Dysfunction of gut barrier is known as “leaky gut” or increased intestinal permeability.
Numerous recent scientific evidences showed the association between gut dysfunction and …

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has gained considerable attention over the past few
years for its multicomponent, multitarget, and multi-pathway approach to treating different …

High‐fat diet‐induced obesity is characterized by low‐grade inflammation, which has been
linked to gut microbiota dysbiosis. We hypothesized that quercetin supplementation would …

The root of Platycodon grandiflorus (PG), abundant in soluble polysaccharides, has a long
history in traditional Asian diets and herbal medicine due to its anti-inflammatory activity and …

This study investigated the metabolic effects of Fuzhuan brick tea (FBT) in high-fat diet (HFD)-
induced obese mice and the potential contribution of gut microbiota. The results showed that …

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and
dyslipidemia. The termite fungus comb is an integral component of nests of termites, which …

Resveratrol (RSV), a natural polyphenol, has been shown to exert activity against obesity
and related chronic inflammation. However, due to the poor bioavailability of RSV, the …

Introduction Obesity is a common nutritional disorder characterized by an excessive fat
accumulation. In view of the critical role of gut microbiota in the development of obesity and …

Main conclusion Comprehensive transcriptome analysis of different Platycodon grandiflorus
tissues discovered genes related to triterpenoid saponin biosynthesis. Abstract Platycodon …

Chinese balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is the sole species in genus Platycoldon
within the Campanulaceae family. The typical blue purple or white flowers of P. grandiflorus …