Garlic contains numerous compounds that have the potential to influence immunity. Immune
cells, especially innate immune cells, are responsible for the inflammation necessary to kill …

Naltrexone, a non-selective antagonist of opioid receptors, is mainly used as rehabilitation
therapy for discharged opiate addicts to eliminate addiction in order to maintain a normal life …

Short-chain peptides play important roles in plant development and responses to abiotic and
biotic stresses. Here, we characterized a gene of unknown function termed OsDT11, which …

Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, which increases
health-care costs. It has been reported that some dietary components such as aged garlic …

Diallyl trisulfide (DATS), an organosulfuric component of garlic oil, exhibits potential
anticancer and chemopreventive effects. Cisplatin (DDP), a common chemotherapeutic …

Endogenous opioids are neuro-peptides with multifunctional properties. Historically, opioids
are used to mediate pain; however, excess opiate consumption can lead to addiction. One …

Background Naltrexone (NTX) is an opioid antagonist traditionally used as a treatment for
alcohol and opioid use disorders, but various studies have documented its involvement in …

Throughout history, many plants and their products have been widely used as medicines for
the prevention and treatment of different diseases in many cultures. Garlic (Allium sativum) …

Background Endometriosis is a female hormone-dependent gynecological disorder
characterized by chronic inflammation. Therefore, the development of novel treatment …

Aims Cancer is a major worldwide health problem. Cancer cells express opioid growth factor
(OGF) which controls their growth. Naltrexone in low dose (LDN) blocks opioid receptors …