Mechanistic Exploration of Smilax glabra Roxb. in Osteoarthritis: Insights from Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and In Vitro Validation [PDF]
Background: Arthritis, a debilitating joint disease, remains a significant global health burden. This study uncovers the therapeutic potential of the medicinal plant Smilax glabra Roxb.
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Smilax glabra Roxb. Inhibits Collagen Induced Adhesion and Migration of PC3 and LNCaP Prostate Cancer Cells through the Inhibition of Beta 1 Integrin Expression [PDF]
Smilax glabra Roxb. (SGR) has been used as a traditional medicine for brucellosis and syphilis. In this study, we investigated whether nontoxicological levels of water extract of SGR (WESGR) are effective for suppressing steps in the progression of ...
Oh Yun Kwon +3 more
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Hao Wu,1,* Yu Wang,1,* Bing Zhang,1,2 Yao-lei Li,1 Zhi-xin Ren,1 Jing-jian Huang,1 Zhi-qi Zhang,1 Zhi-jian Lin,1 Xiao-meng Zhang1 1Department of Clinical Chinese Pharmacy, School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine ...
Bing Zhang, Zhi-Qi Zhang
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Polysaccharide from Smilax glabra Roxb Mitigates Intestinal Mucosal Damage by Therapeutically Restoring the Interactions between Gut Microbiota and Innate Immune Functions. [PDF]
Smilax glabra Roxb (S. glabra) is a conventional Chinese medicine that is mainly used for the reliability of inflammation. However, bioactive polysaccharides from S. glabra (SGPs) have not been thoroughly investigated. Here, we demonstrate for the first time that SGPs preserve the integrity of the gut epithelial layer and protect against intestinal ...
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Mitochondrial apoptosis contributes to the anti-cancer effect of Smilax glabra Roxb.
Smilax glabra Roxb. (SGR), a member of the Smilacaceae family and a rhizome of the Liliaceae plant, has shown anti-inflammation and detoxification properties, and a few studies reported its anti-cancer effect. In this study, we showed that SGR inhibited growth of human breast cancer cell line MCF7, colon carcinoma cell line HT-29, and gastric cancer ...
Yujing, Gao +6 more
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Predicting future habitat suitability of Smilax glabra under climate change scenarios [PDF]
The rhizome of Smilax glabra Roxb., known as Smilacis glabrae Rhizoma, is extensively used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for relieving dampness and other health issues. The growth patterns and geographical distribution of S.
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The herbal pair of Smilax glabra Roxb. and Ficus hirta Vahl. improves exercise performance by regulating mitochondrial function via the adiponection receptors-mediated AMPK signaling pathway [PDF]
IntroductionExercise fatigue can significantly impair physical function, while herbal medicines exhibit broad application prospects in anti-fatigue research. The herbal pair of Smilax glabra Roxb. and Ficus hirta Vahl.
Ya-Nan Bao +17 more
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Astilbin Inhibits RANKL-Induced Osteoclasts by Suppressing PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
This study evaluated the in vitro and in vivo antiresorptive effects of astilbin, isolated from Smilax glabra Roxb roots, on RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis using RAW 264.7 cell culture and a transgenic medaka (Oryzias latipes) fish model of ...
Huyen T. T. Nguyen +7 more
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Smilax glabra Roxb. (S. glabra) is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant, and the rhizome of S. glabra (SGR) serves as a key ingredient in numerous herbal formulations.
Guojian Liao +10 more
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Engeletin Targets Mitochondrial Dysfunction to Attenuate Oxidative Stress and Experimental Colitis in Intestinal Epithelial Cells Through AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α Signaling [PDF]
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation and epithelial barrier disruption.
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