Hepatoprotective and antioxidant activities of Vernonia amygdalina on acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage in mice.

abstract：:Eugenol (4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol), a major phenolic component from clove oil (Eugenia caryophyllata), has several biological activities. To estimate the capacity of eugenol to act as an antioxidant, the following were studied: 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl-, 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)-, and...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Gülçin İ

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial was to test whether the I148M variant of Patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein-3 (PNPLA3) is associated with the response to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Sixty children with NAFL...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Nobili V,Bedogni G,Donati B,Alisi A,Valenti L

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The oxidation of lipids is an autocatalytic process consisting of a number of well-defined interrelated chemical reactions. Its importance has long been recognized in the food and polymer industry, and recent advances in the understanding of vascular diseases have shown that lipid peroxidation also contributes to huma...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Patel RP,Crawford J,Boersma B,Barnes S,Darley-Usmar VM

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disease resulting in joint destruction and disability in the adult population. The etiology of RA is not well understood and presently there is no known cure for this disease. The accumulation and proliferation of fibroblast-like synoviocytes may be i...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： South S,Lucero J,Vijayagopal P,Juma S

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is characterized by an increase in the infiltration of monocytes into the adipose tissue, causing an inflammatory condition associated with, for example, the development of insulin resistance. Thus, anti-inflammatory-based treatments could emerge as a novel and interesting approach. It has been reported that C...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Reyes-Farias M,Vasquez K,Ovalle-Marin A,Fuentes F,Parra C,Quitral V,Jimenez P,Garcia-Diaz DF

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cassia tora fiber supplement consisting of 2 g of soluble fiber extracted from Cassia semen (C. tora L.), 200 mg of alpha-tocopherol, 500 mg of ascorbic acid, and 300 mg of maltodextrin was formulated in a pack, and given to 15 type II diabetic subjects (seven men and eight women 57.1 +/- 2.9 years old) with instructi...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Cho SH,Kim TH,Lee NH,Son HS,Cho IJ,Ha TY

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the effects of Rhizoma Dioscoreae Tokoronis extracts (RDTEs) on plasma lipids, body weight, and lipogenic enzymes. Mice were administered a standard chow diet, a 60% high-fat diet, or a high-fat diet with RDTE. Mice that were fed a high-fat diet containing RDTE were found to have lower increases in body an...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Song MY,Lv N,Kim EK,Kwon KS,Yoo YB,Kim JH,Lee SW,Song JH,Lee JH,Lee SK,Shin BC,Ryu DG,Park BH,Kwon KB

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to investigate the hypolipidemic, antiobese, and antiatherogenic effects of resveratrol in apoE-deficient mice fed an atherogenic diet (20% fat and 1% cholesterol). These animals were fed an atherogenic diet containing 0.02% lovastatin (w/w) or 0.02% resveratrol (w/w) for 12 weeks. Resveratrol...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Jeon SM,Lee SA,Choi MS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several biological and clinical studies have suggested that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) prevents body fat accumulation and increases lean body mass. CLA is available as a concentrated dietary supplement and is purported to provide the aforementioned benefits for people who perform physical activity. This study was ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Salgado JM,Ferreira TR,Donado-Pestana CM,de Almeida OC,das Neves AM,Mansi DN,Dias CT

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic renal failure. Our purpose was to determine the effects of N-nitro-l-arginine (l-NNA) and an extract of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) (SrB) leaves on renal function in streptozotocin-nicotinamide (STZ-NA)-induced diabetic rats. Rats were divided into seven groups. Three of these ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ozbayer C,Kurt H,Kalender S,Ozden H,Gunes HV,Basaran A,Cakmak EA,Civi K,Kalender Y,Degirmenci I

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isoliquiritigenin (ISL), a flavonoid chalcone that is present in licorice, shallot, and bean sprouts, is known to have antitumorigenic activities. The present study examined whether ISL alters prostate cancer cell cycle progression. DU145 human and MatLyLu (MLL) rat prostate cancer cells were cultured with various con...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Lee YM,Lim DY,Choi HJ,Jung JI,Chung WY,Park JH

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previously, we reported that bamboo culms possess a stronger antioxidative capacity than bamboo leaves in vitro. In this study, we investigated whether bamboo culm extract (BCE) supplementation ameliorates oxidative stress and hepatic nuclear factor kappaB (NF kappa B) activation in C57BL/6 mice fed an atherogenic die...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Lee MJ,Kim MJ,Song YS,Song YO,Moon GS

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several species of Passiflora have been employed widely as a folk medicine because of sedative and tranquillizer activities. In this study, we evaluate the effects on anxiety and memory process of two popularly used Passiflora species. To this aim, male Wistar rats (weighing 250-300 g) were intraperitoneally injected ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Barbosa PR,Valvassori SS,Bordignon CL Jr,Kappel VD,Martins MR,Gavioli EC,Quevedo J,Reginatto FH

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tropaeolum majus L., popularly known as nasturtium, is a species widely used in the form of infusions and salads. In the last years, the antihypertensive, diuretic, and calcium and potassium sparing activities of T. majus preparations were shown. Moreover, no preclinical 90-day oral toxicity studies were conducted. Th...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Araújo VO,Andreotti CEL,Reis MP,de Lima DA,Pauli KB,Nunes BC,Gomes C,Germano RM,Cardozo Junior EL,Gasparotto Junior A,Lourenço ELB

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current experimental studies show that Ocimum tenuiflorum (commonly known as basil or Tulsi) possesses many health benefits. Ocimum is suggested to be antioxidative and anti-inflammatory. Eugenol, an orthomethoxyphenol, and ursolic acid have been identified as important components of basil. Myeloperoxidase (MPO), an o...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Narasimhulu CA,Vardhan S

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The DNA topoisomerase inhibitor beta-lapachone is a quinone obtained from the bark of the lapacho tree (Tabebuia avellanedae) in South America. It has been reported to possess a wide range of pharmacological properties, and is a promising cancer chemopreventive agent. In this study, the effects of beta-lapachone on th...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Woo HJ,Park KY,Rhu CH,Lee WH,Choi BT,Kim GY,Park YM,Choi YH

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Asteraceae family is widely known for its therapeutic, aromatic, and nutritional properties. Chaptalia nutans (C. nutans), a member of the family, is widely used in folk medicine in southern Brazil. In this study, we aim to assess compounds present in root extracts of C. nutans, and evaluate their antioxidant capa...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Souza LB,Gindri AL,Fortes TA,Enderle J,Roehrs R,Manfredini V,Denardin ELG

更新日期：2020-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes is a chronic degenerative disease with no cure, is found in millions of people worldwide, and can cause life-threatening complications at any age. The plant Cissus sicyoides L. is a runner plant found abundantly in Brazil, especially in the Amazon. Its therapeutic properties are widely used in popular medicin...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Salgado JM,Mansi DN,Gagliardi A

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the potential cardiac effects of two alcohol extracts of commercially available hawthorn using rat cardiomyocytes and measuring calcium transients by real-time fluorescence spectrophotometry. One preparation was a blend of hawthorn flowers, leaves, and berries (extract #1), and the other (extract #2) was fr...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Rodriguez ME,Poindexter BJ,Bick RJ,Dasgupta A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is already known that the Maitake (D-Fraction) mushroom is involved in stimulating the immune system and activating certain cells that attack cancer, including macrophages, T-cells, and natural killer cells. According to the U.S. National Cancer Institute, polysaccharide complexes present in Maitake mushrooms appea...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Alonso EN,Orozco M,Eloy Nieto A,Balogh GA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. Surgical intervention followed by chemotherapy remains the primary approach to treatment since colon cancers remain refractory to most chemotherapeutic agents. Based on that, we established a program to screen natural products for ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Hwang JH,Kim JY,Cha MR,Park HR

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcohol is a severe hepatotoxicant that causes liver abnormalities such as steatosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocarcinoma. Crepidiastrum denticulatum (CD) is a well-known, traditionally consumed vegetable in Korea, which was recently reported to have bioactive compounds with detoxification and antioxidant properties. In th...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yoo JH,Kang K,Yun JH,Kim MA,Nho CW

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigated the effects of fertilized egg powder (Young Tissue Extract; YT®) intake on outcome measures for depression. Fifty-five patients with depression were randomly assigned to receive YTE, YTE plus Melissa officinalis, or placebo for 12 weeks. At baseline, th...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Solberg E

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dietary patterns high in fat influence local and systemic oxidative stress through adipose tissue (AT) accrual and increased reactive oxygen species generation. Lycopene, a carotenoid with antioxidant functionality, may mitigate excess oxidative stress, yet the lipophilic nature of this compound may limit its function...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Senkus KE,Tan L,Crowe-White KM

更新日期：2020-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Aqueous extracts of Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr. were orally administered to spontaneously hypertensive (SHR) rats for 4 weeks, and antihypertensive effects were determined. Oral administration of 500 mg/kg of G. procumbens (Lour.) Merr. extract (GPE) resulted in significantly lower blood pressure in SHR rats compa...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Kim MJ,Lee HJ,Wiryowidagdo S,Kim HK

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to examine the therapeutic effects of Olea europaea L. leaf extract on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver damage in rats. In the experiments, 3- to 4-month-old 28 male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups: control, O. europaea leaf extract, CCl4, and curative. The CCl4 and ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ustuner D,Colak E,Dincer M,Tekin N,Burukoglu Donmez D,Akyuz F,Colak E,Kolaç UK,Entok E,Ustuner MC

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antioxidant capacity and polyphenolic content of leaf infusions prepared from six highbush blueberry cultivars (Vaccinium corymbosum L.), one wild lowbush blueberry cultivar (Vaccinium myrtillus L.), and one commercially available mix of genotypes were determined. In order to simulate household tea preparation conditi...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Piljac-Zegarac J,Belscak A,Piljac A

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the aqueous extract of To-Sa-Za (TSZ-AE), the seed of Cuscuta chinensis Lam., which is a traditional medicinal herb commonly used in Korea and other oriental countries, could induce osteogenic activity in human osteoblast-like MG-63 cells. TSZ-AE treatment mildly...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yang HM,Shin HK,Kang YH,Kim JK

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effect of kaikasaponin III (KS-III) on Phase I and II enzymes and tissue factor (TF) activity to elucidate the pharmacological actions of this immunosuppressive saponin in the diabetic rat. This compound was obtained from the flower of Pueraria thunbergiana (Leguminosae) by chromatographic isolatio...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Choi J,Shin MH,Park KY,Lee KT,Jung HJ,Lee MS,Park HJ

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of obesity is expanding rapidly worldwide, making the disease a global burden with limited treatment options. The current obesity drug development trends suggest the possibility of reducing weight and reverse metabolic disturbances of obesity by controlling appetite. In this study, we screened more than...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yimam M,Jiao P,Hong M,Brownell L,Lee YC,Kim HJ,Nam JB,Kim MR,Jia Q

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00