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Industrial-produced lemon nanovesicles ameliorate experimental colitis-associated damages in rats via the activation of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant responses and microbiota modification.

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38574618

Potentialities of dandelion (Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz.) flower extracts on gastric protection against Helicobacter pylori and characterization of its bioactive constituents.

Dandelion flower extracts fight inflammation and bacteria, including H. pylori, a common cause of gastritis. Study may lead to new antimicrobial treatments.

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Rosa laevigata Polysaccharides Ameliorate Dextran Sulfate Sodium-induced Ulcerative Colitis of Beagles through Regulating Gut Microbiota.

RLP from Rosa laevigata Michx. helps treat ulcerative colitis in beagles by protecting the intestinal barrier and balancing gut bacteria. This may have implications for UC treatment in humans.

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Sarcandra glabra (Thunb.) Nakai alleviates DSS-induced ulcerative colitis by promoting restitution, restoring barrier function, and modulating IL-17/Notch1/FoxP3 pathway in intestinal cells.

Researchers studied the effects of Sarcandra glabra on ulcerative colitis. Its traditional use in treating digestive diseases suggests potential therapeutic benefits for UC. Important for developing new treatments.

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Impacts of the vegetable Urtica dioica on the intestinal T and B cell phenotype and macronutrient absorption in C57BL/6J mice with diet-induced obesity.

Including 2% U. dioica in a high-fat diet protects against fat accumulation, insulin resistance, and inflammation in mice. It also enhances immune response and reduces fat and glucose absorption.

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38561081

Investigating the effectiveness of iron nanoparticles synthesized by green synthesis method in chemoradiotherapy of colon cancer.

Nanoparticles, specifically Fe nanoparticles made from Mentha spicata extract, show great potential for targeted colon cancer treatment with reduced side effects. Further clinical trials needed.

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38560153

Can environmental nebulization of lavender essential oil (L. angustifolia) improve welfare and modulate nasal microbiota of growing pigs?

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38554612