Panax quinquefolius polysaccharides ameliorate ulcerative colitis in mice induced by dextran sulfate sodium.

Ren DD et al (2023).

Front Immunol.

DOI:

10.3389/fimmu.2023.1161625

PubMed:

37415978

Xylanase improves the intestinal barrier function of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fed with soybean (Glycine max) meal.

Wang T et al (2023).

J Anim Sci Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.1186/s40104-023-00883-8

PubMed:

37415202

Distinct gut bacterial composition in Anoplophora glabripennis reared on two host plants.

Wang X et al (2023).

Front Microbiol.

DOI:

10.3389/fmicb.2023.1199994

PubMed:

37405158

Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis of a ratio-optimized drug pair of Sophora flavescens Aiton and Coptis chinensis Franch and study on the mechanism of anti-colorectal cancer effect of two alkaloids thereof.

The drug combination of Aiton (Kushen) and Franch. (Huanglian) is used to treat laxation. This study focused on their potential anti-cancer effects against colorectal cancer. The research found that a 1:1 ratio of Kushen and Huanglian had the best anti-cancer effect. The active components, matrine and berberine, were evaluated and found to reduce the growth of colorectal cancer in mice. Additionally, the combination of matrine and berberine showed better efficacy than using them alone. The study also identified and quantified the chemical constituents of the drug pair. The findings suggest that the combination of matrine and berberine could inhibit colorectal cancer by improving intestinal microbiota and regulating a signaling pathway.

Chen Z et al (2023).

Front Oncol.

DOI:

10.3389/fonc.2023.1198467

PubMed:

37404762

Endofungal Bacterial Microbiota Promotes the Absorption of Chelated Inorganic Phosphorus by Host Pine through the Ectomycorrhizal System.

Zhang AY et al (2023).

Microbiol Spectr.

DOI:

10.1128/spectrum.00162-23

PubMed:

37404161

Inhibitory effect of Portulaca oleracea L. aqueous extract and juice on NLRP3 inflammasome activation in an ulcerative colitis mouse model.

Fan YM et al (2023).

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.

DOI:

10.1007/s11356-023-28365-4

PubMed:

37402916

Isoalantolactone relieves depression-like behaviors in mice after chronic social defeat stress via the gut-brain axis.

Isoalantolactone (LAT) found in Elecampane can alleviate symptoms of depression in mice, showing potential as an alternative treatment for the condition.

Wang S et al (2023).

Psychopharmacology (Berl).

DOI:

10.1007/s00213-023-06413-8

PubMed:

37400661

Antineoplastic Effects of Mucuna pruriens Against Human Colorectal Adenocarcinoma.

Seetharamaiah S et al (2023).

Appl Biochem Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.1007/s12010-023-04598-4

PubMed:

37395947