Phytochemical investigation and proximate analysis on the leaves of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius.

abstract：:In this study, the effects of Humulus japonicus (HJ) aqueous extract on 3T3-L1 preadipocytes and HepG2 cells (in vitro model) as well as on C57BL/6 mice fed on high-fat diet (HFD) (in vivo model) were evaluated. Mice fed on HFD for 12-weeks were taken the HJ water extract (HJW) at various doses, 50, 150, and 250 mg/kg...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Chung YH,Bang JS,Kang CM,Goh JW,Lee HS,Hong SM,Kim DS,Park ES,Jung TW,Shin YK,Lee JH,Jeong JH

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The protective effect of beef and pig collagen hydrolysates and their fractions were tested as anti-ulcerogenic agents in rats (weighing 250-350 g) against ulcerative lesions caused by ethanol. Beef and pig collagen hydrolysates were fractionated by ultrafiltration into different molecular weight fractions. The protoc...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Castro GA,Sgarbieri VC,Carvalho JE,Tinti SV,Possenti A

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The medical ethnobotanical knowledge propagated over generations in the coastal regions of the Eastern Mediterranean, including Lebanon, is one that has built on several ancient cultures and civilizations of these regions. Recent interest in medical ethnobotany and the use of medicinal herbs in treating or preventing ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Talhouk RS,Karam C,Fostok S,El-Jouni W,Barbour EK

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the effectiveness of nutritional supplement Bao Khi Khang as an adjuvant therapy in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to conventional therapy alone. This was a prospective, randomized, open-label controlled trial in 60 patients presenting with acute exacerbatio...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Hoang BX,Han B,Nguyen HX,Dang KT

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fermentation has shown to be an effective technique in bioactive peptides release. That is why in this study antihypertensive, antithrombotic, and antioxidant activity was evaluated during amaranth proteins fermentation with Lactobacillus casei Shirota and Streptococcus thermophilus 54102 in mono and combined culture....

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Ayala-Niño A,Rodríguez-Serrano GM,Jiménez-Alvarado R,Bautista-Avila M,Sánchez-Franco JA,González-Olivares LG,Cepeda-Saez A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the antioxidant and protective effects of bioactive compounds isolated from pressurized steam-treated Corni Fructus (PSC). We had previously tested the protective effects of the furan fraction containing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), polyphenol fraction containing gallic acid, and iridoid glyco...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Park HM,Hong JH

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：:Myostatin (MSTN) is a negative regulator of muscle growth even if some studies have shown a counterintuitive positive correlation between MSTN and muscle mass (MM). Our aim was to investigate the influence of 2 months of resistance training (RT) and diets with different protein contents on plasma MSTN, interleukin 1 b...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Paoli A,Pacelli QF,Neri M,Toniolo L,Cancellara P,Canato M,Moro T,Quadrelli M,Morra A,Faggian D,Plebani M,Bianco A,Reggiani C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Broccoli belongs to a group of cruciferous vegetables characterized by its content of glucosinolates, secondary metabolites that, upon hydrolysis, release bioactive isothiocyanates (ITCs). Sulforaphane, the major ITC from broccoli, is believed to protect the body from cancer by induction of detoxification enzymes such...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Hwang ES,Jeffery EH

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The leaves and pods of the drumstick tree are used as food and medicine in some Asian and African countries. Although relatively high concentrations of beta-carotene and lutein have been reported in the leaves, the bioavailability of these carotenoids from this source is unknown. We have analyzed the digestive stabili...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Pullakhandam R,Failla ML

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the administration of a whey protein isolate (WPI) and collagen hydrolysates on ethanol-induced ulcerative lesions was studied in rats. WPI and bovine or porcine collagen hydrolysate (BCH and PCH, respectively) were given to rats by gavage. In acute experiments, (single-dose) physiological saline (10 mL/...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Castro GA,Carvalho JE,Tinti SV,Possenti A,Sgarbieri VC

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The plant extracts of 17 commonly used Indian medicinal plants were examined for their possible regulatory effect on nitric oxide (NO) levels using sodium nitroprusside as an NO donor in vitro. Most of the plant extracts tested demonstrated direct scavenging of NO and exhibited significant activity. The potency of sca...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Jagetia GC,Baliga MS

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) is a cactus species widely used as an anti-inflammatory, antilipidemic, and hypoglycemic agent. It has been shown that OFI extract (OFIE) inhibits oxidative stress in animal models of diabetes and hepatic disease; however, its antioxidant mechanism remains largely unknown. In this ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Nakahara T,Mitoma C,Hashimoto-Hachiya A,Takahara M,Tsuji G,Uchi H,Yan X,Hachisuka J,Chiba T,Esaki H,Kido-Nakahara M,Furue M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anti-herpes simplex virus type 1 and anti-herpes simplex virus type 2 effects of apple pomace, a by-product from the cider-processing industry, were investigated. The mechanisms of antiviral action were assessed using a battery of experiments targeting sequential steps in the viral replication cycle. The anti-herp...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Alvarez AL,Melón S,Dalton KP,Nicieza I,Roque A,Suárez B,Parra F

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：:Probiotic complex, zinc, and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) are recognized dietary supplements with an anti-inflammatory role. Although these supplementations are individually known to benefit rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is no evidence suggesting any synergic effect. The primary goal of this study is to determine whether p...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Lee SY,Lee SH,Jhun J,Seo HB,Jung KA,Yang CW,Park SH,Cho ML

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Panax ginseng (P. ginseng C.A. Meyer, Araliaceae) is used as a therapeutic agent for various diseases. P. ginseng saponins, known as ginsenosides, are the main bioactive compounds responsible for its pharmacological activities. In this work, we have developed a new method of P. ginseng root processing termed solid-sta...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Park CH,Kim M,Woo M,Lee KH,An BK,Yokozawa T,Song YO

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ala-His-Leu-Leu (AHLL) was isolated and purified from the loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) hydrolysate in our previous study. The aim of this study was to investigate the antihypertensive effects of angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptide AHLL in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). AHLL showed g...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Li Y,Zhou J,Zeng X,Yu J

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overwhelming evidence indicates that consumption of fruits and vegetables with antioxidant properties correlates with reduced risk for cancers, including leukemia. Carrots contain beneficial agents, such as β-carotene and polyacetylenes, which could be effective in the treatment of leukemia. This study investigated th...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Zaini R,Clench MR,Le Maitre CL

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The infections by protozoans of the genus Leishmania are a major worldwide health problem, with high endemicity in developing countries. The drugs of choice for the treatment of leishmaniasis are the pentavalent antimonials, which cause renal and cardiac toxicity. As part of a search for new drugs against leishmaniasi...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Pereira IO,Assis DM,Juliano MA,Cunha RL,Barbieri CL,do Sacramento LV,Marques MJ,dos Santos MH

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mate (Ilex paraguariensis A. St. Hil.) is a raw material used to prepare popular beverages in South America, whose healthy effects have been pointed out. The leaves and stems of mate contain a complex assemblage of saponins, mainly ursolic acid and oleanolic acid glycosides, and their quantification presents difficult...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Coelho GC,Gnoatto SB,Bassani VL,Schenkel EP

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerosis, a progressive disease characterized by the accumulation of lipids and fibrous elements in the arteries, is a most important contributor to cardiovascular diseases. Resveratrol is a naturally occurring phytopolyphenol compound and shows the ability to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In this...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Fan E,Zhang L,Jiang S,Bai Y

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is generally associated with low-grade chronic inflammation that involves the recruitment of macrophages and other inflammation factors to the adipocytes of obese individuals. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), a cytokine associated with systemic inflammation, is elevated in conditions of obesity. TNF-α is a...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Marthandam Asokan S,Hung TH,Chiang WD,Lin WT

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aquaporin-1 (AQP1) is a water channel that is highly expressed on the apical side of the choroid plexus epithelium (CP) and thought to be one of the major pathways for the high water permeability of this structure. Blockade of AQP1 in the CP reduce the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Downregulation of AQP1 mi...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Nabiuni M,Nazari Z,Safaeinejad Z,Delfan B,Miyan JA

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the protective role of royal jelly (RJ) and green tea (GT) extracts on cisplatin (cDDP)-induced nephrotoxicity in adult albino mice. Albino mice were randomly divided into six groups: Group I (control) received a single intraperitoneal injection of isotonic saline (0.02 ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yapar K,Cavuşoğlu K,Oruç E,Yalçin E

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:cis-Diamminedichloroplatinum (II) (cisplatin) is an effective chemotherapeutic agent successfully used in the treatment of a wide range of tumors. Nevertheless, nephrotoxicity has restricted its clinical use. The use of more than a few antioxidants has shown that reactive oxygen species are involved in cisplatin-induc...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Razo-Rodríguez AC,Chirino YI,Sánchez-González DJ,Martínez-Martínez CM,Cruz C,Pedraza-Chaverri J

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ethyl acetate, methanol, and water extracts of 16 Ballota species (Family Lamiaceae)-Ballota acetabulosa, Ballota antalyanse, Ballota cristata, Ballota glandulosissima, Ballota inaequidens, Ballota larendana, Ballota latibracteolata, Ballota macrodonta, Ballota nigra ssp. anatolica, B. nigra ssp. foetida, B. nigra...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Erdogan-Orhan I,Sever-Yılmaz B,Altun ML,Saltan G

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biological activities of garlic may be affected by different processing methods. This study, therefore, aimed to evaluate potential anticancer effects of different type of processed garlic extracts on WEHI-164 tumor cells in inbred BALB/c mice and correlate the tumor growth rates with some garlic constituents. In ...

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Shirzad H,Taji F,Rafieian-Kopaei M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to determine whether a shark muscle oil-olive oil mixture influences activators of human angiogenesis. The mixture completely abolished the stimulation induced by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), fibroblast growth factor-2, transforming growth factor-beta, and platelet-derived growth factor....

journal_title：Journal of medicinal food

authors： Yuan L,Yoshida M,Davis PF

更新日期：2006-10-01 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