PMID: Pharm Biol. 2020 Dec ;58(1):25-34. PMID: 31854220 Abstract Title: Curcumin inhibited the growth and invasion of human monocytic leukaemia SHI-1 cellsby altering MAPK and MMP signalling. Abstract: Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound extracted from the rhizome of the tropical plantL. (Zingiberaceae), has been considered as a cancer chemopreventive drug by American National Cancer Institute.To examine …
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Curcumin exerts a protective effect on doxorubicin-induced nephrotic syndrome.
PMID: J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 Dec 24 ;250:112502. Epub 2019 Dec 24. PMID: 31881321 Abstract Title: Curcumin, as a pleiotropic agent, improves doxorubicin-induced nephrotic syndrome in rats. Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Curcumin, a phenolic compound extracted from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), has been reported to have broad biological functions including potent antioxidant and renoprotective …
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Neuroprotective effects of tetrahydrocurcumin against glutamate-induced oxidative stress in hippocampal HT22 cells.
PMID: Molecules. 2019 Dec 30 ;25(1). Epub 2019 Dec 30. PMID: 31905820 Abstract Title: Neuroprotective Effects of Tetrahydrocurcumin against Glutamate-Induced Oxidative Stress in Hippocampal HT22 Cells. Abstract: In the central nervous system, glutamate is a major excitable neurotransmitter responsible for many cellular functions. However, excessive levels of glutamate induce neuronal cell death via oxidative stress …
Use of aloe vera and turmeric paste as a supplementary medicine in oral submucosal fibrosis.
PMID: Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Oct ;71(Suppl 1):883-886. Epub 2019 Jan 29. PMID: 31742088 Abstract Title: Use of Aloe Vera and Turmeric Paste as a Supplementary Medicine in Oral Submucosal Fibrosis: A Pilot Study. Abstract: Oral submucosal fibrosis is the major health issue affecting 2.5 million Indian population under the age of 40 years. …
Combination of Korean red ginseng extract and hydrogen-rich water improves spermatogenesis and sperm motility in male mice.
PMID: Chin J Integr Med. 2020 Jan 10. Epub 2020 Jan 10. PMID: 31919748 Abstract Title: Combination of Korean Red Ginseng Extract and Hydrogen-Rich Water Improves Spermatogenesis and Sperm Motility in Male Mice. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of hydrogen-rich Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) water (HRGW) mixture on the spermatogenesis and sperm motility of …
Deuterium-depleted water as adjuvant therapeutic agent for treatment of diet-induced obesity.
PMID: Molecules. 2019 Dec 19 ;25(1). Epub 2019 Dec 19. PMID: 31861678 Abstract Title: Deuterium-Depleted Water as Adjuvant Therapeutic Agent for Treatment of Diet-Induced Obesity in Rats. Abstract: In this study, we present the potential application of deuterium-depleted water (DDW) for the prevention and adjuvant treatment of obesity in rats. We tested the hypothesis that …
Pulmonary inflammation induced by low-dose particulate matter exposure in mice.
PMID: Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2019 Sep 1 ;317(3):L424-L430. Epub 2019 Jul 31. PMID: 31364371 Abstract Title: Pulmonary inflammation induced by low-dose particulate matter exposure in mice. Abstract: Air pollution is a ubiquitous problem and comprises gaseous and particulate matter (PM). Epidemiological studies have clearly shown that exposure to PM is associated …
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The benefits of voluntary physical exercise after traumatic brain injury on rat’s object recognition memory.
PMID: Exp Neurol. 2020 Jan 8:113178. Epub 2020 Jan 8. PMID: 31926165 Abstract Title: The benefits of voluntary physical exercise after traumatic brain injury on rat's object recognition memory: A comparison of different temporal schedules. Abstract: Physical exercise can reduce the cognitive decline associated with traumatic brain injury, yet little is known about the optimal …
Treadmill exercise improves the neurological deficits induced by cerebral ischemia-reperfusion by inhibiting autophagy and HMGB1 binding to Beclin1.
PMID: Life Sci. 2020 Jan 8:117279. Epub 2020 Jan 8. PMID: 31926245 Abstract Title: Treadmill exercise improves neurological function by inhibiting autophagy and the binding of HMGB1 to Beclin1 in MCAO juvenile rats. Abstract: AIMS: Treadmill exercise is a beneficial treatment following childhood stroke. Thus, studies focusing on the neuroprotective mechanism of exercise training during …
The roles of physical activity and inflammation in mortality, cognition, and depressive symptoms among older Mexican Americans.
PMID: Am J Epidemiol. 2019 Nov 1 ;188(11):1944-1952. PMID: 31497846 Abstract Title: The Roles of Physical Activity and Inflammation in Mortality, Cognition, and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Mexican Americans. Abstract: A higher level of physical activity (PA) is associated with decreased risk of mortality, dementia, and depression, yet the mechanisms involved are not well understood, …
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