PMID: Arch Oral Biol. 2020 Apr 19 ;114:104727. Epub 2020 Apr 19. PMID: 32361019 Abstract Title: Efficacy of green tea and its extract, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, in the reduction of cariogenic microbiota in children: a randomized clinical trial. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of green tea and its extract …
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Tanshinone ⅡA inhibits VSMC inflammation and proliferation in vivo and in vitro by downregulating miR-712-5p expression.
PMID: Eur J Pharmacol. 2020 May 6:173140. Epub 2020 May 6. PMID: 32387370 Abstract Title: TanshinoneⅡA inhibits VSMC inflammation and proliferation in vivo and in vitro by downregulating miR-712-5p expression. Abstract: The inflammation and proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are the basic pathological feature of proliferative vascular diseases. TanshinoneⅡA (Tan ⅡA), which is …
Dandelion polysaccharide is a promising anti-cancer drug candidate for treating liver cancer.
PMID: Front Pharmacol. 2020 ;11:460. Epub 2020 Apr 8. PMID: 32322211 Abstract Title: Dandelion Polysaccharide Exerts Anti-Angiogenesis Effect on Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Regulating VEGF/HIF-1α Expression. Abstract: Recent studies have revealed that natural plants-derived polysaccharides exhibit potent anti-tumor activity. Our earlier studies suggest that dandelion polysaccharide (DP) inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell proliferationand. Here, we investigated …
The results of present meta-analysis study support the use of green tea for the improvement of obesity indices.
PMID: Phytother Res. 2020 May 5. Epub 2020 May 5. PMID: 32372444 Abstract Title: The effect of green tea supplementation on obesity: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Abstract: The effects of green tea (GT) in obese subjects have been evaluated in different studies, but no consensus has been obtained due …
Evaluation of daily Laurus nobilis tea consumption on lipid profile biomarkers in healthy volunteers.
PMID: J Am Coll Nutr. 2020 Mar 26:1-6. Epub 2020 Mar 26. PMID: 32213118 Abstract Title: Evaluation of DailyTea Consumption on Lipid Profile Biomarkers in Healthy Volunteers. Abstract: is known in the field of herbal medicine andstudies that it has beneficial effects such as antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetes, and anti-inflammatory properties.We investigated whethertea consumption affects the …
Anti-inflammatory activity of alkali-soluble polysaccharides from Arctium lappa L. and its effect on gut microbiota of mice with inflammation.
PMID: Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Mar 19 ;154:773-787. Epub 2020 Mar 19. PMID: 32199919 Abstract Title: Anti-inflammatory activity of alkali-soluble polysaccharides from Arctium lappa L. and its effect on gut microbiota of mice with inflammation. Abstract: In this study, an alkali-soluble polysaccharide (ASALP) from Arctium lappa L. were extracted and purified. Our results indicated …
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Arctium lappa could be considered a potentially valuable medicinal food for dry age-related macular degeneration.
PMID: Molecules. 2020 Apr 9 ;25(7). Epub 2020 Apr 9. PMID: 32283798 Abstract Title: Suppressive Effect ofL. Leaves on Retinal Damage Against A2E-Induced ARPE-19 Cells and Mice. Abstract: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a major cause of irreversible loss of vision with 80-90% of patients demonstrating dry type AMD. Dry AMD could possibly be prevented …
Anti-acne action of peptides isolated from burdock root-preliminary studies and pilot testing.
PMID: Molecules. 2020 Apr 27 ;25(9). Epub 2020 Apr 27. PMID: 32349230 Abstract Title: Anti-Acne Action of Peptides Isolated from Burdock Root-Preliminary Studies and Pilot Testing. Abstract: This work aimed to study the anti-bacterial, anti-biofilm and anti-oxidant potential effects of low molecular weight (LMW) peptides (Br-p) isolated from burdock () roots. We conducted a preliminary …
Arctium lappa root extract containing L-arginine prevents TNF-α-induced early atherosclerosis in vitro and in vivo.
PMID: Nutr Res. 2020 Mar 21 ;77:85-96. Epub 2020 Mar 21. PMID: 32388084 Abstract Title: Arctium lappa root extract containing L-arginine prevents TNF-α-induced early atherosclerosis in vitro and in vivo. Abstract: Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the aorta and is a major cause of cardiovascular disease. Arctium lappa root is a plant widely …
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