PMID: Cell Cycle. 2019 Aug ;18(15):1745-1758. Epub 2019 Jun 29. PMID: 31213123 Abstract Title: Diosgenin exhibits tumor suppressive function via down-regulation of EZH2 in pancreatic cancer cells. Abstract: Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the most aggressive and lethal malignancies worldwide. Although significant progress has been made in oncology treatment, this refractory disease is still …
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Diosgenin inhibits the expression of NEDD4 in prostate cancer cells.
PMID: Am J Transl Res. 2019 ;11(6):3461-3471. Epub 2019 Jun 15. PMID: 31312358 Abstract Title: Diosgenin inhibits the expression of NEDD4 in prostate cancer cells. Abstract: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignancy among men and causes a myriad of health problem for males that are diagnosed with the cancer. Although the 5-year relative …
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A review of the beneficial effects of onion in the treatment of obesity.
PMID: Molecules. 2018 Dec 30 ;24(1). Epub 2018 Dec 30. PMID: 30598012 Abstract Title: Biological Properties and Bioactive Components ofL.: Focus on Potential Benefits in the Treatment of Obesity and Related Comorbidities. Abstract: Common onion (L.) is one of the oldest cultivated plants, utilized worldwide as both vegetable and flavouring. This species is known to …
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Elucidation of an α-glucosidase inhibitor from the peel of Allium cepa by principal component analysis.
PMID: Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2019 Apr ;83(4):751-754. Epub 2019 Jan 8. PMID: 30621512 Abstract Title: Elucidation of anα-glucosidase inhibitor from the peel of Allium cepa by principal component analysis. Abstract: We conducted liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry measurements on hot-water extracts of peel from different varieties of Allium cepa. Some quercetin glycosides were identified as potentialα-glucosidase inhibitors …
There is an evidence that onions enhance testosterone level in males.
PMID: Biomolecules. 2019 02 21 ;9(2). Epub 2019 Feb 21. PMID: 30795630 Abstract Title: Testosterone in Males as Enhanced by Onion (). Abstract: Testosterone (17β-Hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one) is the main sex hormone in males. Maintaining and enhancing testosterone level in men is an incessant target for many researchers. Examples of such research approaches is to utilize specific …
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Therapeutic effect of topical administration of red onion extract in a murine model of allergic rhinitis.
PMID: Sci Rep. 2019 Feb 27 ;9(1):2883. Epub 2019 Feb 27. PMID: 30814581 Abstract Title: Therapeutic effect of topical administration of red onion extract in a murine model of allergic rhinitis. Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of topical administration of onion (Allium cepa) extract on nasal cavity for treatment …
Fermented onion has a preventive and therapeutic effect on hyperlipidemic disease.
PMID: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 ;2019:3269047. Epub 2019 Mar 3. PMID: 30941192 Abstract Title: Antihyperlipidemic and Antioxidative Potentials of Onion (L.) Extract Fermented with a NovelHD-010. Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate antihyperlipidemic and antioxidative potentials of onion (L.) extract fermented with a novelHD-010. In general, fermented onion extract is …
Rosmarinic acid can effectively reduce enterovirus 71 infection in the early stages of viral infection.
PMID: Virol J. 2019 07 31 ;16(1):94. Epub 2019 Jul 31. PMID: 31366366 Abstract Title: Evaluation of the virucidal effects of rosmarinic acid against enterovirus 71 infection via in vitro and in vivo study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although enterovirus 71 (EV71) is an important public health threat, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, there are still no …
The effect of rosmarinic acid on the prevention of myringosclerosis.
PMID: Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jul 23 ;126:109597. Epub 2019 Jul 23. PMID: 31351349 Abstract Title: The effect of rosmarinic acid on the prevention of myringosclerosis. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Myringosclerosis commonly occurs as a long-term complication of ventilation during the treatment of otitis media. We aimed to determine the effects of rosmarinic acid as an …
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Rosmarinic acid has antioxidant properties and is an effective hepatoprotective agent.
PMID: Folia Morphol (Warsz). 2019 Aug 22. Epub 2019 Aug 22. PMID: 31436305 Abstract Title: Investigation of antioxidant effects of rosmarinic acid on liver, lung and kidney in rats: A biochemical and histopathological study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: To investigate the protective effects of rosmarinic acid in rats exposed to hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-two rats …
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