GeoBotanical: Asthma Studies

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Heat shock cognate 70 protein like-2 protein in camphor pollen is one of the major culprits of asthma.

This study investigates the allergenic potential of camphor pollen, which is increasingly prevalent in Shanghai's street trees. Relevant if working with allergies or urban forestry.

Asthma Cinnamomum camphora

Cao Y et al (2023).; Mol Immunol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.molimm.2023.01.006
PubMed:: 36933345

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Shaoyao-Gancao-Tang regulates the T-helper-type 1/T-helper-type 2 ratio in the lung and gut and alters gut microbiota in rats with ovalbumin-induced asthma.

Shaoyao-Gancao Tang is a traditional Chinese medicine that effectively treats pain and asthma, but its exact mechanism of action remains unclear.

Asthma Gastroenterology Glycyrrhiza uralensis

He R et al (2023).; J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116300
PubMed:: 36868437

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Study on the Mechanism of Qing-Fei-Shen-Shi Decoction on Asthma Based on Integrated 16S rRNA Sequencing and Untargeted Metabolomics.

QFSS, a Chinese herbal formula, showed promising results in treating asthma in mice by regulating gut microbiota and metabolism. Potential mechanism for further research.

Asthma Genetics Benincasa hispida Coix lacryma-jobi Houttuynia cordata Plantago asiatica Prunus armeniaca Prunus armeniaca Pyrrosia lingua Smilax glabra

Hu H et al (2023).; Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.
DOI:: 10.1155/2023/1456844
PubMed:: 36846048

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Revealing the Underlying Mechanism of Acacia Nilotica against Asthma from a Systematic Perspective: A Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Study.

This study used network pharmacology and molecular docking to understand how AN (a folk cure for asthma) works. It identified key genes and pathways that AN interacts with to potentially treat asthma.

Asthma Acacia nilotica

Alnusaire TS et al (2023).; Life (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/life13020411
PubMed:: 36836768

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Does pomegranate extract supplementation improve the clinical symptoms of patients with allergic asthma? A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Pomegranate extract supplementation improved clinical symptoms and reduced immune cell counts in patients with allergic asthma, suggesting potential benefits for symptom management.

Asthma Punica granatum

Hosseini SA et al (2023).; Front Pharmacol.
DOI:: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1109966
PubMed:: 36762119

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2-Undecanone alleviates asthma by inhibiting NF-κB pathway.

2-Undecanone can reduce airway inflammation and remodeling in asthma. It decreases inflammatory cells, cytokines, and inhibits NF-κB pathway, showing potential as a treatment.

Asthma Houttuynia cordata

Song G et al (2023).; Biochem Cell Biol.
DOI:: 10.1139/bcb-2022-0185
PubMed:: 36480816

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A recombinant Artemisia vulgaris pollen adjuvanted Art v 1 protein-based vaccine treats allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma using pre- and co-seasonal ultrashort immunotherapy regimens in sensitized mice.

The study evaluated a vaccine for allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma, using an ultrashort treatment regimen. The vaccine showed significant reduction in symptoms and immune response polarization, suggesting potential efficacy. Further safety studies are recommended.

Asthma Artemisia vulgaris

Babayeva M et al (2022).; Front Immunol.
DOI:: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.983621
PubMed:: 36439113

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Ephedra sinica polysaccharide alleviates airway inflammations of mouse asthma-like induced by PM2.5 and ovalbumin via the regulation of gut microbiota and short chain fatty acid.

This study examines the potential of Ephedra sinica polysaccharide (ESP) to mitigate lung damage caused by PM2.5 pollution, which is linked to asthma and other respiratory diseases.

Asthma Gastroenterology Ephedra sinica

Liu JX et al (2022).; J Pharm Pharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1093/jpp/rgac078
PubMed:: 36301619