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Creating a Vaccine-like Supplement against Respiratory Infection Using Recombinant Bacillus subtilis Spores Expressing SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein with Natural Products

Molecules, 2023
Vaccination is the most effective method of combating COVID-19 infection, but people with a psychological fear of needles and side effects are hesitant to receive the current vaccination, and alternative delivery methods may help.
Ben Chung-Lap Chan, Peiting Li, Miranda Sin-Man Tsang, Johnny Chun-Chau Sung, Keith Wai-Yeung Kwong, Tao Zheng, Sharon Sze-Man Hon, Ching-Po Lau, Wen Cheng, Fang Chen, Clara Bik-San Lau, Ping-Chung Leung, Chun-Kwok Wong   +12 more
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Integrated Network Pharmacology Analysis and In Vitro Validation Revealed the Potential Active Components and Underlying Mechanistic Pathways of Herba Patriniae in Colorectal Cancer

Molecules, 2021
Herba Patriniae (HP) are medicinal plants commonly used in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. In this study, network pharmacology was used to predict the active components and key signaling pathways of HP in CRC. Patrinia heterophylla, one type of HP, was
Huihai Yang, Man-Kit Cheung, Grace Gar-Lee Yue, Ping-Chung Leung, Chun-Kwok Wong, Clara Bik-San Lau   +5 more
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The Immuno-Modulatory Activities of Pentaherbs Formula on Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Rhinitis Mice via the Activation of Th1 and Treg Cells and Inhibition of Th2 and Th17 Cells

Molecules, 2021
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a highly prevalent allergic disease induced by immunoglobulin (Ig) E-mediated hypersensitivity reaction at the nasal epithelium against inhaled allergens.
Peiting Li, Miranda Sin-Man Tsang, Lea Ling-Yu Kan, Tianheng Hou, Sharon Sze-Man Hon, Ben Chung-Lap Chan, Ida Miu-Ting Chu, Christopher Wai-Kei Lam, Ping-Chung Leung, Chun-Kwok Wong   +9 more
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Hypericin and Pheophorbide a Mediated Photodynamic Therapy Fighting MRSA Wound Infections: A Translational Study from In Vitro to In Vivo

Pharmaceutics, 2021
High prevalence rates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and lack of effective antibacterial treatments urge discovery of alternative therapeutic modalities.
Ben Chung Lap Chan, Priyanga Dharmaratne, Baiyan Wang, Kit Man Lau, Ching Ching Lee, David Wing Shing Cheung, Judy Yuet Wa Chan, Grace Gar Lee Yue, Clara Bik San Lau, Chun Kwok Wong, Kwok Pui Fung, Margaret Ip   +11 more
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Phytochemical Profiles and Anticancer Effects of Calophyllum inophyllum L. Extract Relating to Reactive Oxygen Species Modulation on Patient-Derived Cells from Breast and Lung Cancers

Scientifica, 2023
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) contribute to cancer growth and metastasis. Using antioxidants to modulate cellular ROS levels is a promisingstrategy for cancer prevention and treatment.
Jetsada Ruangsuriya, Jirapast Sichaem, Apichat Tantraworasin, Somcharoen Saeteng, Phanchaporn Wongmaneerung, Angkhana Inta, Neal M. Davies, Kewalin Inthanon   +7 more
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In vitro and in vivo bioactivities of Ambrosia maritima and Bituminaria bituminosa organic extracts from Algeria

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2022
Introduction: Two medicinal plants, Ambrosia maritima and Bituminaria bituminosa, growing in Algeria were investigated for their flavonoids content and their biological activities. Methodology: Different organic extracts were prepared from the aerial
Iman Ramli, Sakina Zerizer, Lynda Gali, Fatma Zahra Sakhri, Zahia Kabouche, Donatella Usai, Leonardo Antonio Sechi   +6 more
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A Systematic Review on Marine Algae-Derived Fucoxanthin: An Update of Pharmacological Insights

Marine Drugs, 2022
Fucoxanthin, belonging to the xanthophyll class of carotenoids, is a natural antioxidant pigment of marine algae, including brown macroalgae and diatoms. It represents 10% of the total carotenoids in nature.
Md. Mohibbullah, Md. Nazmul Haque, Abdullah Al Mamun Sohag, Md. Tahmeed Hossain, Md. Sarwar Zahan, Md. Jamal Uddin, Md. Abdul Hannan, Il Soo Moon, Jae-Suk Choi   +8 more
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A Critical Review on Phytochemical Profile and Biological Effects of Turnip (Brassica rapa L.)

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021
A growing number of medicinal and edible plants have attracted increasing attention due to their abundant constituents and biological activities including turnip. Turnip (Brassica rapa L.) is an herbaceous biennial plant belonging to Cruciferae Brassica.
Qingsui Cao, Ge Wang, Ye Peng
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Insight in the Recent Application of Polyphenols From Biomass

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021
Biomass polyphenols are bio-active macromolecules with distinct chemical structures in a variety of biomass. In recent years, the study of biomass polyphenols and their application in food and medicine fields has become a research hotspot, which ...
Bowen Yan, Zhefan Stephen Chen, Yingying Hu, Qiang Yong   +3 more
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High-Throughput Immunological Analysis of Dictamni Cortex: Implication in the Quality Control of Herbal Medicine

Molecules, 2019
Quality inconsistency of herbal medicine is an obstacle that limits the extensive use and study of traditional Chinese medicine. Differences in environmental conditions and processing methods of herbal medicine often result in varying clinical outcomes ...
Miranda Sin-Man Tsang, Pang-Chui Shaw, Ida Miu-Ting Chu, Ling Cheng, Eric Chun-Wai Wong, David Tai-Wai Lau, Christopher Wai-Kei Lam, Chun-Kwok Wong   +7 more
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