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Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Properties ofPoria cocos [PDF]
Planta Medica, 2011 Poria cocos (Polyporaceae) is a saprophytic fungus that grows in diverse species of Pinus. Its sclerotium, called fu-ling or hoelen, is used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for its diuretic, sedative, and tonic effects. Various studies of this fungus have demonstrated its marked anti-inflammatory activity in different experimental models ...
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Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.In this review, we critically summarized the application of natural polysaccharides (NPs) for the treatment of IBD. This approach combines, in a unique way (right), the basic structure–activity relationships of NPs from different origins (left) with their multipronged mode of action, which involves modulation of the gut microbiota and other ...
Felix Danso +3 more
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In Vitro Antitumor Effects of the Cold-Water Extracts of Mediterranean Species of Genus Pleurotus (Higher Basidiomycetes) on Human Colon Cancer Cells [PDF]
, 2014 The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether the cold-water extract of Pleurotus eryngii var. ferulae (CWE-Pef) and Pleurotus nebrodensis (CWE-Pn), two of the most prized wild and cultivated edible mushrooms can affect the tumour phenotype of ...
Alessandro, R. +8 more
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Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.The global patent landscape of mushroom‐derived functional food was widely analyzed, and AI‐integrated approaches realizing cost‐effective and reliable exploration of functional foods derived from mushrooms were explored. ABSTRACT Global health concerns and the increasing demand for nourishment have collectively driven the rising demand for functional ...
Xihong Zhao +5 more
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Shipin gongye ke-ji, 2023 Objective: To explore the effect of Poria cocos polysaccharides (Poria cocos polysaccharide, PPS) on anxiety and depression-like behaviors induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and analyze its mechanism. Methods: BV-2 cells were divided into control group,
Yunjing SHI, Yuxia LI
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Small molecules from natural products targeting the Wnt/β-catenin pathway as a therapeutic strategy. [PDF]
, 2019 The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is an evolutionarily conserved developmental signaling event that plays a critical role in regulating tissue development and maintaining homeostasis, the dysregulation of which contributes to various diseases.
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Mechanisms underlying the protective effects of San‐Bai decoction against UV radiation on the skin
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.Combining conventional differential expression analysis with differential network analysis offers a promising strategy to uncover the mechanistic basis of the holistic benefits provided by herbal blends. Our findings demonstrated that San‐Bai decoction modulates multiple pathways—not only those related to skin pigmentation, such as ET‐1 signalling, but
Rui Zhang +7 more
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Frontiers in PharmacologyThe Latin name of Wolfiporia cocos is Wolfiporia cocos (F.A. Wolf) Ryvarden & Gilb, it a medicinal and edible mushroom belonging to the family Polyporaceae.
Qi Xiong +9 more
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Ethanol extract of Poria cocos induces apoptosis and differentiation in Neuro-2a neuroblastoma cells
Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 2022 Poria cocos is a widely used ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine and dietary supplement. In this study, the effects of the ethanol extract of P. cocos on cell proliferation in Neuro-2a neuroblastoma cells and its possible mechanism of action are ...
Xia Jiang +3 more
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Redox signaling in aging kidney and opportunity for therapeutic intervention through natural products. [PDF]
, 2019 Kidney diseases are serious public problems with high morbidity and mortality in the general population and heavily retard renal function with aging regardless of the cause.
Chen, Lin +5 more
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