Peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is a vital subtype of the PPAR
family. The biological functions are complex and diverse. PPARγ plays a significant role in …

Kidney disease is one of the leading non-communicable diseases related to tremendous
health and economic burden globally. Diabetes, hypertension, obesity and cardiovascular …

Monascus-fermented red mold rice (RMR) has excellent physiological efficacy on lipid
metabolism and liver function. This study investigated the ameliorative effects of …

Metabolic diseases constitute a major public health burden and are linked with high
morbidity and mortality. They comprise atherosclerosis dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension …

Monascus purpureus copiously yields beneficial secondary metabolites, including
Monascus pigments, which are broadly used as food additives, as a nitrite substitute in meat …

The metabolites of Monascus with multiple benefits are popular subjects for the
development of functional foods. The yellow pigments, monascin and ankaflavin, which are …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) is an ancient dual-
use plant resource for medicine and food. It is widely used in Uyghur folklore for …

T helper (Th) 17 cells highly contribute to the immunopathology of rheumatoid arthritis.
Morin, a natural flavonoid, owns well anti-arthritic action but unclear effect on Th17 …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic disorder of lipid and carbohydrate
metabolism and is often associated with endoplasmic reticulum stress, energy homeostasis …

Edible fungi of the Monascus species have been used as traditional Chinese medicine in
eastern Asia for several centuries. Monascus-fermented products possess a number of …