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Original Research Article

  1. Article

    Jian-hui Zhang, Li-jun Xie, Han-lu Wang, Hui Chen, Xiao-rong Meng, Xing Lin, Xin-fu Lin, Li-sheng Liao, Ting Chen, Jie-Wei Luo, Lu-yu Hong, Xin Chen

    pp. 7–15 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231169588 · 2024

    Background: Ferroptosis is a novel type of regulated cell death and targeting ferroptosis may be a potential treatment strategy for lung cancer. Ziyuglycoside II (ZYG II) has a significant inhibitory effect on the growth…

  2. Article

    Supriya Sudhakar Bhalerao, Asavari Anirudha Joshi, Suresh Khadke, Arulmozhi Sathiyanarayan

    pp. 30–42 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231198316 · 2024

    Background: The prevalence of obesity is rising worldwide. Due to the side effects associated with modern drugs, there is a need for an alternative treatment for obesity management. Triphala (TP), a polyherbal formulatio…

  3. Article

    the ACOX, mTOR/ULK1 Pathways Ying-Xiao Wang, Xin-Ge Ke, Chen Wang, Kang-Bo Peng, He-Zhen Wu, Yan-Fang Yang

    pp. 43–56 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231197299 · 2024

    Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is severely affecting the quality of people’s life. Rhapontigenin (RA) is a stilbene compound isolated from Rhubarb L., which has been reported to have an effect on c…

  4. Article

    Sapna Salar, Pankaj Sharma, Gaurav Gaurav

    pp. 57–71 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231189619 · 2024

    Background: Medicinal plants standardization is more concerning for its regulatory aspects based on safety, quality, and efficacy. Nyctanthes arbor-tristris is an Indian-origin medicinal plant that is used for numerous a…

  5. Article

    Yongjie Lu, Lushi Cheng, Lu Ren, Dongqiu Chen, Shumin Guan, Siyang Zhu, Xian Xu, Bing Zhang, Minghui Tang, Chijian Zhang, Yong Ai, Lanyue Zhang, Tinggang He

    pp. 72–80 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231198931 · 2024

    Background: Glabridin is one of the main components of the isoflavonoids in Glycyrrhiza glabra and possesses antiinflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer effects. Objectives: Herein, the therapeutic effects and mech…

  6. Article

    Gang Wang

    pp. 81–88 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231190686 · 2024

    Background: Modern strategies to alleviate the harmful effects of organophosphate pesticide diazinon (DN) abnormalities were focused mainly on using natural compounds or their derivatives. DN is an organophosphate compou…

  7. Article

    Jia-chen Shi, Ping Wu, Yong-mei Li, Xiao-rui Li

    pp. 89–100 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231190691 · 2024

    Objectives: Psoriasis vulgaris is an immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease that is associated with depression. In this study, we investigated the effect of Xiegan–Liangxue–Jiedu (XGLXJD) decoction, a traditional Chin…

  8. Article

    Fevziye Deniz Güler, Nurullah Ozdemir

    pp. 101–106 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231201210 · 2024

    Background: There are many active substances in the composition of the Hypericum perforatum L. plant that have different and complex structures and show different pharmacological effects. It was accepted as a medicinal p…

  9. Article

    Qianyu He, Hu Hao, Keke Zhao

    pp. 107–115 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231203454 · 2024

    Objectives: Rutin protects and stabilizes hepatocytes and is used to treat hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and other diseases. However, there is little evidence to suggest that Rutin is associated with CCl4-induced hepatotox…

  10. Article

    Hongling Zhao, Na Li, Xiaoyan Cui, Yongzhou Yu, Zi Liu, Jianhui Chen, Yuxuan Tian, Chunying Zhao, Hui Xiong

    pp. 116–126 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231204152 · 2024

    Background: Sanqi Xueshangning Capsules (SXC) is a famous Chinese patent medicine with a good curative effect on various gynecological pain diseases in China. However, its chemical composition and potential active ingred…

  11. Article

    Jun-Hua Meng, Ping Ni, Yu-Ling Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiong Wang, Hong Zhang, Yong-Gang Chen

    pp. 127–136 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231189329 · 2024

    Objectives: Prolactinoma is a common intracranial tumor with a high incidence and serious harm to human health. At present, there is only one therapeutic drug in China, bromocriptine, and the Chinese herb Prunella vulgar…

  12. Article

    Nouha Bouali, Hafedh Hajlaoui, Soumaya Arraouadi, Mohd Saeed, Munazzah Tasleem, Snoussi Mejdi, Adel Kadri

    pp. 137–145 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231202104 · 2024

    Background: Phytopathogenic fungi remain the main infectious agents in plants, causing severe damage to the environment and human health. Thus, to reduce the usage of synthetically derived fungicides and perform agricult…

  13. Article

    Sivasakthi Paramasivam, Senthamil Selvan Perumal

    pp. 146–158 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231196189 · 2024

    Background: Osteoporosis is a chronic metabolic bone disease caused due to the dysregulation in the functioning of osteoblast and osteoclast cells leading to increased bone resorption predominantly in postmenopausal wome…

  14. Article

    Molecular Approach Jinwen Li

    pp. 159–178 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231203809 · 2024

    Objectives: This study investigated the effects of BP and doxorubicin (DOX) on 4T1 tumor cells in a mouse model. Materials and Methods: After inducing breast tumors, 70 4T1-tumor-bearing BALB/c mice were divided into sev…

  15. Article

    Nidhi Sharma, Prerna Raina, Ghazalla Mulla, Anand Shindikar, Prajakta Patil, Supriya Bhalerao, Ruchika Kaul-Ghanekar

    pp. 179–188 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231204132 · 2024

    Background: In India, cancer of the cervix is the second most common cancer in women. Nowadays, various traditional herbal formulations can be used as adjuncts during conventional cancer therapies due to their anticancer…

  16. Article

    Xiaohui Chen, Panpan Liu, Yanni Mao, Guiqin Wang

    pp. 189–205 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231203458 · 2024

    Matrine possesses a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities as one of the primary components of Chinese herbal medicine Sophora flavescens extract, along with fewer side effects and low toxicity. Matrine possesses a…

  17. Article

    Farah Syahibah Mohd Hariri, Asmah Hamid, Nor Fadilah Rajab

    pp. 206–217 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231207226 · 2024

    Background: Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith (lempoyang) has a traditional application in the treatment of indigestion, worm infestation, loss of appetite, and postpartum conditions. Objectives: Extracts of Z. zerumbet (meth…

  18. Article

    Imen Bédoui, Hmed Ben Nasr, Kamilia Ksouda, Wajdi Ayadi, Nour Louati, Mohamed Chamkha, Sirine Choura, Jalel Gargouri, Serria Hammami, Hanen Affes, Walid S. Hamadou, Nourhene Zammel, Subuhi Sherwani, Khaled Zeghal, Riadh Badraoui

    pp. 218–229 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231207231 · 2024

    Background: Finding new effective substances to develop drugs against cancer or to prevent it remains a big challenge facing scientists and clinicians. Objectives: In such an issue, we tested the anti-tumoral effect of S…

  19. Article

    Zi-Yao Li, Qin Yang, Xiao-Ge Cheng, Yan-Li Zhou, Xiang-Ling Piao, Li Qiu, Bo-Jun Zhou, Song-Tao Wu

    pp. 230–244 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231206300 · 2024

    Background and Objectives: 4-Methylumbelliferone (4-MU) is a coumarin compound that can be extracted from the medicinal plant with anti-cancer properties, Smilax china L. In recent years, studies have revealed its potent…

  20. Article

    Antibiotic-treated Rats Di Cao, Zhengjiao Wang, Xiuting Shen, Xiaojun Song, Zhongxiang Zhao

    pp. 245–256 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296231198608 · 2024

    Background: Ilexsaponin A1 (IA1) is a bioactive triterpene saponin derived from natural medicinal plants. IA1 exhibits antiinflammatory and proangiogenic activities and improves intestinal barrier function. It has been r…