Shaoyao-Gancao decoction improves dyslipidemia in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome by reshaping the gut microbiota and regulating the bile acid/FXR pathway.
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Abstract
This study aims to investigate the potential mechanism of Shaoyao-Gancao Decoction (SGD) in treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Our results suggested that SGD effectively regulated estrous cycles, reduced body weight and serum lipid levels in PCOS rats. Additionally, SGD administration significantly remodeled the structure of gut microbiota, especially the BA-related bacteria. The mRNA expressions of BAs metabolism pathway-related genes were significantly changed by SGD treatment. Furthermore, transplantation of fecal microbiota from SGD rats verified these results. In conclusion, SGD could ameliorate dyslipidemia in PCOS rats by remodeling the structure of the gut microbiome and regulating the bile acid/FXR pathway.
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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.
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