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Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine for Allergic Diseases: A Review. 中药治疗过敏性疾病的研究进展
IF 5.7 2区 医学
American Journal of Chinese Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X23500374
Chenyang Ai, Yi Zou, Hao Liu, Zheqiong Yang, Jinlei Xi
{"title":"Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine for Allergic Diseases: A Review.","authors":"Chenyang Ai,&nbsp;Yi Zou,&nbsp;Hao Liu,&nbsp;Zheqiong Yang,&nbsp;Jinlei Xi","doi":"10.1142/S0192415X23500374","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X23500374","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The prevalence of allergic disorders has increased in recent years, lowering patients' quality of life and increasing the demand for drugs to treat these diseases. Western drugs such as glucocorticoids, antihistamines, and leukotrienes are routinely utilized in clinics. However, drawbacks like high recurrence rates and adverse effects limit their use. As one of the most promising natural medicine systems, traditional Chinese medicine offers distinct benefits in treating allergic illnesses, such as maintaining long-term treatment, preventing disease recurrence, and producing fewer adverse reactions. We analyzed and discussed recent developments in traditional Chinese medicine used in allergic diseases from three perspectives: Chinese herbal formula, Chinese patent medicine, and active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine, and explained their main components, efficacy, and mechanisms of action. We also reviewed the modification of Chinese herbal formulas and the combined application of Chinese medicine with Western medicine or nonpharmaceutical therapies. Traditional Chinese medicines are becoming increasingly important in treating allergic disorders. Improving traditional Chinese herbal formulas and developing safe and effective Chinese patent medicines are currently the most pressing and important aspects of research on traditional Chinese medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":50814,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Chinese Medicine","volume":"51 4","pages":"779-806"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10292145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Role of Gynostemma pentaphyllum in Regulating Hyperlipidemia. 绞股蓝对高脂血症的调节作用。
IF 5.7 2区 医学
American Journal of Chinese Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X23500441
Ying Li, Qiong Ouyang, Xu Li, Raphael N Alolgal, Yuanming Fan, Yangyang Sun, Hang Gong, Pingxi Xiao, Gaoxiang Ma
{"title":"The Role of <i>Gynostemma pentaphyllum</i> in Regulating Hyperlipidemia.","authors":"Ying Li,&nbsp;Qiong Ouyang,&nbsp;Xu Li,&nbsp;Raphael N Alolgal,&nbsp;Yuanming Fan,&nbsp;Yangyang Sun,&nbsp;Hang Gong,&nbsp;Pingxi Xiao,&nbsp;Gaoxiang Ma","doi":"10.1142/S0192415X23500441","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X23500441","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Developing effective and safe lipid-lowering drugs is highly urgent. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of <i>Gynostemma pentaphyllum</i> (GP) in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. First, a meta-analysis was performed to determine the lipid-lowering effects of GP. Thereafter, hyperlipidemia was induced in mice using a high-fat diet (HFD) and was subsequently treated with <i>Gynostemma pentaphyllum</i> extract (GPE) by daily gavage for 12 weeks. The body weight, tissue weight, blood lipid level, and liver lipid level were determined. Additionally, mouse serum samples were subjected to metabolomic profiling and feces were collected at different time points for metagenomic analysis via 16S rDNA sequencing. A total of 15 out of 1520 studies were retrieved from six databases. The pooled results of the meta-analysis showed that GP effectively reduced triglyceride levels and increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (both [Formula: see text]). Animal experiments revealed that GPE administration significantly reduced body weight, ameliorated high blood lipid levels, limited lipid deposition, and improved insulin resistance. Furthermore, GPE treatment markedly changed the intestinal microbiota structure and constitution of tryptophan metabolites. In conclusion, our results confirm the lipid-lowering effect of GP, which may be partly attributable to regulation of the intestinal microbiota and tryptophan metabolism.</p>","PeriodicalId":50814,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Chinese Medicine","volume":"51 4","pages":"953-978"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10292597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Research Progress of Traditional Chinese Medicine Monomers in Reversing Multidrug Resistance of Breast Cancer. 中药单体逆转乳腺癌多药耐药的研究进展
IF 5.7 2区 医学
American Journal of Chinese Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X23500283
Shuya Wang, Shuangyu Yang, Xiaojia Yang, Dan Deng, Jie Li, Mingqing Dong
{"title":"Research Progress of Traditional Chinese Medicine Monomers in Reversing Multidrug Resistance of Breast Cancer.","authors":"Shuya Wang,&nbsp;Shuangyu Yang,&nbsp;Xiaojia Yang,&nbsp;Dan Deng,&nbsp;Jie Li,&nbsp;Mingqing Dong","doi":"10.1142/S0192415X23500283","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X23500283","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Breast cancer is a malignant disease with an increasing incidence. Chemotherapy is still an important means for breast cancer treatment, but multidrug resistance (MDR) greatly limits its clinical application. Therefore, the high-efficiency MDR reversal agents are urgently needed. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) monomers have unique advantages in reversing chemotherapeutic MDR because of its low toxicity, high efficiency, and ability to impact multiple targets. This review firstly summarizes the major mechanisms of MDR in breast cancer, including the reduced accumulation of intracellular chemotherapeutic drugs, the promoted inactivation of intracellular chemotherapeutic drugs, and the enhanced damage repair ability of DNA, etc., and secondly highlights the research progress of 15 kinds of TCM monomers, including curcumin, resveratrol, emodin, apigenin, tetrandrine, gambogic acid, matrine, paeonol, schisandrin B, [Formula: see text]-elemene, astragaloside IV, berberine, puerarin, tanshinone IIA, and quercetin, in reversing MDR of breast cancer. This review also provides the suggestion for the future research of MDR reversal agents in breast cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":50814,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Chinese Medicine","volume":"51 3","pages":"575-594"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9897411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 2
Effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Patients with COVID-19 During the Omicron Wave in Hong Kong: A Retrospective Case-Controlled Study. 香港奥密克戎疫情期间新冠肺炎患者中草药的有效性:回顾性病例对照研究。
IF 5.7 2区 医学
American Journal of Chinese Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Epub Date: 2023-08-19 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X23500738
Jialing Zhang, Jingyuan Luo, Hiu To Tang, Hoi Ki Wong, Yanfang Ma, Duoli Xie, Bo Peng, Aiping Lyu, Chun Hoi Cheung, Zhaoxiang Bian
{"title":"Effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Patients with COVID-19 During the Omicron Wave in Hong Kong: A Retrospective Case-Controlled Study.","authors":"Jialing Zhang,&nbsp;Jingyuan Luo,&nbsp;Hiu To Tang,&nbsp;Hoi Ki Wong,&nbsp;Yanfang Ma,&nbsp;Duoli Xie,&nbsp;Bo Peng,&nbsp;Aiping Lyu,&nbsp;Chun Hoi Cheung,&nbsp;Zhaoxiang Bian","doi":"10.1142/S0192415X23500738","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S0192415X23500738","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>SARS-CoV-2 Omicron led to the most serious outbreak of COVID-19 in Hong Kong in 2022. Under the pressure of a high volume of patients and limited medical resources, Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) has been extensively used. This is a case-control study of the infected patients that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of CHM using data extracted from the Hong Kong Baptist University Telemedicine Chinese Medicine Centre database. Patients with COVID-19 confirmed by either a rapid antigen test or a polymerase chain reaction who had completed two consultations and taken CHM within 10 days of the first positive test were included in the study (CHM group, [Formula: see text]). The matched control cases were those who did not take CHM within 10 days of the first positive test and were based on age ([Formula: see text] 3 years), vaccine doses ([Formula: see text] 3 doses, or 3 doses), and gender (no-CHM group, [Formula: see text]). The outcomes included the negative conversion time (NCT, primary outcome), total score of individual symptoms, number of the reported symptoms, and individual symptom disappearance rates. The NCT of the CHM group (median days: 7.0, interquartile range: 6.0-8.0) was significantly shorter than that of the no-CHM group (8.0, 7.0-10.5; [Formula: see text]). CHM treatment significantly reduced the total score of individual symptoms ([Formula: see text]) and the number of the reported symptoms ([Formula: see text]) as compared with that of the no-CHM group. Additionally, the symptom disappearance rates of symptoms such as chills, cough, sputum, dry throat, itching throat, headache, chest tightness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fatigue were significantly higher in the CHM group than in the no-CHM group. In conclusion, CHM intervention can significantly reduce NCT and COVID-19 symptoms. Chinese medicine can be accurately prescribed based on a telemedical consultation.</p>","PeriodicalId":50814,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Chinese Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1615-1626"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10032458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Effects of Cinobufagin on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells Enhanced by MRT68921, an Autophagy Inhibitor. Cinobufagin对自噬抑制剂MRT68921增强肝癌细胞的作用
IF 5.7 2区 医学
American Journal of Chinese Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X23500726
Zhongwei Xu, Jun Bao, Xiaohan Jin, Heng Li, Kaiyuan Fan, Zhidong Wu, Min Yao, Yan Zhang, Gang Liu, Dan Wang, Xiaoping Yu, Jia Guo, Ruicheng Xu, Qian Gong, Fengmei Wang, Jin Wang
{"title":"The Effects of Cinobufagin on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells Enhanced by MRT68921, an Autophagy Inhibitor.","authors":"Zhongwei Xu,&nbsp;Jun Bao,&nbsp;Xiaohan Jin,&nbsp;Heng Li,&nbsp;Kaiyuan Fan,&nbsp;Zhidong Wu,&nbsp;Min Yao,&nbsp;Yan Zhang,&nbsp;Gang Liu,&nbsp;Dan Wang,&nbsp;Xiaoping Yu,&nbsp;Jia Guo,&nbsp;Ruicheng Xu,&nbsp;Qian Gong,&nbsp;Fengmei Wang,&nbsp;Jin Wang","doi":"10.1142/S0192415X23500726","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X23500726","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cinobufagin, a cardiotonic steroid derived from toad venom extracts, exhibits significant anticancer properties by inhibiting Na[Formula: see text]/K[Formula: see text]-ATPase in cancer cells. It is frequently used in clinical settings to treat advanced-stage cancer patients, improving their quality of life and survival time. However, its long-term use can result in multidrug resistance to other chemotherapy drugs, and the exact mechanism underlying this effect remains unknown. Therefore, this study explores the molecular mechanism underlying the anticancer effects of cinobufagin in hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs), specifically in HepG2 and Huh-7 cells. As determined using transcriptome analysis, cinobufagin-triggered protective autophagy suppressed cell apoptosis in liver cancer HepG2 and Huh-7 cells by inhibiting the phosphoinositide-3-Kinase (PI3K)-AKT serine/threonine kinase (AKT)-mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway. Cinobufagin-inhibited cell proliferation, induced apoptosis, and generated cell autophagy by upregulating the expression of MAP1 light chain 3 protein II, Beclin1, and autophagy-related protein 12-5. In addition, the autophagy inhibitor MRT68921 improved the antiproliferative and proapoptotic effects of cinobufagin in the studied cell lines. Overall, this study suggests that combining cinobufagin with an autophagy inhibitor can effectively treat HCC, providing a potential strategy for cancer therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":50814,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Chinese Medicine","volume":"51 6","pages":"1595-1611"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10181427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 2
Chinese Herbal Medicine, Alternative or Complementary, for Endometriosis-Associated Pain: A Meta-Analysis. 中草药,替代或补充,治疗子宫内膜异位症相关疼痛:荟萃分析。
IF 5.7 2区 医学
American Journal of Chinese Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X23500386
Yuezhen Lin, Ling Wu, Ruihua Zhao, Pui Wah Chung, Chi Chiu Wang
{"title":"Chinese Herbal Medicine, Alternative or Complementary, for Endometriosis-Associated Pain: A Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Yuezhen Lin,&nbsp;Ling Wu,&nbsp;Ruihua Zhao,&nbsp;Pui Wah Chung,&nbsp;Chi Chiu Wang","doi":"10.1142/S0192415X23500386","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X23500386","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Current medical treatments for endometriosis-associated pain (EAP) have limitations, including symptom recurrence and hormonal side effects. For this reason, it is important to elucidate any alternative or complementary treatments available, while Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) shows potential to be this treatment. This study aims to provide evidence for the efficacy and safety of CHM for EAP. Randomized control trials comparing CHM to other treatments for EAP in women with endometriosis were considered eligible, and they were searched for in Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ClinicalTrials.gov, as well as in the Chinese databases Sino-Med and CNKI, from inception to October 2021. Numerous outcomes were put through meta-analysis using a weighted mean difference and a 95% CI, and the results of dichotomous data were presented as a pooled RR with a 95% CI. A total of 34 eligible studies with 3389 participants were included. Compared with no treatment, there was a statistically significant pooled benefit of CHM on dysmenorrhea at the end of 3-month treatment, and these effects continued for 3 months, but not 9 months, after treatment. Compared with conventional therapy, a significant difference was found in the levels of pelvic pain with a lower rate of hot flush and irregular vaginal bleeding at the end of treatment for 3 months, but not after treatment. Comparing combined treatment with CHM and conventional therapy with conventional therapy alone, significant decreases were found in dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and pelvic pain after a 3-month treatment cycle, and in dysmenorrhea after a 4-month treatment cycle with a lower hot flash rate. In conclusion, CHM, used alone or in combination with conventional therapies, appears to have benefits in relieving EAP with fewer side effects than traditional treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":50814,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Chinese Medicine","volume":"51 4","pages":"807-832"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9641285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Standardization of Panax ginseng: Current Status of Global Trade, Demands, and Development. 人参标准化:全球贸易现状、需求与发展。
IF 5.7 2区 医学
American Journal of Chinese Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X23500428
Jia-Wei Fan, Xiao-Ting Xu, Han Cheng, Zhen Sang, Yan-Hong Shi
{"title":"Standardization of <i>Panax ginseng</i>: Current Status of Global Trade, Demands, and Development.","authors":"Jia-Wei Fan,&nbsp;Xiao-Ting Xu,&nbsp;Han Cheng,&nbsp;Zhen Sang,&nbsp;Yan-Hong Shi","doi":"10.1142/S0192415X23500428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X23500428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Panax ginseng</i>, as a kind of rare and valuable Chinese materia medica with the largest global trade volume, has been widely applied in many fields, such as medicine, food, health care, and production of daily chemical products. It is widely used in Asia, Europe, and America. However, its global trade and standardization present different features and an uneven development in different countries or regions. As the main country for its production and consumption, <i>Panax ginseng</i> in China is characterized by its large cultivation area and high total yield and is mainly sold as a raw material or primary processed product. By contrast, <i>Panax ginseng</i> produced in South Korea is mainly sold in manufactured products. Besides, European countries, as another consumption market of <i>Panax ginseng</i>, pay more attention to the research and development of its products. Although <i>Panax ginseng</i> has been widely recorded in various national pharmacopoeias and regional standards, the current standards of <i>Panax ginseng</i> differ in quantity, composition, and distribution, and the existing standards cannot be enough to meet the demands of its global trade. Based on the above issues, we systemically summarized and analyzed the status and features of <i>Panax ginseng</i> standardization and put forward suggestions on the development needs of international standardization of <i>Panax ginseng</i> to guarantee its quality and safety, regulate the order of its global trade, and resolve trade disputes, thereby promoting the high-quality development of the <i>Panax ginseng</i> industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":50814,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Chinese Medicine","volume":"51 4","pages":"909-927"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9647193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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ERRATUM: Fruiting Bodies of Antrodia cinnamomea and Its Active Triterpenoid, Antcin K, Ameliorates N-Nitrosodiethylamine-Induced Hepatic Inflammation, Fibrosis and Carcinogenesis in Rats. 校正:肉桂Antrodia cinnamomea子实体及其活性三萜anticin K改善n -亚硝基二乙胺诱导的大鼠肝脏炎症、纤维化和癌变。
IF 5.7 2区 医学
American Journal of Chinese Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X23920015
An-Jan Tien, Chen-Yen Chien, Yueh-Hsi Chen, Lung-Chin Lin, Chiang-Ting Chien
{"title":"ERRATUM: Fruiting Bodies of <i>Antrodia cinnamomea</i> and Its Active Triterpenoid, Antcin K, Ameliorates N-Nitrosodiethylamine-Induced Hepatic Inflammation, Fibrosis and Carcinogenesis in Rats.","authors":"An-Jan Tien,&nbsp;Chen-Yen Chien,&nbsp;Yueh-Hsi Chen,&nbsp;Lung-Chin Lin,&nbsp;Chiang-Ting Chien","doi":"10.1142/S0192415X23920015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X23920015","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50814,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Chinese Medicine","volume":"51 5","pages":"1335-1336"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9852554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pharmacological Effects of Ginseng: Multiple Constituents and Multiple Actions on Humans. 人参的药理作用:多成分及对人体的多重作用。
IF 5.7 2区 医学
American Journal of Chinese Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X23500507
Guolin Zhou, Chong-Zhi Wang, Somayeh Mohammadi, Wamtinga R Sawadogo, Qinge Ma, Chun-Su Yuan
{"title":"Pharmacological Effects of Ginseng: Multiple Constituents and Multiple Actions on Humans.","authors":"Guolin Zhou,&nbsp;Chong-Zhi Wang,&nbsp;Somayeh Mohammadi,&nbsp;Wamtinga R Sawadogo,&nbsp;Qinge Ma,&nbsp;Chun-Su Yuan","doi":"10.1142/S0192415X23500507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X23500507","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ginseng is a very commonly used natural product in the world, and its two main species are Asian ginseng and American ginseng. Ginseng is an adaptogenic botanical that reportedly protects the body against stress, stabilizes physiological processes, and restores homeostasis. Previously, different animal models and contemporary research methodologies have been used to reveal ginseng's biomedical activities in different body systems and the linked mechanisms of actions. However, human clinical observation data on ginseng effects have attracted more attention from the general public and medical community. In this paper, after an introduction of the phytochemistry of ginseng species, we review positive ginseng clinical studies, mainly conducted in developed countries, performed over the past 20 years. The reported effects of ginseng are presented in several sections, and conditions impacted by ginseng include diabetes; cardiovascular disorders; cognition, memory, and mood; the common cold and flu; cancer fatigue and well-being; quality of life and social functioning, etc. Administration of ginseng demonstrated a good safety record in humans. Although encouraging beneficial effects obtained from clinical data, using the study treatment regimen, the reported ginseng effects in general only ranged from mild to moderate. Nonetheless, these beneficial effects of ginseng could be a valuable add-on therapy for patients receiving standard drug treatments. Additionally, as a dietary supplement, ginseng possesses an important role in maintaining and promoting human health. We believe that the quality of future ginseng trials should be improved, particularly by providing detailed herbal phytochemistry and quality control information. With solid effectiveness data obtained from a well-designed, carefully executed ginseng clinical trial, this meritoriously herbal medicine will be widely used by consumers and patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":50814,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Chinese Medicine","volume":"51 5","pages":"1085-1104"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9861388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 1
Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-oxidative Effects of Puerarin in Postmenopausal Cardioprotection: Roles of Akt and Heme Oxygenase-1. 葛根素在绝经后心脏保护中的抗炎和抗氧化作用:Akt和血红素加氧酶-1的作用
IF 5.7 2区 医学
American Journal of Chinese Medicine Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X2350009X
Pei-Tzu Yen, Shang-En Huang, Jong-Hau Hsu, Cheng-Hsiang Kuo, Yu-Ying Chao, Lung-Shuo Wang, Jwu-Lai Yeh
{"title":"Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-oxidative Effects of Puerarin in Postmenopausal Cardioprotection: Roles of Akt and Heme Oxygenase-1.","authors":"Pei-Tzu Yen,&nbsp;Shang-En Huang,&nbsp;Jong-Hau Hsu,&nbsp;Cheng-Hsiang Kuo,&nbsp;Yu-Ying Chao,&nbsp;Lung-Shuo Wang,&nbsp;Jwu-Lai Yeh","doi":"10.1142/S0192415X2350009X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X2350009X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>During menopause, the sharp decline in estrogen levels leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women. The inflammatory response and oxidative stress are reportedly involved in the development of cardiovascular disorders postmenopause. In this study, we evaluated the cardioprotective effects of puerarin, a phytoestrogen derived from the root of <i>Pueraria lobate</i>, and investigated its underlying molecular mechanisms. Puerarin alleviated cytotoxicity and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- and hydrogen peroxide-stimulated H9c2 cardiomyoblasts. Puerarin scavenges free radicals and reduces apoptosis, thereby suppressing NADPH oxidase-1 and Bax activation to attenuate the production of ROS and restore Bcl-2 expression. Additionally, puerarin inhibited the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2, and nitric oxide production and decreased the hypertrophic phenotype under LPS stimulation. Treatment with puerarin reduced the levels of malondialdehyde and restored glutathione levels when facing oxidative stress. Mechanistically, puerarin inhibited both the LPS-induced Toll-like receptor 4/NF-[Formula: see text]B and mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways. Furthermore, it reversed both the LPS-mediated downregulation of Akt activation and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) expression. The cardioprotective effects of puerarin were abolished by inhibitors of Akt and HO-1 and the estrogen receptor antagonist fulvestrant (ICI). This indicated that the estrogen receptor mediated by these two molecules plays important roles in conferring the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative functions of puerarin. These results demonstrate the therapeutic potential of puerarin for treating heart disease in postmenopausal women through Akt and HO-1 activation.</p>","PeriodicalId":50814,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Chinese Medicine","volume":"51 1","pages":"149-168"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10637126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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