PMID: Mol Nutr Food Res. 2020 Apr 11:e1900991. Epub 2020 Apr 11. PMID: 32277569 Abstract Title: The Preventive Effects of Pterostilbene on the Exercise Intolerance and Circadian Misalignment of Mice Subjected to Sleep Restriction. Abstract: SCOPE: The study investigates the effects of pterostilbene (PTE) on exercise endurance and circadian rhythm in sleep-restricted (SR) mice.METHODS AND …
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Pterostilbene enhances cytotoxicity and chemosensitivity in human pancreatic cancer cells.
PMID: Biomolecules. 2020 May 4 ;10(5). Epub 2020 May 4. PMID: 32375296 Abstract Title: Pterostilbene Enhances Cytotoxicity and Chemosensitivity in Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells. Abstract: Gemcitabine (GEM) drug resistance causes high mortality rates and poor outcomes in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients. Receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) involvement in the GEM resistance process …
Pterostilbene prevents LPS-induced early pulmonary fibrosis by suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in vivo.
PMID: Food Funct. 2020 May 7. Epub 2020 May 7. PMID: 32377661 Abstract Title: Pterostilbene prevents LPS-induced early pulmonary fibrosis by suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis in vivo. Abstract: Early pulmonary fibrosis after acute lung injury leads to poor prognosis and high mortality. Pterostilbene (Pts), a bioactive component in blueberries, possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and …
Realizing the potential of blueberry as natural inhibitor of metastasis and powerful apoptosis inducer.
PMID: Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2020 Mar 10. Epub 2020 Mar 10. PMID: 32160854 Abstract Title: Realizing the Potential of Blueberry as Natural inhibitor of Metastasis and Powerful Apoptosis Inducer: Tapping the Treasure Trove for Effective Regulation of Cell Signaling Pathways. Abstract: Blueberries belong to the genus Vaccinium of the family Ericaceae. Rapidly accumulating experimentally …
This suggested that polyphenol-rich by-products might provide a similar health effect in high-fat diet individuals.
PMID: Food Funct. 2020 Apr 1 ;11(4):3167-3179. Epub 2020 Mar 24. PMID: 32208477 Abstract Title: Fermented blueberry pomace ameliorates intestinal barrier function through the NF-κB-MLCK signaling pathway in high-fat diet mice. Abstract: The barrier-improving functions of fermented blueberry pomace (FBP) and its potential mechanism were investigated in this study. Polyphenols and the approximate composition of …
Blueberry proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins improve metabolic health through a gut microbiota-dependent mechanism in diet-induced obese mice.
PMID: Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Mar 31. Epub 2020 Mar 31. PMID: 32228321 Abstract Title: Blueberry proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins improve metabolic health through a gut microbiota-dependent mechanism in diet-induced obese mice. Abstract: Blueberry consumption can prevent obesity-linked metabolic diseases and it has been proposed that its polyphenol content may contribute to these effects. …
Phytotherapy using blueberry leaf polyphenols to alleviate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
PMID: Phytomedicine. 2020 Apr ;69:153209. Epub 2020 Mar 18. PMID: 32240928 Abstract Title: Phytotherapy using blueberry leaf polyphenols to alleviate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease through improving mitochondrial function and oxidative defense. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Since non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) pathogenesis is multi-factorial, pharmacotherapy with a specific target commonly exhibits limited efficacy. Phytotherapy, whose therapeutic efficacy …
Chinese wild blueberries have potential as a natural preservative to prevent and control foodborne pathogens.
PMID: J Food Sci. 2020 Apr 3. Epub 2020 Apr 3. PMID: 32243587 Abstract Title: The effect of Chinese wild blueberry fractions on the growth and membrane integrity of various foodborne pathogens. Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of Chinese wild blueberry extract and its fractions against Listeria monocytogenes, …
Consumption of 22 g freeze-dried blueberries for 8 wk may beneficially affect cardiometabolic health parameters in men with type 2 diabetes.
PMID: Curr Dev Nutr. 2020 Apr ;4(4):nzaa030. Epub 2020 Mar 9. PMID: 32337475 Abstract Title: Effect of Blueberry Consumption on Cardiometabolic Health Parameters in Men with Type 2 Diabetes: An 8-Week, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Abstract: Background: Blueberries are dietary sources of polyphenols, specifically anthocyanins. Anthocyanins have been identified as having a strong association with …
The intake of blueberries prevented the development of bladder dysfunction secondary to bladder outlet obstruction.
PMID: Nutrients. 2020 May 1 ;12(5). Epub 2020 May 1. PMID: 32369959 Abstract Title: Blueberry Prevents the Bladder Dysfunction in Bladder Outlet Obstruction Rats by Attenuating Oxidative Stress and Suppressing Bladder Remodeling. Abstract: Various berries demonstrate antioxidant activity, and this effect is expected to prevent chronic diseases. We examined whether a diet containing blueberry powder …