Article
Plant Sciences
Min Feng, Dongsheng Wang, Xurong Wang, Ying Yang, Shidong Zhang
Summary: The study showed that Bai-Hu-Tang can inhibit excessive ET-1 secretion induced by LPS in vascular endothelial cells and activate the classic ET-1 signalling pathway to promote NO production, which may facilitate vasodilation of smooth muscle cells.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Tung Yan Lo, Anthony Siu Lung Chan, Suet Ting Cheung, Lisa Ying Yung, Manton Man Hon Leung, Yung Hou Wong
Summary: Yang Xin Tang (YXT), a traditional Chinese herbal preparation, has been reported to improve cognitive function and memory in patients with dementia. This study found that YXT and its major herbal components can regulate gene transcription and molecular targets related to Alzheimer's disease (AD). The neuroprotective and neurogenic actions of YXT suggest its potential as an alternative medicine for treating AD.
Review
Immunology
Chao Yang, Dan Li, Chung-Nga Ko, Kai Wang, Haiyong Wang
Summary: Immunotherapy is a treatment that utilizes the immune system to combat cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been found to possess antitumor activity and enhance host immunity. This article briefly discusses the immunomodulatory mechanisms and escape mechanisms in tumors, and highlights the antitumor immunomodulatory activities of representative active ingredients in TCM. The article concludes by suggesting future research and clinical applications of TCM in tumor immunotherapy, aiming to promote the use of TCM in this field and provide new insights for tumor immunotherapy using TCM.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zheng Pang, Qingjun Zhu
Summary: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a dangerous pathogen causing life-threatening infections in cystic fibrosis patients and immunocompromised individuals, with challenging treatment due to antibiotic resistance. Traditional Chinese medicine shows promise as an alternative therapy, with natural products demonstrating significant antimicrobial effects on antibiotic-resistant strains of P. aeruginosa.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Min Zhou, Rong Yu, Xiu Liu, Xialin Lv, Qin Xiang
Summary: The combination of Ginseng-plus-Bai-Hu-Tang and conventional Western medicine shows significant improvement in blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, with no apparent adverse effects.
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Wenxing He, Canli Xu, Dewen Mao, Yang Zheng, Na Wang, Minggang Wang, Nan Mao, Ting Wang, Yanjie Li
Summary: In recent years, the incidence of liver disease has increased, becoming a major cause of death. Various liver diseases are intricately linked to pyroptosis, which is one of the most common forms of programmed cell death. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a powerful weapon in the fight against liver diseases and can affect pyroptosis through multiple pathways. This review provides an overview of pyroptosis, its interplay with liver diseases, and the mechanisms through which TCM regulates pyroptosis in liver diseases.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chunlei Wei, Jing Qiu, Yuyi Wu, Ziqiang Chen, Ziwei Yu, Zecheng Huang, Ke Yang, Huiling Hu, Fang Liu
Summary: This review summarizes the effective single and compound traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) for the treatment of cholestatic liver disease (CLD). Based on the different clinical stages of CLD, the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of five promising TCM examples, including Yin Chen, Chi Shao, Fu Ling, Huang Qi Decoction (HQD), and Yin Chen Hao Decoction (YCHD), are discussed. The findings suggest that TCMs can effectively control the development of CLD and personalized treatment measures can slow down the progression of the disease.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Song Li, Zhengzhi Wu, Weidong Le
Summary: In Western medicine, dementia affects cognition, mental health, and physical abilities, while Traditional Chinese Medicine explains it from the perspectives of brain dystrophy, Spleen-Kidney weakness, Blood stasis, and Phlegm stagnation. Ancient Chinese physicians believed that dementia manifests not only as cognitive symptoms but also as psychiatric disorders and sleep disturbance, offering various treatment methods.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kangxiao Guo, Sisheng Xu, Zhaofeng Zeng
Summary: This review assessed the modulation of the liver-gut microbiota axis as a therapeutic approach to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and explored its application in other therapeutic avenues.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shaojie Zhang, Lijun An, Zhengguo Li, Xuelian Wang, Honglin Wang, Lijuan Shi, Jiahe Bao, Xiaozhong Lan, Erhao Zhang, Namrita Lall, Anna-Mari Reid, Yuhao Li, Da-Qing Jin, Jing Xu, Yuanqiang Guo
Summary: In this study, an immunological arabinan, LCP70-2A, was isolated from Ligusticum chuanxiong for the first time. Physicochemical characterization revealed its homogeneous polysaccharide nature and potential as an immunological enhancement supplement by activating macrophages and promoting the secretion of immunoregulatory factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Liqiong Yu, Shiling Li, Lili Pu, Chunhong Yang, Qian Shi, Qi Zhao, Shengbu Meniga, Yue Liu, Yi Zhang, Xianrong Lai
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of medicinal plants with anti-rheumatoid arthritis (RA) activity in the traditional Tibetan medicine (TTM) system. It discusses the major bioactive components and treatment mechanisms, highlighting the importance of regulating pro-inflammatory cytokine expression in RA.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Houpan Song, Jingyue Qiu, Chang Yu, Meng Xiong, Chen Ou, Baoping Ren, Meiqi Zhong, Meiyan Zeng, Qinghua Peng
Summary: This study investigated the protective effects of Huang-Qi-Jian-Zhong-Tang (HQJZT) against Indomethacin (IND)-induced duodenal ulceration in rats and the underlying mechanisms. The results showed that HQJZT effectively protected the duodenal mucosa by improving ulcer index, tissue architecture, and blood flow. Additionally, HQJZT regulated the expression of inflammation-related genes through NF-κB and STAT signaling pathways.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Li-Ran Zhu, Shan-Shan Li, Wan-Qun Zheng, Wei-Jian Ni, Ming Cai, Hai-Peng Liu
Summary: The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in the occurrence and progression of various liver diseases. Traditional Chinese medicines and natural products have been shown to repair liver injury, improve fatty liver, regulate liver immunity, and even inhibit liver cancer, and these effects are closely related to the gut microbiota. This review comprehensively summarizes and discusses the characteristics, functions, and potential mechanisms of these medicines targeting gut microbiota during liver disease treatment.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Xiankun Zhao, Yuxiao Fang, Jing Ye, Feng Qin, Wenzhu Lu, Hanlin Gong
Summary: The meta-analysis demonstrates that modified Runchang-Tang treatment is effective and safe for functional constipation. Additional well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lei Li, Man Wang, Jikuai Chen, Juelin Chen, Yawei Wang, Minghao Zhao, Qing Song, Shuogui Xu
Summary: As global warming continues, heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense, leading to an increase in the incidence of heat stroke. Heat stroke is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and further research is urgently needed to address this issue. Traditional Chinese medicine offers potential treatment methods, including herbal therapies and external treatments, which may provide clinical benefits and research directions for heat stroke.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
F. Yang, L. H. Liu, X. P. Li, J. Y. Luo, Z. Zhang, Z. T. Yan, S. D. Zhang, H. S. Li
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2016)
Article
Immunology
Baoqi Yan, Dongsheng Wang, Shuwei Dong, Zhangrui Cheng, Lidong Na, Mengqi Sang, Hongzao Yang, Zhiqiang Yang, Shidong Zhang, Zuoting Yan
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Shi-Dong Zhang, Shu-Wei Dong, Dong-Sheng Wang, Chike F. Oguejiofor, Ali A. Fouladi-Nashta, Zhi-Qiang Yang, Zuo-Ting Yan
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shidong Zhang, Dongsheng Wang, Shuwei Dong, Zhiqiang Yang, Zuoting Yan
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Feng Yang, Shidong Zhang, Xiaofei Shang, Xurong Wang, Zuoting Yan, Hongsheng Li, Jianxi Li
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Shidong Zhang, Feng Yang, Chike F. Oguejiofor, Dongsheng Wang, Shuwei Dong, Zuoting Yan
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Feng Yang, Shidong Zhang, Xiaofei Shang, Hongsheng Li, Hang Zhang, Dongan Cui, Xurong Wang, Ling Wang, Zuoting Yan, Yan Sun
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mei-Zhou Huang, Dong-An Cui, Xiao-Hu Wu, Wang Hui, Zuo-Ting Yan, Xue-Zhi Ding, Sheng-Yi Wang
Article
Reproductive Biology
Yajuan Li, Dongsheng Wang, Xiaohu Wu, Baoxiang He, Zhangrui Cheng, Otto Szenci, Pengjie Song, Dan Shao, Shidong Zhang, Zuoting Yan
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Ayodele Olaolu Oladejo, Yajuan Li, Xiaohu Wu, Bereket Habte Imam, Wenxiang Shen, Xue Zhi Ding, Shengyi Wang, Zuoting Yan
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Bereket H. Imam, Ayodele O. Oladejo, Xiaohu Wu, Jie Yang, Xiaoyu Ma, Wenxiang Shen, Jiang Wei, Zuoting Yan, Xuezhi Ding
Summary: The study demonstrates that Qicao Rukang powder has potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, supporting its use as an alternative treatment for subclinical dairy cow mastitis. Further investigations are needed to uncover the mechanisms involved in its pharmacological activities.
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Xiaoyu Ma, Yajuan Li, Wenxiang Shen, Ayodele Olaolu Oladejo, Jie Yang, Wei Jiang, Bereket Habte Imam, Xiaohu Wu, Xuezhi Ding, Ying Yang, Shengyi Wang, Zuoting Yan
Summary: Pyroptosis is a highly inflammatory form of programmed cell death triggered by pro-inflammatory signals, characterized by cell swelling and release of cytokines. In LPS-induced inflammation, the mechanism of endometrial epithelial cell pyroptosis remains unclear, possibly involving specific inflammasome cascade pathways.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ayodele Olaolu Oladejo, Yajuan Li, Xiaohu Wu, Bereket Habte Imam, Jie Yang, Xiaoyu Ma, Zuoting Yan, Shengyi Wang
Summary: This review article provides insights into the molecular pathogenesis of bovine endometritis with a focus on host-pathogen interactions and the potential of nanotechnology-based drug delivery system. Gram-negative bacteria and their ligands have been extensively studied, while research detail on Gram-positive bacteria in bovine endometritis is lacking. Understanding the cellular components and signaling mechanisms in the endometrium is crucial for the development of nanotherapeutic strategies against endometritis.
Article
Reproductive Biology
Shidong Zhang, Dongsheng Wang, Zuoting Yan
Summary: The study revealed that the expression levels of MMP3 in bovine endometritis are positively correlated with the severity of inflammation, suggesting that the increase of MMP3 may contribute to the progression of bovine endometritis.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hongsheng Wang, Zuoting Yan, Xiaohu Wu, Yong Zhang, Yubing Wei, Xingxu Zhao
Summary: The study found that CE affects the reproductive performance of dairy cows, with cows in the control group and those with mild endometritis having a greater likelihood of pregnancy. Therefore, mild endometritis should be treated in the early postpartum period to improve the fertility of dairy herds.
ANIMAL REPRODUCTION
(2021)
Correction
Plant Sciences
Lingmiao Wen, Tinglan Zhang, Fangfang Chen, Lin Hu, Chongyang Dou, Xian Ding, Alvin Altamirano, Guihua Wei, Zhiyong Yan
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Qing Tang, Mengfei Xu, Shunqin Long, Yaya Yu, Changju Ma, Rui Wang, Jing Li, Xi Wang, Fang Fang, Ling Han, Wanyin Wu, Sumei Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates that Fuzheng Kang-Ai (FZKA) decoction can inhibit the cell growth, proliferation, and invasion of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and reverse the acquired resistance of gefitinib. FZKA exerts its effects by regulating the p-ERK1/2-EZH2-Snail/EGFR signaling pathway.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiang Zhao, Xianrun Hu, Qi Xie, Shenglan Qi, Zedong Xiang, Xin Sun, Zhejun Xie, Rui Dang, Limei Zhou, Wei Liu, Xuemei Cheng, Changhong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Fufangmuniziqi formula (FFMN) on Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the role of alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins in the process. The results showed that FFMN improved cognitive and memory impairment in the AD mouse model. Alkaloids enhanced the cholinergic system, while flavonoids and saponins attenuated neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. These findings suggest that the combination of alkaloid, flavonoid, and saponin fractions derived from FFMN is a promising anti-AD agent.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Bangjian Dong, Ying Peng, Mengyue Wang, Chongsheng Peng, Xiaobo Li
Summary: This study elucidated the tissue distribution and excretion characteristics of the non-polysaccharide components of Sijunzi decoction in rats with spleen deficiency syndrome. It proposed new insights into the rationality of the compatibility of Sijunzi decoction.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jung-Seop Kim, Man-Gi Kim, Ji Eun Ryu, Ye-Been Lee, Quan Feng Liu, Kwang Ki Kim, Seung-Hun Cho, Sung Joon Shin, Byung-Soo Koo, Hyung-Kyoon Choi
Summary: Co-treatment with WCW and donepezil shows promise in improving cognitive function and serum metabolic profiles in a scopolamine-induced AD model. This combination therapy may reduce tyrosine and methionine levels, enhancing cognitive function by mitigating known risk factors for AD. The study provides a foundation for developing other bioactive compounds in AD treatment.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kuang-Hsing Chiang, Tain-Junn Cheng, Wei-Chih Kan, Hsien-Yi Wang, Jui-Chen Li, Yan-Ling Cai, Chia-Hui Cheng, Yi-Chien Liu, Chia-Yu Chang, Jiunn-Jye Chuu
Summary: The ethanolic extract of Orthosiphon aristatus (OA) demonstrated an improving effect on memory and could serve as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD).
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Meryem Tourabi, Asmae EL Ghouizi, Ghizlane Nouioura, Khaoula Faiz, Hind Elfatemi, Karima El-yagoubi, Badiaa Lyoussi, Elhoussine Derwich
Summary: Mentha longifolia is a native plant in Morocco, traditionally used to treat various diseases. This study analyzed the phytochemical profile of the aqueous extract of M. longifolia and evaluated its acute and subacute toxicity in mice. The results showed that M. longifolia extract is rich in phenolic compounds and has no observed toxicity up to a certain dosage limit.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yue Zhang, Liang Li, Tao Chai, Han Xu, Hong-yan Du, Yan Jiang
Summary: Mulberry leaf multi-components (MMC) have hypoglycemic effects and can improve insulin resistance by activating the PI-3K/Akt signaling pathway. These findings highlight the multi-component, multi-target, and combined effects of MMC, and suggest it may be further developed as a hypoglycemic drug.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Correction
Plant Sciences
Shan Luo, Yuanchun Chen, Ruoxi Zhao, Donglai Ma, Yanmeng Zhao, Ying Zhang, Jianming Jiang, Wentao Yu
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nittaya Chansiw, Pattranuch Chusri, Siwaporn Praman, Thaneeya Hawiset, Wannisa Sukhorum, Sorraya Champakam, Rawiwan Charoensup
Summary: This study evaluates the anti-inflammatory activity of Prabchompoothaweep (PCT) extract in an animal model. The results show that PCT significantly reduces inflammation and pro-inflammatory cytokines in acute and sub-acute inflammation. These findings suggest that PCT could be a new option for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yanting Wang, Guoqiang Liang, Wei Mu, Shu Sun, Xuanyi Chen, Xiaofeng Xu
Summary: Bushen Tianjing Recipe (BTR) is a tonic-kidney formula of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with good therapeutic effects in clinical settings. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of BTR on women's reproductive system by incubating miR-23a-induced KGN cells.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiayi Zhi, Li Yin, Zhoudong Zhang, Yaozhong Lv, Fan Wu, Yang Yang, Enming Zhang, Huanqiu Li, Ning Lu, Mengze Zhou, Qinghua Hu
Summary: This study verified the pharmacodynamics of JSW in the treatment of AD and explored its potential mechanism using network pharmacology, molecular docking, and experimental validation.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Plant Sciences
Elizabeth Syowai Mutinda, Dong-Juan Zhang, Felix Wambua Muema, Elijah Mbandi Mkala, Emmanuel Nyongesa Waswa, Wyclif Ochieng Odago, Clintone Onyango Ochieng, Moses Kirega Gichua, John Kamau Muchuku, Elizabeth Kamande, Guang-Wan Hu
Summary: This article reviews the traditional uses, pharmacological properties, and phytoconstituents of Balanophora species, revealing that they contain diverse chemical compounds with interesting biological activities. However, research on many species in this genus is still lacking.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Luqi Cai, Yu Chen, Huizhong Xue, Yimeng Yang, Yuqi Wang, Junhe Xu, Chunyan Zhu, Long He, Yonghua Xiao
Summary: Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (SM) has been proven to have potential therapeutic effects for diabetic nephropathy (DN) through its multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway pharmacological effects.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chao Wang, Rui-Jia Fu, Ding-Qiao Xu, Qian Zuo, Ji-Ping Liu, Yu-Ping Tang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the hepatoprotective effects of Shicao on CCl4-induced acute liver injury. A rat model of acute liver injury was established and liver function indices were assessed. Untargeted metabolomics was conducted to identify differential metabolites. Network pharmacology was used to construct a network of metabolite-reaction-enzyme-gene constituents, and key components and hub genes were screened. Shicao showed hepatoprotective effects against acute liver injury in rats.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)