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Three new lanostane-type triterpenes from the epidermis of Wolfiporia cocos

Natural Product Research, 2023
Wolfiporia cocos is commonly used as a traditional Chinese medicine for its diuretic, tonifying, and invigorating effects on the spleen. However, the epidermis of W. cocos is discarded as scrap during harvesting because of its low price, resulting in a great waste of resources and environmental pollution. In this work, the epidermis of W.
Shi-Tao Wang, Te-Ri-Gen Bao, Peng-Kun Qi, Tao Liu   +3 more
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Genomic and Transcriptomic Insight of Giant Sclerotium Formation of Wood-Decay Fungi

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021
Many fungi form persistent and dormant sclerotia with compact hardened mycelia during unfavorable circumstances. While most of these sclerotia are small in size, Wolfiporia cocos, a wood-decay fungus, grows into giant sclerotia, which are mainly composed
Shuo Cao, Shuo Cao, Shuo Cao, Yang Yang, Yang Yang, Yang Yang, Guiqi Bi, David Nelson, Sheng Hu, Nokwanda Pearl Makunga, Bin Yu, Xin Liu, Xin Liu, Xiaohua Li, Xiaohua Li, Xiaohua Li, Xuebo Hu, Xuebo Hu, Xuebo Hu   +18 more
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The Genus Pachyma (Syn. Wolfiporia) Reinstated and Species Clarification of the Cultivated Medicinal Mushroom “Fuling” in China

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020
The fungus “Fuling” has been used in Chinese traditional medicine for more than 2000 years, and its sclerotia have a wide range of biological activities including antitumour, immunomodulation, anti-inflammation, antioxidation, anti-aging etc. This prized
Fang Wu, Shou-Jian Li, Cai-Hong Dong, Yu-Cheng Dai, Viktor Papp   +4 more
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A review of frequently used Kampo prescriptions. Part 3. Yokukansan

Traditional &Kampo Medicine, Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 197-223, December 2023., 2023
Abstract Background The source of yokukansan (YKS) is thought to be Baoying‐Jinjiang (Hoeikinkyōroku in Japanese) by Xue Ji. YKS was originally designed for children and indicated for spasms, clenching of teeth, digestive dysfunction due to mental instability, and insomnia. Key Findings YKS formula consists of seven types of crude drugs.
Hideaki Yamaguchi, Tetsuhiro Yoshino, Hiroaki Oizumi, Ryutaro Arita, Tatsuya Nogami, Shin Takayama   +5 more
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Review of frequently used Kampo prescriptions: Part 4, Ninjin'yoeito

Traditional &Kampo Medicine, Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 224-252, December 2023., 2023
Abstract Background The source of ninjin'yoeito (NYT) is considered the ‘Formulary of Bureau of Taiping People's Welfare Pharmacy’, written around 1241–52 AD. NYT is used to treat patients with chronic fatigue, malaise with qi deficiency, and exhaustion of all five parenchymatous viscera with difficulty in recovering.
Shin Takayama, Seiwa Michihara, Yoko Kimura, Akinori Morinaga, Kyohei Miyakawa, Nobuhiko Tsushima, Kahori Otani, Atsuko Jinnai, Yuko Aso, Asako Okabayashi, Ryutaro Arita, Tatsuya Nogami, Akio Inui   +12 more
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Treatment of androgenetic alopecia by exosomes secreted from hair papilla cells and the intervention effect of LTF

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 22, Issue 11, Page 2996-3007, November 2023., 2023
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, Zhili Wang, Jiaqi Zhang, Yan Shen, Xin Hou, Lin Su, Wen Chen, Jiahao Chen, Xiang Guo, Hong Song   +9 more
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A review of frequently used Kampo prescriptions: Part 2—Hangekobokuto

Traditional &Kampo Medicine, Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 103-119, August 2023., 2023
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, Akiko Kikuchi, Akiyo Kaneko, Ryutaro Arita, Tatsuya Nogami, Natsumi Saito, Shin Takayama   +6 more
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Ninjinyoeito Prevents Onset of Depression‐Like Behavior and Reduces Hippocampal iNOS Expression in Senescence‐Accelerated Mouse Prone 8 Mice

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
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, Takuya Watanabe, Marika Hirata, Akinobu Hatae, Kaori Kubota, Shutaro Katsurabayashi, Katsunori Iwasaki, Teh Lay Kek   +7 more
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The Efficacy and Mechanism of Qinghua Jianpi Recipe in Inhibiting Canceration of Colorectal Adenoma Based on Inflammatory Cancer Transformation

Journal of Immunology Research, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
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, Juping You, Qingjian Gao, Yufeng Zhang, Wei Xu, Desong Kong, Li Chen, Bao Yuan, Haibing Hua, Xiaojiaoyang Li   +9 more
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A possible new activator of PI3K‐Huayu Qutan Recipe alleviates mitochondrial apoptosis in obesity rats with acute myocardial infarction

Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Volume 26, Issue 12, Page 3423-3445, June 2022., 2022
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, Yu‐jing Tong, Rui Yu, You Yu, Si‐cheng Yao, Ling‐bing Li, Ye Liu, Xiao‐zheng Cui, Jin‐song Kuang, Xian‐sheng Meng, Xiao‐lin Jiang   +10 more
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