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Microbiology
Ahmed M. Zheoat, Samya Alenezi, Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy, Marzuq A. Ungogo, Ali H. Alghamdi, David G. Watson, John O. Igoli, Alexander Gray, Harry P. de Koning, Valerie A. Ferro
Summary: This study investigated the antitrypanosomal and antileishmanial activity of chalcones and flavanones from Polygonum salicifolium, finding that chalcones showed good activity while flavanones were inactive. The most active compound, 2',4'-dimethoxy-6'-hydroxychalcone, demonstrated promising EC50 values against the parasites without displaying any toxicity against human cells or cross-resistance with clinical trypanocides. Further research is suggested to explore the mode of action of the extracted chalcones against the parasites.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Ewelyn Cintya Felipe dos Santos, Janaina Carla Barbosa Machado, Magda Rhayanny Assuncao Ferreira, Luiz Alberto Lira Soares
Summary: Acanthospermum hispidum is a medicinal plant with potential therapeutic properties for gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders. Chemical studies have identified various compounds in the plant, including flavonoids, tannins, terpenes, and steroids. Antimicrobial and antiparasitic activities have been observed, along with other effects such as hepatoprotection and antioxidant properties. No toxic effects have been reported. Further research using animal models is needed to understand the mechanisms of action.
MINI-REVIEWS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ewelyn Cintya Felipe dos Santos, Wliana Alves Viturino da Silva, Janaina Carla Barbosa Machado, Magda Rhayanny Assuncao Ferreira, Luiz Alberto Lira Soares
Summary: This study investigated the phytochemical characteristics of the aerial parts of Acanthospermum hispidum and evaluated their antioxidant and antifungal activities. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of polyphenols in the crude extract and fractions of A. hispidum. Fractionation with hexane and ethyl acetate effectively enriched the fractions in phenolic compounds. The extract and fractions showed significant antioxidant activity and antifungal activity against various Candida strains.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Guadalupe Cantero-Gonzalez, Nelson Alvarenga, Marcos M. Florentin-Pavia, Pamela Gonzalez-Maldonado, Pablo H. Sotelo
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical composition and antiviral activity of Acanthospermum australe and Acanthospermum hispidum, and found that they have inhibitory effects against herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1). Certain components of these plants can interfere with different steps of viral propagation, demonstrating good antiviral activity against HSV-1.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sheila C. Araujo, Fernanda S. Sousa, Thais A. Costa-Silva, Andre G. Tempone, Joao Henrique G. Lago, Kathia M. Honorio
Summary: The phytochemical study of n-hexane extract from Nectandra leucantha flowers yielded six known neolignans and one new metabolite. The new compound exhibited potent activity against T. cruzi with no observed mammalian cytotoxicity, and molecular modeling techniques were employed to design new neolignan-based compounds with higher activity. The integration of experimental and computational techniques was found to be a powerful tool for discovery of new drug prototypes.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Andre Lopes, Nuno Santarem, Anabela Cordeiro-da-Silva, M. Alice Carvalho
Summary: In this study, new pyrimido[5,4-d]pyrimidines were designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their activity against Trypanosoma brucei and Leishmania infantum in vitro. One compound showed activity against both parasites, indicating the potential for developing novel antitrypanosomal and antileishmanial agents.
ACS MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Insa Seck, Ismaila Ciss, Adama Diedhiou, Mamadou Balde, Seydou Ka, Lalla A. Ba, Samba F. Ndoye, Bruno Figadere, Blandine Seon-Meniel, Generosa Gomez, Sandrine Cojean, Sebastien Pomel, Philippe M. Loiseau, Yagamare Fall, Matar Seck
Summary: There is an urgent need to find effective drugs for tropical diseases that affect poor populations. The study discovered that 1,2,3-triazenes and 1,2,3-triazoles have potential as antiparasitic agents, which could lead to the development of new drugs.
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mariscal Brice Tchatat Tali, Boniface Pone Kamdem, Jean Claude Tchouankeu, Fabrice Fekam Boyom
Summary: This study summarizes the latest information on the antimalarial, antileishmanial, and antitrypanosomal activities of plants from the genus Terminalia, as well as their mechanisms of action. Terminalia plant extracts show a wide range of antiparasitic activities against Plasmodium, Leishmania, and Trypanosoma species, but their in vivo effectiveness is not well known. Overall, Terminalia plants have shown potential as candidates for drug development against malaria, leishmaniasis, and trypanosomiasis, but further in vivo experiments and detailed mechanism studies are needed.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gete Chemeda, Daniel Bisrat, Mariamawit Y. Yeshak, Kaleab Asres
Summary: Plicataloside may serve as a promising scaffold for the development of effective drugs against trypanosomiasis and leishmaniasis.
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Immunology
Joao Paulo Araujo de Sousa, Julyanne Maria Saraiva de Sousa, Raiza Raianne Luz Rodrigues, Thais Amanda de Lima Nunes, Yasmim Alves Aires Machado, Alexandre Carvalho de Araujo, Ingrid Gracielle Martins da Silva, Karine Brenda Barros-Cordeiro, Sonia Nair Bao, Michel Mualem de Moraes Alves, Francisco Jaime Bezerra Mendonca-Junior, Klinger Antonio da Franca Rodrigues
Summary: Leishmaniasis, one of the most serious Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), requires urgent therapeutic alternatives due to the problems with currently available drugs. This study found that a thiophene derivative, SB-200, showed promising anti-leishmanial activity and low toxicity in mice.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Raiza Raianne Luz Rodrigues, Thais Amanda Lima Nunes, Alyne Rodrigues de Araujo, Jose Delano Barreto Marinho Filho, Marcos Vinicius da Silva, Fernando Aecio de Amorim Carvalho, Otilia Deusdenia Loiola Pessoa, Hozana Patricia Silva Freitas, Klinger Antonio da Franca Rodrigues, Ana Jersia Araujo
Summary: The study demonstrated that CORe from Cordia polycephala has antileishmanial activity, being effective against the parasite while non-toxic to host cells. It showed greater efficacy in inhibiting amastigote growth and higher selectivity indexes compared to reference drugs.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mikael Boberg, Monica Cal, Marcel Kaiser, Rasmus Jansson-Lofmark, Pascal Maser, Michael Ashton
Summary: The study showed that the compound L-eflornithine was more potent than D-eflornithine in inhibiting the growth of parasites in vitro, potentially offering an improved treatment option for late-stage Gambian human African trypanosomiasis.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2021)
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Immunology
Amrita Chakrabarti, Chintam Narayana, Nishant Joshi, Swati Garg, Lalit C. Garg, Anand Ranganathan, Ram Sagar, Soumya Pati, Shailja Singh
Summary: This study chemically synthesized a library of glycoside derivatives and evaluated their inhibitory efficacy against Leishmania donovani. The results showed that Gly2 had the highest inhibitory activity against promastigotes and strong binding affinity towards Gp63. In addition to its lethal effects on infectivity and multiplication, Gly2 also enhanced complement-mediated lysis and showed effectiveness against PKDL strain.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maiara Amaral, Hannah Asiki, Claire E. Sear, Snigdha Singh, Pauline Pieper, Marius M. Haugland, Edward A. Anderson, Andre G. Tempone
Summary: Visceral leishmaniasis is a deadly neglected protozoan disease. There is a need for new drugs due to the limitations of existing treatments. This study explored the potential of synthetic compounds based on dehydrodieugenol B for the treatment of the disease, identifying compound 24 as the most promising with high potency and low toxicity.
RSC MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Aboagye Kwarteng Dofuor, Temitayo Samson Ademolue, Karen Nana Akua Kuampah, Frederick Ayertey, Theresa Manful Gwira
Summary: This study investigated the cellular mechanisms of antitrypanosomal and antioxidant activities of Acanthospermum hispidum against Trypanosoma brucei. The results showed that A. hispidum displayed significant antitrypanosomal activities and could alter the cell morphology and organelle structure of T. brucei. Additionally, A. hispidum exhibited antioxidant activities comparable to the reference antioxidant.
ADVANCES IN PHARMACOLOGICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Romina J. Ronchi, Claire Beaufay, Joanne Bero, Juan B. Robirosa, Marcia Mazzuca, Jorge A. Palermo, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq, Marianela Sanchez
CHEMICAL BIOLOGY & DRUG DESIGN
(2019)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Claire Beaufay, Guillaume Henry, Camille Streel, Emilie Bony, Marie-France Herent, Joanne Hero, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rafael Teixeira Freire, Joanne Bero, Claire Beaufay, Denise Medeiros Selegato, Aline Coqueiro, Young Hae Choi, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nguyen Le Anh Dao, Tran Minh Phu, Caroline Douny, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq, Bui Thi Buu Hue, Le Thi Bach, Truong Quynh Nhu, Bui Thi Bich Hang, Do Thi Thanh Huong, Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Patrick Kestemont, Marie-Louise Scippo
Summary: The study demonstrated that dip treatments in solutions of Phyllanthus amarus and Euphorbia hirta extracts significantly reduced total viable counts and lipid oxidation in striped catfish fillets, extending their shelf life.
JOURNAL OF AQUATIC FOOD PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Schioppa, Fanta Fall, Sergio Ortiz, Jacques H. Poupaert, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq
Summary: Pentacyclic triterpenes (PTs) are commonly found in medicinal plants with antiparasitic effects. This study aimed to determine the stability of triterpenic esters in different biological-like media and their main microsomal degradation products. The results showed that these esters exhibited good stability in aqueous and plasma solutions, but degradation was observed in acidic media. Moreover, hepatic microsomal metabolism varied depending on the concentration and position of the ester link, suggesting different metabolic pathways for these compounds.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hafiz Abdul Khaliq, Sergio Ortiz, Mireille Alhouayek, Giulio G. Muccioli, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq
Summary: The anti-inflammatory potential of Convolvulus arvensis was evaluated and the results showed that the extracts and major constituents of the plant can significantly inhibit the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators, supporting its use in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Sandrine Verstraeten, Lucy Catteau, Laila Boukricha, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq, Marie-Paule Mingeot-Leclercq
Summary: The study showed the synergy between pentacyclic triterpenes and ampicillin towards Methicillin-Resistant S. aureus by binding to LTA, inducing membrane permeabilization and depolarization. This effect was not accompanied by significant changes in cellular concentration, suggesting a mediated effect through lipid membranes.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Espoir K. Kambale, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq, Patrick B. Memvanga, Ana Beloqui
Summary: Diabetes is a chronic condition with high blood glucose levels that cannot be cured. Managing diabetes involves a healthy lifestyle, exercise, and medication. Nanoparticulate delivery systems have shown promise in enhancing the effectiveness of herbal treatments for diabetes, but further clinical trials are needed.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Esaie Tchetan, Pascal Abiodoun Olounlade, Erick Virgile Bertrand Azando, Hafiz Abdul Khaliq, Sergio Ortiz, Alban Houngbeme, Georcelin Goue Alowanou, Bossima Ivan Koura, Guenole Coovi Akouedegni, Marcel Romuald Benjamin Houinato, Sylvie Mawule Hounzangbe-Adote, Fernand Ahokanou Gbaguidi, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq
Summary: In this study, the anthelmintic activity, cytotoxicity, and chemical composition of plants used in Benin to treat digestive parasitosis in small ruminants were explored. The results are important for the rational use of these plants and for the identification of new anthelmintic molecules.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Caroline Waingeh Nain, Eric Mignolet, Marie-France Herent, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq, Cathy Debier, Melissa M. Page, Yvan Larondelle
Summary: This study compared the antioxidant activity of green tea extracts (GTEs) with different catechins profiles, and found that the EGC-rich GTE exhibited stronger antioxidant activity than the EGCG-rich GTE in DHA-rich oil.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Hafiz Abdul Khaliq, Mireille Alhouayek, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq, Giulio G. G. Muccioli
Summary: Inflammation is a defensive response of the organism to various injuries. Chronic inflammatory diseases are challenging to treat, and phytochemicals may provide an interesting alternative approach. AMP-activated protein kinase plays an important role in regulating inflammatory responses. This review summarizes studies on phytochemicals that activate AMPK to improve chronic inflammatory disease models, and highlights factors to consider when investigating AMPK in the context of phytochemicals.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anais Pannequin, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq, Jean Costa, Aura Tintaru, Alain Muselli
Summary: Chromatographic and spectroscopic methods were used to investigate the volatile metabolites of the liverwort Plagiochila porelloides harvested in Corsica. Three new compounds were isolated and their structures were determined. The essential oil and extract of P. porelloides showed moderate antiprotozoal and anticancer activities.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Allison Ledoux, Carla Hamann, Olivier Bonnet, Kateline Jullien, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq, Alembert Tchinda, Jacqueline Smadja, Anne Gauvin-Bialecki, Erik Maquoi, Michel Frederich
Summary: Casearia coriacea Vent., a plant endemic to the Mascarene Islands, exhibited potent antiplasmodial activity through the presence of three identified compounds, caseamembrin T (1), corybulosin I (2), and isocaseamembrin E (3), with IC50 values ranging from 0.25 to 0.51 μg/mL. While these compounds also showed antileishmanial and antitrypanosomal properties, they exhibited selectivity towards the malaria parasite with selectivity indices ranging from 6 to 12 and 25 to 100, respectively. Additionally, compounds 1-3 demonstrated promising activity against pancreatic carcinoma cells (IC50 < 1 μg/mL). However, the main compound, caseamembrin T (1), displayed significant toxicity when evaluated on zebrafish embryos.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Esaie Tchetan, Sergio Ortiz, Pascal Abiodoun Olounlade, Kristelle Hughes, Patrick Laurent, Erick Virgile Bertrand Azando, Sylvie Mawule Hounzangbe-Adote, Fernand Ahokanou Gbaguidi, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq
Summary: By performing LC-MS/MS analysis and molecular networking, the main compounds in Terminalia leiocarpa were identified as ellagic acid and derivatives, gallic acid, astragalin, rutin, quinic acid, and fructose. Among them, ellagic acid and gallic acid showed good anthelmintic activity against C. elegans. Other unidentified compounds may also contribute to the observed activity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kristelle Hughes, Thanh Binh Le, Patrick Van Der Smissen, Donatienne Tyteca, Marie-Paule Mingeot-Leclercq, Joelle Quetin-Leclercq
Summary: Leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease, still infects thousands of people per year worldwide. Resistance to major treatments has become a healthcare burden, especially in low-income countries. Eugenol, a phenylpropanoid, has shown antileishmanial activity against Leishmania mexicana mexicana (Lmm), but its mechanism of action is still unclear.
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Plant Sciences
Lingmiao Wen, Tinglan Zhang, Fangfang Chen, Lin Hu, Chongyang Dou, Xian Ding, Alvin Altamirano, Guihua Wei, Zhiyong Yan
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Plant Sciences
Shan Luo, Yuanchun Chen, Ruoxi Zhao, Donglai Ma, Yanmeng Zhao, Ying Zhang, Jianming Jiang, Wentao Yu
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)