PMID: Antioxidants (Basel). 2020 Feb 4 ;9(2). Epub 2020 Feb 4. PMID: 32033211 Abstract Title: Protective Effects of Sulforaphane on Exercise-Induced Organ Damage via Inducing Antioxidant Defense Responses. Abstract: Regular exercise is beneficial to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but the beneficial effects are lost in the case of acute exhaustive exercise; this causes significant inflammation, …
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(-)-epicatechin reduces the blood pressure of young borderline hypertensive rats during the post-treatment period.
PMID: Antioxidants (Basel). 2020 Jan 23 ;9(2). Epub 2020 Jan 23. PMID: 31979210 Abstract Title: (-)-Epicatechin Reduces the Blood Pressure of Young Borderline Hypertensive Rats During the Post-Treatment Period. Abstract: This study investigated the effects of (-)-epicatechin (Epi) in young male borderline hypertensive rats (BHR) during two weeks of treatment (Epi group, 100 mg/kg/day p.o.) …
Lung inflammation induced by exposure to Bisphenol-A is associated with mTOR-mediated autophagy in adolescent mice.
PMID: Chemosphere. 2020 Jan 27 ;248:126035. Epub 2020 Jan 27. PMID: 32014637 Abstract Title: Lung inflammation induced by exposure to Bisphenol-A is associated with mTOR-mediated autophagy in adolescent mice. Abstract: Epidemiologic studies show that there is a link between Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and lung inflammation. Despite this, the molecular mechanisms are not entirely known. …
Vitamin D supplementation is associated with increased glutathione peroxidase-1 levels in Arab adults with prediabetes.
PMID: Antioxidants (Basel). 2020 Jan 29 ;9(2). Epub 2020 Jan 29. PMID: 32013162 Abstract Title: Vitamin D Supplementation Is Associated with Increased Glutathione Peroxidase-1 Levels in Arab Adults with Prediabetes. Abstract: Vitamin D supplementation may be used to lower oxidative stress. This interventional study aimed to investigate the effects of vitamin D supplementation on glutathione …
Mechanisms of testicular disruption from exposure to bisphenol A and phtalates.
PMID: J Clin Med. 2020 Feb 8 ;9(2). Epub 2020 Feb 8. PMID: 32046352 Abstract Title: Mechanisms of Testicular Disruption from Exposure to Bisphenol A and Phtalates. Abstract: Great attention has been paid in recent years to the harmful effects of various chemicals that interfere with our natural hormone balance, collectively known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals …
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Bisphenol A exposure enhances endometrial stromal cell invasion and has a positive association with peritoneal endometriosis.
PMID: Reprod Sci. 2020 Jan 6. Epub 2020 Jan 6. PMID: 32046440 Abstract Title: Bisphenol A Exposure Enhances Endometrial Stromal Cell Invasion and Has a Positive Association with Peritoneal Endometriosis. Abstract: Results of previous epidemiology studies on BPA exposure and endometriosis (EMs) risk were inconsistent, and were limited by inappropriate control selection, incorrect BPA detection …
Boswellic acid protects against Bisphenol-A and gamma radiation induced hepatic steatosis and cardiac remodelling.
PMID: Arch Physiol Biochem. 2020 Feb 14:1-19. Epub 2020 Feb 14. PMID: 32057248 Abstract Title: Boswellic acid protects against Bisphenol-A and gamma radiation induced hepatic steatosis and cardiac remodelling in rats: role of hepatic PPAR-α/P38 and cardiac Calcineurin-A/NFATc1/P38 pathways. Abstract: Bisphenol-A (BPA) and gamma-radiation are two risky environmental pollutants that human beings are exposed to …
Relationship between urinary bisphenol a levels and cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. adult population.
PMID: Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2020 Feb 10 ;192:110300. Epub 2020 Feb 10. PMID: 32058166 Abstract Title: Relationship between urinary bisphenol a levels and cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. adult population, 2003-2014. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Emerging evidence has identified cardiovascular system as a potential target of Bisphenol A (BPA). Although a few studies have revealed the relationship …
Highly bioavailable berberine formulation ameliorates diabetic nephropathy.
PMID: Eur J Pharmacol. 2020 Jan 27 ;873:172955. Epub 2020 Jan 27. PMID: 32001218 Abstract Title: Highly bioavailable berberine formulation ameliorates diabetic nephropathy through the inhibition of glomerular mesangial matrix expansion and the activation of autophagy. Abstract: Glomerular mesangial matrix expansion and cell autophagy are the most important factors in the development of kidney damage …
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A review of berberine in the treatment of metabolism-related chronic diseases.
PMID: Pharmacol Ther. 2020 Jan 27:107496. Epub 2020 Jan 27. PMID: 32001311 Abstract Title: Berberine in the treatment of metabolism-related chronic diseases: A drug cloud (dCloud) effect to target multifactorial disorders. Abstract: Berberine (BBR) is a multi-target drug (MTD) that has proven effective in the treatment of metabolism-related chronic diseases (CDs). However, the mode of …
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