PMID: Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi. 2019 Aug ;27(4):1111-1117. PMID: 31418365 Abstract Title: [Apoptosis-Inducing Effect of Ginsenoside Rh2 on Human Acute T Lymphoblastic Leukemia Jurkat Cells and Its Mechanism]. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the apoptosis-inducing effect of Ginsenoside (Rh2) on human acute T lymphoblastic leukemia Jurkat cells and it mechamism.METHODS: The effects …
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These findings support the exploitation of ginsenoside GRg3 as an effective complementary and functional food to prevent and delay Alzheimer’s disease.
PMID: J Agric Food Chem. 2019 Aug 27. Epub 2019 Aug 27. PMID: 31422666 Abstract Title: Ginsenoside Rg3 Prevents Cognitive Impairment by Improving Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Rat Model of Alzheimer's Disease. Abstract: Ginseng, the roots and rhizomes ofC. A. Meyer, is used not only as a herbal medicine but also as a functional food …
Ginsenoside Rb1 ameliorates chronic kidney disease-associated vascular calcification by inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
PMID: J Cell Mol Med. 2019 Aug 19. Epub 2019 Aug 19. PMID: 31423730 Abstract Title: Ginsenoside Rb1 ameliorates CKD-associated vascular calcification by inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Abstract: Vascular calcification (VC) is a pathological process underpinning major cardiovascular conditions and has attracted public attention due to its high morbidity and mortality. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) …
Ginsenoside Ro markedly suppresses the tumour growth of B16F10-transplanted tumours in vivo.
PMID: Molecules. 2019 Aug 17 ;24(16). Epub 2019 Aug 17. PMID: 31426477 Abstract Title: Inhibitory Effects of Ginsenoside Ro on the Growth of B16F10 Melanoma via Its Metabolites. Abstract: Ginsenoside Ro (Ro), a major saponin derived and isolated fromC.A. Meyer, exerts multiple biological activities. However, the anti-tumour efficacy of Ro remains unclear because of its …
Melatonin is likely to protect against alterations of the male reproductive system caused by BPA.
PMID: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2019 Aug 6. Epub 2019 Aug 6. PMID: 31388950 Abstract Title: Maternal exposure to environmentally relevant doses of bisphenol A causes reproductive dysfunction in F1 adult male rats: protective role of melatonin. Abstract: This study investigated the protective effects of melatonin (MLT), a potent antioxidant, in male Wistar rats …
Organophosphate flame retardants and bisphenol A in children’s urine in Hong Kong: has the burden been underestimated?
PMID: Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2019 Aug 5 ;183:109502. Epub 2019 Aug 5. PMID: 31394373 Abstract Title: Organophosphate flame retardants and bisphenol A in children's urine in Hong Kong: has the burden been underestimated? Abstract: The urine levels of organophosphate flame retardants (PFRs) and bisphenol A (BPA) in kindergarten children (n = 31, 4-6 years old, sampling performed …
Higher exposure to BPA was associated with abnormal sperm tail morphology.
PMID: Reprod Toxicol. 2019 Aug 21. Epub 2019 Aug 21. PMID: 31445078 Abstract Title: Male exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and semen quality in the Home Observation of Periconceptional Exposures (HOPE) cohort. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Exposure to bis-phenol A (BPA) has been associated with reduced semen quality. The objective of this study was to examine associations …
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A review of the developmental toxicity of e-cigarette aerosols.
PMID: Birth Defects Res. 2019 Aug 9. Epub 2019 Aug 9. PMID: 31400084 Abstract Title: Developmental toxicity of e-cigarette aerosols. Abstract: Maternal smoking during pregnancy represents a major public health concern increasing the risk for low birth weight, congenital anomalies, preterm birth, fetal mortality, and morbidity. In an effort to diminish adverse developmental effects of …
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E-cigarette and dual-product use are significantly associated with greater odds of reporting sleep-related complaints among adolescents.
PMID: J Adolesc. 2019 Aug 20 ;76:48-54. Epub 2019 Aug 20. PMID: 31442814 Abstract Title: E-cigarette use and sleep-related complaints among youth. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: E-cigarette use is highly prevalent among adolescents. However, little research has examined the relationship between e-cigarette use and sleep-related complaints in this population. The objective of this study was to assess …
Inhaling nicotine-free electronic cigarette aerosol transiently impacted endothelial function in healthy nonsmokers.
PMID: Radiology. 2019 Aug 20:190562. Epub 2019 Aug 20. PMID: 31429679 Abstract Title: Acute Effects of Electronic Cigarette Aerosol Inhalation on Vascular Function Detected at Quantitative MRI. Abstract: Background Previous studies showed that nicotinized electronic cigarettes (hereafter, e-cigarettes) elicit systemic oxidative stress and inflammation. However, the effect of the aerosol alone on endothelial function is …
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