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Dibenzocyclooctadiene Lignans from Schisandra chinensis with Anti-Inflammatory Effects. [PDF]

Int J Mol Sci
Schisandra chinensis (Schisandraceae) is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. Under the name Wu Wei Zi, it is used to treat many diseases, especially as a stimulant, adaptogen, and hepatoprotective. Dibenzocyclooctadiene lignans
Rybnikář M, Malaník M, Šmejkal K, Švajdlenka E, Shpet P, Babica P, Dall'Acqua S, Smištík O, Jurček O, Treml J.   +9 more
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Therapeutic effects of Schisandra chinensis on the hyperprolactinemia in rat

International Journal of Oncology, 2017
Prolactin (PRL) is secreted from the pituitary gland in response to eating, mating, and ovulation. Increased serum concentration of PRL during pregnancy contributes to enlargement of the mammary glands of the breasts and prepares for production of milk.
So-Hye, Hong, Mei, Li, Eui-Bae, Jeung, Geun-Shik, Lee, Eui-Ju, Hong, Young-Whan, Choi, Beum-Soo, An   +6 more
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Schisandrin C Targets PPARγ to Induce Ferroptosis in Colorectal Cancer Cells and Promote M1 Macrophage Polarization

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
Schisandrin C: A Dual Anti‐Colorectal Cancer Strategy Targeting PPARγ. ABSTRACT Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer mortality, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies. Schisandrin C (SinC), a bioactive lignan from Schisandra chinensis, exhibits diverse pharmacological activities, but its anti‐CRC mechanisms are poorly ...
Xiao Wei, Hong‐Ping Wen, Jian‐Bo Song, Jin‐Fang Xu, Hong‐Rui Guo   +4 more
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The Effect of Supplementing a Novel n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Formulation Containing Schisandra chinensis Extract and Vitamin D3 to a Group of Elite Sport Athletes on Competition Related Stress, Anxiety and Self-confidence [PDF]

Annals of Applied Sport Science, 2020
Background. Competitive sport has the potential for high levels of stress and anxiety that may affect performance and increase the risk of injuries. While benefits of pre-training assumption of N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are well known, poor data ...
Andrea Belluzzi, Peter Lembke, Giovanni Marasco, Eleonora Scaioli   +3 more
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Screening of Q-markers for the wine-steamed Schisandra chinensis decoction pieces in improving allergic asthma

Chinese Medicine, 2023
Background Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) posits that Chinese medicinal materials can only be clinically used after being processed and prepared into decoction pieces.
Zhongyuan Qu, Yifan Bing, Tianlei Zhang, Yan Zheng, Shuang Wu, Chenfeng Ji, Wenlan Li, Xiang Zou   +7 more
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Research Trends and Mechanistic Insights Into Natural Medicines for Alzheimer's Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis and Narrative Review

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
Research landscape and mechanistic insights into natural medicines for Alzheimer's disease. ABSTRACT Natural medicines have been widely investigated for Alzheimer's disease (AD), but the development of this field and the relationship between bibliometric themes and experimental evidence remain insufficiently characterized.
Maoning Wang, Xiaolian Zhang, Huaxian Yang, Jianhe Zhao, Wentao Wei, Qian Zhao, Wenjia Wang, Yunhui Hu, Jiansong Fang   +8 more
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Establishment of a pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics model of Schisandra lignans against hippocampal neurotransmitters in AD rats based on microdi-alysis liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry

Frontiers in Pharmacology
Objective: Our previous studies substantiated that the biological activity of Schisandra chinensis lignans during the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was mediated by neurotransmitter levels, and 15 of its active components were identified. However,
Jinpeng Zhang, Jinpeng Zhang, Xinyuan Cui, Shuo Zhao, Zenghui Chang, Junshuo Zhang, Yufeng Chen, Jiale Liu, Guohao Sun, Yiyuan Wang, Yuanyuan Liu   +10 more
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Protective Potentials of Natural Products Against Vascular Dementia: A Comprehensive Review of Experimental Studies

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vascular dementia (VaD), accounting for up to 20% of dementia cases globally, is primarily driven by chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH), which leads to progressive cognitive impairment. Despite the increasing prevalence of VaD, effective treatments remain limited.
Jung‐Hoon Kim, Yongtaek Oh, Suin Cho
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Gomisin L1, a Lignan Isolated from Schisandra Berries, Induces Apoptosis by Regulating NADPH Oxidase in Human Ovarian Cancer Cells

Life, 2021
The fruits of Schisandra chinensis (Schisandra berries) are used as health food supplements and popular food ingredients in East Asia. Lignans, major and characteristic polyphenol compounds of Schisandra berries, possess various biological activities ...
Young Hyun Ko, Miran Jeong, Dae Sik Jang, Jung-Hye Choi   +3 more
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Natural Products Exhibit Therapeutic Potential in Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis by Targeting the PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
This review summarizes how natural products, mainly including flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, and polyphenols alleviate RA via PI3K/Akt pathway, regulating inflammation, proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, and osteoclast differentiation. The figure was created by Figdraw (https://www.figdraw.com/#/).
Haishuo Ren, Yige Wang, Wenjing Ma, Omachi Daniel Ogaji, Shujing Chen, Kunze Du, Xuemi Zhang, Bo Xu, Shanxing Zhai, Shiming Fang, Yanxu Chang   +10 more
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