In vitro evaluation of the inhibition potential of echinacoside on human cytochrome P450 isozymes
Background Echinacoside (ECH) possesses a wide range of biological activity. This present study analyzes the effect of ECH on cytochrome P450 isozymes (CYPs) activities of human liver microsomes.
Yujie Wu +3 more
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Artemisinin: From Chinese Herbal Medicine to Modern Chemotherapy [PDF]
Malaria is a disease that has blighted humankind since early times. The first antimalarial treatment available to Europeans was the dried bark of the cinchona tree from Peru. The main problem in its use was adulteration by other material.
Butler, Anthony
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Pregnancy, prescription medicines and the potential risk of herb-drug interactions:a cross-sectional survey [PDF]
Funding All funding was from institutional resource. JSM, AS are employed by the University of Aberdeen. DS is employed by the Robert Gordon University. BP and CR are employed by NHS Scotland.
A Fugh-Berman +49 more
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Effects of astragaloside IV on the pharmacokinetics of omeprazole in rats
Context: Omeprazole and astragaloside IV (AS-IV) are widely used for the treatment of gastric ulcers in China clinics. Objective: This study investigates the effects of AS-IV on the pharmacokinetics of omeprazole in rats.
Wei Liu, Guozhi Liu, Jing Liu
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The effects of triptolide on the pharmacokinetics of sorafenib in rats and its potential mechanism
Context: Combining sorafenib with triptolide could inhibit tumour growth with greater efficacy than single-agent treatment. However, their herb–drug interaction remains unknown.
Xianming Wang +4 more
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Managing the dysregulated host response to infection remains a major challenge in sepsis care. Chinese treatment guideline recommends adding XueBiJing, a five-herb medicine, to antibiotic-based sepsis care.
Jian Li +13 more
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Targeting apoptosis signaling in pancreatic cancer [PDF]
The ability to escape apoptosis or programmed cell death is a hallmark of human cancers, for example pancreatic cancer. This can promote tumorigenesis, since too little cell death by apoptosis disturbs tissue homeostasis.
Fulda, Simone
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Ursolic Acid Alleviates Orchitis via Modulating Ferroptosis in Peritubular Myoid Cells of Testis
Ursolic acid modulates key ferroptosis‐related pathways in the peritubular myoid cells of the testis in forest musk deer. ABSTRACT Chronic stress adversely affects reproductive health, increasing susceptibility to pathologies such as orchitis. Additionally, the maintenance of iron homeostasis is essential for preserving the function of the testicles ...
Yang Wang +11 more
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AASLD practice guidance on drug, herbal, and dietary supplement–induced liver injury
Hepatology, EarlyView.
Robert J. Fontana +6 more
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In vitro inhibitory effects of bergenin on human liver cytochrome P450 enzymes
Context: Bergenin, isolated from the herb of Bergenia purpurascens (Hook. f. et Thoms.) Engl., has anti-inflammatory, antitussive, and wound healing activities.
Gang Dong, Yun Zhou, Xiaoli Song
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