Monday, March 23, 2020

Green Tea Polyphenols (GrTPs), the Bioactive Ingredient Which Protects Sperm Quality and Integrity Against Infertility, Scientists Find

Scientists may have found a beverage bioactive compound that protects the sperm quality and integrity, without inducing any side effects, some studies found,

Infertility is a condition characterized by the inability to get pregnant after 12 months of frequent and unprotected sex of a couple. Women who cannot carry the pregnancy to term are also considered as infertile.

According to the statistic, approximately 10% of women in their reproductive years are having the difficulty of conceiving or carrying the pregnancy to term.


The most common causes of infertility in men are low sperm count, sperm motility and abnormal sperm.
What causes abnormal sperm production is unknown. Researchers do not know why people with the same health conditions and family history, are having abnormal sperm production while others do not.

However, researchers do not that certain prevalent risk factors including physical and medical conditions, such as undescended testicle and diabetes long-term intakes of a certain medicine, such as anti-inflammatory drug and hormone imbalance such as testosterone deficiency are associated with abnormal sperm production.
Genetic preposition such as chromosomal conditions that affect sperm production also plays a major role in elevating the onset of abnormal sperm production.

Age, obesity, use of illicit drugs, excessive alcohol drinking and long-term exposure to chemicals are the common causes of abnormal sperm production.

In term of diet, researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in the study "Diet and men's fertility: does diet affect sperm quality?" wrote, "men may be encouraged to use antioxidant supplements and to follow dietary patterns favoring the consumption of seafood, poultry, nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Evidence is strongest for recommending the use of antioxidant supplements to men in couples undergoing infertility treatment-although the specific antioxidants and doses remain unclear-and increasing consumption of omega-3 fatty acids from fish and nuts".

These results suggested that men who follow the diet with high in saturated and trans fat, intake of a large amount of red meat and processed food and less in fruits, nuts and vegetables are at a higher risk of sperm abnormality.


In the concerns of highly sensitive of sperm cells to reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are produced during cellular oxidation, researchers at the joint study led by the Anhui Agricultural University launched an investigation to examine the green tea polyphenols (GrTPs) effect in the protection of the integrity of the sperm.

Before the application of green tea s (GrTPs) researchers found that oxidative stress has numerous effects, in the increased apoptosis, reduced motion parameters, and sperm integrity in the tested subjects with overexpression of free radicals.

The increased ROS levels probably are the results of antioxidant enzymes produced by the tested subjects being suppressed due to some unknown mechanisms.
Oral administered green tea polyphenols (GrTPs), showed to restore and increase the quality of male gametes, mostly via the capability of catechins in the reduction of ROS production.

Further analysis also suggested that GrTPs processed antioxidant properties that not only restore the abnormal sperm production caused by overexpression of ROS but also improve major semen parameters, such as sperm concentration, motility, morphology, DNA damage, fertility rate, and gamete quality.

These unique properties of green tea catechins in improving the male reproductive health suggested green tea polyphenols (GrTPs) may be considered a functional food in reducing the risk of abnormal sperm quality in many parameters.

Dr, Rahman SU, the lead scientist at the final report, said, "the therapeutic effects of GrTPs against infertility, their possible mechanisms of action, and recommended supportive therapy for improving fertility in humans and in animals".

Additionally, in the concerns of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) presented in high concentrations in the genital tracts of males that affects compromised vitality, increased morphological defects and decreased sperm motility, researchers launched an investigation to examine whether green tea catechins protect the sperm quality and integrity over the expression of ROS.


After taking into account levels of oxidative stress before and after the application of green tea catechin, researchers wrote,
* Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a major bioactive compound in green tea inhibited the expression of ROS through its strong antioxidant activity.

* Green tea catechins potentially improve sperm quality and integrity.

Dr. Roychoudhury S, the lead author said, " (These results furtherly confirmed) the potential roles of green tea catechins on oxidative stress in male and female reproduction and fertility".

Taken altogether, Green tea polyphenols (GrTPs) may be considered an adjunct therapy in the protection of the male reproductive sperm quality and integrity against the onset of infertility.


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Sources
(1) Diet and men's fertility: does diet affect sperm quality? by Nassan FL1, Chavarro JE2, Tanrikut C. (PubMed)
(2) Therapeutic Role of Green Tea Polyphenols in Improving Fertility: A Review by Rahman SU1, Huang Y2, Zhu L3, Feng S4, Khan IM5, Wu J6, Li Y7, Wang X8.(PubMed)
(3) Potential role of green tea catechins in the management of oxidative stress-associated infertility by Roychoudhury S1, Agarwal A2, Virk G3, Cho CL. (PubMed)

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Herbal Cayenne, The Best Whole Herb Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Liver Cancer

Capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide), a major ingredient found in cayenne may be used as a supplement for protection against liver cancer.

According to a recent study by the Duksung Women's University, oral administration of Capsaicin inhibited HepG2 human hepatoblastoma cells, through its antioxidants activities in the induction of apoptosis in the oxidase-mediated generation of ROS.

Other studies insisted that cayenne exerted protection against liver cancer, is the result of inhibition of cancer cell proliferation, migration and invasion of tumors, and induced tumors to radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Cayenne is also known as Cayenne Pepper, a red, hot chili pepper, belonging to Capsicum annuum, the family Solanaceae, native to subtropical and tropical regions, used in traditional medicine to increases metabolism, enhance circulatory system and stomach and the intestinal tract, adjust blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, treat frostbite, muscles, arthritis, rheumatism, low back pain, strains, sprains, bruises, and neuralgia, etc.

Liver cancer is a condition of out of controlled growth of hepatocellular cells in the liver. Since the organ is a soft tissue with less nerve, most liver cancer patients are diagnosed in the later stage of cancer. According to the statistic, liver cancer remains the fifth most common malignancy in men and the eighth in women worldwide.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common form of primary liver cancer.

In a 4-wk feeding of B6C3F1 mice at 6 wk of age, oral intake of the cayenne group expressed not the only bodyweight but also reduced hypoglycemia and cells involved in the generation of liver cancer.


Dr. Teel RW, author of the research said, " At concentrations of 25, 50, and 100 microM, capsaicin inhibited the biotransformation of (Aflatoxin B1(AFB1) produced by hepatitis viral) by modifying Phase I hepatic enzyme activity ( induced damage and injure of the liver) "

Furthermore, in the inhibition of toxical metabolism, capsaicin also possessed antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic properties against many types of cancer.

Taking all together, cayenne may process the anti liver cancer effect, but a large quantity intake should only be prescribed by herbalists.


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(1) Spices for Prevention and Treatment of Cancers by Zheng J1, Zhou Y2, Li Y3, Xu DP4, Li S5, Li HB6,7.(PubMed)
(2) Involvement of NADPH oxidase-mediated generation of reactive oxygen species in the apototic cell death by capsaicin in HepG2 human hepatoma cells by Lee YS1, Kang YS, Lee JS, Nicolova S, Kim JA.(PubMed)
(3) A 4-week feeding study of ground red chilli (Capsicum annuum) in male B6C3F1 mice by Jang JJ1, Devor DE, Logsdon DL, Ward JM.(PubMed)
(4) Effects of capsaicin on rat liver S9-mediated metabolism and DNA binding of aflatoxin by Teel RW1.(PubMed)

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Garlic - The Whole Food Medicine for Reduced Risk and Treatment of Progression of Atherosclerosis

Recent study suggested that patients with atherosclerosis may be benefits from adding aged garlic extract with supplement into their diet.

According to the UCLA-School of Medicine, Los Angeles, the effectiveness of garlic in reduced homocysteine and progression of Atherosclerosis is the result of the changing white (wEAT) and brown (bEAT) epicardial adipose tissue(a form of visceral fat deposited around the heart) in plaque stabilization.

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species in the onion genus, belonging to family Amaryllidaceae, native to central Asia, used popularly in traditional and Chinese medicine in treating common cold and flu to the Plague, blood pressure cholesterol levels, natural antibiotic, etc.


Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside the arteries affecting the levels of oxygen in the blood as well as increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease.

In a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial (conducted 2005-2007), with 65 intermediate-risk patients (age 60+/-9 years, 79% male), patients treated with a capsule containing aged garlic extract (250 mg) plus Vitamin B12 (100 microg), folic acid (300 microg), Vitamin B6 (12.5 mg) and l-arginine (100 mg) daily for a 1 year are found to associate with a favorable improvement in oxidative biomarkers, vascular function, and reduced progression of atherosclerosis.

(AGE) has shown to retard the progression of coronary calcification in patients with coronary artery disease in vitro and vivo,


Dr. Morihara N, the lead author at the joint study said, " Antiatherosclerotic activity of AGE is at least partly due to the suppression of inflammation and lipid deposition in the vessels during the early stage of atherosclerotic development".


In a total of 157 healthy postmenopausal women (age 65 ± 6) randomized study, 500 mg isoflavonoid-rich herbal preparation, including garlic powder, showed to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis progression through lowering high blood cholesterol.

Although garlic prevents the development of cholesterol-induced experimental atherosclerosis and possesses direct anti-atherogenic activity, the intake of garlic supplements should be taken with care to patients with an ulcer.


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(1) Aged garlic extract with supplement is associated with increase in brown adipose, decrease in white adipose tissue and predict lack of progression in coronary atherosclerosis by Ahmadi N1, Nabavi V, Hajsadeghi F, Zeb I, Flores F, Ebrahimi R, Budoff M.(PubMed)
(2) Aged garlic extract supplemented with B vitamins, folic acid and L-arginine retards the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis: a randomized clinical trial by Budoff MJ1, Ahmadi N, Gul KM, Liu ST, Flores FR, Tiano J, Takasu J, Miller E, Tsimikas S.(PubMed)
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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Herbal Cascara Sagrada and (Mastitis) inflammation of breast tissue

Cascara sagrada is a species of buckthorn, genus Rhamnus, belonging to the family Rhamnaceae, native to western North America, it's bark has been used in traditional medicine for gastrointestinal support. and it is thought to have a laxative and natural cleansing, etc., effect.
Mastitis is the inflammation of breast tissue, mostly caused by Staphylococcus aureus

The ingredients
Besides the main compound of anthraquinones, other compounds include anthraquinone glycosides, (emodin, frangulin, iso-emodin, aloe-emodin, and chrysophanol), rhein, aloin, malic acid, tannic acid, cascarosides A, B, C, and D, and hydroxy anthracene derivatives (HAD), etc.

The effects
Nanosilver particles (AAgNPs), a derivative of the chemical constituent of aloin found in Cascara Sagrada may be the potential target used as antibiotics for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases, including mastitis. In the Staphylococcus aureus induced murine mastitis study of a total of 40 female mice were divided into five groups of eight animals each, Nanosilver particles (AAgNPs) is found to be effective (concentration of 21.8) than antibiotic as it exerted the anti-inflammatory activity in reducing white blood cell (poly-morpho nuclear cell) infiltration.Other chemical compound emodin found in the herb, in a study of the same but with lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced mastitis also found to significantly reduced infiltration of neutrophilic granulocyte. These results may be given the green light for the chemical compounds of Cascara Sagrada used as a novel treatment strategy for mastitis.

The Side effects
1. Cascara Sagrada can be liver toxic.
2. It may cause Postal hypertension
Cascara sagrada (CS) has been associated with the development of cholestatic hepatitis, complicated by portal hypertension.
3. Fresh cut, dried bark may cause vomiting and diarrhea.
4. It may allergic effect.
5. Etc.


References
(1) Emodin ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced mastitis in mice by inhibiting activation of NF-κB and MAPKs signal pathways by Li D, Zhang N, Cao Y, Zhang W, Su G, Sun Y, Liu Z, Li F, Liang D, Liu B, Guo M, Fu Y, Zhang X, Yang Z.(PubMed)
(2) Evaluation of therapeutic potential of nanosilver particles synthesised using aloin in experimental murine mastitis model by Chaitanya Kumar TV, Muralidhar Y, Prasad PE, Prasad TN, Alpha Raj M.(PubMed)

Chamomile, the Antimicrobial Whole Herb Medicine in Accelerated Wound Healing

Chamomile, exerted its biotic property in accelerated the progression of wound healing by inhibiting Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in vivo.

According to the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, treatment of 5% C. Nobile ointment extract from chamomile in rat wounds infected induced by P. aeruginosa, was more effective in the expression of antibacterial and wound healing activities in comparison to tetracycline, the antibiotic medicine.

The chamomile noble, in the Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation isolated from wound infections, also showed a remarkable inhibitory concentration of 6.25-25mg/ml.


Chamomile is also known as camomile, the common name of many species daisy-like plants in the family Asteraceae, used in traditional medicine as antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory constituents and to treat menstrual cramps and sleep disorders, reduce cramping and spastic pain in the bowels, relieve excessive gas and bloating in the intestine, etc.

Dr. Kazemian H. the lead researcher at the joint study said, " C. Nobile may play an important role in its antibacterial activity, thus offering an additional strategy in the fight against bacterial infections. and "However, the molecular investigation is required to explore the exact mechanisms of the antibacterial action and functions of this phytocompound".

Furthermore, in the testing of the effect of chamomile compounds in several models of toxicity (acute toxicity against Artemia salina and cytotoxicity against two cell lines (fibroblast and melanoma)), researchers suggested that these compounds showed low to moderate activity in all tests of acetylcholinesterase inhibitory and antibacterial activities.

And the intake of these compounds in naturally available amounts, on their own, would probably not represent a risk to human health but the possible adverse interactions with the plant matrix should not be neglected.


Therefore, people who intend to use chamomile for reduced risk and treatment of various diseases should be cautious to prevent overdoses' toxicity.




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(1) In vivo antibacterial and wound healing activities of Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) by Kazemian H, Ghafourian S, Sadeghifard N, Badakhsh B, Heidari H1, Taji A, Shavalipour A, Mohebi R, Ebrahim-Saraie HS, Houri H, Houshmandfar R.(PubMed)
(2) Antibacterial, anti-swarming and anti-biofilm formation activities of Chamaemelum nobile against Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Kazemian H1, Ghafourian S1, Heidari H2, Amiri P3, Yamchi JK4, Shavalipour A3, Houri H3, Maleki A1, Sadeghifard N1.(PubMed)
(3) Toxic essential oils. Part III: identification and biological activity of new allylmethoxyphenyl esters from a Chamomile species (Anthemis segetalis Ten.) by Radulović NS1, Mladenović MZ, Blagojević PD, Stojanović-Radić ZZ, Ilic-Tomic T, Senerovic L, Nikodinovic-Runic J.(PubMed)

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Ginger, The Anti Gastrointestinal Disorder Functional Pungent Spice

Scientists may have found a kitchen pungent spice for the treatment of the gastrointestinal disorder, some studies suggested.

Gastrointestinal diseases are the conditions of the digestive system associated with the disorders involving the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum.


The digestive system includes gastrointestinal tract (GI), liver, pancreas, and gallbladder with a healthy function of breaking down food into nutrients and fluids for the body's need.

There are many different types of gastrointestinal diseases, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, celiac disease, and lactose intolerance.

There are many causes of gastrointestinal disorders, such as bacterial and viral infection, inflammation, poor circulation to the intestines, muscle dysfunction, gallstones, stress, particularly long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs.

Conventional medicine used for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders is depending on the disease that triggers the disorder.such as antibiotics for bacterial infection, painkillers for stomach pain.


Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD in the article, Natural Remedies for Digestive Disorders outlined the percentage of the use of natural remedies for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, and how much money that the American spend a year in purchasing these remedy.

Believe or not, it is equivalent to about one-third of out-of-pocket dollars spent on prescription drugs.

The dietitian wrote, " more clients and patients are looking for ways to treat their digestive disorders with natural medicines sold over the counter. According to a 2007 National Institutes of Health-funded survey on the use of complementary and alternative medicines in the United States, roughly 38% of adults use natural remedies, such as diet-based therapies (eg, gluten-free diets) and herbs, among others" and


"Also in 2007, it was estimated that nearly $34 billion was spent on complementary and alternative medicines, including about $15 billion on “nonvitamin, nonmineral, natural products:.


Ginger (Zingiber officinale) or ginger root, the second superfood used for thousands of years by mankind, is the genus Zingiber, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae, native to Tamil.

The pungent spice has been used in traditional and Chinese medicine to treat dyspepsia, gastroparesis, constipation, edema, difficult urination, colic, etc.


With an aim to reconfirm the traditional use of ginger against various gastric ailments, researchers at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences conducted an experiment to review the ginger effect in the prevention of antituberculosis-induced gastrointestinal adverse reactions.
A randomized pilot clinical trial included 60 patients who were placed into ginger and placebo groups (30 patients in each group) received either 500 mg ginger (Zintoma)(®) or placebo one-half hour before each daily dose of antituberculosis drugs for 4 weeks.

After examining the Patients' gastrointestinal complaints (nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, and abdominal pain) and antituberculosis drug-induced hepatotoxicity were recorded during the study period, researchers showed that application ginger to the 48 (80%) patients experienced nausea caused by antituberculosis drug-induced gastrointestinal adverse reactions, reduced gastrointestinal disorders by 56% compared to 43% in the placebo.


Patients in the ginger group experienced less, but not statistically significant, antituberculosis drug-induced hepatotoxicity than the placebo group (16.7% vs 36.7%, respectively, p = 0.07).

Dr. Emrani Z, the lead author in the final report wrote, "ginger may be a potential option for prevention of antituberculosis drug-induced gastrointestinal adverse reactions including hepatotoxicity".
Additionally, in the concern of the use of aspirin is its side effect to cause ulceration and bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, a joint study led by the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was conducted to examine the ginger effect in reducing the risk of gastrointestinal disorder caused by the injection of low dose aspirin.

Injection of ginger exerted a strong activity in the ameliorated ASA-induced gastric ulceration.
[6]-gingerol aspirinate (GAS), the combination of ginger bioactive compounds [6[-gingerol and aspirin demonstrated anti-cancer properties in vitro and superior gastroprotective effects in mice.

The combination (GAS) was also able to survive stomach acid and decomposed in intestinal linings or after absorption to simultaneously release ASA and [6]-gingerol.
GAS inactivates both COX-1 and COX-2 equally to reduce symptoms of inflammation and pain caused by ASA-induced gastric ulceration.


The findings suggested that ginger processes gastroprotective effects and GAS can be a therapeutic equivalent for ASA in inflammatory and proliferative diseases without the deleterious effects on stomach mucosa.

Taken altogether, ginger with abundant gingerols may be considered a functional food for the prevention and adjunct therapy for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorder with no side effects.


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(1) A review of the gastroprotective effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). by Haniadka R1, Saldanha E, Sunita V, Palatty PL, Fayad R, Baliga MS. (PubMed)
(2) Ginger for Prevention of Antituberculosis-induced Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions Including Hepatotoxicity: A Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial by Emrani Z1, Shojaei E2, Khalili H. (PubMed)
(3) Gastroprotective [6]-Gingerol Aspirinate as a Novel Chemopreventive Prodrug of Aspirin for Colon Cancer by Zhu Y1, Wang F1,2, Zhao Y1, Wang P1, Sang S. (PubMed)

The Effects of Herbal Dang Gui (Angelica root) on Diabetes

Dang Gui (Angelica root) may be used alone and conjunction with other herbs in reduced blood glucose of patients with diabetes a new study suggested.

According to the 2011 statistic from National Diabetes InformationClearinghouse (NDIC), among U.S. residents ages 65 years and older, 10.9 million, or 26.9 percent, had diabetes in 2010, about 215,000 people younger than 20 years had diabetes—type 1 or type 2—in the United States in 2010 and approximately, 1.9 million people ages 20 years or older were newly diagnosed with diabetes in 2010 in the United States.

Besides acting like a queen herb in balancing the hormones in women for a normal menstrual cycle and menstruation, Dang Qui also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat gynecological ailments, fatigue, mild anemia, and high blood pressure. It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.(1)

Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang (DBT), an aqueous extract of Radix Astragali and Radix Angelica sinensis of Chinese herbal formula, showed to significantly alleviate the hyperglycemia but made no influence on plasma lipid profiles nor weight gain in fructose chow-fed rats when applied alone, through increased post-receptor insulin signaling(2). Together with Panax notoginseng (RRP), the extract showed to reverse high glucose-induced inhibition of endothelial cell migration and proliferation, through decreased the expression of inflammatory factors(3).

Decursin, an active compound isolated from Angelica gigas, also showed a significantly reduced the secretion of HFD-induced adipocytokines such as leptin, resistin, IL-6 and MCP-1 associated with diabetes and obesity(4)

Angelica Keiskei, another member of Angelica improved insulin resistance in diabetes of rats induced by streptozotocin with intraperitoneal injection as well as with high-fat diet feeding through upregulation of the mRNA expression levels of PI3K and Akt(5).

Dr, Zhao Y. and the research team at the Medical College of Qingdao University also in the study of the effect of Angelica Keiskei in diabetes told PubMed " Angelica keiskei chalcone (the extract) may increase the expression levels of Glut2 in liver and Glut4 in skeletal muscle cells, decrease fasting blood glucose and insulin of type 2 diabetic rats and improve their insulin resistance condition"(6).

Unfortunately, oral administration of angelica has linked to the proliferation of breast cancer for women with a history of breast cancer and gene mutation Her-2(7)(8).

Taken altogether, Dang Qui may be effective in reduced glucose levels of patients with type II diabetes and can be considered for the prevention of diabetic complications. Due to its conflict results in breast cancer studies, it is advisable that women with mutation gene Her or with a history of breast cancer should consult their Doctor & Related field specialist before applying. As always, all articles written by Kyle J. Norton are for information & education only,


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(1) Popular #Herbs - #Dang Qui (Angelica sinensis)
(2) A Chinese Herbal Decoction, Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang, Prepared from Radix Astragali and Radix Angelicae sinensis, Ameliorates Insulin Resistance Induced by A High-Fructose Diet in Rats by Liu IM1, Tzeng TF, Liou SS(PubMed)
(3) An Aqueous Extract of Radix Astragali, Angelica sinensis, and Panax notoginseng Is Effective in Preventing Diabetic Retinopathy by Gao D1, Guo Y, Li X, Li X, Li Z, Xue M, Ou Z, Liu M, Yang M, Liu S, Yang S.(PubMed)
(4) [Effect of ashitabe chalcones on the mRNA expression of PI3K and Akt in hepatocytes of rats with diabetes].[Article in Chinese] by Liu B1, Sun J, Zhao Y, Li L, Zhong J.(PubMed)
(5) Decursin, an active compound isolated from Angelica gigas, inhibits fat accumulation, reduces adipocytokine secretion and improves glucose tolerance in mice fed a high-fat diet by Hwang JT1, Kim SH, Hur HJ, Kim HJ, Park JH, Sung MJ, Yang HJ, Ryu SY, Kim YS, Cha MR, Kim MS, Kwon DY.(PubMed)
(6) [Effects of angelica keiskei chalcone on expression of glucose transporter proteins in liver and skeletal muscle cells of type 2 diabetic rats].[Article in Chinese] by Zhao Y1, Liu B, Li L, Zhong J.(PubMed)
(7) Use of dong quai (Angelica sinensis) to treat peri- or postmenopausal symptoms in women with breast cancer: is it appropriate? by Lau CB1, Ho TC, Chan TW, Kim SC.(PubMed)
(8) Modulation of HER2 expression by ferulic acid on human breast cancer MCF7 cells by Chang CJ1, Chiu JH, Tseng LM, Chang CH, Chien TM, Wu CW, Lui WY.(PubMed)