Taylor Mercado

Flavonoids of Rosa roxburghii Tratt offers protection against radiation induced apoptosis and inflammation in mouse thymus.

PMID: Apoptosis. 2018 10 ;23(9-10):470-483. PMID: 29995207 Abstract Title: Flavonoids of Rosa roxburghii Tratt offers protection against radiation induced apoptosis and inflammation in mouse thymus. Abstract: The present study evaluated the protective effect of the natural compound flavonoids of Rosa roxburghii Tratt (FRT) againstγ-radiation-induced apoptosis and inflammation in mouse thymus cells in vivo and in …

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Rosa roxburghii fruit freeze-dried powder could effectively prevent renal fibrosis and injury.

PMID: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 ;2019:4946580. Epub 2019 Aug 20. PMID: 31531112 Abstract Title: Oxidative Stress and TGF-1/Smads Signaling Are Involved inFruit Extract Alleviating Renal Fibrosis. Abstract: Fibrosis is involved in the pathogenesis of kidney diseases. We previously discovered thatfruit (Cili) possesses antifibrosis property in chronic renal disease, but the mechanisms are unknown. …

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Polysaccharide from Rosa roxburghii Tratt fruit attenuates hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia.

PMID: J Agric Food Chem. 2020 Jan 8 ;68(1):147-159. Epub 2019 Dec 26. PMID: 31826616 Abstract Title: Polysaccharide fromTratt Fruit Attenuates Hyperglycemia and Hyperlipidemia and Regulates Colon Microbiota in DiabeticMice. Abstract: This study was aimed at investigating the hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of a polysaccharide (RTFP) isolated fromTratt fruit on type-2 diabeticmice. The results indicated …

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Hydroxytyrosol decreases LPS- and α-synuclein-induced microglial activation in vitro.

PMID: Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 Dec 31 ;9(1). Epub 2019 Dec 31. PMID: 31906130 Abstract Title: Hydroxytyrosol Decreases LPS- andα-Synuclein-Induced Microglial Activation In Vitro. Abstract: Neuroinflammation is a common feature shared by neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease (PD), and seems to play a key role in their development and progression. Microglia cells, the principal orchestrators …

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Protective effect of alpha mangostin on rotenone induced toxicity in rat model of Parkinson’s disease.

PMID: Neurosci Lett. 2020 Jan 18 ;716:134652. Epub 2019 Nov 25. PMID: 31778768 Abstract Title: Protective effect of alpha mangostin on rotenone induced toxicity in rat model of Parkinson's disease. Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive, late-onset, and degenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system with an unknown etiology. Due to its incredible …

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Xanthone suppresses allergic contact dermatitis in vitro and in vivo.

PMID: Int Immunopharmacol. 2020 Jan ;78:106061. Epub 2019 Dec 9. PMID: 31821937 Abstract Title: Xanthone suppresses allergic contact dermatitis in vitro and in vivo. Abstract: Xanthone is a phenolic compound found in a few higher plant families; it has a variety of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. However, the molecular and cellular …

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Xanthone could be a dietary supplement for the patient with diabetic complications.

PMID: J Am Coll Nutr. 2019 Dec 17:1-10. Epub 2019 Dec 17. PMID: 31846399 Abstract Title: Short-Time Administration of Xanthone FromFruit Pericarp Attenuates the Hepatotoxicity and Renotoxicity of Type II Diabetes Mice. Abstract: Our previous studies reported that xanthone can protect from hyperglycemia-induced diabetes mellitus (DM) via possessing antioxidant activity. An attempt has been made …

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G. dulcis fruit rind could be a functional food to ameliorate symptoms of metabolic syndrome.

PMID: Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Dec 31 ;21(1). Epub 2019 Dec 31. PMID: 31906096 Abstract Title: Physiological and Metabolic Effects of Yellow Mangosteen () Rind in Rats with Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome. Abstract: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This study has investigated the responses …

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Mung beans and peas or their extracts may be utilized as good candidates of natural antioxidant agents.

PMID: Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Dec ;7(12):4063-4075. Epub 2019 Nov 21. PMID: 31890186 Abstract Title: Protective effects of mung bean (L.) and pea (L.) against high-fat-induced oxidative stress. Abstract: Hyperlipidemia is closely related to oxidative stress, and it has been proved that the intake of legumes can protect the body from chronic diseases related to …

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Mung bean protein hydrolysates protect mouse liver cell line Nctc-1469 cell from hydrogen peroxide-induced cell injury.

PMID: Foods. 2019 Dec 23 ;9(1). Epub 2019 Dec 23. PMID: 31877918 Abstract Title: Mung Bean Protein Hydrolysates Protect Mouse Liver Cell Line Nctc-1469 Cell from Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Cell Injury. Abstract: Mung bean is nutritious and rich in protein (19.5%-33.1%). However, there are few studies on mung bean protein active peptides so the mung bean …

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