Moisture sorption and diffusion determination of Chinese herbal granules: Moisture-resistant effects of fluidized bed granulation with dextrin
ConclusionResults suggested that fluidized bed granulation with dextrin could reduce the hygroscopicity of the Zexie Decoction extract powders and inhibited moisture diffusion, which is mainly related to the microstructure reorganization by fluidized bed granulation and anti-plasticizing effects of dextrin. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Polyclonal antibody preparation of BcbZIP134 for transcriptional regulation analysis on saikosaponin biosynthesis
ConclusionAn efficient protein expression system in E. coli was constructed and the soluble recombinant protein for BcbZIP134 was obtained. By using this protein, the specific and high-performance polyclonal antibody was prepared. Furthermore, by using BcbZIP134 overexpressed hairy roots, the availability of the polyclonal antibody was verified by Western Blotting. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Identification and classification of medicinal plants in Epimedium
Publication date: Available online 26 May 2018Source: Chinese Herbal MedicinesAuthor(s): Li Ren, Meng-yue Guo, Xiao-hui PangAbstractEpimedium (Berberidaceae) has been used as Chinese medicines for a long time in China due to the efficiency of enhancing kidney function, strengthening sinew and bone, and dispelling wind-dampness. However, it is difficult to identify them because of the morphological similarity which has focused extensive attention. In this review, the advances in identification and classification of medicinal plants in the genus were summarized. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Zhengtian Pills accelerated long term potentiation both in schaffer collateral -CA1 and perforant path-dentate gyrus synapses
ConclusionCombined with the previous study, the results gave a clue that the effects of ZTP on TRPV1 and hippocampal LTP or their interactions could be the important molecular mechanisms of ZTP acting as migraine and headache medication. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Preparation and evaluation of Paclitaxel and Brucea javanica oil core-matched nanoemulsions to treat cancer in vitro and in vivo
ConclusionCo-encapsulation of two drugs with different mechanisms allows simultaneous interruption of diverse anticancer pathways, resulting in increased therapeutic response and lower toxicity. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Transcriptional activity and subcellular location of SmWRKY42-like and its response to gibberellin and ethylene treatments in Salvia miltiorrhiza hairy roots
ConclusionThese results collectively indicated the SmWRKY42-like gene functions, as an important hormone-responsive gene, might play a potentially role in ET and GA signaling pathways. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Pharmacokinetic study of ginsenoside Re after vaginal administration in rabbits by UPLC-MS/MS determination
ConclusionThe systemic exposure of GRe was precious little after the vaginal administration of Xiaomi suppository. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Antifatigue effects of peptide isolated from sheep placenta
ConclusionSPP possesses potent abilities for antifatigue; Increasing the anti-oxidant activities and energy reserve as well as improving the ultrastructures in gastrocnemius muscle cells, which may be the mechanisms of SPP exerting its antifatigue effects. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
α-Glucosidase inhibitors and antioxidants from Root Bark of Morus alba
ConclusionTo the best of our knowledge, this is the first report about the compounds 1, 3 and 8 of M. alba with α-glucosidase inhibitory effects. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Mechanism underlying bergapten-mediated regulation of vincristine transport in MDCK-MDR1 cells
ConclusionsOverall, we concluded that the possible mechanism through which bergapten inhibits vincristine transport was related to the bergapten-mediated upregulation of P-gp protein and mRNA expression, membrane fluidity or P-gp enzyme activity. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Medicinal plants of Chinese Pharmacopoeia and Daodi: insights from phylogeny and biogeography
ConclusionUsing the phylogenetic and biogeographical methods, we highlighted patterns of plant use, and the biological characters of Daodi medicinal plants. Our study points towards cultural preferences in need of scientific explanation. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 10, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Metabolite characterization of Penta-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose in rat biofluids by HPLC-QTOF-MS
ConclusionPGG is firstly metabolized to gallic acid, then gallic acid undergoes sulfation, glucuronidation and methylation by rat liver. The determination of metabolites and the proposed metabolic pathway of PGG in vivo will be benefit to gain deeper insights into its pharmacological activities. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Ethical Guideline
Publication date: January 2018Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines, Volume 10, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Guide for Author
Publication date: January 2018Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines, Volume 10, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
New coumarin glucopyranosides from roots of Angelica dahurica
ConclusionCompounds 1–3 are new ones and compounds 4–6 and 8 are obtained from title plant for the first time. (Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines)
Source: Chinese Herbal Medicines - July 5, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
