PMID: Sci Rep. 2019 Dec 3 ;9(1):18197. Epub 2019 Dec 3. PMID: 31796803 Abstract Title: Agastache honey has superior antifungal activity in comparison with important commercial honeys. Abstract: There is an urgent need for new effective antifungal agents suitable for the treatment of superficial skin infections, since acquired resistance of fungi to currently available agents …
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Tanshinone IIA ameliorates the bleomycin-induced endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition.
PMID: Int Immunopharmacol. 2019 Dec ;77:105968. Epub 2019 Nov 6. PMID: 31704290 Abstract Title: Tanshinone IIA ameliorates the bleomycin-induced endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition via the Akt/mTOR/p70S6K pathway in a murine model of systemic sclerosis. Abstract: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune inflammatory and vascular disorder leading to progressive tissue fibrosis. Tanshinone IIA (Tan IIA) is a phytochemical …
Five Benefits of Cardamom for the Health Conscious
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Could Probiotics Be the Potent Antidepressant You’ve Been Looking For?
It has long been established that gut bacteria are largely connected to immune function and metabolic health. However, researchers have only scratched the surface when it comes to their role in health
Tanshinone IIA mediates SMAD7-YAP interaction to inhibit liver cancer growth.
PMID: Aging (Albany NY). 2019 Nov 11 ;11(21):9719-9737. Epub 2019 Nov 11. PMID: 31711043 Abstract Title: Tanshinone IIA mediates SMAD7-YAP interaction to inhibit liver cancer growth by inactivating the transforming growth factor beta signaling pathway. Abstract: Tanshinone IIA (TanIIA)-an active constituent of, a traditional Chinese medicinal plant-is known to have blood circulation promotion and anti-tumor …
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Tanshinone IIA ameliorates cognitive deficits by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced apoptosis.
PMID: Neurochem Int. 2019 Nov 25:104610. Epub 2019 Nov 25. PMID: 31778727 Abstract Title: Tanshinone IIA ameliorates cognitive deficits by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced apoptosis in APP/PS1 transgenic mice. Abstract: Our previous data indicated that tanshinone IIA (tan IIA) improves learning and memory in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease (AD) induced by streptozotocin via …
Tanshinone IIA reverses gefitinib-resistance in human non-small-cell lung cancer.
PMID: Onco Targets Ther. 2019 ;12:9355-9365. Epub 2019 Nov 7. PMID: 31807016 Abstract Title: Tanshinone IIA Reverses Gefitinib-Resistance In Human Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Via Regulation Of VEGFR/Akt Pathway. Abstract: Background: Gefitinib-resistance is a primary obstacle for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It has been shown that tanshinone IIA (Tan IIA) could induce apoptosis of …
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Manuka honey microemulsion eye cream could be used as a treatment for blepharitis.
PMID: Ocul Surf. 2019 Nov 20. Epub 2019 Nov 20. PMID: 31759183 Abstract Title: Randomized masked trial of the clinical efficacy of MGO Manuka Honey microemulsion eye cream for the treatment of blepharitis. Abstract: PURPOSE: To assess the clinical efficacy of a novel MGO Manuka Honey microemulsion (MHME) eye cream for the management of blepharitis.METHODS: …
Manuka honey-based wound dressings are a promising treatment for infected chronic wounds.
PMID: Sci Rep. 2019 Dec 3 ;9(1):18160. Epub 2019 Dec 3. PMID: 31796774 Abstract Title: Honey can inhibit and eliminate biofilms produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Abstract: Chronic wound treatment is becoming increasingly difficult and costly, further exacerbated when wounds become infected. Bacterial biofilms cause most chronic wound infections and are notoriously resistant to antibiotic treatments. …
Royal jelly reduces depression-like behaviour.
PMID: Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2019 Nov 20:1-7. Epub 2019 Nov 20. PMID: 31746674 Abstract Title: Royal jelly reduces depression-like behavior through possible effects on adrenal steroidogenesis in a murine model of unpredictable chronic mild stress. Abstract: Royal jelly (RJ) is used as a dietary supplement for human health promotion. Recently, a clinical trial has reported …
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