Metabolite profiling and identification of enzymes responsible for the metabolism of hirsutine, a major alkaloid from Uncaria rhynchophylla.

Guo Y et al (2023).

Xenobiotica.

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10.1080/00498254.2023.2269417

PubMed:

37819730

Mulberroside F improves airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation in asthmatic mice.

Mulberroside F reduced airway inflammation, eosinophil infiltration, and Th2-cell activation in asthmatic mice. It also decreased lung fibrosis and inflammatory cytokines. Promising treatment for asthma.

Huang WC et al (2023).

Kaohsiung J Med Sci.

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10.1002/kjm2.12764

PubMed:

37819590

Therapeutic Effects of Geranium Oil in MPTP-Induced Parkinsonian Mouse Model.

Geranium oil improved motor performance and prevented neuron death in a Parkinson's disease (PD) mouse model. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties suggest it could be a safe treatment for PD, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

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Plant Foods Hum Nutr.

DOI:

10.1007/s11130-023-01112-3

PubMed:

37819493

Hypoglycemic activity of Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels seed extracts: an approach to in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies.

Seed extracts were found to inhibit enzymes related to glucose metabolism and reduce blood glucose levels in rats. The acetone extract was most effective, and 1,2,3-Benzenetriol showed high affinity for human pancreatic α-amylase, indicating potential for managing diabetes.

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J Biomol Struct Dyn.

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PubMed:

37819095

The Dose-Dependent Effect of Curcumin Supplementation on Inflammatory Response and Gut Microbiota Profile in High-Fat Fed C57BL/6 Mice.

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Mol Nutr Food Res.

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PubMed:

37818762

The effect of cinnamon supplementation on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: An updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This meta-analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials found that cinnamon supplementation significantly reduced fasting blood sugar, insulin resistance, and hemoglobin A1C levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon may be an effective adjunct therapy for managing diabetes.

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Phytother Res.

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10.1002/ptr.8026

PubMed:

37818728

In-vitro Antioxidant, In-vitro and In-silico Ovarian Anticancer Activity (Ovarian Cancer Cells-PA1) and Phytochemical Analysis of Cissus quadrangularis L. Ethanolic Extract.

Research shows that Cissus quadrangularis, a plant, holds medicinal properties. This information is relevant for making informed decisions in the field of traditional medicine.

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Comb Chem High Throughput Screen.

DOI:

10.2174/0113862073255558230926114444

PubMed:

37818574

Investigation of the Molecular Mechanism Underlying the Therapeutic Effect of Perilla frutescens L. Essential Oil on Acute Lung Injury Using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry and Network Pharmacology.

Chen H et al (2023).

Comb Chem High Throughput Screen.

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10.2174/0113862073244521231003071900

PubMed:

37818572