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Regulating Lipid Metabolism in Cancer: The Therapeutic Potential of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
By regulating the reprogramming of lipid metabolism in tumor cells, TCM provides a novel strategy for antitumor therapy with reduced toxicity and enhanced efficacy. ABSTRACT Lipid metabolic reprogramming is a key feature of tumor cells to adapt to the microenvironment and plays an important role in tumor growth, invasion, and metastasis.
Yufeng Gao, Huiming Huang, Xuejiao Wei, Xiaoxue Wang, Wanying Xie, Xinyu Qiu, Fei Wang, Zhuguo Wang, Ruoxin Zhang, Yilin Cai, Changhai Qu, Zhongdong Hu   +11 more
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Ajugol Improves Liver Fibrosis by Modulating Bile Acid and Arachidonic Acid Metabolism in Mice

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
Ajujol ameliorates hepatic fibrosis by regulating bile acid metabolism and suppressing inflammatory responses. ABSTRACT Ajugol (AJ), the primary component extracted from the root of Rehmannia glutinosa, exhibits protective effects against metabolic dysregulation and chronic inflammation.
Xia Wei, Fangyuan Wang, Dingqi Zhang, Longhui Zhang, Feipeng Xu, Gaofeng Chen, Hua Zhang, Ping Liu, Wei Liu, Ying Xu   +9 more
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Polyphyllin I Alleviates Alcoholic Liver Disease via Modulation of the Phosphodiesterase 6D–Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate–Protein Kinase G Axis

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a multifaceted disorder in which oxidative injury, iron‐dependent ferroptosis, steatosis, and inflammation are closely intertwined. Consequently, therapeutic strategies targeting a single pathway often produce limited clinical benefits.
Hongyan Feng, Xuelian Yuan, Yawen Xie, Zhenni Xia, Zhaohui Guo, Xuesong Liu, Rong Li, Wenliang Wang   +7 more
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus, Éva Borbély, Andreas Goebel, Ralf Baron, Zsófia Hajna, Zsuzsanna Helyes   +5 more
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Furostanol Saponin and Diphenylpentendiol from the Roots of

Natural Product Communications, 2012
A new furostanol steroidal saponin, shatavaroside C ( 1 ), and a new diphenylpentendiol, shatavarol ( 2 ), together with five known compounds, shatavarin IV ( 3 ), racemoside A ( 4 ), β-sitosterol ( 5 ) stigmasterol ( 6 ) and ursolic acid ( 7 ), have ...
Upendra Sharma, Neeraj Kumar, Bikram Singh   +2 more
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Acid hydrolysis of saponins extracted in tincture.

PLoS ONE, 2020
BackgroundSaponins are secondary metabolites from plants added to shampoos and beverages to make them foam, and the sapogenins released from them upon acid hydrolysis are commonly used as starting materials for steroidal drugs.
Jamie Love, Casey R Simons
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Therapeutic potential of natural products in cancer immunotherapy: Advances and challenges

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
This review systematically outlines the mechanisms underlying tumour immunotherapy resistance and elucidates the role of natural products in enhancing therapeutic efficacy as immunomodulatory adjuvants. Abstract Immunotherapy has emerged as a clinically pivotal approach in cancer treatment, but its application remains limited to a small subset of ...
Rao Hu, Kaibin Dai, Zhensheng Lin, Mingfang Ye, Minfeng Chen, Xiaobo Li, Dongmei Zhang   +6 more
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Dioscin Promotes Ferroptosis in Cervical Cancer Cells via the TIGAR‐ROS Axis

Cancer Science, EarlyView.
Dioscin suppresses cervical cancer progression by promoting ferroptosis. Mechanistically, Dioscin binds to TIGAR and inhibits TIGAR function, elevating ROS levels and inducing ferroptosis. ABSTRACT Cervical cancer seriously threatens women's life and health, highlighting the urgent need for targeted therapies.
Yameng Liu, Hongli Xi, Shaoju Min, Hanlin Yang, Li Hou, Hailong Zhang, Yujie Tan   +6 more
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Transcriptomics and metabolomics profiling of Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis with different growth years

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Paris polyphylla var. yunnanensis is a widely cultivated rhizomatous perennial woody plant known for producing highly valued steroidal saponins. Steroidal saponins serve as the primary active components and exhibit a variety of pharmacological effects ...
Xiaoye Zhang, Jia Chen, Ping Xu, Xuan Zhang, Shuiyi Yang, Jie Zhang, Xiheng Wan, Yingsi Gao, Guowei Zheng   +8 more
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Synergistic enhancement SPF from annatto seed oil and alkaline extracts in association with organic UV filters

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.
An SPF formulation incorporating Bixa orellana seed extracts and oils showed enhanced UV protection, highlighting the potential of natural bioactive compounds as effective boosters in photoprotective cosmetic products. Abstract Objective This study investigated the antioxidant activity of oil and alkaline aqueous extracts obtained from Bixa orellana ...
Ister Cordeiro Mariotini, Aliny Rodrigues de Jesus da Conceição, Rodrigo Rezende Kitagawa, Bernardo de Jesus Pavuna, Claudia Masrouah Jamal, Claudineia Aparecida Sales de Oliveira Pinto, André Rolim Baby, Fabiana Vieira Lima Solino Pessoa, Mariana Santos Pinheiro   +8 more
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