Gastroenterology Studies

Aqueous Extracts of Ocimum gratissimum Mitigate Colitis and Protect Against AOM/DSS-Induced Colorectal Cancer in Mice.

Ocimum gratissimum extract reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) tumor load. Continuous administration was more effective than separated administration. OGE also reduced severe colitis, suggesting potential for preventing CRC by inhibiting inflammation.

Liu JY et al (2023).
Carcinogenesis.
PubMed:
37864831

Feeding alfalfa-grass or red clover-grass mixture baleage: Effect on milk yield and composition, ruminal fermentation and microbiota taxa relative abundance, and nutrient utilization in dairy cows.

Lange MJ et al (2024).
J Dairy Sci.
PubMed:
37863298

Microbiota regulation by different Akebia trifoliata fruit juices upon human fecal fermentation in vitro.

Three different fruit juices were fermented and tested on human fecal bacteria. Results showed that fermented fruit juice increased production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids and regulated the structure of the gut microbiota. This suggests that fermented fruit juice could improve overall gut health.

Sun Y et al (2023).
Food Sci Biotechnol.
PubMed:
37860745

Bacillus subtilis and Macleaya cordata extract regulate the rumen microbiota associated with enteric methane emission in dairy cows.

Feeding Bacillus subtilis (BS) and Macleaya cordata extract (MCE) to dairy cows increased dry matter intake and milk production, while reducing methane emissions. This study uses metagenomics to understand their impact on rumen methanogenesis.

Jia P et al (2023).
Microbiome.
PubMed:
37858227

Anti-inflammatory activity of peiminine in acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis model.

Peiminine, derived from Fritillaria imperialis, reduces inflammation in an experimental model of ulcerative colitis by decreasing inflammatory markers and gene expression. It shows potential as a therapeutic option for managing ulcerative colitis.

Ranjbar Bushehri M et al (2023).
Inflammopharmacology.
PubMed:
37855980