PMID: Arch Biochem Biophys. 2020 Apr 25:108382. Epub 2020 Apr 25. PMID: 32343976 Abstract Title: Nicotine encourages oxidative stress and impairment of rats' brain mitigated by Spirulina platensis lipopolysaccharides and low-dose ionizing radiation. Abstract: In this study, we investigated the protective role of Spirulina platensis-lipopolysaccharides (S-LPS) and low dose-ionizing radiation (LD-IR) against prolonged administration of …
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Protective role of Spirulina platensis against bifenthrin-induced reprotoxicity.
PMID: Biomolecules. 2020 May 12 ;10(5). Epub 2020 May 12. PMID: 32408700 Abstract Title: Protective Role ofAgainst Bifenthrin-Induced Reprotoxicity in Adult Male Mice by Reversing Expression of Altered Histological, Biochemical, and Molecular Markers Including MicroRNAs. Abstract: The potential reprotoxicity of bifenthrin remains unclear if only the common clinical indicators of reproductive disease are examined. The …
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Fermented dairy foods rich in probiotics and cardiometabolic risk factors.
PMID: Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2020 May 21:1-10. Epub 2020 May 21. PMID: 32436399 Abstract Title: Fermented dairy foods rich in probiotics and cardiometabolic risk factors: a narrative review from prospective cohort studies. Abstract: Probiotic foods, including fermented dairy (FD) products such as yogurt and cheese, naturally contain live microorganisms, but the relationship between …
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Protective effect of crocin on electromagnetic field-induced testicular damage.
PMID: Iran J Basic Med Sci. 2020 Jan ;23(1):102-110. PMID: 32395207 Abstract Title: Protective effect of crocin on electromagnetic field-induced testicular damage and heat shock protein A2 expression in male BALB/c mice. Abstract: Objectives: Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted from mobile phones may cause a deleterious effect on human health and may affect the …
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Saffron may have a favourable effect on fasting blood glucose.
PMID: Nutrients. 2020 May 14 ;12(5). Epub 2020 May 14. PMID: 32423173 Abstract Title: Impact ofL. on Metabolic Profile in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus or Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Experimental studies demonstrated a positive effect of administration ofL. (saffron) and its bioactive ingredients on metabolic profile through their antioxidant capacity.PURPOSE: To determine …
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Effects of saffron on cognitive function.
PMID: Neurol Sci. 2020 May 23. Epub 2020 May 23. PMID: 32445136 Abstract Title: Effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on cognitive function. A systematic review of RCTs. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Improvement of cognitive function may be desirable for healthy individuals and clinically beneficial for those with cognitive impairment such as from Alzheimer's disease (AD) or …
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Crocetin might halt or delay disease progression in age-related macular degeneration.
PMID: Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Apr 22 ;21(8). Epub 2020 Apr 22. PMID: 32331354 Abstract Title: Crocetin Prevents RPE Cells from Oxidative Stress through Protection of Cellular Metabolic Function and Activation of ERK1/2. Abstract: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause for visual impairment in aging populations with limited established therapeutic interventions available. …
Saffron and its main ingredients such as crocin could be a potential candidate for the treatment of ocular disease.
PMID: Curr Neuropharmacol. 2020 May 6. Epub 2020 May 6. PMID: 32379589 Abstract Title: Pharmacological effects of saffron and its constituents in ocular disorders from in vitro studies to clinical trials; a systematic review. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Some medicinal plants have shown promising therapeutic potential for management of the diseases. We aimed to systematically review the …
Saffron carotenoids change the superoxide dismutase activity in breast cancer.
PMID: Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Apr 30 ;158:845-853. Epub 2020 Apr 30. PMID: 32360463 Abstract Title: Saffron carotenoids change the superoxide dismutase activity in breast cancer: In vitro, in vivo and in silico studies. Abstract: Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an important member of the antioxidant defense system and is proposed as a therapeutic agent …
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Flavolignans from silymarin as Nrf2 bioactivators and their therapeutic applications.
PMID: Biomedicines. 2020 May 14 ;8(5). Epub 2020 May 14. PMID: 32423098 Abstract Title: Flavolignans from Silymarin as Nrf2 Bioactivators and Their Therapeutic Applications. Abstract: Silymarin (SM) is a mixture of flavolignans extracted from the seeds of species derived from, commonly known as milk thistle or St. Mary'sthistle. These species have been widely used in …
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