β-Sitosterol (SIT), a white powdery organic substance with a molecular formula of C29H50O,
is one of the most abundant naturally occurring phytosterols in plants. With a chemical …

Sterols, including β‐sitosterol, are essential components of cellular membranes in both plant
and animal cells. Despite being a major phytosterol in various plant materials …

Berberis species are known for their functional and nutraceutical properties. For example,
different Berberis species have shown a wide range of pharmacological activities and they …

Oxyberberine (OBB), a main gut-mediated metabolite of Phellodendron chinense Cortex
(PC), exhibits prominent protective property against acute liver injury (ALI). Heme …

The rhizomes of Polygonatum sibiricum are commonly consumed as food and also used as
medicine. However, the metabolic profile of P. sibiricum has not been fully revealed yet …

Throughout history, medicinal plants have been used to treat different ailments. About 70 to
80% of the world population rely on medicinal plants for healthcare and some use it for …

Considering the rising global health challenges and public expectations in terms of safety
and cost effectiveness, it is necessary to promote effective, safer and cheaper alternative …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a type of cancer characterized by high recurrence rates.
Overcoming chemoresistance can reduce HCC recurrence and improve patients' prognosis …

Previous studies have shown that oxyberberine (OBB), a novel gut microbiota metabolite of
berberine, exhibited prominent protective property against acute liver injury and non …

Abstract Background The genus Bauhinia and its species has been known since ages by
tribal people and medicinal practitioners in tropical and subtropical regions for the treatment …