PMID: J Agric Food Chem. 2020 Jan 12. Epub 2020 Jan 12. PMID: 31927917 Abstract Title: Pterostilbene Improves Hepatic Lipid Accumulation via the MiR-34a/Sirt1/SREBP-1 Pathway in Fructose-Fed Rats. Abstract: High fructose intake promotes hepatic lipid accumulation. Pterostilbene, a natural analogue of resveratrol enriched in diet berries, exhibits hepatoprotective property. Here, we studied the protection by …
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High-dose ascorbic acid synergizes with anti-PD1 in a lymphoma mouse model.
PMID: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2020 Jan 7. Epub 2020 Jan 7. PMID: 31911474 Abstract Title: High-dose ascorbic acid synergizes with anti-PD1 in a lymphoma mouse model. Abstract: Major efforts are underway to identify agents that can potentiate effects of immune checkpoint inhibition. Here, we show that ascorbic acid (AA) treatment caused …
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Red beetroot extract could help prevent chlorpyrifos-induced testicular damage via antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic pathways.
PMID: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2019 Dec 10. Epub 2019 Dec 10. PMID: 31823260 Abstract Title: Red beetroot extract mitigates chlorpyrifos-induced reprotoxicity associated with oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in rats. Abstract: The goal of our investigation is to evaluate the potential protective efficacy of red beetroot extract (RBR) against testicular toxicity produced by …
Nephroprotective role of Beta vulgaris L. root extract against chlorpyrifos-induced renal injury in rats.
PMID: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 ;2019:3595761. Epub 2019 Nov 22. PMID: 31885644 Abstract Title: Nephroprotective Role ofL. Root Extract against Chlorpyrifos-Induced Renal Injury in Rats. Abstract: Organophosphorus pesticides (OPs) are widely used for agricultural and housekeeping purposes. Exposure to OPs is associated with the progression of several health issues. Antioxidant agents may be …
Beetroot juice supplementation positively impacts velocity, power, and total repetitions during free-weight bench press exercise.
PMID: J Strength Cond Res. 2020 Jan 6. Epub 2020 Jan 6. PMID: 31913252 Abstract Title: Effect of Acute Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Bench Press Power, Velocity, and Repetition Volume. Abstract: Williams, TD, Martin, MP, Mintz, JA, Rogers, RR, and Ballmann, CG. Effect of acute beetroot juice supplementation on bench press power, velocity, and repetition …
Functional properties of beetroot in management of cardio-metabolic diseases
PMID: Nutr Metab (Lond). 2020 ;17:3. Epub 2020 Jan 7. PMID: 31921325 Abstract Title: Functional properties of beetroot () in management of cardio-metabolic diseases. Abstract: Red beetroot (), as a naturally occurring root vegetable and a rich source of phytochemicals and bioactive compounds, is known for its beneficial roles in the improvement of several clinical …
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Betanin has antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects and may have the ability to prevent or delay the progress of neural death in Parkinson’s disease.
PMID: Neurochem Res. 2019 Dec 19. Epub 2019 Dec 19. PMID: 31858376 Abstract Title: Betanin Attenuates Oxidative Stress Induced by 6-OHDA in PC12 Cells via SAPK/JNK and PI3 K Pathways. Abstract: Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder which accompanied with cognitive decline, chorei form moves and behavioral difficulties. Oxidative stress which promote the apoptotic cell …
Betulinic acid induces apoptosis of gallbladder cancer cells via repressing SCD1.
n/a PMID: Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai). 2020 Jan 8. Epub 2020 Jan 8. PMID: 31915810 Abstract Title: Betulinic acid induces apoptosis of gallbladder cancer cells via repressing SCD1. Abstract: Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is the most common and aggressive malignancy of the biliary tract. Betulinic acid (BetA) has been reported to have anti-inflammatory and antitumor …
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Phytochemicals inhibit migration of triple negative breast cancer cells by targeting kinase signaling.
PMID: BMC Cancer. 2020 Jan 2 ;20(1):4. Epub 2020 Jan 2. PMID: 31898540 Abstract Title: Phytochemicals inhibit migration of triple negative breast cancer cells by targeting kinase signaling. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cell migration and invasion are essential processes for metastatic dissemination of cancer cells. Significant progress has been made in developing new therapies against oncogenic signaling …
Fisetin alleviated kidney inflammation and apoptosis to protect against lipopolysaccharide-induced septic acute kidney injury.
PMID: Biomed Pharmacother. 2020 Feb ;122:109772. Epub 2019 Dec 30. PMID: 31918290 Abstract Title: Flavonoid fisetin alleviates kidney inflammation and apoptosis via inhibiting Src-mediated NF-κB p65 and MAPK signaling pathways in septic AKI mice. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sepsis is defined as end-organ dysfunction resulting from the host's inflammatory response to infection. One of the most common …
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