Da-Chuan-Xiong Decoction Ameliorates Sodium Sensitivity and Plasma Norepinephrine via Attenuation of Brain Oxidative Stress in the DOCA-Salt Hypertensive Rats.

DCXD, a Chinese herbal extract, is traditionally used to treat cardiovascular disease. This study explores its potential to lower blood pressure in hypertension and the mechanisms involved.

Zhang Q et al (2024).

Int J Hypertens.

DOI:

10.1155/2024/2226143

PubMed:

38344148

Research advances of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. polyphenols in inflammatory diseases.

This review explores the use of Chinese prickly ash in treating inflammatory conditions. Its polyphenolic components have shown promise in animal models for diseases like ulcerative colitis and arthritis. More research is needed to understand their mechanisms and develop safe therapeutic applications.

Qi J et al (2024).

Front Immunol.

DOI:

10.3389/fimmu.2024.1305886

PubMed:

38343532

Electrospun nanofibers based on zein and red onion bulb extract (Allium cepa, L.): Volatile compounds, hydrophilicity, and antioxidant activity.

Cruz EPD et al (2024).

J Food Sci.

DOI:

10.1111/1750-3841.16948

PubMed:

38343299

Activation of NRF2 by celastrol increases antioxidant functions and prevents the progression of osteoarthritis in mice.

Liu M et al (2024).

Chin J Nat Med.

DOI:

10.1016/S1875-5364(24)60586-8

PubMed:

38342566

Group 1 innate lymphoid cell activation via recognition of NKG2D and liver resident macrophage MULT-1: Collaborated roles in triptolide induced hepatic immunotoxicity in mice.

Zhang H et al (2024).

Ecotoxicol Environ Saf.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116072

PubMed:

38342011

Development, characterization, and evaluation of the antioxidant activity of nanocarriers based on surfactant swollen micelles that encapsulate essential oils.

Delmonte A et al (2024).

Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces.

DOI:

10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113783

PubMed:

38340418

Protective effects of madecassoside, a triterpenoid from Centella asiatica, against oxidative stress in INS-1E cells.

Tan SC et al (2024).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2024.2315499

PubMed:

38340357

Chronic Treatment with Nigella sativa Oil Exerts Antimanic Properties and Reduces Brain Inflammation in Rats.

Researchers studied the effects of chronic consumption of a herb called NS on manic-like behavior in rats. They found that NS had a significant antimanic-like effect and also positively modulated certain inflammatory mediators. This suggests that NS may have therapeutic benefits for mental illness.

Uzzan S et al (2024).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25031823

PubMed:

38339101