Immunology Studies

Nasturtium officinale L. and metformin alleviate the estradiol- induced polycystic ovary syndrome with synergistic effects through modulation of Bax/Bcl-2/p53/caspase-3 signaling pathway and anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects.

Cui D et al (2022).
J Food Biochem.
PubMed:
36351033

Achyranthes aspera ameliorates stress induced depression in mice by regulating neuroinflammatory cytokines.

Researchers investigated the effects of Linn. on depressive symptoms in mice with chronic unpredictable mild stress-induced depression. Linn. is a well-known nerve tonic in traditional Indian medicine. The study aimed to determine if it had similar antidepressant effects in animals. The findings suggest that Linn. may have potential as an alternative treatment for certain psychiatric disorders.

Gawande D et al (2022).
J Tradit Complement Med.
PubMed:
36325246

Two sesquiterpene lactones, arnicolide B and arnicolide C, isolated from Centipeda minima, exert anti-inflammatory effects in LPS stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages via inactivation of the MAPK pathway.

Wang G et al (2023).
Nat Prod Res.
PubMed:
36323306