Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zicong Zheng, Songpol Srinual, Jie Chen, Li Li, Ting Du, Ming Hu, Rongjin Sun, Song Gao
Summary: This article summarizes current research on herbal medicines as adjuvant therapy for chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (CID), including clinical assessments, mechanisms of action, active components, and potential interactions between herbal medicines and chemotherapeutic drugs. The use of herbal medicines as adjuvants provides an effective approach to treating or preventing CID, with scutellaria, ginger, and ginseng being the most frequently used herbs. The main antidiarrheal components in herbs include wogonin, baicalin, chrysin, quercetin, gingerol, and ginsenosides. These herbs, formulations, and bioactive components relieve CID through various mechanisms. However, further well-designed clinical studies are needed to validate the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines and explore potential drug-herb interactions.
CURRENT DRUG METABOLISM
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mayang Kusuma Dewi, Anis Yohana Chaerunisaa, Muhaimin Muhaimin, I. Made Joni
Summary: Phytochemicals or secondary metabolites are substances produced by plants that have shown various biological activities, providing a scientific basis for the use of herbs in traditional medicine. Although herbal medicines are considered to be safe and cost-effective, they have disadvantages such as low solubility, stability, and bioavailability. In recent years, nanotechnology-based herbal drug formulations have gained attention for their enhanced activity and potential in overcoming these issues.
Article
Plant Sciences
Abinash Choudhury, Preet Amol Singh, Neha Bajwa, Subhransu Dash, Preeti Bisht
Summary: The use of herbal medicines is increasing worldwide for the prevention, treatment, and prophylaxis of various ailments due to their perceived safety compared to allopathic treatments. However, there have been investigations showing the toxicity and adverse drug reactions of certain herbal formulations and botanicals if not used wisely. This study aims to address pharmacovigilance modeling for herbal medications and analyze the current state of pharmacovigilance at national and international levels.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Motahareh Boozari, Hossein Hosseinzadeh
Summary: This review discusses the preventive effects of herbal medicine and natural products against contrast-induced nephropathy. It emphasizes the need for more practical and completed clinical trials to investigate the clinical benefits of natural products for the prevention and/or treatment of CIN.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Ya-Li Zhang, Ya-Lei Wang, Ke Yan, Qi-Qi Deng, Fang-Zhou Li, Xing-Jie Liang, Qian Hua
Summary: Through the study of nanomaterials in Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs), the material basis of CHMs can be understood, and their applications in specific disease treatment can be explored. These CHM-derived nanostructures include extracted CHMs, polymer nanoparticles, liposomes, micelles, and nanofibers. The therapeutic efficacy of CHMs can be effectively studied using these nanostructures, but there are still challenges and opportunities in their development.
NANOSCALE HORIZONS
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Beata Sarecka-Hujar, Beata Szulc-Musiol
Summary: Herbal products are commonly used during pregnancy, but the active substances in herbs may affect fetal development. Ginger is extensively studied and may help relieve hyperemesis gravidarum without increasing adverse effects for women or fetuses. However, data on other herbs are inconsistent with no clear conclusions. Caution should be exercised when using herbal products during pregnancy.
Review
Plant Sciences
Yuchan Shin, Bonglee Kim, Woojin Kim
Summary: This review summarizes the results of 14 studies on the effects of herbal extracts and ginger component on cisplatin-induced nausea and vomiting. Herbal medicine shows potential as a viable treatment option for cisplatin-induced neuropathic pain.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Minghui Li, Cheng Rao, Xiaoqian Ye, Mei Wang, Boyuan Yang, Chengxiao Wang, Liqun Guo, Yin Xiong, Xiuming Cui
Summary: Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) have a wide range of bioactive components, making them an important source for new drug discovery. However, the current process to obtain these components often involves the use of large amounts of toxic and non-biodegradable organic solvents. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES), composed of plant-based metabolites, are eco-friendly alternatives to traditional solvents. They have been used as extraction solvents, media, and drug delivery agents in CHMs, and have contributed to understanding the traditional processing theory of CHMs.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Dongliang Liu, Yue Hu, Dali Wang, Hezhou Han, Yi Wang, Xilu Wang, Zhaoyu Zhou, Xiulan Ma, Yaodong Dong
Summary: Tinnitus, the perception of sound in the absence of external stimuli, is prevalent in adults and particularly the elderly. It can lead to cognitive decline and significantly impact quality of life. While various interventions have been used, there are no approved drugs for tinnitus treatment, although herbal medicines such as Ginkgo biloba are commonly used. This literature review evaluates the efficacy of herbal medicines in the treatment of tinnitus and highlights the issues in existing clinical trials, which have inconsistent conclusions due to insufficient evidence.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Juan Guan, Wei Chen, Min Yang, Ercan Wu, Jun Qian, Changyou Zhan
Summary: The combination of nanomedicines and herbal medicines is gaining increasing interest due to their potential synergistic effects. The in vivo delivery process of nanomedicines is heavily influenced by factors such as immune factors and physiological characteristics of the body. Immunomodulatory and metabolic effects of herbal medicines can significantly impact the in vivo delivery process of nanomedicines and potentially enhance clinical benefits.
ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Filipe Fernandes, M. Fatima Barroso, Angela De Simone, Eliska Emrikova, Monica Dias-Teixeira, Jose Paulo Pereira, Jakub Chlebek, Virginia Cruz Fernandes, Francisca Rodrigues, Vincenza Andrisano, Cristina Delerue-Matos, Clara Grosso
Summary: This study aimed to explore the neuroprotective potential of seven traditional medicinal plants and evaluate their safety regarding pesticides residues. The results showed that these plant extracts were able to scavenge free radicals, inhibit glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta, and exhibited low cytotoxicity to brain cell lines.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Chan-Ran Park, Jin-Seok Lee, Chang-Gue Son, Nam-Hun Lee
Summary: Herbal medicines are considered as potential anticancer agents due to their multi-target effects on the tumor microenvironment (TME). Among the herbal medicines reviewed, curcumin, DHA, EGCG, resveratrol, and silibinin exhibit promising TME-modulating effects by regulating multiple components of the TME. The combination of herbal medicines with conventional anticancer therapies may provide clinical benefit and should be further explored in clinical trials.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Pavitra Murthy, Nur Adania Shaibie, Chooi Ling Lim, Anna Pick Kiong Ling, Soi Moi Chye, Rhun Yian Koh
Summary: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease characterized by interstitial lung scarring. Herbal medicines, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), have shown promise as alternative treatments for IPF due to their natural properties and therapeutic effects.
Review
Oncology
Yuanyuan Chen, Chien-shan Cheng, Hor-Yue Tan, Chi Wing Tam, Ning Wang, Yibin Feng
Summary: This review evaluates the efficacy of traditional herbal medicines in alleviating chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal toxicity and suggests that herbal medicines combined with chemotherapy can significantly reduce symptoms of CIGI toxicity, although no significant effects were seen in studies with a double-blind design. Further research and well-designed trials are needed to evaluate treatment efficacy comprehensively.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Jessica Santos Gomes, Erica Abadia da Costa, Rodrigo Alejandro Abarza Munoz, Alberto de Oliveira, Raquel Maria Ferreira Sousa
Summary: This study proposes a selective detection strategy for catechins by complexation with AlCl3, which allows the detection of catechins without interference from other flavonoids. Mass spectrometry confirmed the presence of catechins in herbal medicines, validating the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Victor Manuel Orellana-Noia, Daniel R. Reed, Ashley Alesia McCook, Jeremy Michael Sen, Christian M. Barlow, Mary-Kate Malecek, Marcus Watkins, Brad S. Kahl, Michael A. Spinner, Ranjana Advani, Timothy J. Voorhees, Anson Snow, Natalie Sophia Grover, Amy Ayers, Jason Romancik, Yuxin Liu, Scott F. Huntington, Julio C. Chavez, Hayder Saeed, Aleksandr Lazaryan, Vikram Raghunathan, Stephen E. Spurgeon, Thomas A. Ollila, Christopher Del Prete, Adam Olszewski, Emily C. Ayers, Daniel J. Landsburg, Benjamin Echalier, Jun Lee, Manali Kamdar, Paolo F. Caimi, Timothy Fu, Jieqi Liu, Kevin A. David, Hanan Alharthy, Jennie Law, Reem Karmali, Harsh Shah, Deborah M. Stephens, Ajay Major, Alexandra E. Rojek, Sonali M. Smith, Amulya Yellala, Avyakta Kallam, Shazi Nakhoda, Nadia Khan, Mohammad Ahsan Sohail, Brian T. Hill, Odeth Barrett-Campbell, Frederick Lansigan, Jeffrey Switchenko, Jonathon Cohen, Craig A. Portell
Summary: This study on CNS prophylaxis in DLBCL patients found no significant difference in CNS relapse rates between different routes of administration. However, relapse rates remain elevated in high-risk subgroups, highlighting the need for reevaluation of prophylaxis strategies.
Editorial Material
Oncology
Frederick Lansigan, Charles R. Thomas
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Raluca Elisabeta Lupascu (Moisi), Marina Ionela Ilie, Bruno Stefan Velescu, Denisa Ioana Udeanu, Camelia Sultana, Simona Ruta, Andreea Letita Arsene
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented international collaborative effort for rapid diagnosis, epidemiologic surveillance, clinical management, prevention, and treatment. This review provides an overview of current and new therapeutic approaches, focusing on specific steps that can be targeted by antiviral drugs, as well as discussing immunomodulatory drugs used for severe COVID-19 treatment and future therapeutic options.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Carmen Valentina Cristescu, Sophie Alain, Simona Maria Ruta
Summary: The number of deaths related to cardiovascular disease is increasing every year, despite all available therapies and the aggressive campaigns for lifestyle modification and prevention of risk factors. This review focuses on the current scientific evidence for the role of CMV infection in the development of acute atherosis and atherosclerosis from placentation throughout life.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Diana Gabriela Iacob, Monica Luminos, Otilia Elisabeta Benea, Ana-Maria Tudor, Cristina Mihaela Olariu, Simona Alexandra Iacob, Simona Ruta
Summary: The APRI and Fib-4 scores are valuable in assessing liver fibrosis in HIV patients. Liver fibrosis scores increase slowly in patients with HIV mono-infection and are lower than those in HIV-HBV co-infected patients.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mihaela Chivu-Economescu, Teodora Vremera, Simona Maria Ruta, Camelia Grancea, Mihaela Leustean, Daniela Chiriac, Adina David, Lilia Matei, Carmen C. Diaconu, Adina Gatea, Ciprian Ilie, Iuliana Radu, Ana Maria Cornienco, Luminita Smaranda Iancu, Catalin Cirstoiu, Corina Silvia Pop, Radu Petru, Victor Strambu, Stefan Malciolu, Corneliu Petru Popescu, Simin Aysel Florescu, Alexandru Rafila, Florentina Ligia Furtunescu, Adriana Pistol
Summary: The study evaluated antibody kinetics one year after vaccination with mRNA vaccine, showing a marked decline in antibody levels during the first eight months post-vaccination, followed by a transient increase after booster, which was only maintained in healthcare workers who had a prior infection. Protection against the ancestral and Omicron variants is still present in healthcare workers at least three months after booster.
Article
Hematology
Jeremy S. Abramson, Elizabeth Bengston, Robert Redd, Jeffrey A. Barnes, Tak Takvorian, Lubomir Sokol, Frederick Lansigan, Philippe Armand, Bijal Shah, Eric Jacobsen, Rosalba Martignetti, Elyce Turba, Sara Metzler, Victoria Patterson, Ann S. LaCasce, Celeste M. Bello
Summary: ABVD in combination with BV and AD shows a high complete response rate and durable progression-free survival in limited-stage HL, with improved toxicity profile compared to BV-AVD.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Philippa C. Matthews, Cori Campbell, Oana Sandulescu, Mojca Maticic, Simona Maria Ruta, Antonio Rivero-Juarez, Berend Joost van Welzen, Boun Kim Tan, Federico Garcia, George Sebastian Gherlan, Gule Cinar, Imran Hasanoglu, Ivana Gmizic, Laura Ambra Nicolini, Lurdes Santos, Narina Sargsyants, Petar Velikov, Selma Habibovic, Slim Fourati, Snjezana Zidovec-Lepej, Vanessa Herder, Susanne Dudman, Victor Daniel Miron, William Irving, Gulsen Ozkaya Sahin
Summary: During the first half of 2022, an outbreak of acute severe hepatitis in children was reported, with unknown cause. The hypothesis of viral infection combined with specific host genetic background triggering liver pathology is suggested, but uncertainties still exist. The prevalence of Human Adenovirus (HAdV) 41F and adeno-associated viruses-2 is believed to be related to the viral infection, and SARS-CoV-2 may also contribute to the pathological mechanisms. The affected children have immunological susceptibility, and viral coinfections may be caused by disruptions in exposure and immunity patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Luminita Ene, Dan Duiculescu, Roxana Radoi, Mihaela Lazar, Gratiela Tardei, Eugenia Ungureanu, Simona Ruta, Harry V. Vinters, Scott Letendre, Igor Grant, Ronald J. Ellis, Cristian L. Achim
Summary: An unusual cluster of myoclonic epilepsy was observed in a Romanian pediatric HIV cohort concurrent with measles outbreaks. This study focuses on describing the particular form of subacute measles encephalitis (SME) in a group of severely immunosuppressed HIV-infected children and adolescents. It provides insights into the clinical manifestation, diagnostic criteria, and potential treatment options for this opportunistic fatal disease.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Aura Temereanca, Simona Ruta
Summary: The availability of cART has greatly improved the course of HIV infection and the quality of life of patients, but drug resistant and multidrug resistant strains still pose a significant threat to treatment effectiveness. HIV drug resistance has been increasing exponentially in recent years, hindering efforts to end the HIV epidemic. New strategies for drug development focus on improving safety and resistance profiles, discovering drugs with novel mechanisms of action, and simplifying treatment. This review discusses the progress in salvage therapy for patients with multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infection and highlights the development of new antiretroviral agents and drug targets.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simona Ruta, Laura Grecu, Diana Iacob, Costin Cernescu, Camelia Sultana
Summary: HIV-HBV coinfected patients have higher rates of liver-related morbidity, hospitalizations, and mortality compared to HBV or HIV mono-infected ones. Clinical studies have shown an accelerated progression of liver fibrosis and an increased incidence of HCC, resulting from the combined action of HBV replication, immune-mediated hepatocytolysis, and HIV-induced immunosuppression and immunosenescence.
Article
Immunology
Ana Balan, Simona Maria Ruta
Summary: This study investigated the attitudes and behaviors of medical students and resident physicians towards influenza immunization in Romania. The majority of the participants were not vaccinated against influenza, despite being vaccinated against COVID-19. Barriers to influenza vaccination included vaccine accessibility and the necessity to pay for vaccination. Lack of recommendation from medical professionals or teachers was a significant barrier for students. Forgetfulness and lack of prioritization were common reasons for not being vaccinated.
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Frederick Lansigan, David Jacob Andorsky, Morton Coleman, Abdulraheem Yacoub, Jason M. Melear, Suzanne R. Fanning, Kathryn S. Kolibaba, Chris Reynolds, Grzegorz S. Nowakowski, Mecide Gharibo, Jung Ryun Ahn, Ju Li, Mathias J. Rummel, Jeff P. Sharman
CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Victor Orellana-Noia, Daniel Reed, Ashley McCook, Jeremy Sen, Christian Barlow, Mary-Kate Malecek, Marcus Watkins, Brad Kahl, Michael Spinner, Ranjana Advani, Timothy Voorhees, Anson Snow, Natalie Grover, Amy Ayers, Jason Romancik, Yuxin Liu, Scott Huntington, Julio Chavez, Hayder Saeed, Aleksandr Lazaryan, Vikram Raghunathan, Stephen Spurgeon, Thomas Ollila, Christopher Del Prete, Adam Olszewski, Emily Ayers, Daniel Landsburg, Benjamin Echalier, Jun Lee, Manali Kamdar, Paolo Caimi, Timothy Fu, Jieqi Liu, Kevin David, Hanan Alharthy, Jennie Law, Reem Karmali, Harsh Shah, Deborah Stephens, Ajay Major, Alexandra Rojek, Sonali Smith, Amulya Yellala, Ayvakta Kallam, Shazia Nakhoda, Nadia Khan, Mohammad Sohail, Brian Hill, Odeth Barrett-Campbell, Frederick Lansigan, Jeffrey Switchenko, Jonathon Cohen, Craig Portell
CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Aricca D. Van Citters, Alice M. Kennedy, Kathryn B. Kirkland, Konstantin H. Dragnev, Steven D. Leach, Madge E. Buus-Frank, Elissa F. Malcolm, Megan M. Holthoff, Anne B. Holmes, Eugene C. Nelson, Susan A. Reeves, Anna N. A. Tosteson
Summary: This study utilized a modified Delphi process and a clinical value compass framework to identify a balanced set of measures for guiding the implementation and assessment of a person-centered oncology learning health system (LHS).
JNCI CANCER SPECTRUM
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Vinayak Nayak, Sushmita Patra, Shrushti Rout, Atala Bihari Jena, Rohit Sharma, Kali Prasad Pattanaik, Jay Singh, Shyam S. Pandey, Ravindra Pratap Singh, Sanatan Majhi, Kshitij R. B. Singh, Rout George Kerry
Summary: This study introduces a customized engineering and designing approach for novel nanotherapeutics, which involves the use of polymeric nanoparticles loaded with specific phytocompounds and coated with an antibody targeting the transferrin receptor. This approach aims to effectively tackle AD-related neuroinflammation by crossing the Blood-Brain Barrier and interacting with target molecules within the brain.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhi Shang, Yating Gao, Yan Xue, Congcong Zhang, Jiahao Qiu, Yihan Qian, Miao Fang, Xin Zhang, Xuehua Sun, Xiaoni Kong, Yueqiu Gao
Summary: This study investigated the mechanism of Shenge Formula (SGF) in the treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) using proteomics strategy. The results revealed that SGF could regulate the lipid metabolism and energy consumption process of hepatocytes to treat NAFLD.
Article
Plant Sciences
Long You, Ting Shen, Weicheng Hu, Jae Youl Cho
Summary: By activating growth factor receptors such as EGFR and HER2, protopanaxatriol (PPT) can regulate skin moisturizing factors and multiple signaling pathways, thereby protecting and moisturizing the skin.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lingmei Li, Lei Li, Ce Cao, Fan Guo, Aoao Wang, Li Lin, Zixin Liu, Hongxu Meng, Peng Zhang, Gaojie Xin, Jianxun Liu, Junguo Ren, Jianhua Fu
Summary: The study found that Shuangshen Ningxin Capsule (SSNX) has a protective effect against myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury. It works by correcting abnormal myocardial energy metabolism, changing the levels and distribution patterns of phospholipids, and stabilizing the structure of the myocardial cell membrane. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) can be used to detect the spatial distribution of small molecule metabolites in the myocardium.
Article
Plant Sciences
Nidhi Sharma, Ramakrishna Sistla, Sai Balaji Andugulapati
Summary: The study investigates the anti-fibrotic activity of Yohimbine hydrochloride (YHC) in chronic liver injury. The results show that YHC can reduce inflammation and fibrosis, potentially making it a potential lead compound for liver fibrosis treatment.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tao-tao Wang, Cheng-yong Yang, Li Peng, Li Li, Nan-ting Chen, Xue Feng, Jing Xie, Ting-chun Wu, Tao Xu, Yun-zhi Chen
Summary: QSYQ has been found to have an anti-atherosclerotic effect by targeting TTC39B-LXR mediated reverse cholesterol transport in the liver. QSYQ not only promotes reverse cholesterol transport, but also improves fatty liver and protects liver function.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhuo Liu, Yuli Geng, Yanjing Huang, Runan Hu, Fan Li, Jiahui Ding, Wenwen Ma, Haoxu Dong, Kunkun Song, Xiaohu Xu, Xiao Wu, Yufan Song, Mingmin Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the therapeutic efficacy of the Bushen Antai recipe (BAR) in abortion-prone mice and explored its potential mechanisms related to myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs). The results showed that BAR improved embryo absorption rate and increased the number of MDSCs, promoting normal pregnancy processes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xue-Ping Yang, Jia-Hua Huang, Fan-Long Ye, Qing-Yun Yv, Sheng Chen, Wen-Wei Li, Min Zhu
Summary: This study found that ECH exerts neuroprotective effects on Parkinson's disease (PD) by regulating the expression of the TLR2/NF-kappa B/NLRP3 axis and reducing the expression of alpha-syn.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lihui Qian, Sirui Huang, Xiaoli Liu, Yongxia Jiang, Yongqu Jiang, Yue Hu, Zhou Yang
Summary: This study highlights the potential use of morroniside in treating post-stroke depression (PSD) by activating the MiR-409-3p-mediated BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiahui Wu, Hoi Lam Zhang, Suisui Guo, Xin Li, Tingxia Dong, Yue Zhu, Karl Wah Keung Tsim
Summary: This study revealed the significant MDR-preventing effects of Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma (ATR) in fluoxetine-induced Escherichia coli (E. coli). ATR reduced the accumulation of fluoxetine in bacteria and reversed the fluoxetine-induced membrane damage and superoxide response. The polysaccharide fraction of ATR exhibited the most significant anti-MDR activity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Chao-Sheng Lu, Chen-Yu Wu, Yi-Hong Wang, Qing-Qing Hu, Rong-Yue Sun, Min-Jie Pan, Xin-Yu Lu, Ting Zhu, Shuang Luo, Hong-Jing Yang, Dan Wang, Hong-Wei Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of icariin in alleviating testicular dysfunction induced by T1D, with the involvement of AMPK-mediated Nrf2 activation and NF-kappa B p65 inhibition.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hongkang Zhu, Fanglin Shen, Xiaochen Wang, He Qian, Yu Liu
Summary: This study explores the therapeutic effect and underlying mechanism of chlorogenic acid (CGA) in alleviating sleep deprivation-induced cognitive deficits and neuroinflammation. By interacting with the gut microbiota, CGA improves intestinal barrier, regulates immune function, and enhances hippocampal-dependent spatial memory via Nrf2/PPAR signaling pathways. This research provides important insights into the clinical application of CGA in sleep-related disorders.
Article
Plant Sciences
Meng Liu, Pengli Guo, Mengnan Zeng, Yuhan Zhang, Jufang Jia, Yanling Liu, Xu Chen, Haixue Kuang, Weisheng Feng, Xiaoke Zheng
Summary: This study found that Fre D and Reh C improved S-AKI through the ER-TLR4-IL-1β pathway, and ERα and ERβ may have direct or indirect interactions with TLR4.
Review
Plant Sciences
Puja Ghosh, Niloy Patari, Chennu Manisha, Duraiswamy Basavan, Velammal Petchiappan, Antony Justin
Summary: This article reviews the possible mechanisms of alternative treatment using lectins for cancer, particularly MDRC cancer. Lectins have the ability to reverse drug resistance mechanisms and show synergistic effects when combined with complementary medicine. They can also serve as nano drug carriers for targeted delivery.
Article
Plant Sciences
Tian Lan, Xiao-juan Geng, Si-jia Zhang, Xi-xi Zeng, Jun-jie Ying, Yi Xu, Shi-yu Liu, Ping Li, Yu-hua Tong, Wen Wang, Zhu-jun Mao, Si-wei Wang
Summary: This study investigates the impact of SNS on MAFLD in mice and explores its underlying molecular mechanisms. The results show that SNS effectively reduces lipid accumulation and improves MAFLD through the activation of AMPK and the modulation of lipid metabolism-related proteins.