Mining the deep Red-Sea brine pool microbial community for anticancer therapeutics.

abstract：BACKGROUND:We isolated a novel monomeric peptide from antler plate polypeptide (APP) of sika deer and found that it inhibited rat breast cancer cell proliferation and telomerase activity. METHODS:The molecular mass and purity of this polypeptide was determined by ultra performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) and Bruk...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hu W,Qi L,Tian YH,Hu R,Wu L,Meng XY

更新日期：2015-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) is an herb often used in Traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to promote blood flow and has been used in the treatment of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in animal models. Angiotensin II (Ang II) has been shown to play important roles in mediating cardiovascular ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Huang CY,Kuo WW,Kuo CH,Tsai FJ,Liu PY,Hsieh DJ

更新日期：2014-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gamijinhae-tang (GJHT) has long been used in Korea to treat respiratory diseases. The therapeutic effect of GJHT is likely associated with its anti-inflammatory activity. However, the precise mechanisms underlying its effects are unknown. This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effects of GJHT in...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sohn SH,Jang H,Kim Y,Jang YP,Cho SH,Jung H,Jung S,Bae H

更新日期：2013-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ethanol extract of KOTMIN13, composed of Inula japonica Flowers, Trichosanthes kirilowii Semen, Peucedanum praeruptorum Radix, and Allium macrostemon Bulbs, was investigated for its anti-asthmatic and anti-allergic activities. METHODS:The anti-asthmatic effects of KOTMIN13 were evaluated on ovalbumin (O...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lee E,Kim SG,Park NY,Park HH,Jeong KT,Choi J,Lee IH,Lee H,Kim KJ,Lee E

更新日期：2016-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chinese herbal medicine formula Yu ping feng san (YPFS) is commonly used for allergic rhinitis (AR). Previous review had summarized the effectiveness and safety of YPFS, however without any subgroup analysis performed to provide detailed evidence for guiding clinical practice. YPFS was recommended for the ma...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Luo Q,Zhang CS,Yang L,Zhang AL,Guo X,Xue CC,Lu C

更新日期：2017-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rhodiola crenulata is traditionally used as a folk medicine in Tibet for preventing high-altitude illnesses, including sudden cardiac death (SCD). The cardio-protective effects of Rhodiola crenulata root extract (RCE) against hypoxia in vivo have been recently confirmed. However, the way in which RCE produce...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Hsu SW,Chang TC,Wu YK,Lin KT,Shi LS,Lee SY

更新日期：2017-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Weight gain is common after breast cancer (BC) treatment and may increase the risk of disease recurrence. Complementary medicine (CM) use is high amongst BC patients. This paper describes the use of CM from a cross-sectional self-administered survey on prevalence and management of weight after BC. METHODS:U...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ee C,Cave AE,Naidoo D,Boyages J

更新日期：2019-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiotherapy is of critical importance in the treatment of breast cancer. However, not all patients derive therapeutic benefit and some breast cancers are resistant to the treatment, and are thus evidenced with prospective distant metastatic spread and local recurrence. In this study, we investigated the pot...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Yan Y,Li Z,Xu X,Chen C,Wei W,Fan M,Chen X,Li JJ,Wang Y,Huang J

更新日期：2016-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complementary and Alternative Medicine use and how it impacts health care utilization in the United States Military is not well documented. Using data from the Millennium Cohort Study we describe the characteristics of CAM users in a large military population and document their health care needs over a 12-mo...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： White MR,Jacobson IG,Smith B,Wells TS,Gackstetter GD,Boyko EJ,Smith TC,Millennium Cohort Study Team.

更新日期：2011-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The liver plays an essential role in the body by regulating several important metabolic functions. Liver injury is associated with the distortion of these functions causing many health problems. Pharmaceutical drugs treat liver disorders but cause further damage to it. Hence, herbal drugs are used worldwide ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Amin ZA,Alshawsh MA,Kassim M,Ali HM,Abdulla MA

更新日期：2013-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has played a positive role in colorectal cancer treatment. There is a great need to establish effective herbal formula for colorectal cancer treatment. Based on TCM principles and clinical practi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Deng S,Hu B,An HM,Du Q,Xu L,Shen KP,Shi XF,Wei MM,Wu Y

更新日期：2013-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is popular in former Soviet Central Asian countries including Mongolia. However, no studies are available on CAM use among patients with cancer in countries of this region. The aim of this research is to describe the prevalence and patterns of CAM use by patie...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Oyunchimeg B,Hwang JH,Ahmed M,Choi S,Han D

更新日期：2017-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The imbalance between the generation of free radicals and natural cellular antioxidant defenses, known as oxidative stress, can cause oxidation of biomolecules and further contribute to aging-associated diseases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant capacities of Thai traditional tonifyi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Wetchakul P,Goon JA,Adekoya AE,Olatunji OJ,Ruangchuay S,Jaisamut P,Issuriya A,Kunworarath N,Limsuwan S,Chusri S

更新日期：2019-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sonchus asper (L.) Hill, (Asteraceae) is used in Pakistan as a traditional ("folk") medicine for the treatment of hormonal disorders and oxidative stress. The present study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Sonchus asper (L.) Hill, (Asteraceae) methanolic extract (SAME) on hormonal dysfunction in thyroid...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Khan RA

更新日期：2012-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the emergence of strains resistant to conventional antibiotics, it is important to carry studies using alternative methods to control these microorganisms causing important infections, such as the use of products of plant origin that has demonstrated effective antimicrobial activity besides biocompatibi...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： de Oliveira JR,de Castro VC,das Graças Figueiredo Vilela P,Camargo SE,Carvalho CA,Jorge AO,de Oliveira LD

更新日期：2013-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plant extracts were evaluated on poultry bacteria known to be threatening public health. This is to develop better bio-therapeutic agents from plant origin. METHODS:Bacteria were isolated from water, feed, crop, gizzard and faeces of layer chicken. Isolates of interest (Escherichia coli, Salmonella enteriti...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Abiala M,Olayiwola J,Babatunde O,Aiyelaagbe O,Akinyemi S

更新日期：2016-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isoflavones are naturally occurring plant chemicals belonging to the "phytoestrogen" class. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of isoflavones obtained from Cordyceps sinensis (CSIF) on development of estrogen deficiency-induced osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats. METHODS:After the rats...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Zhang DW,Wang ZL,Qi W,Zhao GY

更新日期：2014-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carrageenan is a linear sulphated polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed of the Rhodophyceae family. It has broad spectrum of applications in biomedical and biopharmaceutical field. In this study, we determined the cytotoxicity of degraded and undegraded carrageenan in human intestine (Caco-2; cancer and ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ariffin SH,Yeen WW,Abidin IZ,Abdul Wahab RM,Ariffin ZZ,Senafi S

更新日期：2014-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morella serata is a South African medicinal plant used in the treatment of microbial infections and to enhance male sexual performance. There is dearth of information in scientific literature on its efficacy and safety. METHODS:In the present study, the root extracts were investigated for the phytochemicals...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ashafa AO

更新日期：2013-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Green tea has polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins; mainly epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), epicatechin gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC) and epicatechin (EC), out of which EGCG is of higher abundance. EGCG has shown preventive role in hypercholesterolemia. However, due to low oral bioavailability...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Pandit AP,Joshi SR,Dalal PS,Patole VC

更新日期：2019-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are reports of improved metabolic outcomes due to consumption of germinated brown rice (GBR). Many of the functional effects of GBR can be linked to its high amounts of antioxidants. Interestingly, dietary components with high antioxidants have shown promise in the prevention of neurodegenerative disea...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Azmi NH,Ismail N,Imam MU,Ismail M

更新日期：2013-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pain, the most common reasons for physician consultation, is a major symptom in many medical conditions that can significantly interfere with a person's life quality and general functioning. Almost all painkillers have its untoward effects. Therefore, seeking for a safe medication for pain relieve is notable...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chen YF,Lee MM,Fang HL,Yang JG,Chen YC,Tsai HY

更新日期：2016-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Solanum xanthocarpum (Solanaceae) has been used for treatment of many infectious and degenerative diseases in traditional medicine. Present study reports the medicinal efficacy of S. xanthocarpum fruit as antioxidant, anticancer and anti HIV agents. METHODS:Extracts were prepared using Soxhlet apparatus and...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Kumar S,Pandey AK

更新日期：2014-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The editor has retracted this article [1] due to overlap with a previously published article [2]. Both articles also appear to use the same image representing different fungal mycelial growths. S.K. Sharma and N.S. Atri do not agree to this retraction. N. Gautam has not responded to correspondence from the editor abou...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Sharma SK,Gautam N,Atri NS

更新日期：2018-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In traditional Chinese and Korean medicine, an aqueous extract derived from wood and bark of the Japanese spice bush Lindera obtusiloba (L.obtusiloba) is applied to treat inflammations and chronic liver diseases including hepatocellular carcinoma. We previously demonstrated anti-fibrotic effects of L.obtusil...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Freise C,Ruehl M,Erben U,Neumann U,Seehofer D,Kim KY,Trowitzsch-Kienast W,Stroh T,Zeitz M,Somasundaram R

更新日期：2011-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Natural products have being used as potential inhibitors against carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes to treat diabetes mellitus. Chinese dark tea has various interesting bioactivities. In this study, the active compounds from Qingzhuan dark tea were separated and their anti-diabetic activity was examined using ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Liu S,Yu Z,Zhu H,Zhang W,Chen Y

更新日期：2016-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence suggests yoga is a safe and effective intervention for the management of physical and psychosocial symptoms associated with musculoskeletal conditions. However, heterogeneity in the components and reporting of clinical yoga trials impedes both the generalization of study results and the replication ...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Ward L,Stebbings S,Sherman KJ,Cherkin D,Baxter GD

更新日期：2014-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complementary and alternative medicines are increasingly used by the general population. A survey was conducted to ascertain the knowledge of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAMs) amongst paediatric physicians, and whether seniority increases the likelihood of its use being considered in consultatio...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Fountain-Polley S,Kawai G,Goldstein A,Ninan T

更新日期：2007-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rhodiola crenulata (R. crenulata) is widely used to prevent acute mountain sickness in the Himalayan areas and in Tibet, but no scientific studies have previously examined its effectiveness. We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study to investigate its efficacy in acute mount...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Chiu TF,Chen LL,Su DH,Lo HY,Chen CH,Wang SH,Chen WL

更新日期：2013-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and affects 1.38 million women worldwide per year. Antiestrogens such as tamoxifen, a selective estrogen receptor (ER) modulator, are widely used in clinics to treat ER-positive breast tumors. However, remissions of breast cancer are often followed by resistan...

journal_title：BMC complementary and alternative medicine

authors： Lin YS,Lin YY,Yang YH,Lin CL,Kuan FC,Lu CN,Chang GH,Tsai MS,Hsu CM,Yeh RA,Yang PR,Lee IY,Shu LH,Cheng YC,Liu HT,Lee KD,Chang DC,Wu CY

更新日期：2018-05-09 00:00:00