Unveiling the neuroprotective mystery of Kaixinsan: identifying and validating the neuroprotective ingredients under the perspective of gut - brain axis regulation.
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Abstract
Kaixinsan (KXS) shows potential in treating cognitive dysfunction and can regulate the gut-brain axis. However, its effective components remain unclear. In this study, the components of KXS extract distributed in serum, brain, heart, liver, lung, kidney, and ileum were detected. By analyzing the number and the concentration of identified components distributed in different tissues, potential active components of KXS were obtained. Then, the screened components were confirmed by evaluating their ability to inhibit Aβ25-35-induced neuronal apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells. Finally, Ginsenoside Rg1, Ginsenoside Ro, α-asarone, 2,4,5-trimethoxybenzoic acid, and 3',6-disinapoylsucrose were found to be the potential active ingredients of KXS.
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The Journal of Asian Natural Products Research (JANPR) publishes chemical and pharmaceutical studies in the English language in the field of natural product research on Asian ethnic medicine. The journal publishes work from scientists in Asian countries, e.g. China, Japan, Korea and India, including contributions from other countries concerning natural products of Asia. The journal is chemistry-orientated. Major fields covered are: isolation and structural elucidation of natural constituents (including those for non-medical uses), synthesis and transformation (including biosynthesis and biotransformation) of natural products, pharmacognosy, and allied topics. Biological evaluation of crude extracts are acceptable only as supporting data for pure isolates with well-characterized structures.
All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two expert referees.