis, bronchitis, and arthritis.AIM …
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