Immunology Studies

Standardized Centella asiatica (ECa 233) extract decreased pain hypersensitivity development in a male mouse model of chronic inflammatory temporomandibular disorder.

The study found that ECa 233, a Centella asiatica extract, reduces inflammation and pain in mice with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). It may be a safe alternative treatment with maximum effectiveness at a dosage of 100 mg/kg.

Nattapon R et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
37095163

Ginkgolide C attenuates cerebral ischemia/reperfusion-induced inflammatory impairments by suppressing CD40/NF-κB pathway.

Ginkgo biloba has been used in Chinese medicine for cardiovascular diseases. Ginkgolide C shows promise in reducing inflammation in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.

Li B et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
37094696

Crocin lessens desipramine-induced phospholipidosis biomarker levels via targeting oxidative stress- related PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathways in the rat liver.

Raafat Ibrahim R et al (2023).
Acta Biomed.
PubMed:
37092612

In-vitro antioxidant potential and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory effect of Ficus benghalensis aerial root extract.

Researchers evaluated the antioxidant effect and AChE inhibition of extracts from the aerial root of a plant. Phytochemical screening was also done. The study's power is that it could lead to new treatments for oxidative stress-related diseases and neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's.

Ramasamy A, Anandakumar K and Kathiresan K (2022).
Afr Health Sci.
PubMed:
37092053