PMID: Biomolecules. 2019 08 19 ;9(8). Epub 2019 Aug 19. PMID: 31430968 Abstract Title: The Protective Effect of Hispidin against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Oxidative Stress in ARPE-19 Cells via Nrf2 Signaling Pathway. Abstract: Hispidin, a polyphenol compound isolated from, has been reported to possess antioxidant activities. In this study, we aimed to investigate the mechanisms underlying …
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Effect of Coriolus versicolor glucan on the stimulation of cytokine production in sarcoma-180-bearing mice
PMID: Biomed Rep. 2017 Dec ;7(6):567-572. Epub 2017 Oct 11. PMID: 29188061 Abstract Title: Effect ofglucan on the stimulation of cytokine production in sarcoma-180-bearing mice. Abstract: (CV) contains high levels of bioactive compounds, including the glucan (1→6)-α-D-glucopyranosyl. However, there is a lack of data regarding the potential effect of this CV glucan (CVG) on the …
Coriolus versicolor aqueous extract ameliorates insulin resistance.
PMID: Phytother Res. 2018 Mar ;32(3):551-560. Epub 2017 Dec 15. PMID: 29243310 Abstract Title: Coriolus versicolor aqueous extract ameliorates insulin resistance with PI3K/Akt and p38 MAPK signaling pathways involved in diabetic skeletal muscle. Abstract: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are usually with poor immunity and easier to suffer from cancer and microbial infections. …
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C. versicolor and G. lucidum related natural products might have potential benefits on the overall survival and quality of life in cancer patients.
PMID: Front Pharmacol. 2019 ;10:703. Epub 2019 Jul 3. PMID: 31333449 Abstract Title: andRelated Natural Products as an Adjunct Therapy for Cancers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Abstract: Cancer incidence and mortality rates keep rising globally.andrelated natural products are commonly applied as a complementary therapeutic option for different stages and types …
Coriolus versicolor alleviates diabetic cardiomyopathy by inhibiting cardiac fibrosis and NLRP3 inflammasome activation.
PMID: Phytother Res. 2019 Oct ;33(10):2737-2748. Epub 2019 Jul 23. PMID: 31338905 Abstract Title: Coriolus versicolor alleviates diabetic cardiomyopathy by inhibiting cardiac fibrosis and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Abstract: Coriolus versicolor (CV) is a traditional medicine and food mushroom. Our previous study demonstrated that CV extract exhibited anti-hyperglycemia and anti-insulin resistance effects. However, the effect of …
Different brain regions are infected with fungi in Alzheimer’s disease.
PMID: Sci Rep. 2015 Oct 15 ;5:15015. Epub 2015 Oct 15. PMID: 26468932 Abstract Title: Different Brain Regions are Infected with Fungi in Alzheimer's Disease. Abstract: The possibility that Alzheimer's disease (AD) has a microbial aetiology has been proposed by several researchers. Here, we provide evidence that tissue from the central nervous system (CNS) of …
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Polymicrobial infections in brain tissue from Alzheimer’s disease patients.
PMID: Sci Rep. 2017 07 17 ;7(1):5559. Epub 2017 Jul 17. PMID: 28717130 Abstract Title: Polymicrobial Infections In Brain Tissue From Alzheimer's Disease Patients. Abstract: Several studies have advanced the idea that the etiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD) could be microbial in origin. In the present study, we tested the possibility that polymicrobial infections exist …
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Identification of fungal species in brain tissue from Alzheimer’s disease by next-generation sequencing.
PMID: J Alzheimers Dis. 2017 ;58(1):55-67. PMID: 28387676 Abstract Title: Identification of Fungal Species in Brain Tissue from Alzheimer's Disease by Next-Generation Sequencing. Abstract: The possibility that patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) have disseminated fungal infection has been recently advanced by the demonstration of fungal proteins and DNA in nervous tissue from AD patients. …
Agaricus blazei bioactive compounds and their effects on human health: benefits and controversies.
PMID: Curr Pharm Des. 2017 ;23(19):2807-2834. PMID: 28103773 Abstract Title: Agaricus blazei Bioactive Compounds and their Effects on Human Health: Benefits and Controversies. Abstract: BACKGROUND: The mushroom Agaricus blazei has evoked considerable scientific and practical interest in several fields, especially those linked to its medicinal properties. This review aims to summarize and evaluate the past …
Licochalcone A inhibits the growth of colon carcinoma and attenuates cisplatin-induced toxicity.
PMID: Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2008 Jul ;103(1):48-54. Epub 2008 Jul 1. PMID: 18484961 Abstract Title: Licochalcone A inhibits the growth of colon carcinoma and attenuates cisplatin-induced toxicity without a loss of chemotherapeutic efficacy in mice. Abstract: Although chemotherapy has an important function in the treatment of most solid tumours, its clinical applications are limited …
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