PMID: Iran J Pharm Res. 2019 ;18(2):812-825. PMID: 31531064 Abstract Title: Houtt Extract Attenuates Neuronal Loss and Glial Activation in Pentylenetetrazol-Induced Kindling Model. Abstract: Inflammatory reactions are closely associated with the development and progression of epilepsy. It has been shown that inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which are released from activated astrocytes and microglia, are considered …
Author Archives: Taylor Mercado
These data suggest that myrislignan might be a useful compound for the treatment of toxoplasmosis.
PMID: Front Microbiol. 2019 ;10:2152. Epub 2019 Sep 18. PMID: 31620108 Abstract Title: Myrislignan Exhibits Activities AgainstRH Strain by Triggering Mitochondrial Dysfunction. Abstract: is a widespread obligatory parasitic protozoon that infects nearly all warm-blooded animals and causes toxoplasmosis. However, the current treatments for toxoplasmosis are limited by severe side effects. Myrislignan is a natural product …
Thymoquinone enhances paclitaxel anti-breast cancer activity.
PMID: Molecules. 2020 Jan 20 ;25(2). Epub 2020 Jan 20. PMID: 31968657 Abstract Title: Thymoquinone Enhances Paclitaxel Anti-Breast Cancer Activity via Inhibiting Tumor-Associated Stem Cells Despite Apparent Mathematical Antagonism. Abstract: Thymoquinone (TQ) has shown substantial evidence for its anticancer effects. Using human breast cancer cells, we evaluated the chemomodulatory effect of TQ on paclitaxel (PTX). …
Continue reading “Thymoquinone enhances paclitaxel anti-breast cancer activity.”
A review of the effects of Nigella sativa on endothelial dysfunction in diabetes mellitus.
PMID: J Ethnopharmacol. 2020 Jan 20:112585. Epub 2020 Jan 20. PMID: 31972323 Abstract Title: Effects of Nigella sativa on endothelial dysfunction in diabetes mellitus; A review. Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Endothelial dysfunction is involved in lesion generation by the promotion of both early and late mechanism(s) of atherosclerosis such as adhesion molecules up-regulation, increased chemokine secretion …
Polysaccharide from Echinacea purpurea reduce the oxidant stress in vitro and in vivo.
PMID: Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Jan 14. Epub 2020 Jan 14. PMID: 31953178 Abstract Title: Polysaccharide from Echinacea purpurea reduce the oxidant stress in vitro and in vivo. Abstract: Echinacea purpurea polysaccharides (EPPS) were extracted through water extract and alcohol precipitate method. Three polysaccharides were purified by DEAE cellulose, named EPPS-1, EPPS-2 and EPPS-3. …
Fructose consumption during pregnancy and lactation causes DNA damage and biochemical changes in female mice.
PMID: Mutagenesis. 2020 Jan 22. Epub 2020 Jan 22. PMID: 31967303 Abstract Title: Fructose consumption during pregnancy and lactation causes DNA damage and biochemical changes in female mice. Abstract: The consumption of fructose during pregnancy can cause hyperglycaemia and may stimulate production of reactive oxygen species; however, there are only a few studies reporting whether …
Association of sugar-sweetened beverage intake with risk of metabolic syndrome among children and adolescents in urban China.
PMID: Public Health Nutr. 2020 Jan 9:1-11. Epub 2020 Jan 9. PMID: 31915093 Abstract Title: Association of sugar-sweetened beverage intake with risk of metabolic syndrome among children and adolescents in urban China. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: High sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake has been shown to correlate with a higher risk for CVD and metabolic disorders, while the …
Moderate nut consumption may be beneficial to kidney health among women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus.
PMID: J Ren Nutr. 2020 Jan 17. Epub 2020 Jan 17. PMID: 31959496 Abstract Title: Nut Consumption and Renal Function Among Women With a History of Gestational Diabetes. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Nut intake has been associated with reduced cardiometabolic risk, but few studies have examined its association with renal function. We examined associations between nut intake …
regular yogurt consumption was related to lower mortality risk among women.
PMID: Am J Clin Nutr. 2020 Jan 22. Epub 2020 Jan 22. PMID: 31968071 Abstract Title: Yogurt consumption in relation to mortality from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes: a prospective investigation in 2 cohorts of US women and men. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although a link between regular yogurt consumption and mortality appears plausible, data are …
Continue reading “regular yogurt consumption was related to lower mortality risk among women.”
Prominent pancreatic lipase inhibition and free radical scavenging activity of a Myristica fragrans ethanolic extract in vitro.
PMID: Maedica (Buchar). 2019 Sep ;14(3):254-259. PMID: 31798741 Abstract Title: Prominent Pancreatic Lipase Inhibition and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of a Myristica fragrans Ethanolic Extract in vitro. Potential Role in Obesity Treatment. Abstract: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the antioxidant and lipase inhibitory potential of various extracts of Myristica fragrans (in …
Health Time 