PMID: Nutrients. 2019 Nov 8 ;11(11). Epub 2019 Nov 8. PMID: 31717277 Abstract Title: Evidence on the Health Benefits of Supplemental Propolis. Abstract: Propolis is a honey-related product with reported health benefits such as improved immunity, lowered blood pressure, treated allergies and skin conditions. A literature review and narrative synthesis were conducted to investigate the …
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The role of propolis against paclitaxel-induced oligospermia, sperm abnormality, oxidative stress and DNA damage in testes of male rats.
PMID: Andrologia. 2019 Nov 25:e13394. Epub 2019 Nov 25. PMID: 31762066 Abstract Title: The role of propolis against paclitaxel-induced oligospermia, sperm abnormality, oxidative stress and DNA damage in testes of male rats. Abstract: Paclitaxel (taxol) is one of the most powerful anticancer drugs but it possesses toxic effects on male reproductive system. Propolis, from folkloric …
This review describes the beneficial effects of propolis on metabolic disorders.
PMID: Molecules. 2019 Dec 1 ;24(23). Epub 2019 Dec 1. PMID: 31805752 Abstract Title: Effects of Propolis Extract and Propolis-Derived Compounds on Obesity and Diabetes: Knowledge from Cellular and Animal Models. Abstract: Propolis is a natural product resulting from the mixing of bee secretions with botanical exudates. Since propolis is rich in flavonoids and cinnamic …
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Arctigenin can improve myocardial infarction by inhibiting the inflammatory phenotype of macrophages/monocytes.
PMID: Lab Invest. 2019 Dec 2. Epub 2019 Dec 2. PMID: 31792391 Abstract Title: Arctigenin alleviates myocardial infarction injury through inhibition of the NFAT5-related inflammatory phenotype of cardiac macrophages/monocytes in mice. Abstract: In this study, we screened potential natural compounds for the treatment of myocardial infarction (MI) and explored the underlying mechanisms. We built three …
A. lappa extracts are potential candidates for the treatment of inflammatory disorders that are complement-related.
PMID: Chem Biodivers. 2019 Oct 25. Epub 2019 Oct 25. PMID: 31654480 Abstract Title: Inhibitory Effect of Supercritical Extracts from Arctium lappa L. on the Lectin Pathway of the Complement System. Abstract: The complement system participates in host defense by eliminating microorganisms and triggering inflammation. However, insufficient control or exacerbated complement activation contributes to inflammatory …
Burdock root attenuates preneoplastic lesion development.
PMID: Environ Toxicol. 2019 Dec 5. Epub 2019 Dec 5. PMID: 31804025 Abstract Title: Burdock (Arctium lappa L.) root attenuates preneoplastic lesion development in a diet and thioacetamide-induced model of steatohepatitis-associated hepatocarcinogenesis. Abstract: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is considered growing risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma development in high-income countries. Diet- and chemically induced rodent models have …
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Arctium lappa root extract prevents lead-induced liver injury.
PMID: Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 Nov 24 ;8(12). Epub 2019 Nov 24. PMID: 31771282 Abstract Title: Root Extract Prevents Lead-Induced Liver Injury by Attenuating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation, and Activating Akt/GSK-3β Signaling. Abstract: L () is a popular medicinal plant with promising hepatoprotective activity. This study investigated the protective effect ofroot extract (ALRE) on lead (Pb) …
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Gestational exposure to paracetamol in rats induces neurofunctional alterations in the progeny.
PMID: Neurotoxicol Teratol. 2019 Oct 20 ;77:106838. Epub 2019 Oct 20. PMID: 31644948 Abstract Title: Gestational exposure to paracetamol in rats induces neurofunctional alterations in the progeny. Abstract: Paracetamol (PAR) is an over-the-counter medicine used as analgesic or antipyretic by 40-50% of the pregnant women in different countries. Epidemiologic studies have been associating maternal use …
Nobiletin attenuates acetaminophen-induced hepatorenal toxicity.
PMID: J Biochem Mol Toxicol. 2019 Nov 27:e22427. Epub 2019 Nov 27. PMID: 31777137 Abstract Title: Nobiletin attenuates acetaminophen-induced hepatorenal toxicity in rats. Abstract: The study aimed to examine the effects of nobiletin on the toxicity model induced with acetaminophen (APAP). For this purpose, 24 adult male rats were equally divided into four groups. The groups …
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Betanin exerted a potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect against hepato-renal damage induced by paracetamol and diclofenac over consumption.
PMID: Biomarkers. 2019 Nov 26:1-24. Epub 2019 Nov 26. PMID: 31766895 Abstract Title: Impact of betanin against paracetamol and diclofenac induced hepato-renal damage in rats. Abstract: Paracetamol (PAR) and diclofenac (DF) are the most popular consumed analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications.This study aimed to explore the protective effect of betanin (Bet) against PAR or DF induced …
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