Gastroenterology Studies

In-depth investigation of the therapeutic effect of Tribulus terrestris L. on type 2 diabetes based on intestinal microbiota and feces metabolomics.

Researchers investigated the effects of Tribulus terrestris L. (TT) fruit on diabetes. TT has been used in Tibetan medicine for centuries, but its mechanisms and effects on diabetes remained unknown.

Meng X et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
38309487

Diterpenoid tanshinones inhibit gastric cancer angiogenesis through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.

Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, a Chinese herbal medicine, has known anti-tumor properties. However, the specific mechanism of how it inhibits tumor growth by preventing angiogenesis is still unclear.

Yu JR et al (2024).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
38301987

Dehydrocostus lactone suppresses gastric cancer progression by targeting ACLY to inhibit fatty acid synthesis and autophagic flux.

Dehy, a compound from Saussurea lappa Clarke, effectively treats cancer and gastrointestinal disorders. However, its specific impact on gastric cancer is not well-known.

Chen Y et al (2024).
J Adv Res.
PubMed:
38295877