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Abstract Background Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of chronic progressive hair loss in men, and AGA has a severe negative impact on the quality of life and physical and mental health of patients. Methods Four female C57BL/6 mice were isolated from DP cells in culture (≤4 generations) after stimulation of DPC proliferation by ...
Guiyue Wang +9 more
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The Lanostane Triterpenoids in Poria cocos Play Beneficial Roles in Immunoregulatory Activity
Poria cocos (Schwein) F.A. Wolf (syn. Wolfiporia cocos) dried sclerotium, called fuling, is an edible, saprophytic fungus commonly used as a tonic and anti-aging traditional Chinese medicine. It is traditionally used in combination with other traditional
Chien-Liang Chao +4 more
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A review of frequently used Kampo prescriptions: Part 2—Hangekobokuto
Abstract Background The origin of hangekobokuto (HKT) is from Jin Gui Yao Lue (Kinkiyōryaku in Japanese), and it has been indicated for treating throat discomfort in women. Key Findings HKT consists of five crude drugs. Clinical studies have shown that HKT can improve the swallowing reflex by increasing the substance P level in saliva; improve the ...
Tomoko Suzuki +6 more
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Late‐life depression is a globally prevalent disorder. Ninjinyoeito (NYT), a traditional Japanese herbal medicine, attenuates depressive symptoms in older patients. However, the mechanisms underlying the antidepressive effect of NYT are unknown. In this study, we investigated the mechanism of the action of NYT using senescence‐accelerated mouse prone 8
Chise Taniguchi +7 more
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Development of New Strains of Wolfiporia cocos for Sclerotium Formation by 2-Way Cross-Breeding
Wolfiporia cocos is an important medicinal fungus that has been used in regions of Northeast Asia including Korea, Japan, and China. W. cocos is classified in Korea into two types (red bokryeong and white bokryeong) based on the internal colors (yellow ...
Kang-Hyeon Ka +6 more
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Objective. This study is aimed at exploring the effect of Qinghua Jianpi Recipe on preventing colon polyp recurrence and inhibiting the progress of “inflammatory cancer transformation.” And another goal is to explore the changes of intestinal flora structure and intestinal inflammatory (immune) microenvironment of mice with colon polyps treated by ...
Ting Liu +9 more
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Utilization of soybean curd residue for polysaccharides by Wolfiporia extensa (Peck) Ginns and the antioxidant activities in vitro [PDF]
To reduce nutrient cost and improve the production of polysaccharides by Wolfiporia extensa (Peck) Ginns (F.A. Wolf), soybean curd residue (SCR), a food waste, was chosen as the nutrient source in this study.
Hu Xuansheng +11 more
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Abstract Obesity, which has unknown pathogenesis, can increase the frequency and seriousness of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This study evaluated effect of Huayu Qutan Recipe (HQR) pretreatment on myocardial apoptosis induced by AMI by regulating mitochondrial function via PI3K/Akt/Bad pathway in rats with obesity.
He Tai +10 more
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Ninjinyoeito exerts an antidepressant‐like effect by enhancing the central noradrenergic system
ABSTRACT Aim Ninjinyoeito (NYT) is a Kampo medicine prescribed for patients with decreased mental and physical energy. Clinical studies demonstrate that NYT ameliorates depressive symptoms in patients with various diseases. However, the underlying therapeutic mechanisms of action remain unclear.
Soichiro Tsutsumi +9 more
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Evolution of substrate-specific gene expression and RNA editing in brown rot wood-decaying fungi. [PDF]
Fungi that decay wood have characteristic associations with certain tree species, but the mechanistic bases for these associations are poorly understood.
Ahrendt, Steven +10 more
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