PMID: J Fr Ophtalmol. 2019 Dec 9. Epub 2019 Dec 9. PMID: 31831276 Abstract Title: The effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on diabetic retinopathy: A preliminary study. Abstract: PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to prospectively assess the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on diabetic retinopathy lesions and macular edema in patients undergoing …
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The results obtained from this research have shown that chicory extract has antifungal features.
PMID: J Contemp Dent Pract. 2017 Nov 1 ;18(11):1014-1020. Epub 2017 Nov 1. PMID: 29109313 Abstract Title: Evaluation of the Antifungal Effect of Chicory Extracts on Candida Glabrata and Candida Krusei in a Laboratory Environment. Abstract: AIM: This research has evaluated the extract's antifungal effects on Candida glabrata and Candida krusei in a laboratory environment.MATERIALS …
Chicory leaf extract as an adjunct nutritional approach with nonsurgical periodontal therapy may be helpful in controlling periodontal status.
PMID: J Am Coll Nutr. 2018 08 ;37(6):479-486. Epub 2018 Mar 20. PMID: 29558323 Abstract Title: Effects of Chicory Leaf Extract on Serum Oxidative Stress Markers, Lipid Profile and Periodontal Status in Patients With Chronic Periodontitis. Abstract: AIM: The aim of present study was to evaluate the effects of chicory leaf extract on serum oxidative …
Chicory polysaccharides attenuate high-fat diet induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
PMID: Int J Biol Macromol. 2018 Oct 15 ;118(Pt A):886-895. Epub 2018 Jun 28. PMID: 29964102 Abstract Title: Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) polysaccharides attenuate high-fat diet induced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease via AMPK activation. Abstract: Chicory polysaccharides (CP) from Cichorium intybus L. roots were extracted and fractionated to isolate two novel polysaccharide fractions, CP-1 and …
Antimicrobial effects of Egyptian local chicory, Cichorium endivia subsp. pumilum.
PMID: Int J Microbiol. 2018 ;2018:6475072. Epub 2018 Nov 4. PMID: 30532784 Abstract Title: Antimicrobial Effects of Egyptian Local Chicory,subsp. Abstract: The discovery of novel and more efficient antimicrobial agents from natural sources like plants is one of the most important ways through which the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant pathogens can be overcome. Herein, we …
Proteinaceous pancreatic lipase inhibitor from the seed of Litchi chinensis.
PMID: Food Technol Biotechnol. 2019 Mar ;57(1):113-118. PMID: 31316283 Abstract Title: Proteinaceous Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitor from the Seed of. Abstract: A study of the pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity of a protein from the seed ofwas carried out. Protein was isolated by 70% ammonium sulphate precipitation followed by dialysis. Lipase inhibitory activity of the protein was …
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Isolation and structural characterization of a non-competitive α-glucosidase inhibitory polysaccharide from the seeds of Litchi chinensis Sonn.
PMID: Int J Biol Macromol. 2019 Nov 21. Epub 2019 Nov 21. PMID: 31760014 Abstract Title: Isolation and structural characterization of a non-competitiveα-glucosidase inhibitory polysaccharide from the seeds of Litchi chinensis Sonn. Abstract: In this study, a novel homogeneous polysaccharide (LSP-W-4, M = 6.70 kDa) was isolated and purified from the seeds of Litchi chinensis Sonn. Monosaccharide composition …
L-carnitine is involved in hyperbaric oxygen-mediated therapeutic effects in high fat diet-induced lipid metabolism dysfunction.
PMID: Molecules. 2020 Jan 1 ;25(1). Epub 2020 Jan 1. PMID: 31906305 Abstract Title: L-Carnitine Is Involved in Hyperbaric Oxygen-Mediated Therapeutic Effects in High Fat Diet-Induced Lipid Metabolism Dysfunction. Abstract: Lipid metabolism dysfunction and obesity are serious health issues to human beings. The current study investigated the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) against high fat …
Litchi seed aqueous extracts play a role in suppression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition, invasion and migration in breast cancer cells.
PMID: Cell Cycle. 2020 Jan 10:1-9. Epub 2020 Jan 10. PMID: 31918603 Abstract Title: Litchi Seed Aqueous Extracts play a role in suppression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition, invasion and migration in breast cancer cells. Abstract: We carried out this study to unravel the function of Litchi Seed Aqueous Extracts (LSAE) on biological functions of breast cancer …
Natural products from Mediterranean diet: from anti-hyperlipidemic agents to dietary epigenetic modulators.
PMID: Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2019 ;20(10):825-844. PMID: 31264546 Abstract Title: Natural Products from Mediterranean Diet: From Anti-hyperlipidemic Agents to Dietary Epigenetic Modulators. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) are, currently, the major contributor to global mortality and will continue to dominate mortality rates in the future. Hyperlipidemia refers to the elevated levels of lipids and cholesterol …