PMID: Sci Rep. 2020 Feb 10 ;10(1):2217. Epub 2020 Feb 10. PMID: 32041991 Abstract Title: Wild blueberry proanthocyanidins shape distinct gut microbiota profile and influence glucose homeostasis and intestinal phenotypes in high-fat high-sucrose fed mice. Abstract: Blueberries are a rich source of polyphenols, widely studied for the prevention or attenuation of metabolic diseases. However, the …
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Liquiritin induces apoptosis and autophagy in cisplatin-resistant gastric cancer cells.
PMID: Int J Oncol. 2017 Nov ;51(5):1383-1394. Epub 2017 Sep 22. PMID: 29048624 Abstract Title: Liquiritin induces apoptosis and autophagy in cisplatin (DDP)-resistant gastric cancer cells in vitro and xenograft nude mice in vivo. Abstract: Gastric cancer is reported as one of the leading factors resulting in tumor-related death worldwide. However, the therapies to suppress …
Protective effects of liquiritin on the brain of rats with Alzheimer’s disease.
PMID: West Indian Med J. 2015 12 ;64(5):468-472. Epub 2016 Apr 29. PMID: 27399208 Abstract Title: Protective Effects of Liquiritin on the Brain of Rats with Alzheimer's Disease. Abstract: Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a sort of nerve degenerative disease with clinical manifestation of memory damage and cognitive dysfunction. Its typical pathological change is the …
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Spirulina extract enriched for Braun-type lipoprotein (Immulina®) for inhibition of 4T1 breast tumors’ growth and metastasis.
PMID: Phytother Res. 2020 Feb ;34(2):368-378. Epub 2019 Nov 5. PMID: 31691383 Abstract Title: Spirulina extract enriched for Braun-type lipoprotein (Immulina®) for inhibition of 4T1 breast tumors' growth and metastasis. Abstract: Spirulina platensis extracts have exhibited considerable anti-cancer effects. To investigate the efficacy of the Spirulina extract enriched for Braun-type lipoprotein (Immulina®) for breast cancer …
Dietary supplementation with silicon-enriched spirulina improves arterial remodelling and function in hypertensive rats.
PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Oct 25 ;11(11). Epub 2019 Oct 25. PMID: 31731463 Abstract Title: Dietary Supplementation with Silicon-Enriched Spirulina Improves Arterial Remodeling and Function in Hypertensive Rats. Abstract: Vascular aging is characterized by increase in arterial stiffness and remodeling of the arterial wall with a loss of elastic properties. Silicon is an essential trace element …
Spirulina platensis ameliorates the sub chronic toxicities of lead.
PMID: Sci Total Environ. 2020 Jan 20 ;701:134879. Epub 2019 Nov 1. PMID: 31734488 Abstract Title: Spirulina platensis ameliorates the sub chronic toxicities of lead in rabbits via anti-oxidative, anti- inflammatory, and immune stimulatory properties. Abstract: Lead acetate (Pb) is an oldest and widespread environmental toxicant that led to cumulative injury in humans and all …
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Neuroprotective potential of Spirulina platensis on lesioned spinal cord corticospinal tract under experimental conditions.
PMID: Ultrastruct Pathol. 2019 ;43(6):273-289. Epub 2019 Nov 28. PMID: 31779507 Abstract Title: Neuroprotective potential ofon lesioned spinal cord corticospinal tract under experimental conditions in rat models. Abstract: Spinal cord injury (SCI) results from penetrating or compressive traumatic injury to the spine in humans or by the surgical compression of the spinal cord in experimental …
Spirulina supplementation significantly reduces body weight, especially in obese individuals.
PMID: Complement Ther Med. 2019 Dec ;47:102211. Epub 2019 Oct 17. PMID: 31780031 Abstract Title: Effects of Spirulina supplementation on obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Evidence has suggested that Spirulina supplementation may affect anthropometric indices. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to summarize published randomized clinical …
Spirulina ingestion protected retinal photoreceptors from photostress in the retina.
PMID: Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2019 Nov ;8(6):20. Epub 2019 Nov 20. PMID: 31788349 Abstract Title: Dietary Spirulina Supplementation Protects Visual Function From Photostress by Suppressing Retinal Neurodegeneration in Mice. Abstract: Purpose: We investigated whether daily consumption of Spirulina, an antioxidant generating cyanobacterial nutritional supplement, would suppress photostress-induced retinal damage and prevent vision loss in …
Protective effect of Spirulina platensis against physiological, ultrastructural and cell proliferation damage induced by furan in kidney and liver.
PMID: Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2020 Jan 31 ;192:110256. Epub 2020 Jan 31. PMID: 32014724 Abstract Title: Protective effect of Spirulina platensis against physiological, ultrastructural and cell proliferation damage induced by furan in kidney and liver of rat. Abstract: The modulatory role of the Spirulina platensis (SP) against furan-induced (FU) hepatic and renal damage was assessed …
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