Hepatoprotective effects of Chinese medicinal herbs: a focus on anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activities

P Lam, F Cheung, HY Tan, N Wang, MF Yuen… - International Journal of …, 2016 - mdpi.com
The liver is intimately connected to inflammation, which is the innate defense system of the
body for removing harmful stimuli and participates in the hepatic wound-healing response …

Toxicities by herbal medicines with emphasis to traditional Chinese medicine

T Efferth, B Kaina - Current drug metabolism, 2011 - ingentaconnect.com
It is estimated that three quarters of the world population rely on herbal and traditional
medicine as a basis for primary health care. Therefore, it is one of the most important and …

Silymarin modulates doxorubicin-induced oxidative stress, Bcl-xL and p53 expression while preventing apoptotic and necrotic cell death in the liver

N Patel, C Joseph, GB Corcoran, SD Ray - Toxicology and applied …, 2010 - Elsevier
The emergence of silymarin (SMN) as a natural remedy for liver diseases, coupled with its
entry into NIH clinical trial, signifies its hepatoprotective potential. SMN is noted for its ability …

Herbal interactions on absorption of drugs: Mechanisms of action and clinical risk assessment

C Colalto - Pharmacological Research, 2010 - Elsevier
Many herbal medications are used to treat diseases but while they are often efficacious, their
safety is rarely considered by physicians or users. One particular safety concern is the risk of …

Parenteral nutrition‐associated liver disease in adult and pediatric patients

VJ Kumpf - Nutrition in clinical practice, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
There are essentially 3 types of hepatobiliary disorders associated with parenteral nutrition
(PN) therapy: steatosis, cholestasis, and gallbladder sludge/stones. Reported prevalence …

[PDF][PDF] Herbal product use by persons enrolled in the hepatitis C Antiviral Long‐Term Treatment Against Cirrhosis (HALT‐C) Trial

LB Seeff, TM Curto, G Szabo, GT Everson… - …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Herbal products, used for centuries in Far Eastern countries, are gaining popularity in
western countries. Surveys indicate that persons with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) often use …

Deleterious effects of heat stress on poultry production: Unveiling the benefits of betaine and polyphenols

M Shakeri, HH Le - Poultry, 2022 - mdpi.com
Managing and controlling environmental temperature conditions using practical strategies is
crucial to avoid the negative impacts of high environmental temperature, improving poultry …

Protective effects of Pycnogenol® on carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in Sprague–Dawley rats

YS Yang, TH Ahn, JC Lee, CJ Moon, SH Kim… - Food and Chemical …, 2008 - Elsevier
Oxidative damage is implicated in the pathogenesis of various liver injuries. In the present
study the ability of Pycnogenol®(PYC) as an antioxidant to protect against CCl4-induced …

Alcoholic liver disease and malnutrition

CJ McClain, SS Barve, A Barve… - Alcoholism: Clinical and …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Malnutrition, both protein energy malnutrition (PEM) and deficiencies in individual nutrients,
is a frequent complication of alcoholic liver disease (ALD). Severity of malnutrition correlates …

Traditional Chinese medicine formula T33 inhibits the proliferation of human colorectal cancer cells by inducing autophagy

YT Liu, BS Tzang, JL Yow, YH Chiang… - Environmental …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer‐related death globally. Although
surgery is still the major method for CRC therapy, the adoption of alternative treatments …