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Combining and Using the Utrecht Method and the Analytic Hierarchy Process to Facilitate Professional and Ethical Deliberation and Decision Making in Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Case Study among a Panel of Stakeholders

Ramzi Shawahna, 
  • First Published: 23 December 2018
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Elucidation of the Intestinal Absorption Mechanism of Loganin in the Human Intestinal Caco-2 Cell Model

Renjie Xu,  Yichu Yuan,  Jia Qi,  Jia Zhou,  Xiaowen Guo,  Jian Zhang,  Ruanjuan Zhan, 
  • First Published: 23 December 2018
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Gegen Qinlian Decoction Attenuates High-Fat Diet-Induced Steatohepatitis in Rats via Gut Microbiota

Yi Guo,  Pang-hua Ding,  Li-juan Liu,  Lei Shi,  Tang-you Mao,  Jun-xiang Li,  Yun-liang Wang, 
  • First Published: 23 December 2018
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A Network Pharmacology Approach to Uncover the Potential Mechanism of Yinchensini Decoction

Guoming Chen,  Chuyao Huang,  Yunyun Liu,  Tengyu Chen,  Ruilan Huang,  Miaozhen Liang,  Jie Zhang,  Hua Xu, 
  • First Published: 20 December 2018
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Potential Application of Yokukansan as a Remedy for Parkinson’s Disease

Jung-Hee Jang,  Kyungsook Jung,  Joong-Sun Kim,  Inchul Jung,  Horyong Yoo,  Changjong Moon, 
  • First Published: 20 December 2018
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A Novel Integrative Processing Technology for the Preparation of Rehmanniae Radix Slices

Bei-hua Bao,  Yan Qian,  Fang-fang Cheng,  Pei-dong Chen,  Yu-dan Cao,  Sheng Yu,  Ming-qiu Shan,  Wei-feng Yao,  An-wei Ding,  Li Zhang, 
  • First Published: 20 December 2018
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Medicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Mental and Neurological Disorders in Ghana

Patrick Amoateng,  Emmanuel Quansah,  Thomas K. Karikari,  Alex Asase,  Dorcas Osei-Safo,  Kennedy Kwami Edem Kukuia,  Isaac Kingsley Amponsah,  Alexander K. Nyarko, 
  • First Published: 20 December 2018
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Combined Therapy of Hypertensive Nephropathy with Breviscapine Injection and Antihypertensive Drugs: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis

Lihua Wu,  Ming Liu,  Zhuyuan Fang, 
  • First Published: 20 December 2018
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Using Phytochemicals to Investigate the Activation of Nicotine Detoxification via Upregulation of CYP2A6 in Animal Models Exposed Tobacco Smoke Condensate by Intratracheal Instillation

Dayeon Lee,  Seung-Beom Seo,  Hyun Jeong Lee,  Tae-Sik Park,  Soon-Mi Shim, 
  • First Published: 19 December 2018
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Understanding the Role of Gui-Zhi-Fu-Ling-Capsules (Chinese Medicine) for Treatment of Endometriosis in the Rat Model: Using NMR Based Metabolomics

Jue Zhou,  Zhi-Ming Ding,  Paul J. Hardiman, 
  • First Published: 19 December 2018
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The Prophylactic and Therapeutic Effects of Fermented Cordyceps sinensis Powder, Cs-C-Q80, on Subcortical Ischemic Vascular Dementia in Mice

Ying Chen,  Lifeng Fu,  Min Han,  Meiying Jin,  Jiaying Wu,  Li Tan,  Zhong Chen,  Xiangnan Zhang, 
  • First Published: 18 December 2018
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Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans Extract Suppresses Inflammatory and Neuropathic Pain In Vitro and In Vivo

Lakkyong Hwang,  Il-Gyu Ko,  Jun-Jang Jin,  Sang-Hoon Kim,  Chang-Ju Kim,  Jung Won Jeon,  Jin Hee Han, 
  • First Published: 17 December 2018
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Nutmeg Extract Increases Skeletal Muscle Mass in Aging Rats Partly via IGF1-AKT-mTOR Pathway and Inhibition of Autophagy

Yuni Susanti Pratiwi,  Ronny Lesmana,  Hanna Goenawan,  Nova Sylviana,  Iwan Setiawan,  Vita Murniati Tarawan,  Keri Lestari,  Rizky Abdulah,  Lazuardhi Dwipa,  Ambrosius Purba,  Unang Supratman, 
  • First Published: 17 December 2018
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Systematic Understanding of the Mechanism of Baicalin against Ischemic Stroke through a Network Pharmacology Approach

Tian Xu,  Chongyang Ma,  Shuning Fan,  Nang Deng,  Yajun Lian,  Ling Tan,  Weizhe Du,  Shuang Zhang,  Shuling Liu,  Beida Ren,  Zhenhan Li,  Qinguo Wang,  Xueqian Wang,  Fafeng Cheng, 
  • First Published: 17 December 2018

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Advances on the Acupuncture Therapies and Neuroplasticity

Cun-Zhi Liu,  Jian-De Chen,  Meng Zhang, 
  • First Published: 17 December 2018
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Effect of Aidi Injection plus TACE on Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Yaoyao Dai,  Sicheng Gao,  Xing Liu,  Qin Gao,  Lan Zhang,  Xingliang Fan,  Junfeng Zhu, 
  • First Published: 17 December 2018
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Lupinus mutabilis Edible Beans Protect against Bacterial Infection in Uroepithelial Cells

Witchuda Kamolvit,  Vera Nilsén,  Silvia Zambrana,  Soumitra Mohanty,  Eduardo Gonzales,  Claes-Göran Östenson,  Annelie Brauner, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018
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Corrigendum to “Effect of Glycyrrhiza on the Diuretic Function of Euphorbia kansui: An Ascites Mouse Model”

Ya Lin,  Yanqiong Zhang,  Erxin Shang,  Wenfang Lai,  Hongwei Zhu,  Yuhua Fang,  Qingxia Qin,  Haiyu Zhao,  Na Lin, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018

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Corrigendum to “Development and Application of an UHPLC-MS/MS Method for Comparative Pharmacokinetic Study of Eight Major Bioactive Components from Yin Chen Hao Tang in Normal and Acute Liver Injured Rats”

Yun Wang,  Xinrui Xing,  Yan Cao,  Liang Zhao,  Sen Sun,  Yang Chen,  Yifeng Chai,  Si Chen,  Zhenyu Zhu, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018

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Toll-Like Receptor 4–Myeloid Differentiation Primary Response Gene 88 Pathway Is Involved in the Shikonin Treatment of CIA by Regulating Treg/Th17 Expression

Qiaomei Dai,  Ji Li,  Yu Yun,  Jianwei Wang, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018

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Kaempferia parviflora and Its Methoxyflavones: Chemistry and Biological Activities

Dalin Chen,  Hongliang Li,  Wen Li,  Shuo Feng,  Dingsen Deng, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018
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Hepatoprotective Effect of Eriobotrya japonica Leaf Extract and Its Various Fractions against Carbon Tetra Chloride Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats

Abdelaaty A. Shahat,  Riaz Ullah,  Ali S. Alqahtani,  Mansour S. Alsaid,  Husseiny A. Husseiny,  Osaid T. R. Al Meanazel, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018
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Corrigendum to “Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Following Crush Injury to Rat Peroneal Nerve by Aqueous Extract of Medicinal Mushroom Hericium erinaceus (Bull.: Fr) Pers. (Aphyllophoromycetideae)”

Kah-Hui Wong,  Murali Naidu,  Pamela David,  Mahmood Ameen Abdulla,  Noorlidah Abdullah,  Umah Rani Kuppusamy,  Vikineswary Sabaratnam, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2018

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GZFLW Induces Apoptosis of Ectopic Endometrial Stromal Cells via Promoting VPS53 Protein Stability

Ziyu Zhang,  Faying Liu,  YunYun Xu,  Huang Huang,  Yang Zou,  Bicheng Yang,  Yong Luo,  Quan Zhang,  Anwen Xiong,  Liqun Wang,  Ouping Huang, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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Mulberry Fruit Extract Ameliorates Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) through Inhibition of Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress in Rats

Dong Kwon Yang,  Dong-Gyu Jo, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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Tetrahydroxystilbene Glucoside (TSG) Restores the Effect of Transient Hypoxia on Reperfusion Injury in Senescent H9c2 Cells by Regulating Mitochondrial Energy Metabolism

Yin Cheng,  Jia Song,  Pengfei Hu,  Yun Zhu, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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ShenShuai II Recipe Attenuates Apoptosis and Renal Fibrosis in Chronic Kidney Disease by Increasing Renal Blood Flow and Improving Oxygen Consumption

Meng Wang,  Jing Yang,  Yuan Zhou,  Chen Wang, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2018
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A Real-World Evidence Study for Distribution of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome and Its Elements on Respiratory Disease

Fei Xu,  Wengqiang Cui,  Qing Kong,  Zihui Tang,  Jingcheng Dong, 
  • First Published: 12 December 2018
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Shi’s Daoyin Therapy for Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Huihao Wang,  Enyu Jiang,  Kuan Wang,  Zhen Deng,  Hongsheng Zhan,  Zhibi Shen,  Wenxin Niu, 
  • First Published: 12 December 2018
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Antioxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Water Extract of Acrostichum aureum Linn. against Ethanol-Induced Gastric Ulcer in Rats

Xue Wu,  Qionghui Huang,  Nan Xu,  Jian Cai,  Dandan Luo,  Qian Zhang,  Ziren Su,  Changjun Gao,  Yuhong Liu, 
  • First Published: 12 December 2018
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Efficacy of a Chinese Herbal Medicine Compound Zhangpi Ointment against Hydroxyurea-Induced Leg Ulcers: A Prospective, Randomized, Open-Label, Controlled Clinical Trial

Yu-yang Pang,  Yan Li,  Gang Kui,  Yong Tang,  Ming-juan Liao,  Yong-ling Wang,  Zhen-dong Cao,  Qi Zhu, 
  • First Published: 12 December 2018
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Flavonoids in Ecuadorian Oreocallis grandiflora (Lam.) R. Br.: Perspectives of Use of This Species as a Food Supplement

Diego Vinueza,  Karina Yanza,  Massimo Tacchini,  Alessandro Grandini,  Gianni Sacchetti,  Matteo Andrea Chiurato,  Alessandra Guerrini, 
  • First Published: 11 December 2018
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A Network Pharmacology-Based Approach to Investigate the Novel TCM Formula against Huntington’s Disease and Validated by Support Vector Machine Model

Wenjie Dai,  Hsin-Yi Chen,  Calvin Yu-Chian Chen, 
  • First Published: 11 December 2018
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Antiobesity Effect of Astilbe chinensis Franch. et Savet. Extract through Regulation of Adipogenesis and AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Pathways in 3T3-L1 Adipocyte and High-Fat Diet-Induced C57BL/6N Obese Mice

Xian Hua Zhang,  Zhiqiang Wang,  Bueom-Goo Kang,  Seung Hwan Hwang,  Jae-Young Lee,  Soon Sung Lim,  Bo Huang, 
  • First Published: 09 December 2018
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Simultaneous Evaluation of the Influence of Panax ginseng on the Pharmacokinetics of Three Diester Alkaloids after Oral Administration of Aconiti Lateralis Radix in Rats Using UHPLC/QQQ-MS/MS

Liang Yang,  Yuguang Wang,  Guangyao Huang,  Jian Li,  Zhaoyan Zhang,  Zengchun Ma,  Yue Gao, 
  • First Published: 09 December 2018
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Aster glehni Extract Containing Caffeoylquinic Compounds Protects Human Keratinocytes through the TRPV4-PPARδ-AMPK Pathway

Yong-Jik Lee,  Yoo-Na Jang,  Yoon-Mi Han,  Hyun-Min Kim,  Changbae Jin,  Hyoung Ja Kim,  Hong Seog Seo, 
  • First Published: 09 December 2018
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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Chaenomeles speciosa: An Edible Medicinal Chinese Mugua

Weifeng Huang,  Junwei He,  Muhammad Farrukh Nisar,  Hongshui Li,  Chunpeng Wan, 
  • First Published: 09 December 2018
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Renoprotective Effect of Yiqi Yangyin Huayu Tongluo Formula against Diabetic Nephropathy in Diabetic Rats

Feng-li Wang,  Yue-hua Wang,  Lin Han,  Hai-yan An,  Jiang-hua Zhang,  Xue-yun Zhang,  Zhi-qiang Chen,  Jian-guo Qin, 
  • First Published: 06 December 2018
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Spleen-Kidney Supplementing Formula Alleviates Renal Fibrosis in Diabetic Rats via TGF-β1-miR-21-PTEN Signaling Pathway

Chunyu Tian,  Ya Wang,  Hong Chang,  Ji’an Li,  Xiaojin La, 
  • First Published: 06 December 2018
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Bogijetong Decoction and Its Selected Formulation Are Involved in Alleviating Neuropathic Pain in a Rat Model of Chronic Constrictive Injury

Ki-Joong Kim,  Hye-Jeong Ahn,  Uk Namgung,  Chung Sik Cho, 
  • First Published: 05 December 2018
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Total Flavonoids from Carya cathayensis Sarg. Leaves Alleviate H9c2 Cells Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Injury via Effects on miR-21 Expression, PTEN/Akt, and the Bcl-2/Bax Pathway

Ruibin Jiang,  Yan Guo,  Nipi Chen,  Chengxian Gao,  Zhishan Ding,  Bo Jin, 
  • First Published: 05 December 2018
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Exploring the Mechanism of Danshen against Myelofibrosis by Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking

Jie Li,  Xiaoran Ma,  Cun Liu,  Huayao Li,  Jing Zhuang,  Chundi Gao,  Chao Zhou,  Lijuan Liu,  Kejia Wang,  Changgang Sun, 
  • First Published: 05 December 2018
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Polysaccharides with Antioxidative and Antiaging Activities from Enzymatic-Extractable Mycelium by Agrocybe aegerita (Brig.) Sing

Huijuan Jing,  Qing Zhang,  Min Liu,  Jianjun Zhang,  Chen Zhang,  Shangshang Li,  Zhenzhen Ren,  Zheng Gao,  Xingtian Liu,  Le Jia, 
  • First Published: 04 December 2018
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Is the Wedged Insole an Effective Treatment Option When Compared with a Flat (Placebo) Insole: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Bingbing Zhang,  Xing Yu,  Long Liang,  Liguo Zhu,  Xiaopeng Dong,  Yang Xiong,  Quan Pan,  Yongsheng Sun, 
  • First Published: 04 December 2018
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Baccharis trimera (Carqueja) Improves Metabolic and Redox Status in an Experimental Model of Type 1 Diabetes

Natália Nogueira do Nascimento Kaut,  Ana Carolina Silveira Rabelo,  Glaucy Rodrigues Araujo,  Jason Guy Taylor,  Marcelo Eustáquio Silva,  Maria Lúcia Pedrosa,  Miriam Martins Chaves,  Joamyr Victor Rossoni Junior,  Daniela Caldeira Costa, 
  • First Published: 04 December 2018
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Neuroprotective Effects of Gagam-Sipjeondaebo-Tang, a Novel Herbal Formula, against MPTP-Induced Parkinsonian Mice and MPP+-Induced Cell Death in SH-SY5Y Cells

Jade Heejae Ko,  Ju-Hee Lee,  Bobin Choi,  Ju-Yeon Park,  Young-Won Kwon,  Songhee Jeon,  Sun-Dong Park,  Seung-Nam Kim, 
  • First Published: 04 December 2018
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Zirconium-Porphyrin PCN-222: pH-responsive Controlled Anticancer Drug Oridonin

Xin Leng,  Hongliang Huang,  Wenping Wang,  Na Sai,  Longtai You,  Xingbin Yin,  Jian Ni, 
  • First Published: 04 December 2018
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Indicators of Male Gout Patients’ Comorbidities with the Theory on Traditional Chinese Medicine

Jianyong Zhang,  Siyang Zhang,  Jingjing Xie,  Li Tang,  Xia Qiu,  Yuya Xiao,  Yanying Zhang,  Ertao Jia,  Xu Ma,  Binbin Wang, 
  • First Published: 04 December 2018
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Ziziphora clinopodioides Flavonoids Protect Myocardial Cell Damage from Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury

Qin Li,  Dilnur Tursun,  Chenyang Shi,  Merhaba Heyrulla,  Xinyue Zhang,  Weijun Yang, 
  • First Published: 03 December 2018
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Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Aggravates Mood Disorder, Cognitive Impairment, and Brain Insulin Resistance in Diabetic Rat

Hui Yang,  Wei Li,  Pan Meng,  Zhuo Liu,  Jian Liu,  Yuhong Wang, 
  • First Published: 03 December 2018
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An Ancient Boxing Exercise Improves Physical Functions, Balance, and Quality of Life in Healthy Elderly Persons

Taweesak Janyacharoen,  Thitipa Srisamai,  Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, 
  • First Published: 03 December 2018
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Bioinformatic and Metabolomic Analysis Reveal Intervention Effects of Chicory in a Quail Model of Hyperuricemia

Meng Bian,  Zhijian Lin,  Yu Wang,  Bing Zhang,  Gaoxi Li,  Haige Wang, 
  • First Published: 03 December 2018
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Effects of Chicory on Serum Uric Acid, Renal Function, and GLUT9 Expression in Hyperuricaemic Rats with Renal Injury and In Vitro Verification with Cells

Yong-Nan Jin,  Zhi-Jian Lin,  Bing Zhang,  Yun-Fei Bai, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018

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Efficacy and Safety of Hou Gu Mi Xi on Spleen Qi Deficiency in Patients with Nonorganic Gastrointestinal Disorders: Protocol for a Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Xiaofan Chen,  Heyun Nie,  Wenjun Liu,  Xu Zhou,  Jianhua Nie,  Bin Xie,  Dongping Chen,  Yiping Jiang,  Kunhe Zhang,  Ying Fu,  Deping Yang,  Yan Xiong,  Zhangyang Zhao,  Xin Sun,  Weifeng Zhu, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Corrigendum to “Apoptosis Induced by Tanshinone IIA and Cryptotanshinone Is Mediated by Distinct JAK/STAT3/5 and SHP1/2 Signaling in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia K562 Cells”

Ji Hoon Jung,  Tae-Rin Kwon,  Soo-Jin Jeong,  Eun-Ok Kim,  Eun Jung Sohn,  Miyong Yun,  Sung-Hoon Kim, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018

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Corrigendum to “Astilbin from Smilax glabra Roxb. Attenuates Inflammatory Responses in Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis Rats”

Lisha Dong,  Jinqiu Zhu,  Hongzhi Du,  Heng Nong,  Xichen He,  Xiaoyu Chen, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018

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Expert Consensus of Syndrome Differentiation for Phlegm Turbidity Syndrome for Coronary Heart Disease

Xin-lin Chen,  Xiao-qi Liu,  Rong Xie,  Dan-hong Peng,  Yan-ping Wang,  Xuan Zhou,  Bin Wang,  Chuan-wei Mo,  Qian Xu,  Xiantao Li, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Zuo Jin Wan Reverses DDP Resistance in Gastric Cancer through ROCK/PTEN/PI3K Signaling Pathway

Meng-Yao Sun,  Jian Sun,  Jie Tao,  Yu-Xia Yuan,  Zhen-Hua Ni,  Qing-Feng Tang, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Ethanol Extract of Cudrania tricuspidata Leaf Ameliorates Hyperuricemia in Mice via Inhibition of Hepatic and Serum Xanthine Oxidase Activity

Seung-Hui Song,  Dae-Hun Park,  Min-Suk Bae,  Chul-Yung Choi,  Jung-Hyun Shim,  Goo Yoon,  Young-Chang Cho,  Deuk-Sil Oh,  In-Soo Yoon,  Seung-Sik Cho, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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The Role of Berberine in the Prevention of HIF-1α Activation to Alleviate Adipose Tissue Fibrosis in High-Fat-Diet-Induced Obese Mice

Meilin Hu,  Fan Wu,  Jinlong Luo,  Jing Gong,  Ke Fang,  Xueping Yang,  Jingbin Li,  Guang Chen,  Fuer Lu, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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The Association of Radial Artery Pulse Wave Variables with the Pulse Wave Velocity and Echocardiographic Parameters in Hypertension

Li-jie Qiao,  Zhen Qi,  Li-ping Tu,  Yu-hang Zhang,  Li-ping Zhu,  Jia-tuo Xu,  Zhi-feng Zhang, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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The Increase of Flavonoids in Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae (PCR) Induced by Fungi Promotes the Increase of Antioxidant Activity

Fu Wang,  Lin Chen,  Feng-qing Li,  Su-juan Liu,  Hong-ping Chen,  You-ping Liu, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Corrigendum to “Effects of Electroacupuncture on Methamphetamine-Induced Behavioral Changes in Mice”

Tsung-Jung Ho,  Chiang-Wen Lee,  Zi-Yun Lu,  Hsien-Yuan Lane,  Ming-Horng Tsai,  Ing-Kang Ho,  Chieh-Liang Huang,  Yao-Chang Chiang, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018

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Efficacy of Acupuncture for Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Zhihan Chen,  Yitong Wang,  Rui Wang,  Jin Xie,  Yulan Ren, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Clinical Pharmacology of Citrus aurantium and Citrus sinensis for the Treatment of Anxiety

Carmen Mannucci,  Fabrizio Calapai,  Luigi Cardia,  Giuseppina Inferrera,  Giovanni D’Arena,  Martina Di Pietro,  Michele Navarra,  Sebastiano Gangemi,  Elvira Ventura Spagnolo,  Gioacchino Calapai, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Pharmacological Effect of Quercetin in Hypertension and Its Potential Application in Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension: Review of In Vitro, In Vivo, and Clinical Studies

Marcin Ożarowski,  Przemysław Ł. Mikołajczak,  Radosław Kujawski,  Karolina Wielgus,  Andrzej Klejewski,  Hubert Wolski,  Agnieszka Seremak-Mrozikiewicz, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Corrigendum to “A Randomized Controlled Trial of Chinese Patent Medicine Xiao’er Biantong Granules in the Treatment of Functional Constipation in Children”

Qiu-han Cai,  Rong Ma,  Si-yuan Hu,  Xin-min Li,  Xi-xiong Xiang,  Ying Ding,  Ping He,  Xin-min Han,  Ke Chang,  Wei Zhang,  Zheng Xue,  Xue-feng Wang,  Cheng-liang Zhong,  Na Yang, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018

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Apoptosis Effects of Dihydrokaempferol Isolated from Bauhinia championii on Synoviocytes

Yuqin Zhang,  Guohong Yan,  Chengtao Sun,  Huang Li,  Yanhui Fu,  Wei Xu, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Therapeutic Effect of Superficial Acupuncture in Treating Myofascial Pain of the Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Chao Ching Wang,  Tse Hung Huang,  Kuo Ching Chiou,  Zi Yu Chang, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018
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Corrigendum to “Gastroprotective Activity of Polygonum chinense Aqueous Leaf Extract on Ethanol-Induced Hemorrhagic Mucosal Lesions in Rats”

Iza Farhana Ismail,  Shahram Golbabapour,  Pouya Hassandarvish,  Maryam Hajrezaie,  Nazia Abdul Majid,  Farkaad A. Kadir,  Fouad Al-Bayaty,  Khalijah Awang,  Hazrina Hazni,  Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, 
  • First Published: 02 December 2018

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Phosphatidylinositide 3-Kinase Contributes to the Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Abutilon crispum L. Medik Methanol Extract

Stephanie Triseptya Hunto,  Kon Kuk Shin,  Han Gyung Kim,  Sang Hee Park,  Junsang Oh,  Gi-Ho Sung,  Mohammad Amjad Hossain,  Ho Sik Rho,  Jongsung Lee,  Jong-Hoon Kim,  Jae Youl Cho, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2018
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Whether Chinese Medicine Have Effect on Halitosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Xinyu Wu,  Jie Zhang,  Yikun Zhou,  Ze He,  Qiaoyi Cai,  Min Nie, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2018
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JYYS Granule Mitigates Renal Injury in Clinic and in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats by Inhibiting NF-κB Signaling-Mediated Microinflammation

Dong Yan,  Bowen Yue,  Muyan Qian,  Lili Zhao,  Zihan Zhang,  Hui Qian,  Shihai Yan,  Yuliang Qian,  Zhuyuan Fang, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2018
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Traditional Chinese Medicine in Neuroprotection after Brain Insults with Special Reference to Radioprotection

Xiao Chun Peng,  Jiang Rong Huang,  Si Wei Wang,  Lian Liu,  Zhen Zhen Liu,  Gautam Sethi,  Bo Xu Ren,  Feng Ru Tang, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2018
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Green Tea Seed Isolated Saponins Exerts Antibacterial Effects against Various Strains of Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria, a Comprehensive Study In Vitro and In Vivo

Muhammad Imran Khan,  Abdulatef Ahhmed,  Jin Hyuk Shin,  Jun Soo Baek,  Min Yong Kim,  Jong Deog Kim, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2018
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Effect of Fermented Spirulina maxima Extract on Cognitive-Enhancing Activities in Mice with Scopolamine-Induced Dementia

Woon Yong Choi,  Do Hyung Kang,  Hyeon Yong Lee, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2018
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African Herbal Remedies with Antioxidant Activity: A Potential Resource Base for Wound Treatment

Mary Gulumian,  Ewura Seidu Yahaya,  Vanessa Steenkamp, 
  • First Published: 22 November 2018
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Antitumor Research of the Active Ingredients from Traditional Chinese Medical Plant Polygonum Cuspidatum

Xinnan Wu,  Qi Li,  Yu Feng,  Qing Ji, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Supplementation of Stingless Bee Honey from Heterotrigona itama Improves Antiobesity Parameters in High-Fat Diet Induced Obese Rat Model

Ahmad Zulkifli Mohd Rafie,  Amir Syahir,  Wan Amir Nizam Wan Ahmad,  Mohd Zulkifli Mustafa,  Abdul Razak Mariatulqabtiah, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Drug-Repositioning Approach for the Discovery of Anti-Influenza Virus Activity of Japanese Herbal (Kampo) Medicines In Vitro: Potent High Activity of Daio-Kanzo-To

Ken Watanabe, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Systematic Investigation of Scutellariae Barbatae Herba for Treating Hepatocellular Carcinoma Based on Network Pharmacology

Benjiao Gong,  Yanlei Kao,  Chenglin Zhang,  Fudong Sun,  Huishan Zhao, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Pharmacokinetics and Tissue Distribution Study of Pinosylvin in Rats by Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Linear Trap Quadrupole Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry

Yuhang Fu,  Xiaoya Sun,  Lili Wang,  Suiqing Chen, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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3,5-Dicaffeoyl-Epi-Quinic Acid Isolated from Edible Halophyte Atriplex gmelinii Inhibits Adipogenesis via AMPK/MAPK Pathway in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

Jung Hwan Oh,  Jung Im Lee,  Fatih Karadeniz,  Youngwan Seo,  Chang-Suk Kong, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Tetramethylpyrazine and Paeoniflorin Inhibit Oxidized LDL-Induced Angiogenesis in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells via VEGF and Notch Pathways

Rong Yuan,  Weili Shi,  Qiqi Xin,  Binrui Yang,  Maggie Puiman Hoi,  Simon Mingyuan Lee,  Weihong Cong,  Keji Chen, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Classification of Gan Dan Shi Re Pattern and Gan Shen Yin Xu Pattern in Patients with Hepatitis B Cirrhosis Using Metabonomics

Chao-qun Zhao,  Long Chen,  Hong Cai,  Wei-li Yao,  Qun Zhou,  Hui-ming Zhu,  Yue Gao,  Ping Liu,  Xiao-jun Gou,  Hua Zhang, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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Acupuncture for Primary Dysmenorrhea: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

Furong Zhang,  Mingsheng Sun,  Shanshan Han,  Xiaoyu Shen,  Yanan Luo,  Dongling Zhong,  Xiujuan Zhou,  Fanrong Liang,  Rongjiang Jin, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2018
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In Vivo Anticancer Activity of Basella alba Leaf and Seed Extracts against Ehrlich′s Ascites Carcinoma (EAC) Cell Line

Md. Shihabul Islam,  Md. Sifat Rahi,  Chowdhury Arif Jahangir,  Md Habibur Rahman,  Israt Jerin,  Ruhul Amin,  Kazi Md. Faisal Hoque,  Md Abu Reza, 
  • First Published: 19 November 2018
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Manifestations of Sasang Typology according to Common Chronic Diseases in Koreans

Seung Wan Hong,  Young Sung Suh,  Dae Hyun Kim,  Mi Kyung Kim,  Hye Soon Kim,  Kyung Sik Park,  Jae Seok Hwang,  So Jin Shin,  Chi Heum Cho,  Sung Won Jung,  Il Do Ha,  Young Kyu Kwon, 
  • First Published: 19 November 2018

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Colquhounia Root Tablet Protects Rat Pulmonary Microvascular Endothelial Cells against TNF-α-Induced Injury by Upregulating the Expression of Tight Junction Proteins Claudin-5 and ZO-1

Wenjie Zhou,  Guocui Shi,  Jijia Bai,  Shenmao Ma,  Qinfu Liu,  Xigang Ma, 
  • First Published: 18 November 2018
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Apoptosis of Platelets Inhibited By Herba Sarcandrae Extract through the Mitochondria Pathway

Xiaoqin Zhu,  Yiling Jiang,  Qin Zheng,  Aiping Zhang,  Ling Shi,  Lemin Xia,  Meihong Luo, 
  • First Published: 18 November 2018
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HO-1 Induction by Selaginella tamariscina Extract Inhibits Inflammatory Response in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages

An-Na Won,  Sun Ah Kim,  Jung Yun Ahn,  Jae-Hyun Han,  Chang-Hyun Kim,  Ju-Hee Lee,  Dong-Il Kim, 
  • First Published: 18 November 2018
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A Review of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies on Muscular Atrophy: A Literature Review of In Vivo/In Vitro Studies

Seong-Mok Jeong,  Byung-Kwan Seo,  Yeon-Cheol Park,  Yong-Hyeon Baek, 
  • First Published: 18 November 2018
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A Newly Authenticated Compound from Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Induces Melanogenesis in B16-F10 Cells by Increasing Tyrosinase Activity

Xiu Juan Xin,  Jiahong Zou,  Tao Zou,  Huoli Shang,  Li Yun Sun, 
  • First Published: 18 November 2018
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The Antitumor and Immunomodulatory Effect of Yanghe Decoction in Breast Cancer Is Related to the Modulation of the JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway

Dan Mao,  Lei Feng,  Hui Gong, 
  • First Published: 18 November 2018
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Xiaoyao Kangai Jieyu Fang, a Chinese Herbal Formulation, Ameliorates Cancer-Related Depression Concurrent with Breast Cancer in Mice via Promoting Hippocampal Synaptic Plasticity

Pan Meng,  Yuanshan Han,  Qin Yang,  Hui Yang,  Qing Zhu,  Xiaoyuan Lin,  Xiuli Zhang,  Hongqing Zhao,  Zhuo Liu,  Jian Liu,  Lin Tang,  Weixu Luo,  Yuhong Wang, 
  • First Published: 18 November 2018
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Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharides Improve Retinopathy in Diabetic Sprague-Dawley Rats

Qing Yao,  Yi Yang,  Xiaohong Lu,  Qian Zhang,  Mingxiu Luo,  P. Andy Li,  Yan Pan, 
  • First Published: 15 November 2018
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An Investigation of the Prescription Patterns of Chinese Herbal Products for Chronic Glomerulonephritis Patients: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Wen Chen,  Hsing-Yu Chen,  Yao-Hsu Yang,  Sien-Hung Yang,  Ching-Wei Yang,  You-Hung Wu,  Jiun-Liang Chen, 
  • First Published: 15 November 2018
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Normative Application of Xiyanping Injection: A Systematic Review of Adverse Case Reports

Shiqi Chen,  Joey S. W. Kwong,  Rui Zheng,  Yanping Wang,  Hongcai Shang, 
  • First Published: 15 November 2018
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A Literature Review of Women’s Sex Hormone Changes by Acupuncture Treatment: Analysis of Human and Animal Studies

Jade Heejae Ko,  Seung-Nam Kim, 
  • First Published: 15 November 2018
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Preclinical Evidence and Mechanism of Xingnaojing Injection for Cerebral Ischemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Animal Studies

Rong Ma,  Xiao Ma,  Jianxia Wen,  Jian Wang,  Qian Xie,  Nian Chen,  Taiwei Dong, 
  • First Published: 15 November 2018
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The In Vitro and In Vivo Anticancer Properties of Moringa oleifera

Kang Zi Khor,  Vuanghao Lim,  Emmanuel J. Moses,  Nozlena Abdul Samad, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2018
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Extraction, Characterization, Antioxidant, and Immunostimulatory Activities of Polysaccharides from Hedyotis corymbosa

Li-mei Lin,  Su-hui Xiong,  Ling-jia Zhao,  Jie Tang,  Zhi-min Zhang,  Ya-mei Li,  Tao Zheng,  Bo-hou Xia, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2018
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Snakehead Consumption Enhances Wound Healing? From Tradition to Modern Clinical Practice: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Nik Amin Sahid,  Firdaus Hayati,  Challa Venkata Rao,  Rosnelifaizur Ramely,  Ikhwan Sani,  Andee Dzulkarnaen,  Zaidi Zakaria,  Syed Hassan,  Arman Zahari,  Aishath Azna Ali, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2018
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Screening of Plants Used as Traditional Anticancer Remedies in Mkuranga and Same Districts, Tanzania, Using Brine Shrimp Toxicity Bioassay

Daniel Z. Matata,  Olipa D. Ngassapa,  Francis Machumi,  Mainen J. Moshi, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2018
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The Effect of Berberine on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients with Insulin Resistance (PCOS-IR): A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Meng-Fei Li,  Xiao-Meng Zhou,  Xue-Lian Li, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2018
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The Antiapoptosis Effect of Geum japonicum Thunb. var. chinense Extracts on Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion Injury via PI3K/Akt Pathway

Bingjin Ou,  Wei Tao,  Songbai Yang,  Jiateng Feng,  Jinfeng Wang,  Tong Yang,  Hanyu Wu,  Yaguang Huang,  Lingjing Tan,  Weifeng Huang,  Zhitao Feng,  Zhigang Mei, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2018
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The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Gumiganghwal-Tang in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Phase II Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Study

Sung Hae Chang,  Yun-Kyung Song,  Seong-Su Nah, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2018
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A Classic Herbal Formula Danggui Beimu Kushen Wan for Chronic Prostatitis: From Traditional Knowledge to Scientific Exploration

Hong Li,  Andrew Hung,  Angela Wei Hong Yang, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2018
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Comparison of Biological Properties of Two Medicinal Extracts of the Tehuacan-Cuicatlan Valley

Karla S. Martinez-Elizalde,  Marco A. Rodriguez-Monroy,  Cesar M. Flores,  Luis B. Hernandez-Portilla,  Elizabeth Barbosa-Cabrera,  Ma. Margarita Canales-Martinez, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2018
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Evaluating the Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Clearing Heat and Removing Dampness Method of Traditional Chinese Medicine by Comparison with Western Medicine in Patients with Gout

Nan Xiao,  Hao Chen,  Shi-Yong He,  Chong-Xiang Xue,  Hua Sui,  Jing Chen,  Jia-Lin Qu,  Li-Na Liang,  Lin Zhang, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2018
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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Accelerates the Recovery of Gastrointestinal Function after Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Dandan Zhou,  Bo Hu,  Shan He,  Xiaogang Li,  Hui Gong,  Feng Li,  Qiang Wang, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2018
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Traditional Korean Medicine Treatment for Patients with Wilting Disorder: A Literature Review of In Vivo Studies

Sung-Jin Kim,  Yeon-Cheol Park,  Yong-Hyeon Baek,  Byung-Kwan Seo, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2018
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Antidiabetic Activity of Picris japonica Thunb Aqueous Extract in Diabetic KK-Ay Mice

Yanmei Jia,  Lirong Chen, 
  • First Published: 12 November 2018
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Zhuang Gu Guan Jie Wan: Reasonable Application Can Alleviate the Liver Injury for Osteoarthritis Treatment

Bin Liu,  Danping Fan,  Wen Sun,  Kang Zheng,  Guoming Pang,  Xiaojuan He,  Cheng Xiao,  Cheng Lu, 
  • First Published: 12 November 2018
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Moroccan Propolis: A Natural Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Antibiofilm against Staphylococcus aureus with No Induction of Resistance after Continuous Exposure

Soukaïna El-Guendouz,  Smail Aazza,  Badiaa Lyoussi,  Vassya Bankova,  Milena Popova,  Luís Neto,  Maria Leonor Faleiro,  Maria da Graça Miguel, 
  • First Published: 12 November 2018
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Effect of Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation on Pain, Cervical Range of Motion, and Upper Trapezius Muscle Activity in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain and Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study

Andréia Cristina de Oliveira Silva,  Daniela Aparecida Biasotto-Gonzalez,  Fábio Henrique Monteiro Oliveira,  Adriano Oliveira Andrade,  Cid André Fidelis de Paula Gomes,  Fernanda de Córdoba Lanza,  César Ferreira Amorim,  Fabiano Politti, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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Understanding the Multitarget Pharmacological Mechanism of the Traditional Mongolian Common Herb Pair GuangZao-RouDouKou Acting on Coronary Heart Disease Based on a Bioinformatics Approach

Jingkun Lu,  Yuchong Hu,  Lechun Wang,  Yuewu Wang,  Shengsang Na,  Jian Wang,  Yuhui Shun,  Xiaoqin Wang,  Peifeng Xue,  Pengwei Zhao,  Liping Su, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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Curcumin Downregulates Human GM3 Synthase (hST3Gal V) Gene Expression with Autophagy Induction in Human Colon Carcinoma HCT116 Cells

Miri Lee,  Hyunju Choi,  Kyoung-Sook Kim,  Dong-Hyun Kim,  Cheorl-Ho Kim,  Young-Choon Lee, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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A Phenolic Fraction from Catharanthus roseus L. Stems Decreases Glycemia and Stimulates Insulin Secretion

Janet Alejandra Espejel-Nava,  Elisa Vega-Avila,  Francisco Alarcon-Aguilar,  Alejandra Contreras-Ramos,  Guadalupe Díaz-Rosas,  Gloria Trejo-Aguilar,  Clara Ortega-Camarillo, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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The Interaction Effect between Blood Stasis Constitution and Atherosclerotic Factors on Cognitive Impairment in Elderly People

Zhizhen Liu,  Hongqing Yang,  Mozhu Zhang,  Jing Cai,  Zijie Huang, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2018
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The Impact of Previous Pregnancy Loss on Lactating Behaviors and Use of Herbal Medicines during Breastfeeding: A Post Hoc Analysis of the Herbal Supplements in Breastfeeding InvesTigation (HaBIT)

Alessandra Bettiol,  Niccolò Lombardi,  Ettore Marconi,  Giada Crescioli,  Roberto Bonaiuti,  Valentina Maggini,  Eugenia Gallo,  Alessandro Mugelli,  Fabio Firenzuoli,  Claudia Ravaldi,  Alfredo Vannacci, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2018
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Regulation Effect of a Chinese Herbal Formula on Flora and Mucosal Immune Secretory Immunoglobulin A in Rats

Tian-hao Liu,  Xiao-mei Zhang,  Ni-ping Han,  Yang Liu,  Yue-ying Wu,  Xiao-ya Li,  Zhong-shan Yang,  Jia-li Yuan, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2018
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Effect of Bitter Melon Extracts on Lipid Levels in Japanese Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Study

Hiroki Kinoshita,  Yasuyuki Ogata, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2018
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Risk Factors Associated with Poor Physical Fitness in Three- to Six-Year-Old Children in Tujia-Nationality Settlement of China

Xiaoli Liu,  Zheng Xiang,  Chaoneng Liu,  Xiangrong Shi,  Xinfeng Yi,  Mingyan Cheng,  Hannah Schenck,  Jonathan Bates, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2018
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Chemical Composition and Antifungal In Vitro and In Silico, Antioxidant, and Anticholinesterase Activities of Extracts and Constituents of Ouratea fieldingiana (DC.) Baill

José Eranildo Teles do Nascimento,  Ana Livya Moreira Rodrigues,  Daniele Silva de Lisboa,  Hortência Ribeiro Liberato,  Maria José Cajazeiras Falcão,  Cecília Rocha da Silva,  Hélio Vitoriano Nobre Júnior,  Raimundo Braz Filho,  Valdir Ferreira de Paula Junior,  Daniela Ribeiro Alves,  Selene Maia de Morais, 
  • First Published: 07 November 2018
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Dandelion Chloroform Extract Promotes Glucose Uptake via the AMPK/GLUT4 Pathway in L6 Cells

Ping Zhao,  Qian Ming,  Mingrui Xiong,  Guanjun Song,  Li Tan,  Di Tian,  Jia Liu,  Zhao Huang,  Jingyi Ma,  Jinhua Shen,  Qing-Hua Liu,  Xinzhou Yang, 
  • First Published: 07 November 2018
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Electroacupuncture Mitigates Skeletal Muscular Lipid Metabolism Disorder Related to High-Fat-Diet Induced Insulin Resistance through the AMPK/ACC Signaling Pathway

Zhixing Li,  Danchun Lan,  Haihua Zhang,  Hongtao Zhang,  Xiaozhuan Chen,  Jian Sun, 
  • First Published: 07 November 2018
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The Antineuroinflammatory Effect of Simvastatin on Lipopolysaccharide Activated Microglial Cells

Xinrui Zheng,  Ye Liao,  Jiu Wang,  Shijie Hu,  Gudepalya Renukaiah Rudramurthy,  Mallappa Kumara Swamy,  Komdur Channabasavaraju Rohit,  Yangang Wang, 
  • First Published: 07 November 2018
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Sipjeondaebo-tang Alleviates Oxidative Stress-Mediated Liver Injury through Activation of the CaMKK2-AMPK Signaling Pathway

Sang Mi Park,  Sung Woo Kim,  Eun Hye Jung,  Hae Li Ko,  Chae Kwang Im,  Jong Rok Lee,  Sung Hui Byun,  Sae Kwang Ku,  Sang Chan Kim,  Chung A Park,  Kwang Joong Kim,  Il Je Cho, 
  • First Published: 06 November 2018
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6-Gingerol Protects Heart by Suppressing Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Induced Inflammation via the PI3K/Akt-Dependent Mechanism in Rats

Tongtong Xu,  Guowei Qin,  Wei Jiang,  Ying Zhao,  Yongnan Xu,  Xiangwei Lv, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2018

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Manilkara zapota (L.) P. Royen Leaf Water Extract Induces Apoptosis in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HepG2) Cells via ERK1/2/Akt1/JNK1 Signaling Pathways

Bee Ling Tan,  Mohd Esa Norhaizan,  Lee Chin Chan, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2018
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Corrigendum to “Hepatoprotective Role of Ethanolic Extract of Vitex negundo in Thioacetamide-Induced Liver Fibrosis in Male Rats”

Farkaad A. Kadir,  Normadiah M. Kassim,  Mahmood A. Abdulla,  Wageeh A. Yehye, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2018

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Effects of Qianlie Tongqiao Capsule on Bladder Weight and Growth Factors in Bladder Tissue of Rats with Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Fan Zhao,  Chun-he Zhang,  Jun-feng Yan,  Yan-feng Li,  Yi-jian Yang,  Di Sun, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2018
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Zishenwan Decreases Kidney Damage in Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection through the Inhibition of Toll-Like Receptor 4 Signal

Guoqiang Liang,  Hua Tang,  Daolei Ni,  Yan Ren,  Chenxi Zhang,  Wenyi Zheng,  Yongliang Song,  Xiaofeng Shen,  Weimin Jin,  Chunbo Jiang, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2018
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1-(5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone [SE1] Inhibits MMP-9 Expression by Regulating NF-κB and MAPKs Signaling Pathways in HT1080 Human Fibrosarcoma Cells

Fang Gong,  YuanYuan Zhang,  JiaChao Lin,  ChengYong Li,  ChunXia Zhou,  PengZhi Hong,  BoMi Ryu,  Zhong-Ji Qian, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2018
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Corrigendum to “Inhibitory Effect of a French Maritime Pine Bark Extract-Based Nutritional Supplement on TNF-α-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Human Coronary Artery Endothelial Cells”

Kristine C. Y. McGrath,  Sumudu V. S. Gangoda,  Xiao-Hong Li,  Lucinda S. McRobb,  Alison K. Heather, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2018

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Curative Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Chinese Optimized Yinxieling Formula in Models of Parkinson’s Disease

RenRong Wei,  Jing OuYang,  WeiXian Lin,  TongXiang Lin, 
  • First Published: 04 November 2018
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Efficacy Comparison of Five Different Acupuncture Methods on Pain, Stiffness, and Function in Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Network Meta-Analysis

Shaowei Li,  Pingjin Xie,  Zhenghui Liang,  Weihan Huang,  Zhanhui Huang,  Jinming Ou,  Zhiyong Lin,  Shengting Chai, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018

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GC/MS-Based Metabolomics Reveals Biomarkers in Asthma Murine Model Modulated by Opuntia humifusa

Seung-Ho Seo,  Eun-Ju Kim,  Seong-Eun Park,  Sung-Hoon Byun,  Soon-Young Lee,  So-Hyeon Bok,  Dae-Hun Park,  Hong-Seok Son, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Corrigendum to “Investigation of the Antidiarrheal and Antimicrobial Activities of 80% Methanolic Leaf Extract of Discopodium penninervum (Hochst.)”

Dagninet Derebe,  Mohammedbrhan Abdulwuhab,  Muluken Wubetu,  Faiz Mohammed, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018

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Vascular Protection by Ethanol Extract of Morus alba Root Bark: Endothelium-Dependent Relaxation of Rat Aorta and Decrease of Smooth Muscle Cell Migration and Proliferation

Nisha Panth,  Keshav Raj Paudel,  Dal-Seong Gong,  Min-Ho Oak, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Antiviral Activities of Mulberry (Morus alba) Juice and Seed against Influenza Viruses

Hyojin Kim,  Mi Sook Chung, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Development and Application of an UHPLC-MS/MS Method for Comparative Pharmacokinetic Study of Eight Major Bioactive Components from Yin Chen Hao Tang in Normal and Acute Liver Injured Rats

Yun Wang,  Xinrui Xing,  Yan Cao,  Liang Zhao,  Sen Sun,  Yang Chen,  Yifeng Chai,  Si Chen,  Zhenyu Zhu, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018

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A Network Pharmacology Approach to Uncover the Mechanisms of Shen-Qi-Di-Huang Decoction against Diabetic Nephropathy

Sha Di,  Lin Han,  Qing Wang,  Xinkui Liu,  Yingying Yang,  Fan Li,  Linhua Zhao,  Xiaolin Tong, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Comparison of the Outcomes of Three Different Nutritional Supports in Patients with Oral and Maxillofacial Malignant Tumors following Surgery

Chen Zou,  Xuan Zhou,  Shuhan Zhuang,  Guowei Huang,  Hongwu Wang, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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The Effects of Radix Astragali Water Abstract on Energy Metabolism in Rat Yang-Deficiency Cold Syndrome Model through PPAR Signaling Pathway

Wanchen Yu,  Haijun Zhao,  Xin Zong,  Xuming Ji,  Xiaochun Han,  Yanfang Wang,  Yanan Zhang,  Ke Ma,  Ning Cui,  Shijun Wang, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2018
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Assessment of Intermingled Phlegm and Blood Stasis Syndrome in Coronary Heart Disease: Development of a Diagnostic Scale

Xuan Zhou,  Xian-tao Li,  Xiao-qi Liu,  Bing Wang,  Ge Fang, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2018
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Acupuncture for Infantile Colic: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

Dabin Lee,  Hojung Lee,  Jiwon Kim,  Taehun Kim,  Siyun Sung,  Jungtae Leem,  Tae-Hun Kim, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2018
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Beneficial Effects of Qigong Wuqinxi in the Improvement of Health Condition, Prevention, and Treatment of Chronic Diseases: Evidence from a Systematic Review

Yu Guo,  Mingmin Xu,  Zeren Wei,  Qingchuan Hu,  Yue Chen,  Jian Yan,  Yulong Wei, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2018
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Qi-Deficiency Related Increases in Disease Susceptibility Are Potentially Mediated by the Intestinal Microbiota

Ke Ma,  Jieyu Chen,  Liuyan Kuang,  Jianlu Bi,  Jingru Cheng,  Fei Li,  Xiaomin Sun,  Xiaoli Nie,  Yanyan Liu,  Ren Luo,  Xiaoshan Zhao, 
  • First Published: 23 October 2018
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Electroacupuncture: A Feasible Sirt1 Promoter Which Modulates Metainflammation in Diet-Induced Obesity Rats

Dan Luo,  Li Liu,  Feng-xia Liang,  Zhao-min Yu,  Rui Chen, 
  • First Published: 22 October 2018
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Galangin and Pinocembrin from Propolis Ameliorate Insulin Resistance in HepG2 Cells via Regulating Akt/mTOR Signaling

Yinkang Liu,  Xiali Liang,  Gensheng Zhang,  Lingjie Kong,  Wenjun Peng,  Hongcheng Zhang, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2018
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Acupuncture for the Treatment of Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients: A Pilot Trial

Young Ju Jeong,  Min Ah Kwak,  Jung Chul Seo,  Seong Hoon Park,  Jin Gu Bong,  Im Hee Shin,  Sung Hwan Park, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2018
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Hydroethanolic Extracts of Erigeron floribundus and Azadirachta indica Reduced Plasmodium berghei Parasitemia in Balb/c Mice

Roselyne Nzangue Tepongning,  Javeres Ntepe Mbah,  Francky Love Avoulou,  Marie Madeleine Jerme,  Evrard-Kevin Kene Ndanga,  Fabrice Boyom Fekam, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2018
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Chemical Profiling of Xueshuan Xinmaining Tablet by HPLC and UPLC-ESI-Q-TOF/MS

Ya-Xin Han,  Peng-Fei Wang,  Meng Zhao,  Liang-Mian Chen,  Zhi-Min Wang,  Xiao-Qian Liu,  Hui-Min Gao,  Mu-Xin Gong,  Hui Li,  Ji-Zhong Zhu,  Chuan-Gui Liu, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2018
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A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate Prophylactic Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine Supplementing Qi and Hemostasis Formula on Gastrointestinal Bleeding after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients at High Risks

Chenhao Zhang,  Chaolian Huang,  Xiaolin Kong,  Guannan Liu,  Ning Li,  Jie Liu,  Zongyao Zhang,  Dawei Yang,  Chunling Liang,  Jie Wang, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2018
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Neurotrophic Activity of the Carrageenophyte Kappaphycus alvarezii Cultivated at Different Depths and for Different Growth Periods in Various Areas of Indonesia

Gabriel Tirtawijaya,  Maria Dyah Nur Meinita,  Bintang Marhaeni,  Md. Nazmul Haque,  Il Soo Moon,  Yong-Ki Hong, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2018
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Sheng-Di-Da-Huang Decoction Inhibited Inflammation Expressed in Microglia after Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Rats

Min Cai,  Zhonghai Yu,  Wen Zhang,  Li Yang,  Jun Xiang,  Jingsi Zhang,  Zhennian Zhang,  Ting Wu,  Xiangting Li,  Maodong Fu,  Xuxia Bao,  Xiaofei Yu,  Dingfang Cai, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2018
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Grain Amaranth Is Associated with Improved Hepatic and Renal Calcium Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus of Male Wistar Rats

Keneth Iceland Kasozi,  Sarah Namubiru,  Abass Alao Safiriyu,  Herbert Izo Ninsiima,  Dorothy Nakimbugwe,  Monica Namayanja,  Miriela Betancourt Valladares, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2018
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Preparation of Magnetic Nanoliposomes of Sesquiterpene-Rich Fraction from Cichorium glandulosum and Its Tissue Distribution in Mice

Yuqin Luo,  Weijun Yang,  Abudujilili Abuduaini,  Haji Akber Aisa, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2018
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Electroacupuncture Relieves Visceral Hypersensitivity by Inactivating Protease-Activated Receptor 2 in a Rat Model of Postinfectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Wanli Xu,  Mengqian Yuan,  Xiaoliang Wu,  Hao Geng,  Lu Chen,  Junling Zhou,  Yafang Song,  Lixia Pei,  Jianhua Sun, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2018
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The Herb-Drug Interaction of Clopidogrel and Xuesaitong Dispersible Tablet by Modulation of the Pharmacodynamics and Liver Carboxylesterase 1A Metabolism

Shitang Ma,  Guoliang Dai,  Xiaolin Bi,  Meirong Gong,  Chenggui Miao,  Hao Chen,  Liangliang Gao,  Weiman Zhao,  Tianjun Liu,  Ningru Zhang, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2018
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Hepatoprotective Activity of the Ethanolic Extract of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. against Oxidative Stress-Induced Liver Injury

En-Yuan Lin,  Amarzaya Chagnaadorj,  Shyh-Jer Huang,  Ching-Chiung Wang,  Yung-Hsiao Chiang,  Chao-Wen Cheng, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2018
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N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) Ameliorates Lipid-Related Metabolic Dysfunction in Bone Marrow Stromal Cells-Derived Adipocytes

Marco Raffaele,  Ignazio Barbagallo,  Maria Licari,  Giuseppe Carota,  Giuseppe Sferrazzo,  Mariarita Spampinato,  Valeria Sorrenti,  Luca Vanella, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2018
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Acupuncture on the Stress-Related Drug Relapse to Seeking

Hyo Sun Roh,  Bo Ra Park,  Eun Young Jang,  Jin Sook Kim,  Young S. Gwak, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2018
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In Vitro Effect of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume Essential Oil on Candida spp. Involved in Oral Infections

Marianne de Lucena Rangel,  Sabrina Garcia de Aquino,  Jefferson Muniz de Lima,  Lúcio Roberto Castellano,  Ricardo Dias de Castro, 
  • First Published: 17 October 2018
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Endocrine Modulation in Long-Term Karate Practitioners

Francisca M. Vera,  Juan M. Manzaneque,  Gabriel A. Carranque,  Francisco M. Rodríguez-Peña,  Soledad Sánchez-Montes,  María J. Blanca, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Shenqi Fuzheng Injection Reverses Cisplatin Resistance through Mitofusin-2-Mediated Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis in A549/DDP Cells

Ying Xiong,  QiuYu Zhao,  LiYan Gu,  ChunYing Liu,  Chun Wang, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Xingnao Jieyu Decoction Ameliorates Poststroke Depression through the BDNF/ERK/CREB Pathway in Rats

Tao Li,  Dou Wang,  Bingbing Zhao,  Yongmei Yan, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Immunotoxicological Evaluation of Schinus molle L. (Anacardiaceae) Essential Oil in Lymphocytes and Macrophages

Jonathaline Apollo Duarte,  Léa Augusta de Bairros Zambrano,  Luciane Dias Quintana,  Mariana Balhego Rocha,  Elizandra Gomes Schmitt,  Aline Augusti Boligon,  Marli Matiko Anraku de Campos,  Luís Flávio Souza de Oliveira,  Michel Mansur Machado, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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A Network Pharmacology Approach to Uncover the Molecular Mechanisms of Herbal Formula Ban-Xia-Xie-Xin-Tang

Ming Yang,  Jialei Chen,  Liwen Xu,  Xiufeng Shi,  Xin Zhou,  Rui An,  Xinhong Wang, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Study of the Treatment Effects of Compound Tufuling Granules in Hyperuricemic Rats Using Serum Metabolomics

Peng Wu,  Jing Li,  Xianxian Zhang,  Fuling Zeng,  Yingwan Liu,  Weifeng Sun, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Cordycepin Accelerates Osteoblast Mineralization and Attenuates Osteoclast Differentiation In Vitro

Su-Bin Yu,  Hye-Jin Kim,  Hae-Mi Kang,  Bong-Soo Park,  Ji-Hye Lee,  In-Ryoung Kim, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Antioxidant Potential of Herbal Preparations and Components from Galactites elegans (All.) Nyman ex Soldano

Omar Tebboub,  Roberta Cotugno,  Feyza Oke-Altuntas,  Mohamed Bouheroum,  Íbrahim Demirtas,  Massimiliano D’Ambola,  Nicola Malafronte,  Antonio Vassallo, 
  • First Published: 16 October 2018
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Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Modified Erzhi Granules in the Treatment of Menopause-Related Vulvovaginal Atrophy

Ranran Chen,  Dianrong Song,  Wei Zhang,  Guanwei Fan,  Yingqiang Zhao,  Xiumei Gao, 
  • First Published: 14 October 2018
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The Therapeutic Effect of the Chinese Herbal Medicine, Rehmanniae Radix Preparata, in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder via Reversal of Structural Abnormalities in the Cortex

Haixia Yuan,  Meng Yang,  Xinmin Han,  Xinqiang Ni, 
  • First Published: 14 October 2018
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Efficacy and Safety of Ginkgo Biloba Pills for Coronary Heart Disease with Impaired Glucose Regulation: Study Protocol for a Series of N-of-1 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trials

Mingyue Sun,  Lulu Chai,  Fang Lu,  Yang Zhao,  Qingna Li,  Boya Cui,  Rui Gao,  Yue Liu, 
  • First Published: 14 October 2018
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Biological Activities of Four Adaptogenic Plant Extracts and Their Active Substances on a Rotifer Model

Lilla Mácsai,  Zsolt L. Datki,  Dezső Csupor,  Attila Horváth,  Zoltán P. Zomborszki, 
  • First Published: 14 October 2018
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Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Rg3-Enriched Korean Red Ginseng Extract in Murine Model of Sepsis

Evelyn Saba,  Dahye Jeong,  Muhammad Irfan,  Yuan Yee Lee,  Sang-Joon Park,  Chae-Kyu Park,  Man Hee Rhee, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2018
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Pharmacologic Effect of Miao Medicine Illicium simonsii Maxim. on Collagen-Induced Arthritis in Rats

Qing-zhong Zhang,  Xian-yun Hu,  Wen-qin Yao,  Xiao-li Wan,  Zi-cong Liang,  Rong-min Dang,  Zheng-min Yang,  Ya-lan Xia, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2018
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Plant-Derived Products for Treatment of Vascular Intima Hyperplasia Selectively Inhibit Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Functions

Kang Xu,  Mohanad Kh Al-ani,  Xin Pan,  Qingjia Chi,  Nianguo Dong,  Xuefeng Qiu, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2018
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Total Flavone of Rhododendron Improves Cerebral Ischemia Injury by Activating Vascular TRPV4 to Induce Endothelium-Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor-Mediated Responses

Jun Han,  Hang-Hang Xu,  Xiao-Long Chen,  Hao-Ran Hu,  Kun-Mei Hu,  Zhi-Wu Chen,  Guo-Wei He, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2018
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Safety of Acupuncture in Patients Taking Newer Oral Anticoagulants: A Retrospective Chart Review Study

Seungwon Kwon,  Woo-Sang Jung,  Seungbo Yang,  Chul Jin,  Seung-Yeon Cho,  Seong-Uk Park,  Sang-Kwan Moon,  Jung-Mi Park,  Chang-Nam Ko,  Ki-Ho Cho,  Min-Jeong Park, 
  • First Published: 10 October 2018
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α-Mangostin Alleviated Lipopolysaccharide Induced Acute Lung Injury in Rats by Suppressing NAMPT/NAD Controlled Inflammatory Reactions

Mengqing Tao,  Jia Jiang,  Lin Wang,  Yan Li,  Qingcheng Mao,  Jiyang Dong,  Jian Zuo, 
  • First Published: 10 October 2018
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Bu Shen Yang Xue Prescription Has Treating Effect on Endometrial Cancer through FSH/PI3K/AKT/Gankyrin/HIF-α/cyclinD 1 Pathway in Ishikawa Cells

Yue-qun Chen,  Hua-li Fei,  Hong-li Zhu, 
  • First Published: 09 October 2018
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Investigation on the Antibacterial and Anti-T3SS Activity of Traditional Myanmar Medicinal Plants

Tianhong Li,  Dongdong Zhang,  Thaung Naing Oo,  Myint Myint San,  Aye Mya Mon,  Pyae Phyo Hein,  Yuehu Wang,  Chunhua Lu,  Xuefei Yang, 
  • First Published: 09 October 2018
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Genotoxicity Evaluation of an Ethanol Extract Mixture of Astragali Radix and Salviae miltiorrhizae Radix

Jin-Seok Lee,  Jung-Hyo Cho,  Dong-Soo Lee,  Chang-Gue Son, 
  • First Published: 09 October 2018
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An Ethanolic Extract of Allium hookeri Root Alleviates Reflux Esophagitis and Modulates NF-κB Signaling

Li Nan,  Hyeon Hwa Nam,  Byung Kil Choo,  Jin Cheon Park,  Dae Geun Kim,  Jeong Ho Lee,  Kwang Hyun Moon, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Protective Effect of Electroacupuncture at Zusanli on Myocardial Injury in Septic Rats

Lijian Zhang,  Zhenjun Huang,  Xian Shi,  Sen Hu,  Daniela Litscher,  Lu Wang,  Gerhard Litscher, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Protective Effects of Chinese Traditional Medicine Longhu Rendan against Atherosclerosis via Negative Regulation of LOX-1

Sishan Yan,  Teng Wu,  Ning Li,  Lingyi Zhang,  Jun Song,  Yunzheng Xu,  Shumei Wang,  Liqin Ding,  Jiahua Jin,  Ying Liu,  Tian Lan, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Immunostimulatory Effect of Zanthoxylum schinifolium-Based Complex Oil Prepared by Supercritical Fluid Extraction in Splenocytes and Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppressed Rats

Hak Yong Lee,  Young Mi Park,  Yang Hee Lee,  Yang Gyu Kang,  Hyang Man Lee,  Deuk Seon Park,  Hye Jeong Yang,  Min Jung Kim,  Young-Rae Lee, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Injections in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Lizi Tan,  Qingyang Shi,  Chunxiang Liu,  Junhua Zhang,  Hui Wang,  Jingbo Zhai, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Erchen Decoction Ameliorates Lipid Metabolism by the Regulation of the Protein CAV-1 and the Receptors VLDLR, LDLR, ABCA1, and SRB1 in a High-Fat Diet Rat Model

Shanshan Ding,  Jie Kang,  Ling Tong,  Yuchen Lin,  Linghong Liao,  Bizhen Gao, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Yellow Laser Stimulation at GV2 Acupoint Mitigates Apoptosis, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Motor Deficit in Spinal Cord Injury Rats

Parichat On-ong-arj,  Jintanaporn Wattanathorn,  Supaporn Muchimapura,  Wipawee Thukham-mee, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Does Electroacupuncture Treatment Reduce Pain and Change Quantitative Sensory Testing Responses in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain? A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Paula M. S. Leite,  Andreza R. C. Mendonça,  Leonardo Y. S. Maciel,  Maurício L. Poderoso-Neto,  Carla C. A. Araujo,  Hilda C. J. Góis,  Jérsica H. S. Souza,  Josimari M. DeSantana, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Association of Cold-Heat Patterns with Tongue Features, Body Composition, Anthropometric Indices, and Blood Parameters in Tae-Eum Type

Jihye Kim,  Soo Jung Park,  Jiwon Yoon,  Bum Ju Lee,  Keun Ho Kim, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Bushenhuoxue Formula Facilitates Articular Cartilage Repair and Attenuates Matrix Degradation by Activation of TGF-β Signaling Pathway

Rui Dong,  Jun Ying,  Taotao Xu,  Songfeng Hu,  Peng Zhang,  Chenjie Xia,  Liang Fang,  Hongting Jin,  Pinger Wang, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Baicalin Exerts Anti-Airway Inflammation and Anti-Remodelling Effects in Severe Stage Rat Model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Genfa Wang,  Nabijan Mohammadtursun,  Yubao Lv,  Hongying Zhang,  Jing Sun,  Jingcheng Dong, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Hyperthermic Effect of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Extract-Containing Beverage on Peripheral Skin Surface Temperature in Women

Keiichiro Sugimoto,  Hiroaki Takeuchi,  Kazuya Nakagawa,  Yasuhiro Matsuoka, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2018
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Inhibitory Effects of Prunella vulgaris L. Extract on 11β-HSD1 in Human Skin Cells

Kyung-Baeg Roh,  Deokhoon Park,  Eunsun Jung, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2018
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Investigation of the Antidiarrheal and Antimicrobial Activities of 80% Methanolic Leaf Extract of Discopodium Penninervum (Hochst.)

Dagninet Derebe,  Mohammedbrhan Abdulwuhab,  Muluken Wubetu,  Faiz Mohammed, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2018

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Sheng-Jiang Powder Ameliorates High Fat Diet Induced Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease via Inhibiting Activation of Akt/mTOR/S6 Pathway in Rats

Juan Li,  Lv Zhu,  Yu-mei Zhang,  Huan Chen,  Yi-fan Miao,  Hong-xin Kang,  Hong-yu Ren,  Mei-hua Wan,  Dan Long,  Wen-fu Tang, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2018
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Berberine Combined with Triple Therapy versus Triple Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Eradication: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Xiaotao Jiang,  Chenguang Jiang,  Cihui Huang,  Guoming Chen,  Kailin Jiang,  Baoyi Huang,  Fengbin Liu, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2018
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Effects of Cinnamaldehyde on the Cell Wall of A. fumigatus and Its Application in Treating Mice with Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis

Jiehua Deng,  Gangsheng Wang,  Jihong Li,  Yile Zhao,  Xiaolu Wang, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2018
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Exploring Pharmacological Mechanisms of Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury via a Network Pharmacology Approach

Yuanyuan Zhong,  Jiekun Luo,  Tao Tang,  Pengfei Li,  Tao Liu,  Hanjin Cui,  Yang Wang,  Zebing Huang, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2018
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Plants Used as Anticancer Agents in the Ethiopian Traditional Medical Practices: A Systematic Review

Nigatu Tuasha,  Beyene Petros,  Zemede Asfaw, 
  • First Published: 03 October 2018
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Effect of Total Flavones from Cuscuta Chinensis on Anti-Abortion via the MAPK Signaling Pathway

Hai-wang Wu,  Yi-hui Feng,  Dong-ying Wang,  Wei-yu Qiu,  Qing-ying Yu,  Li-lin Yang,  Chun Liang,  Song-ping Luo,  Jie Gao, 
  • First Published: 02 October 2018
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Hydroalcoholic Extract and Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Bixa orellana Leaves Decrease the Inflammatory Response to Mycobacterium abscessus Subsp. massiliense

José Lima Viana,  Adrielle Zagmignan,  Luís Felipe Lima Lobato,  Afonso Gomes Abreu Jr.,  Luís Cláudio Nascimento da Silva,  Joicy Cortez de Sá,  Cristina de Andrade Monteiro,  João Henrique Ghilardi Lago,  Letícia Machado Gonçalves,  Rafael Cardoso Carvalho,  Lídio Gonçalves Lima Neto,  Eduardo Martins de Sousa, 
  • First Published: 02 October 2018
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Tongue Image Database Construction Based on the Expert Opinions: Assessment for Individual Agreement and Methods for Expert Selection

Zhen Qi,  Li-ping Tu,  Zhi-yu Luo,  Xiao-juan Hu,  Ling-zhi Zeng,  Wen Jiao,  Xu-xiang Ma,  Cong-cong Jing,  Wei-jian Wang,  Zhi-feng Zhang,  Jia-tuo Xu, 
  • First Published: 02 October 2018
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Hepatoprotective and Antioxidant Activities of Oil from Baru Almonds (Dipteryx alata Vog.) in a Preclinical Model of Lipotoxicity and Dyslipidemia

Mayara Áthina Reis,  Rômulo Dias Novaes,  Sueli Regina Baggio,  André Luiz Machado Viana,  Bruno Cesar Correa Salles,  Stella Maris da Silveira Duarte,  Maria Rita Rodrigues,  Fernanda Borges de Araújo Paula, 
  • First Published: 02 October 2018
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Patterns and Their Association with Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Levels during the Natural History of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection

He-Ping Xie,  Zhi-Ping Liu,  Jiong-Shan Zhang,  Min Dai,  Ge-Min Xiao,  Wei-Kang Wu,  Hong-Zhi Yang, 
  • First Published: 02 October 2018
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Antihyperglycemic and Antilipidemic Effects of the Ethanol Extract Mixture of Ligularia fischeri and Momordica charantia in Type II Diabetes-Mimicking Mice

Hyun Jin Baek,  Yong Joon Jeong,  Jeong Eun Kwon,  Jong Sung Ra,  Sung Ryul Lee,  Se Chan Kang, 
  • First Published: 02 October 2018
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Anti-Angiogenic Alternative and Complementary Medicines for the Treatment of Endometriosis: A Review of Potential Molecular Mechanisms

Weilin Zheng,  Lixing Cao,  Zheng Xu,  Yuanyuan Ma,  Xuefang Liang, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2018
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Inhibitory Effect of Japanese Traditional Kampo Formula Frequently Prescribed in Gynecological Clinics on CYP3A4

Hao Ni,  Takashi Matsumoto,  Junko Watanabe,  Toshiaki Makino, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2018
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Effects of Dance on Pain in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Álvaro Murillo-García,  Santos Villafaina,  José C. Adsuar,  Narcis Gusi,  Daniel Collado-Mateo, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2018
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An Herbal Medicine, Yukgunja-Tang is more Effective in a Type of Functional Dyspepsia Categorized by Facial Shape Diagnosis: A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomized Trial

Seok-Jae Ko,  Jae-Woo Park,  Jae-hyung Lee,  Jung-eun Lee,  Na-yeon Ha,  Seong-uk Nam,  Jae-hong Lee,  Soo-Hyung Jeon,  Jong-Won Kim,  Changwan Kang,  Inkwon Yeo,  Jinsung Kim, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2018
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Green Tea Polyphenols and Padma Hepaten Inhibit Candida albicans Biofilm Formation

Yosi Farkash,  Mark Feldman,  Isaac Ginsburg,  Doron Steinberg,  Miriam Shalish, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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Utilization Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine among Fracture Patients: A Taiwan Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Chu-Yao Tseng,  Ching-Wen Huang,  Hsin-Chia Huang,  Wei-Chen Tseng, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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A New Model of Diarrhea with Spleen-Kidney Yang Deficiency Syndrome

Jiajie Zhu,  Shan Liu,  Yu Guo,  Liwei Hou,  Xiaolan Su,  Yijie Li,  Boyu Han,  Dengke Liu,  Qingguo Wang,  Jiande JD Chen,  Wei Wei, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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The Effect of Xialiqi Capsule on Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rats

Hongcai Cai,  Guowei Zhang,  Zechen Yan,  Xuejun Shang, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties of the Extract, Tiliroside, and Patuletin 3-O-β-D-Glucopyranoside from Pfaffia townsendii (Amaranthaceae)

Wallace Ribeiro Corrêa,  Alessandra Freitas Serain,  Leticia Aranha Netto,  Jane V. N. Marinho,  Arielle Cristina Arena,  Diana Figueiredo de Santana Aquino,  Ângela Midori Kuraoka-Oliveira,  Armando Jorge Júnior,  Laura Priscila Toledo Bernal,  Cândida Aparecida Leite Kassuya,  Marcos José Salvador, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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Diabetes and Metabolism Disorders Medicinal Plants: A Glance at the Past and a Look to the Future 2018

Hilal Zaid,  Akhilesh K. Tamrakar,  Mohammed S. Razzaque,  Thomas Efferth, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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Acupuncture and Related Therapies for Obesity: A Network Meta-Analysis

Yanji Zhang,  Jia Li,  Guoyan Mo,  Jing Liu,  Huisheng Yang,  Xianglin Chen,  Hui Liu,  Teng Cai,  Xian Zhang,  Xiangmin Tian,  Zhongyu Zhou,  Wei Huang, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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Squalene Stimulates a Key Innate Immune Cell to Foster Wound Healing and Tissue Repair

Cristina Sánchez-Quesada,  Alicia López-Biedma,  Estefania Toledo,  José J. Gaforio, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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Investigating the Antiproliferative and Antioxidant Properties of Pancratium maritimum L. (Amaryllidaceae) Stems, Flowers, Bulbs, and Fruits Extracts

Mariarosaria Leporini,  Giorgia Catinella,  Maurizio Bruno,  Tiziana Falco,  Rosa Tundis,  Monica R. Loizzo, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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Gynura procumbens Improved Fertility of Diabetic Rats: Preliminary Study of Sperm Proteomic

Khaidatul Akmar Kamaruzaman,  Wan Mohd Aizat,  Mahanem Mat Noor, 
  • First Published: 30 September 2018
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The Internal Coherence of Breast Cancer Patients Is Associated with the Decision-Making for Chemotherapy and Viscum album L. Treatment

Shiao Li Oei,  Anja Thronicke,  Matthias Kröz,  Cornelia Herbstreit,  Friedemann Schad, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2018
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Therapeutic Effectiveness of Galphimia glauca in Young People with Social Anxiety Disorder: A Pilot Study

Ofelia Romero-Cerecero,  Ana Laura Islas-Garduño,  Alejandro Zamilpa,  Ma. Dolores Pérez-García,  Jaime Tortoriello, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2018
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Natural Foods from Plant Sources in Preventing Nontransmissible Diseases

Almir Gonçalves Wanderley,  Randhir Singh Dahiya,  Sérgio Faloni De Andrade, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2018
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Metabolomics Analysis of the Lipid-Regulating Effect of Allium hookeri in a Hamster Model of High-Fat Diet-Induced Hyperlipidemia by UPLC/ESI-Q-TOF Mass Spectrometry

Gwang-Ju Jang,  Mi Jeong Sung,  Haeng Jeon Hur,  Miyoung Yoo,  Jung Hoon Choi,  In Koo Hwang,  Sanghee Lee, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2018
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Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Soo-Hyun Sung,  Angela-Dong-Min Sung,  Hyun-Kyung Sung,  Tteul-E-Bom An,  Kyeong Han Kim,  Jang-Kyung Park, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2018
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Development of a HPLC-MS/MS Method to Determine 11 Bioactive Compounds in Tongmai Yangxin Pill and Application to a Pharmacokinetic Study in Rats

Jiayuan Shen,  Juan Wei,  Li Li,  Huizi Ouyang,  Yanxu Chang,  Xiaopeng Chen,  Jun He, 
  • First Published: 26 September 2018
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Electrochemically Reduced Water Delays Mammary Tumors Growth in Mice and Inhibits Breast Cancer Cells Survival In Vitro

Giovanni Vanni Frajese,  Monica Benvenuto,  Rosanna Mattera,  Saverio Giampaoli,  Elena Ambrosin,  Roberta Bernardini,  Maria Gabriella Giganti,  Loredana Albonici,  Ivan Dus,  Vittorio Manzari,  Andrea Modesti,  Maurizio Mattei,  Roberto Bei, 
  • First Published: 26 September 2018
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Confirming the Effects of Qinghuayin against Chronic Atrophic Gastritis and a Preliminary Observation of the Involved Inflammatory Signaling Pathways: An In Vivo Study

Sihan Li,  Minghan Huang,  Qin Chen,  Shunan Li,  Xin Wang,  Jianlong Lin,  Guodong Zhong,  Ping Lin,  Tetsuya Asakawa, 
  • First Published: 26 September 2018
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A Meta-Analysis of the Clinical Efficacy of TCM Decoctions Made from Formulas in the Liuwei Dihuang Wan Categorized Formulas in Treating Diabetic Nephropathy Proteinuria

Xue Gao,  Jianwei Shang,  Hongfang Liu,  Borui Yu, 
  • First Published: 26 September 2018
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Effects of Selenium Supplementation on Graves’ Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Huijuan Zheng,  Junping Wei,  Liansheng Wang,  Qiuhong Wang,  Jing Zhao,  Shuya Chen,  Fan Wei, 
  • First Published: 26 September 2018
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Acupoint Embedding of Polyglactin 910 Sutures in Patients with Chronic Pain due to Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

Yu-Xia Chu,  Wen-Qiang Cui,  Fei Xu,  Yuan-Yuan Pan,  Yan-Hua Ma,  Teng Chen,  Si-Jing Wang,  Hong-Bo Sun,  Yan-Qing Wang,  Wen-Shan Sun, 
  • First Published: 26 September 2018
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Jiedu Sangen Decoction Inhibits Migration and Invasion of Colon Cancer SW480 Cells via Suppressing Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition

Kai Zhang,  Tao Peng,  Qingying Yan,  Leitao Sun,  Haojun Miao,  Li Yuan,  Yuxin Hong,  Mengmeng Zhou,  Kaibo Guo,  Leyin Zhang,  Jing Fang,  Minhe Shen,  Shanming Ruan, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2018
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Hydroxysafflor Yellow A: A Promising Therapeutic Agent for a Broad Spectrum of Diseases

Hui Ao,  Wuwen Feng,  Cheng Peng, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2018
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Wushenziye Formula Inhibits Pancreatic β Cell Apoptosis in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus via MEK-ERK-Caspase-3 Signaling Pathway

Chunyu Tian,  Hong Chang,  Xiaojin La,  Ji-an Li,  Leilei Ma, 
  • First Published: 25 September 2018
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Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Regimen Jian Pi Qu Shi Formula for Refractory Patients with Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy: A Retrospective Case-Series Study

Bin Shi,  Rong-rong Zhang,  Ying Liang,  Xin-hui Wang,  Rui Lang,  Ren-huan Yu, 
  • First Published: 24 September 2018
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UHPLC-Q-TOF MS-Based Metabolic Analysis for the Therapeutic Efficacy of “Xuebijing Injection” against Sepsis-Induced Acute Lung Injury

Xuan Shi,  Guannan Chen,  Juan Wei,  Di Feng,  Yuanli Chen,  Huanping Zhou,  Meiyun Liu,  Xin Lv, 
  • First Published: 23 September 2018
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Effects of Acupuncture on the Outcomes of Assisted Reproductive Technology: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

Jin Xi,  Hao Chen,  Zhi-hang Peng,  Zong-xiang Tang,  Xiang Song,  You-bing Xia, 
  • First Published: 20 September 2018
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Applying an Ethical Framework to Herbal Medicine

Kate Chatfield,  Bahare Salehi,  Javad Sharifi-Rad,  Leila Afshar, 
  • First Published: 19 September 2018
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Clinical Investigations of the Effect of Citrus unshiu Peel Pellet on Obesity and Lipid Profile

Seongil Kang,  Sangyeol Song,  Joosang Lee,  Hyekyung Chang,  Sanghun Lee, 
  • First Published: 19 September 2018
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Simultaneous Determination of Columbianadin and Its Metabolite Columbianetin in Rat Plasma by LC-MS/MS: Application to Pharmacokinetics of Columbianadin after Oral Administration

Jin Li,  Zhen Li,  Qian Luo,  Chun-Peng Wang,  Jun He,  Xiaoli Pang,  John Teye Azietaku,  Yan-xu Chang, 
  • First Published: 19 September 2018
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Genotoxic and Chemopreventive Effects of Vochysia divergens Leaves (Pantanal, Brazil)

Pollyanna Francielli de Oliveira,  Suzana Amorim Mendes,  Nathália Oliveira Acésio,  Luis Claudio Kellner Filho,  Leticia Pereira Pimenta,  Kátia Aparecida Siqueira,  Marcos Antônio Soares,  Ana Helena Januário,  Denise Crispim Tavares, 
  • First Published: 19 September 2018
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Mechanisms of Zuogui Pill in Treating Osteoporosis: Perspective from Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Aofei Yang,  Chaochao Yu,  Fang You,  Chengjian He,  Zhanghua Li, 
  • First Published: 19 September 2018
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Protective Patches on Acupoints to Preserve the Bioenergetic Status against Magnetic Fields

Claudio Molinari,  Ian Stoppa,  Nicola Limardo,  Francesca Uberti, 
  • First Published: 17 September 2018
Research Article
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Ameliorative Effects of Infantile Feire Kechuan Oral Solution on Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia in Infant Mouse and Rat Models

Shanshan Guo,  Lei Bao,  Tiange Qu,  Xin Mao,  Yingjie Gao,  Yingli Xu,  Xiaolan Cui, 
  • First Published: 17 September 2018
Research Article
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Protective Effects of Yinchenhao Decoction on Cholesterol Gallstone in Mice Fed a Lithogenic Diet by Regulating LXR, CYP7A1, CYP7B1, and HMGCR Pathways

Yong Meng,  Ke Meng,  Xin Zhao,  Donghua Li,  Qiaoying Gao,  Shangwei Wu,  Yunfeng Cui, 
  • First Published: 17 September 2018
Research Article
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Difference of Liver and Kidney Metabolic Profiling in Chronic Atrophic Gastritis Rats between Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment

Qi-da He,  Yuan-peng Huang,  Li-bing Zhu,  Jia-cheng Shen,  Lin-yu Lian,  Yuan Zhang,  Long-bin Zhang,  Lin-chao Qian,  Xian-jun Meng,  Mi Liu,  Cai-chun Liu,  Zong-bao Yang, 
  • First Published: 17 September 2018
Research Article
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A Prospective Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Trial of the Efficacy Using Centella Cream for Scar Improvement

Kamonwan Jenwitheesuk,  Porntip Rojsanga,  Bowornsilp Chowchuen,  Palakorn Surakunprapha, 
  • First Published: 17 September 2018
Research Article
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Hypoglycemic Properties of the Aqueous Extract from the Stem Bark of Ceiba pentandra in Dexamethasone-Induced Insulin Resistant Rats

Christian Kuété Fofié,  Elvine Pami Nguelefack-Mbuyo,  Nole Tsabang,  Albert Kamanyi,  Télesphore Benoît Nguelefack, 
  • First Published: 16 September 2018
Review Article
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Chinese Medicinal Herbs in the Treatment of Diabetic Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Bin Yan,  Jingbo Wang,  Zhigang Xue,  Guoqing Tian, 
  • First Published: 13 September 2018
Research Article
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Major Depression in Chinese Medicine Outpatients with Stagnation Syndrome: Prevalence and the Impairments in Well-Being

Siu-Man Ng,  Ling-Li Leng, 
  • First Published: 13 September 2018
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Comparative Proteomic Analysis of Two Differently Extracted Coptis chinensis in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetic Rats

Xin Qiu,  Xinyu Wei,  Hongwei Guan,  Hao Su,  Jing Gong,  Ke Fang,  Xin Zou,  Hui Dong,  Lijun Xu,  Fuer Lu, 
  • First Published: 13 September 2018
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Biological Evaluation of Different Extracts of Aerial Parts of Nepeta deflersiana and Standardization of Active Extracts Using 8-Epi-7-Deoxyloganic Acid and Ursolic Acid by Validated HPTLC Method

Raha Orfali,  Nasir Ali Siddiqui,  Perwez Alam,  Tawfeq Abdullah Alhowiriny,  Areej Mohammad Al-Taweel,  Sami Al-Yahya,  Najwa Mohammed Majrashi,  Rashad Mehmood,  Shabana Iqrar Khan,  Shagufta Perveen, 
  • First Published: 13 September 2018
Review Article
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Oplopanax horridus: Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Diversity and Structure-Activity Relationship on Anticancer Effects

Kai Wu,  Chong-Zhi Wang,  Chun-Su Yuan,  Wei-Hua Huang, 
  • First Published: 13 September 2018
Review Article
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Role of Acupuncture in the Management of Severe Acquired Brain Injuries (sABIs)

Loredana Cavalli,  Lucia Briscese,  Tiziana Cavalli,  Paolo Andre,  Maria Chiara Carboncini, 
  • First Published: 12 September 2018
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(+)-Usnic Acid Inhibits Migration of c-KIT Positive Cells in Human Colorectal Cancer

Wei Wu,  Bing Hou,  Changli Tang,  Fucheng Liu,  Jie Yang,  Tao Pan,  Ke Si,  Deyun Lu,  Xiaoxiang Wang,  Jing Wang,  Xing Xiong,  Ji Liu,  Chunguang Xie, 
  • First Published: 12 September 2018
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Guzhi Zengsheng Zhitongwan, a Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulation, Stimulates Chondrocyte Proliferation through Control of Multiple Genes Involved in Chondrocyte Proliferation and Differentiation

Baojin Yao,  Bocheng Lu,  Hongwei Gao,  Mei Zhang,  Xiangyang Leng,  Daqing Zhao, 
  • First Published: 12 September 2018
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Therapy of Dredging the Bowels Enhanced the Neuroprotective Effect of Nourishing Kidney Herbs on Hippocampal Cholinergic System in Alzheimer’s Disease Model Rat Induced by Aβ 1-42

Lu-Da Feng,  Yang Tian,  Xin Wang,  Run Dai,  Song Cai,  Yu-Jia Cao,  Yin-Chu Si, 
  • First Published: 12 September 2018
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Moxibustion-Simulating Bipolar Radiofrequency Suppresses Weight Gain and Induces Adipose Tissue Browning via Activation of UCP1 and FGF21 in a Mouse Model of Diet-Induced Obesity

Young Jun Koh,  Ju-Hee Lee,  Sung Yun Park, 
  • First Published: 10 September 2018
Research Article
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Development, Characterization, and Evaluation of Novel Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Topical Formulations from Cymbopogon martini (Roxb.) W. Watson Essential Oil

Negero Gemeda,  Ashenif Tadele,  Hirut Lemma,  Biruktawit Girma,  Getachew Addis,  Birhanu Tesfaye,  Abiy Abebe,  Worku Gemechu,  Kidist Yirsaw,  Frehiwot Teka,  Christina Haile,  Aliyi Amano,  Samuel Woldkidan,  Bekesho Geleta,  Asfaw Debella, 
  • First Published: 10 September 2018
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Corrigendum to “The Effects of Fermented Laminaria japonica on Short-Term Working Memory and Physical Fitness in the Elderly”

Storm N. S. Reid,  Je-kwang Ryu,  Yunsook Kim,  Byeong Hwan Jeon, 
  • First Published: 09 September 2018

Review Article
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Ozone Therapy as Adjuvant for Cancer Treatment: Is Further Research Warranted?

Bernardino Clavo,  Norberto Santana-Rodríguez,  Pedro Llontop,  Dominga Gutiérrez,  Gerardo Suárez,  Laura López,  Gloria Rovira,  Gregorio Martínez-Sánchez,  Esteban González,  Ignacio J. Jorge,  Carmen Perera,  Jesús Blanco,  Francisco Rodríguez-Esparragón, 
  • First Published: 09 September 2018
Research Article
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Effect of Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction Pretreatment on Myocardium in Sepsis Rats

Fansu Meng,  Haibiao Lai,  Zekun Luo,  Yong Liu,  Xiaoxun Huang,  Junqian Chen,  Bayi Liu,  Yingjun Guo,  Yu Cai,  Qingqing Huang, 
  • First Published: 09 September 2018
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Antidiabetic Activities of Hydromethanolic Leaf Extract of Calpurnia aurea (Ait.) Benth. Subspecies aurea (Fabaceae) in Mice

Yaschilal Muche Belayneh,  Eshetie Melese Birru, 
  • First Published: 09 September 2018
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In Vitro and In Vivo Inhibitory Effect of Gujin Xiaoliu Tang in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Chao Hou,  Dai-Han Zhou,  Yong-Jian Wu,  Xiao-Jun Dai,  Qing-Ying Wang,  Yin-Qiu Wu,  En-Xin Zhang, 
  • First Published: 09 September 2018
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Absorption Characteristics of Combination Medication of Realgar and Indigo Naturalis: In Vitro Transport across MDCK-MDR1 Cells and In Vivo Pharmacokinetics in Mice after Oral Administration

Miao Zhang,  Lin Guo,  Long-Fei Lin,  Chang-Hai Qu,  Xing-Bin Yin,  Shi-Lin Luo,  Xin Zhang,  Hai-Ying Zhang,  Xiao Liang,  Jun Guan,  Jian Ni, 
  • First Published: 06 September 2018
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Corrigendum to “Functional Improvements in Parkinson’s Disease Following a Randomized Trial of Yoga”

Marieke Van Puymbroeck,  Alysha A. Walter,  Brent L. Hawkins,  Julia L. Sharp,  Kathleen Woschkolup,  Enrique Urrea-Mendoza,  Fredy Revilla,  Emilie V. Adams,  Arlene A. Schmid, 
  • First Published: 06 September 2018

Corrigendum
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Corrigendum to “Effectiveness of Massage Therapy and Abdominal Hypopressive Gymnastics in Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study”

L. Bellido-Fernández,  J. J. Jiménez-Rejano,  R. Chillón-Martínez,  M. A. Gómez-Benítez,  M. De-La-Casa-Almeida,  M. Rebollo-Salas, 
  • First Published: 06 September 2018

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Anti-Thermal Skin Aging Activity of Aqueous Extracts Derived from Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens Ehrh.) in Human Dermal Fibroblasts

Dahee Son,  Minkyung Kim,  Hyunju Woo,  Deokhoon Park,  Eunsun Jung, 
  • First Published: 04 September 2018
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Antidiabetic and Neuroprotective Effect of the N-Butanol Extract of Fragaria nilgerrensis Schlecht. in STZ-Induced Diabetic Mice

Liangcai Gao,  Xinyi Wang,  Zejie Lin,  Ningning Song,  Xinnan Liu,  Xinxin Chi,  Tiange Shao, 
  • First Published: 04 September 2018
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Lepidiumuridine A: A New Natural Uridine Derivative as a Phytoestrogen Isolated from the Seeds of Lepidium apetalum Willd.

Meng Li,  Mengnan Zeng,  Zhi-guang Zhang,  Beibei Zhang,  Jingke Zhang,  Xiaoke Zheng,  Weisheng Feng, 
  • First Published: 04 September 2018
Review Article
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Cinobufacini Injection Improves the Efficacy of Chemotherapy on Advanced Stage Gastric Cancer: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis

Xing Zhang,  Yuan Yuan,  Yupeng Xi,  Xinyao Xu,  Qiujun Guo,  Honggang Zheng,  Baojin Hua, 
  • First Published: 04 September 2018
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R-Limonene Enhances Differentiation and 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose Uptake in 3T3-L1 Preadipocytes by Activating the Akt Signaling Pathway

Ilavenil Soundharrajan,  Da Hye Kim,  Srigopalram Srisesharam,  Palaniselvem Kuppusamy,  Ki Choon Choi, 
  • First Published: 03 September 2018
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Fuzi and Banxia Combination, Eighteen Antagonisms in Chinese Medicine, Aggravates Adriamycin-Induced Cardiomyopathy Associated with PKA/β2AR-Gs Signaling

Fengjiao Sun,  Yingying Huang,  Lili Li,  Chao Yang,  Pengwei Zhuang,  Yanjun Zhang, 
  • First Published: 03 September 2018
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New Contributions to Asarum Powder on Immunology Related Toxicity Effects in Lung

Yamin Li,  Lintao Han,  Chunhua Huang,  Wangqiang Dai,  Guangyu Tian,  Fang Huang,  Jingjing Li,  Jinwei Liu,  Qiong Wang,  Zhenxiang Zhou, 
  • First Published: 02 September 2018
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Aqueous Extract of Semen Ziziphi Spinosae Exerts Anxiolytic Effects during Nicotine Withdrawal via Improvement of Amygdaloid CRF/CRF1R Signaling

Changhong Gu,  ZhengLin Zhao,  Xiaodong Zhu,  Tong Wu,  Bong Hyo Lee,  Yu Jiao,  Chul Won Lee,  Dae Hwa Jung,  Chae Ha Yang,  Rongjie Zhao,  Sang Chan Kim, 
  • First Published: 02 September 2018
Editorial
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Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Inflammatory Diseases 2018

Ying-Ju Lin,  Yuan Xu,  Junji Xu, 
  • First Published: 30 August 2018
Research Article
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Community Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Herbal Medicines in Asir Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abdulrhman Alsayari,  Dalia Almghaslah,  Arwa Khaled,  Sivakumar Annadurai,  Mona Ali Alkhairy,  Hagar Abdulhadi Alqahtani,  Boshra Abduh Alsayed,  Rawabi Mohammed Alasiri,  Abeer Mohammed Assiri, 
  • First Published: 30 August 2018
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Association Rule Analysis for Validating Interrelationships of Combined Medication of Compound Kushen Injection in Treating Colon Carcinoma: A Hospital Information System-Based Real-World Study

Huisheng Yang,  Yanming Xie,  Jisheng Ni,  Yue Liu,  Rui Song,  Cen Chen,  Yan Zhuang,  Yin Zhang, 
  • First Published: 30 August 2018
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UPLC-QTOF/MS-Based Lipidomic Profiling of Liver Qi-Stagnation and Spleen-Deficiency Syndrome in Patients with Hyperlipidemia

Piao Shenghua,  Tan Shuyu,  Li Kunping,  Zhan Huixia,  Xiao Xue,  Guo Jiao, 
  • First Published: 30 August 2018
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Effects of Mantra Meditation versus Music Listening on Knee Pain, Function, and Related Outcomes in Older Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis: An Exploratory Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT)

Kim E. Innes,  Terry Kit Selfe,  Sahiti Kandati,  Sijin Wen,  Zenzi Huysmans, 
  • First Published: 30 August 2018
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Single Oral Acute Toxicity of Banhasasim-Tang and Its Antiobesity Effect on Diet-Induced Obese Mice and 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

Sae-Rom Yoo,  Soo-Jin Jeong,  Mee-young Lee,  Hyeun-Kyoo Shin,  Chang-Seob Seo,  Hyekyung Ha, 
  • First Published: 29 August 2018
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Inhibition of α-Glucosidase, Intestinal Glucose Absorption, and Antidiabetic Properties by Caralluma europaea

Hayat Ouassou,  Touda Zahidi,  Saliha Bouknana,  Mohamed Bouhrim,  Hassane Mekhfi,  Abderrahim Ziyyat,  abdekhaleq Legssyer,  Mohamed Aziz,  Mohamed Bnouham, 
  • First Published: 29 August 2018
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Antioxidant Activity and In Vitro Antiglycation of the Fruit of Spondias purpurea

Alethia Muñiz,  Efren Garcia,  Daphne Gonzalez,  Lizette Zuñiga, 
  • First Published: 29 August 2018
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Investigation of Lake Hévíz Mineral Water Balneotherapy and Hévíz Mud Treatment in Murine Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Models

V. Tékus,  É. Borbély,  T. Kiss,  A. Perkecz,  Á. Kemény,  J. Horváth,  A. Kvarda,  E. Pintér, 
  • First Published: 27 August 2018
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“Diabetes and Metabolism Disorders Medicinal Plants: A Glance at the Past and a Look to the Future 2018”: Antihyperglycemic Activity of Hamelia patens Jacq. Extracts

Catalina Rugerio-Escalona,  Cynthia Ordaz-Pichardo,  Elvia Becerra-Martinez,  María del Carmen Cruz-López,  Victor E. López-y-López,  Aarón Mendieta-Moctezuma,  Ignacio E. Maldonado-Mendoza,  Fabiola E. Jiménez-Montejo, 
  • First Published: 27 August 2018
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Adjuvant Therapy Using Mistletoe Containing Drugs Boosts the T-Cell-Mediated Killing of Glioma Cells and Prolongs the Survival of Glioma Bearing Mice

Sonja Schötterl,  Stephan M. Huber,  Hans Lentzen,  Michel Mittelbronn,  Ulrike Naumann, 
  • First Published: 27 August 2018
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Protective Effects of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan on the Liver, Orbitofrontal Cortex Nissl Bodies, and Neurites in MSG+PH-Induced Liver Regeneration Rat Model

Bin-Bin Zhao,  Qing-hua Long,  Chao-yang Wang,  Lin-lin Chen,  Guang-jing Xie,  Wen-ji Bo,  Bo Xu,  Ze-fei Li,  Han-Min Li,  Ping Wang, 
  • First Published: 27 August 2018
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Safety and Efficacy of Ferula asafoetida in Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study

K. N. Mala,  Jestin Thomas,  Das S. Syam,  Balu Maliakel,  I. M. Krishnakumar, 
  • First Published: 26 August 2018
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Clinical Evaluation of Herbal Medicine (ICH-012) in Treating Acute Cerebral Haemorrhage: Safety and Efficacy from 6- to 72-Hour Time Window (CRRICHTrial-II)

Qixin Zhang,  Liling Zeng,  Xiuyan Chen,  Yuexiang Zhou,  Baoying Gong,  Haijun Li,  Jianwen Guo, 
  • First Published: 26 August 2018
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SYKT Alleviates Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity via Modulating ROS-Mediated p53 and MAPK Signal Pathways

Ting Chen,  Zhiyong Deng,  Ruilian Zhao,  Hongmei Shen,  Wenhui Li, 
  • First Published: 26 August 2018
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Bushen-Yizhi Formula Alleviates Neuroinflammation via Inhibiting NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation in a Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Yousheng Mo,  Erjin Xu,  Renrong Wei,  Baoluu Le,  Lei Song,  Dongli Li,  Yonggen Chen,  Xiaotian Ji,  Shuhuan Fang,  Jiangang Shen,  Cong Yang,  Qi Wang, 
  • First Published: 26 August 2018
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Sirt1/Foxo Axis Plays a Crucial Role in the Mechanisms of Therapeutic Effects of Erzhi Pill in Ovariectomized Rats

Wenna Liang,  Xihai Li,  Guanhui Li,  Liu Hu,  Shanshan Ding,  Jie Kang,  Jianying Shen,  Candong Li,  Tetsuya Asakawa, 
  • First Published: 26 August 2018
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Erzhi Formula Extracts Reverse Renal Injury in Diabetic Nephropathy Rats by Protecting the Renal Podocytes

Jun Jiang,  Jiangning Yin,  Xiang Liu,  Huajun Wang,  Guoyuan Lu, 
  • First Published: 23 August 2018
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Synergistic Effect of Bupleuri Radix and Scutellariae Radix on Adipogenesis and AMP-Activated Protein Kinase: A Network Pharmacological Approach

Jueun Lee,  Jinbong Park,  Hyewon Park,  Dong-Hyun Youn,  Jaehoon Lee,  Seokbeom Hong,  Jae-Young Um, 
  • First Published: 23 August 2018
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Organic Extract of Justicia pectoralis Jacq. Leaf Inhibits Interferon-γ Secretion and Has Bacteriostatic Activity against Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae

Tiago Rafael de Sousa Nunes,  Marina Ferraz Cordeiro,  Fernanda Gomes Beserra,  Matheus Landim de Souza,  Wliana Alves Viturino da Silva,  Magda Rhayanny Assunção Ferreira,  Luiz Alberto Lira Soares,  Sérgio Dias Costa-Junior,  Isabella Macário Ferro Cavalcanti,  Maira Galdino da Rocha Pitta,  Ivan da Rocha Pitta,  Moacyr Jesus Barreto de Melo Rêgo, 
  • First Published: 23 August 2018
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Corrigendum to “The Effect of Sanggua Drink Extract on Insulin Resistance through the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway”

Yu Cai,  Ying Wang,  Fei Zhi,  Qi-Chang Xing,  Yun-Zhong Chen, 
  • First Published: 19 August 2018

Research Article
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Therapeutic Efficacies of Artemisia capillaris Extract Cream Formulation in Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis Models

Song Yi Lee,  Suyeong Nam,  Sungyun Kim,  Ja Seong Koo,  In Kee Hong,  Hill Kim,  Sangin Han,  Minji Kang,  Heejung Yang,  Hyun-Jong Cho, 
  • First Published: 19 August 2018
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The Combination of Ephedrae herba and Coicis semen in Gambihwan Attenuates Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in High-Fat Diet–Induced Obese Mice

Jun-Woo Jang,  Dong-Woo Lim,  Ji-Ung Chang,  Jai-Eun Kim, 
  • First Published: 19 August 2018
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Cytotoxic Effect of Thymoquinone-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carrier (TQ-NLC) on Liver Cancer Cell Integrated with Hepatitis B Genome, Hep3B

Aminah Suhaila Haron,  Sharifah Sakinah Syed Alwi,  Latifah Saiful Yazan,  Rohaina Abd Razak,  Yong Sze Ong,  Fatin Hannani Zakarial Ansar,  Henna Roshini Alexander, 
  • First Published: 16 August 2018
Research Article
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Difference between Right and Left Facial Surface Electromyography in Healthy People

Bo-Hyun Kim,  Kyeong Han Kim,  Lak-Hyung Kim,  Jong-Uk Kim,  Tae-Han Yook, 
  • First Published: 16 August 2018
Review Article
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Effects of Tai Chi on Self-Efficacy: A Systematic Review

Yingge Tong,  Ling Chai,  Song Lei,  Miaomiao Liu,  Lei Yang, 
  • First Published: 15 August 2018
Research Article
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Intracoronary Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors Improve Short-Term Mortality and Reinfarction in East Asian Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction after Thrombus Aspiration: A Meta-Analysis

Jia-hong Wu,  Pan-pan Hao,  Yu-guo Chen,  Rui-jian Li, 
  • First Published: 15 August 2018
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Paeonol Ameliorates Ovalbumin-Induced Asthma through the Inhibition of TLR4/NF-κB and MAPK Signaling

Yongjun Tang,  Weihua Huang,  Qianqian Song,  Xiangrong Zheng,  Ruohui He,  Jie Liu, 
  • First Published: 15 August 2018
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Effect of He’s Santong Needling Method on Dysphagia after Stroke: A Study Protocol for a Prospective Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial

Luopeng Zhao,  Lu Liu,  Claire Shuiqing Zhang,  Lin Zeng,  Jingxia Zhao,  Linpeng Wang,  Xianghong Jing,  Kelun Wang,  Bin Li, 
  • First Published: 14 August 2018
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Effects of Juglans regia Root Bark Extract on Platelet Aggregation, Bleeding Time, and Plasmatic Coagulation: In Vitro and Ex Vivo Experiments

A. Amirou,  M. Bnouham,  A. Legssyer,  A. Ziyyat,  M. Aziz,  M. Berrabah,  H. Mekhfi, 
  • First Published: 14 August 2018
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Effect of Edible Bird’s Nest Extract on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Impairment of Learning and Memory in Wistar Rats

S. Careena,  D. Sani,  S. N. Tan,  C. W. Lim,  Shariful Hassan,  M. Norhafizah,  Brian P. Kirby,  A. Ideris,  J. Stanslas,  Hamidon Bin Basri,  Christopher Thiam Seong Lim, 
  • First Published: 14 August 2018
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Inhibition of Aortic Intimal Hyperplasia and Vascular Smooth Muscle Proliferation and Extracellular Matrix Protein Expressions by Astragalus–Angelica Combination

Huifang Yan,  Xiwei Peng,  Hao Xu,  Jiahuan Zhu,  Changqing Deng, 
  • First Published: 13 August 2018
Review Article
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Holistic Regulation of Angiogenesis with Chinese Herbal Medicines as a New Option for Coronary Artery Disease

Rong Yuan,  Wei-Li Shi,  Qi-Qi Xin,  Ke-Ji Chen,  Wei-Hong Cong, 
  • First Published: 13 August 2018
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) Protects against H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress by Preventing Mitochondrial Dysfunction in H9c2 Cardiomyoblasts

Dong Kwon Yang, 
  • First Published: 12 August 2018
Research Article
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Short-Term Efficacy of Pulsed Radiofrequency Thermal Stimulation on Acupoints for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study of a Randomized, Single-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Boncho Ku,  Minho Jun,  Jun-Hwan Lee,  Young-Ju Jeon,  Young-Min Kim,  Jaehui Kang,  Yu-Jung Lee,  Kahye Kim,  Hyun Heo,  Jaeuk U. Kim, 
  • First Published: 12 August 2018
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Combined Donepezil and Ethanolic Extract of Propolis Improved Memory Better Than Donepezil and Propolis Monotherapy in Wild Type Drosophila melanogaster

Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua,  Ibrahim Semuyaba,  Daniel Ejike Eze,  Muhamudu Kalange,  Mariam Nansunga,  Alfred Omachonu Okpanachi,  Abass Alao Safiriyu, 
  • First Published: 12 August 2018
Review Article
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Overcoming P-Glycoprotein-Mediated Multidrug Resistance in Colorectal Cancer: Potential Reversal Agents among Herbal Medicines

Gayoung Lee,  Jin-Yong Joung,  Jung-Hyo Cho,  Chang-Gue Son,  Namhun Lee, 
  • First Published: 12 August 2018
Research Article
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Research on Roles of Mongolian Medical Warm Acupuncture in Inhibiting p38 MAPK Activation and Apoptosis of Nucleus Pulposus Cells

Sha Li,  Lidao Bao,  Lengge Si,  Xiaohui Wang,  Agula Bo, 
  • First Published: 09 August 2018
Review Article
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The Utilization of Medical Devices by Traditional Korean Medicine Doctors Investigated through Traditional Korean Medicine Clinical Studies

Soo-Hyun Sung,  Hee-Ju Sim,  Eu-Gene Kim,  Angela Dongmin Sung,  Jung-Youn Park,  Byung-Cheul Shin,  Min-Jung Park,  Chang Hyun Han,  Jang-Kyung Park, 
  • First Published: 09 August 2018
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Xingnaojing Injection Protects against Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion Injury via PI3K/Akt-Mediated eNOS Phosphorylation

Yue-Ming Zhang,  Xiao-Yu Qu,  Jing-Hui Zhai,  Li-Na Tao,  Huan Gao,  Yan-Qing Song,  Si-Xi Zhang, 
  • First Published: 08 August 2018
Research Article
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In Vitro Antidiabetic Effects of Isolated Triterpene Glycoside Fraction from Gymnema sylvestre

Rashmi S. Shenoy,  K. V. Harish Prashanth,  H. K. Manonmani, 
  • First Published: 08 August 2018
Research Article
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The Chinese Medicine, Jiedu Recipe, Inhibits the Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition of Hepatocellular Carcinoma via the Regulation of Smad2/3 Dependent and Independent Pathways

Shufang Liang,  Yong Zou,  Jingdong Gao,  Xiaolin Liu,  Wanfu Lin,  Zifei Yin,  Juan Du,  Ya’ni Zhang,  Qunwei Chen,  Shu Li,  Binbin Cheng,  Changquan Ling, 
  • First Published: 08 August 2018

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Aqueous Extract of Glucoraphanin-Rich Broccoli Sprouts Inhibits Formation of Advanced Glycation End Products and Attenuates Inflammatory Reactions in Endothelial Cells

Ami Sotokawauchi,  Yuji Ishibashi,  Takanori Matsui,  Sho-ichi Yamagishi, 
  • First Published: 08 August 2018
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The Effect of Volatile Oil from Vernonia anthelmintica Seeds on Melanin Synthesis in B16 Cells and Its Chemical Analysis by GC-QTOF-MS

Abulikemu Aobuli,  Jumai Maitusong,  Mahinur Bakri,  Xueying Lu,  Maitinuer Maiwulanjiang,  Haji Akber Aisa, 
  • First Published: 07 August 2018
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Effect of Orally Administered Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz Water Extract on Macrophage and T Cell Inflammatory Response in Mice

Tae-Kyung Kwak,  Hyung-Seok Jang,  Mi-Gi Lee,  Young-Sung Jung,  Dae-Ok Kim,  Yoon-Bum Kim,  Jong-In Kim,  Hee Kang, 
  • First Published: 07 August 2018
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Pharmacological Evaluation of Mentha spicata L. and Plantago major L., Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Anxiety and Insomnia in Colombian Caribbean Coast

Daneiva C. Caro,  David E. Rivera,  Yanet Ocampo,  Luis A. Franco,  Rubén D. Salas, 
  • First Published: 07 August 2018
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Effect of Bhramari Pranayama on the Acoustic and Aerodynamic Parameters of Voice in Normophonic Females

Usha Manjunatha,  Jayashree S. Bhat,  Kumar B. Radish,  Gagan Bajaj,  Poovitha Shruthi,  Priyanka Suresh Nayak,  Saniya Mariam Rasheeka, 
  • First Published: 06 August 2018
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The Effects of Andrographis paniculata on Platelet Activity in Healthy Thai Volunteers

Tichapa Sirikarin,  Titchaporn Palo,  Sirikul Chotewuttakorn,  Weerawadee Chandranipapongse,  Suveerawan Limsuvan,  Pravit Akarasereenont, 
  • First Published: 06 August 2018
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The Effect of Morinda citrifolia L. Fruit Juice on the Blood Sugar Level and Other Serum Parameters in Patients with Diabetes Type 2

Petra Algenstaedt,  Alexandra Stumpenhagen,  Johannes Westendorf, 
  • First Published: 06 August 2018
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Comparison between In Vitro Antiviral Effect of Mexican Propolis and Three Commercial Flavonoids against Canine Distemper Virus

María de Jesús González-Búrquez,  Francisco Rodolfo González-Díaz,  Carlos Gerardo García-Tovar,  Liborio Carrillo-Miranda,  Carlos Ignacio Soto-Zárate,  María Margarita Canales-Martínez,  José Guillermo Penieres-Carrillo,  Tonatiuh Alejandro Crúz-Sánchez,  Salvador Fonseca-Coronado, 
  • First Published: 06 August 2018
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Effectiveness and Safety of Acupotomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized, Assessor-Blinded, Controlled Pilot Study

So Yun Kim,  Eunseok Kim,  Ojin Kwon,  Chang-Hyun Han,  Young-Il Kim, 
  • First Published: 06 August 2018

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Safety Assessment of the Auto Manipulation Device for Acupuncture in Sprague-Dawley Rats: Preclinical Evaluation of the Prototype

Geng-Hao Liu,  Meng-Yen Tsai,  Gwo-Jyh Chang,  Chao-Min Wu,  Sheng-Kai Lin,  Yu-Sheng Chen,  Tzung-Yan Lee, 
  • First Published: 06 August 2018
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The Development and Application Evaluation of Meridian Energy Detection System in Traditional Oriental Medicine: A Preliminary Study

Yu-Chen Lee,  Hui Ping Ng,  Yung-Hsien Chang,  Wen-Chao Ho, 
  • First Published: 06 August 2018
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A Double-Blind, Randomized, Crossover Comparative Study for Evaluating the Clinical Safety of Ephedrine Alkaloids-Free Ephedra Herb Extract (EFE)

Hiroshi Odaguchi,  Mariko Sekine,  Sumiko Hyuga,  Toshihiko Hanawa,  Keika Hoshi,  Yoshinobu Sasaki,  Masako Aso,  Jinwei Yang,  Masashi Hyuga,  Yoshinori Kobayashi,  Takashi Hakamatsuka,  Yukihiro Goda,  Yuji Kumagai, 
  • First Published: 05 August 2018
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Protective Effect of Jianpiyifei II Granule against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease via NF-κB Signaling Pathway

Long Fan,  Ruifeng Chen,  Leng Li,  Ziyao Liang,  Xuhua Yu,  Kai Huang,  Shuomiao Yin,  Lei Wu,  Yuanbin Chen,  Yinji Xu,  Qi Wang,  Lin Lin, 
  • First Published: 05 August 2018
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Astilbe chinensis Modulates Platelet Function via Impaired MAPK and PLCγ2 Expression

Bo-Ra Jeon,  Muhammad Irfan,  Seung Eun Lee,  Jeong Hoon Lee,  Man Hee Rhee, 
  • First Published: 05 August 2018
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Chemical Differentiation of Genetically Identified Atractylodes japonica, A. macrocephala, and A. chinensis Rhizomes Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Chemometric Analysis

Jung-Hoon Kim,  Eui-Jeong Doh,  Guemsan Lee, 
  • First Published: 02 August 2018
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Humic Acid Enhances Wound Healing in the Rat Palate

Metin Çalışır,  Aysun Akpınar,  Ahmet Cemil Talmaç,  Aysan Lektemur Alpan,  Ömer Fahrettin Göze, 
  • First Published: 01 August 2018
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The Novel Nutraceutical KJS018A Prevents Hepatocarcinogenesis Promoted by Inflammation

Do Luong Huynh,  Nisansala Chandimali,  Jiao Jiao Zhang,  Nameun Kim,  Yang Ho Park,  Taeho Kwon,  Dong Kee Jeong, 
  • First Published: 01 August 2018
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Analysis of Facial Features according to Sasang Types between Native Japanese and Native Korean Populations

Lin Ang,  Jong Yeol Kim,  Jeongyun Lee, 
  • First Published: 01 August 2018
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Protective Effect of Pitao (Pitavia punctata (R. & P.) Molina) Polyphenols against the Red Blood Cells Lipoperoxidation and the In Vitro LDL Oxidation

Ricardo I. Castro,  Oscar Forero-Doria,  Luis Soto-Cerda,  A. Peña-Neira,  Luis Guzmán, 
  • First Published: 30 July 2018
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Corrigendum to “Efficacy and Safety of Sipjeondaebo-Tang for Anorexia in Patients with Cancer: A Pilot, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial”

Chunhoo Cheon,  Jeong-Eun Yoo,  Hwa-Seung Yoo,  Chong-Kwan Cho,  Sohyeon Kang,  Mia Kim,  Bo-Hyoung Jang,  Yong-Cheol Shin,  Seong-Gyu Ko, 
  • First Published: 30 July 2018

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Acupuncture and Related Therapies for Treatment of Postoperative Ileus in Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Yihong Liu,  Brian H. May,  Anthony Lin Zhang,  Xinfeng Guo,  Chuanjian Lu,  Charlie Changli Xue,  Haibo Zhang, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2018
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Modified Si-Ni-San Decoction Ameliorates Central Fatigue by Improving Mitochondrial Biogenesis in the Rat Hippocampus

Chenxia Han,  Feng Li,  Yan Liu,  Jie Ma,  Xue Yu,  Xiumei Wu,  Weiyue Zhang,  Danxi Li,  Dou Chen,  Ning Dai,  Bingqi Lin,  Fengzhi Wu,  Meng Mao, 
  • First Published: 29 July 2018
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Promotion of Keratinocyte Proliferation by Tracheloside through ERK1/2 Stimulation

JaeGoo Kim,  Yu-Kyong Shin,  Ki-Young Kim, 
  • First Published: 26 July 2018
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Electroacupuncture for Postoperative Urinary Retention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yajing Zhong,  Fanzhu Zeng,  Jiaying Li,  Yunhua Yang,  Shuxian Zhong,  Yang Song, 
  • First Published: 26 July 2018
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrated with Chemotherapy for Stage II-IIIA Patients with Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer after Radical Surgery: A Retrospective Clinical Analysis with Small Sample Size

Xueyu Zhao,  Xiaojun Dai,  Shanshan Wang,  Ting Yang,  Yan Yan,  Guang Zhu,  Jun Feng,  Bo Pan,  Masataka Sunagawa,  Xiaochun Zhang,  Yayun Qian,  Yanqing Liu, 
  • First Published: 25 July 2018
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Isolation, Molecular Characterization and Probiotic Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Saudi Raw and Fermented Milk

Maged S. Bin Masalam,  Ahmed Bahieldin,  Mona G. Alharbi,  Saad Al-Masaudi,  Soad K. Al-Jaouni,  Steve M. Harakeh,  Rashad R. Al-Hindi, 
  • First Published: 25 July 2018
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Understanding CAM Use in Lebanon: Findings from a National Survey

Samer Kharroubi,  Rana F. Chehab,  Chirine El-Baba,  Mohamad Alameddine,  Farah Naja, 
  • First Published: 25 July 2018
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Hepatoprotective and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of the Cnidoscolus chayamansa (Mc Vaugh) Leaf Extract in Chronic Models

Mariana Z. Pérez-González,  A. Georgina Siordia-Reyes,  Patricia Damián-Nava,  Simón Hernández-Ortega,  Martha L. Macías-Rubalcava,  María A. Jiménez-Arellanes, 
  • First Published: 25 July 2018
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The Ethnopharmacological and Nutraceutical Relevance of Launaea taraxacifolia (Willd.) Amin ex C. Jeffrey

Michael Buenor Adinortey,  Justice Kwabena Sarfo,  Jeffery Kwarteng,  Cynthia Ayefoumi Adinortey,  William Ekloh,  Lydia Enyonam Kuatsienu,  Alexander Kwadwo Nyarko, 
  • First Published: 25 July 2018
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Efficacy and Safety of Aidi Injection Combined with Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization on Primary Hepatic Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Weihao Chen,  Yurong Wang,  Qiuer Liang,  Yunfei Cai,  Xudong Chen,  Yun Zhang,  Ruixue Chen,  Ya Xiao,  Liguo Chen, 
  • First Published: 24 July 2018
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The Effect of Naoxintong Capsule in the Treatment of Patients with Cerebral Infarction and Carotid Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

Qiuer Liang,  Yunfei Cai,  Ruixue Chen,  Weihao Chen,  Liguo Chen,  Ya Xiao, 
  • First Published: 24 July 2018
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Metabolomics-Based Clinical Efficacy and Effect on the Endogenous Metabolites of Tangzhiqing Tablet, a Chinese Patent Medicine for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Hypertriglyceridemia

Jia Liu,  Ziqiang Li,  Hua Liu,  Xianhua Wang,  Chunxiao Lv,  Ruihua Wang,  Deqin Zhang,  Yan Li,  Xi Du,  Yanfen Li,  Baohe Wang,  Yuhong Huang, 
  • First Published: 24 July 2018
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Protective Effects of Rhubarb in Rats with Acute Pancreatitis and the Role of Its Active Compound Rhein on Mitochondria of Exocrine Cells

Jianlei Zhao,  George Li,  Wenbi Xiong,  Litao Liu,  Jin Xiang,  Mei Tang,  Zhu Yuan, 
  • First Published: 22 July 2018
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Plants Used by Bapedi Traditional Healers to Treat Asthma and Related Symptoms in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Sebua Silas Semenya,  Alfred Maroyi, 
  • First Published: 19 July 2018
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The Bioavailability and Pharmacokinetics of Silymarin SMEDDS Formulation Study in Healthy Thai Volunteers

Chuleegone Sornsuvit,  Darunee Hongwiset,  Songwut Yotsawimonwat,  Manatchaya Toonkum,  Satawat Thongsawat,  Wandee Taesotikul, 
  • First Published: 19 July 2018
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Traditional Mongolian, Traditional Chinese, and Western Medicine Hospitals: System Review and Patient Survey on Expectations and Perceptions of Quality of Healthcare in Inner Mongolia, China

Min Li,  Yancun Fan,  Edward B. McNeil,  Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, 
  • First Published: 19 July 2018
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Subinhibitory Concentrations of Prim-O-Glucosylcimifugin Decrease the Expression of Alpha-Hemolysin in Staphylococcus aureus (USA300)

Ouyang Ping,  Yang Ruixue,  Deng Jiaqiang,  Wang Kaiyu,  Fang Jing,  Geng Yi,  Huang Xiaoli,  Chen Defang,  Lai Weimin,  Tang Li,  Yin Lizi, 
  • First Published: 19 July 2018
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Ethanol Extract of Lycopus lucidus Turcz. ex Benth Inhibits Metastasis by Downregulation of Runx-2 in Mouse Colon Cancer Cells

Kwang-Youn Kim,  Tae Woo Oh,  Jin-Yeul Ma,  Kwang-Il Park, 
  • First Published: 19 July 2018
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Retracted: Mechanism of Hepatoprotective Effect of Boesenbergia rotunda in Thioacetamide-Induced Liver Damage in Rats

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2018

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A New Strategy to Uncover the Anticancer Mechanism of Chinese Compound Formula by Integrating Systems Pharmacology and Bioinformatics

Yifei Dai,  Liang Sun,  Weijie Qiang, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2018
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Effects of Modified Zhisou Powder on Airway Mucus Production in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Model Rats with Cold-Dryness Syndrome

Gao Zhen,  Wang Jing,  Jing Jing,  Dan Xu,  Li Zheng,  Fengsen Li, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2018
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The Relationship between Compound Danshen Dripping Pills with Isosorbide Mononitrate in the Treatment of Elderly Patients with Unstable Angina Pectoris

Yulin Liang,  Junbo Zou,  Xiaofei Zhang,  Yu Wang,  Jia Tai,  Dongyan Guo,  Chunli Cui,  Jing Wang,  Jiangxue Cheng,  Yajun Shi, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2018
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Comparative Efficacy of Chinese Herbal Injections for Treating Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Xiaojiao Duan,  Jiarui Wu,  Xingyue Huang,  Kaihuan Wang,  Yi Zhao,  Dan Zhang,  Xinkui Liu,  Xiaomeng Zhang, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2018
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Annona muricata Leaf Extract Triggered Intrinsic Apoptotic Pathway to Attenuate Cancerous Features of Triple Negative Breast Cancer MDA-MB-231 Cells

Jee Young Kim,  Thien T. P. Dao,  Kwangho Song,  Sait Byul Park,  Hyeri Jang,  Min Kyoung Park,  Soo Ueng Gan,  Yeong Shik Kim, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2018
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Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Human Diseases in Berbere District, Bale Zone of Oromia Regional State, South East Ethiopia

Tilahun Tolossa Jima,  Moa Megersa, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2018
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Neuronal Specificity of Acupuncture in Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment Patients: A Functional MRI Study

Yi Shan,  Jing-Juan Wang,  Zhi-Qun Wang,  Zhi-Lian Zhao,  Mo Zhang,  Jian-Yang Xu,  Ying Han,  Kun-Cheng Li,  Jie Lu, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2018
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Laser Speckle Imaging of Sensitized Acupoints

Ning Ding,  Jing Jiang,  Xiaoxiao Liu,  Yiyuan Xu,  Jiatong Hu,  Zhigang Li, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2018
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Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen Formula Regulates Inflammatory Cytokines Production in 5/6 Nephrectomized Rats via Suppression of NF-κB Activation

Jiandong Lu,  Xinhui Liu,  Yijiao Liao,  Dongcai Wang,  Jianping Chen,  Shunmin Li, 
  • First Published: 17 July 2018
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In Vitro Inhibition of α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase by Extracts from Psiadia punctulata and Meriandra bengalensis

Yosief Kidane,  Temesgen Bokrezion,  Jimmy Mebrahtu,  Mikias Mehari,  Yacob Berhane Gebreab,  Nahom Fessehaye,  Oliver Okoth Achila, 
  • First Published: 16 July 2018
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Identification of Digestive Enzyme Inhibitors from Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacq.) P.H.Raven

Dulce Morales,  Guillermo Ramirez,  Armando Herrera-Arellano,  Jaime Tortoriello,  Miguel Zavala,  Alejandro Zamilpa, 
  • First Published: 16 July 2018
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Natural Products as a Source for New Leads in Cancer Research and Treatment

Célia Cabral,  Thomas Efferth,  Isabel M. Pires,  Patricia Severino,  Marco F. L. Lemos, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2018
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Probabilistic Risk Assessment of Inorganic Arsenic via Consumption of Herbs Collected in Thailand

Nuntawat Monboonpitak,  Suthep Ruangwises,  Sawanya Buranaphalin,  Nongluck Ruangwises, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2018
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Antiulcer Effect of Honey in Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Induced Gastric Ulcer Model in Rats: A Systematic Review

Annuar Fazalda,  Adam Quraisiah,  Mohd Fahami Nur Azlina, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2018
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Tualang Honey Reduced Neuroinflammation and Caspase-3 Activity in Rat Brain after Kainic Acid-Induced Status Epilepticus

Nur Shafika Mohd Sairazi,  Kuttulebbai N. S. Sirajudeen,  Mustapha Muzaimi,  Swamy Mummedy,  Mohd Asnizam Asari,  Siti Amrah Sulaiman, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2018
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Effects of Tiaozhi Granule on Regulation of Autophagy Levels in HUVECs

Ying-Ying Wu,  Chao Chen,  Xiao Yu,  Xiao-Dong Zhao,  Rong-Qi Bao,  Jia-Yu Yu,  Guo-Xing Zhang,  Jing-Wei Chen, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2018
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Electroacupuncture Could Influence the Expression of IL-1β and NLRP3 Inflammasome in Hippocampus of Alzheimer’s Disease Animal Model

Jing Jiang,  Ning Ding,  Kang Wang,  Zhigang Li, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2018
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Gypenosides Altered Hepatic Bile Acids Homeostasis in Mice Treated with High Fat Diet

Yanliu Lu,  Yimei Du,  Lin Qin,  Di Wu,  Wei Wang,  Lei Ling,  Feifei Ma,  Hua Ling,  Li Yang,  Changhong Wang,  Zhengtao Wang,  Xumei Zhou,  Yuqi He, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2018
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The Effect of Pluchea indica (L.) Less. Tea on Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes and Lipase Activity

Kittipot Sirichaiwetchakoon,  Gordon Matthew Lowe,  Kanjana Thumanu,  Griangsak Eumkeb, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2018
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Use of Chinese Herbal Medicine Improves Chemotherapy-Induced Thrombocytopenia among Gynecological Cancer Patients: An Observational Study

Yi-Hong Wu,  Hsing-Yu Chen,  Chyong-Huey Lai,  Chein-Shuo Yeh,  Jong-Hwei S. Pang,  Jian-Tai Qiu,  Hung-Hsueh Chou,  Lan-Yan Yang,  Yu-Bin Pan, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2018
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Development of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome-Specific Scale for Ulcerative Colitis: The Large Intestine Dampness-Heat Syndrome Questionnaire

Xin-lin Chen,  Yi Wen,  Zu-chun Wu,  Bei-ping Zhang,  Zheng-kun Hou,  Jun-lin Xiao,  Man-qing Lin,  Yue Hu,  Zhe-li Wu,  Jie-min Deng,  Feng-bin Liu,  Tian-wen Liu, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2018
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Exploring the Therapeutic Ability of Fenugreek against Type 2 Diabetes and Breast Cancer Employing Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Shailima Rampogu,  Saravanan Parameswaran,  Mary Rampogu Lemuel,  Keun Woo Lee, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
Review Article
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Effectiveness and Safety of Compound Chinese Medicine plus Routine Western Medicine in In-Stent Restenosis: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Lu Liu,  Jing Liu,  Qun Gao,  Yang Wu,  Jinjin Lu,  Jie Wan,  Yan Li,  Xiaoyun Cui,  Kun Zhou,  Wenhao Jia,  Yanchao Huang,  Wenbai Qu,  Qian Lin, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
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Abyssinone V-4’ Methyl Ether Isolated from Erythrina droogmansiana (Leguminosae) Inhibits Cell Growth and Mammary Glands Hyperplasia Induced in Swiss Mice by the 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene

Alain Brice Tueche,  Stephane Zingue,  Edwige Nana Tchoupang,  Telesphore Nanbo Gueyo,  Abel Joël Gbaweng Yaya,  Amstrong Nang Njuh,  Dieudonnée Mireille Ntsa,  Dieudonné Njamen, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
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Comparative Studies of Different Extracts from Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. against Rheumatoid Arthritis in CIA Rats

Jian-Ying Wang,  Xiao-Jun Chen,  Lei Zhang,  Ying-Yi Pan,  Zu-Xi Gu,  Shi-Min He,  Zhe-Ping Song,  Ying Yuan, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
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Bufadienolides from Venenum Bufonis Inhibit mTOR-Mediated Cyclin D1 and Retinoblastoma Protein Leading to Arrest of Cell Cycle in Cancer Cells

Huamei Chang,  Juan Li,  Yajun Cao,  Tiantian Liu,  Suofang Shi,  Wenxing Chen, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
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Combination of Epicatechin 3-Gallate from Euphorbia hirta and Cefepime Promotes Potential Synergistic Eradication Action against Resistant Clinical Isolate of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Shanmugapriya Perumal,  Roziahanim Mahmud,  Nornisah Mohamed, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
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Chaihu-Shugan-San Decoction Modulates Intestinal Microbe Dysbiosis and Alleviates Chronic Metabolic Inflammation in NAFLD Rats via the NLRP3 Inflammasome Pathway

Yinji Liang,  Yupei Zhang,  Yuanjun Deng,  Shu Liang,  Yifang He,  Yanning Chen,  Chan Liu,  Chenli Lin,  Li Han,  Guifang Tu,  Qinhe Yang, 
  • First Published: 11 July 2018
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Vasorelaxant and Hypotensive Effects of Cheonwangbosimdan in SD and SHR Rats

Bumjung Kim,  Cheolmin Jo,  Ho-Young Choi,  Kyungjin Lee, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2018
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Danggui Sini Decoction Protected Islet Endothelial Cell Survival from Hypoxic Damage via PI3K/Akt/eNOS Pathway

Wenting Chen,  Caoxin Huang,  Chen Yang,  Xilin Ge,  Wenfang Huang,  Xuejun Li,  Shuyu Yang,  Suhuan Liu, 
  • First Published: 10 July 2018
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Gut Microbiota Play an Essential Role in the Antidiabetic Effects of Rhein

Ruifeng Wang,  Pu Zang,  Junxiu Chen,  Fei Wu,  Zhouqin Zheng,  Jian Ma,  Cuihua Yang,  Hong Du, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2018
Research Article
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Microbial Diversity of Chronic Wound and Successful Management of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Minfeng Wu,  Yan Li,  Dongjie Guo,  Gang Kui,  Bin Li,  Yu Deng,  Fulun Li, 
  • First Published: 09 July 2018
Research Article
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Involvement of Flavonoids from the Leaves of Carya cathayensis Sarg. in Sirtuin 1 Expression in HUVEC Senescence

Yan Guo,  Liwan Xing,  Chaodong Qian,  Zhishan Ding,  Bo Jin, 
  • First Published: 08 July 2018
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Antimycobacterial Activity and Safety Profile Assessment of Alpinia galanga and Tinospora cordifolia

Mohamed F. Alajmi,  Ramzi A. Mothana,  Adnan J. Al-Rehaily,  Jamal M. Khaled, 
  • First Published: 08 July 2018
Research Article
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ETAS®50 Attenuates Ultraviolet-B-Induced Interleukin-6 Expression by Suppressing Akt Phosphorylation in Normal Human Dermal Fibroblasts

Ken Shirato,  Tomoko Koda,  Jun Takanari,  Junetsu Ogasawara,  Takuya Sakurai,  Hideki Ohno,  Takako Kizaki, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2018
Research Article
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Suppressive Effect of Quercetin on Nitric Oxide Production from Nasal Epithelial Cells In Vitro

Nachi Ebihara,  Kana Takahashi,  Haruka Takemura,  Yuko Akanuma,  Kazuhito Asano,  Masataka Sunagawa, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2018
Research Article
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Evaluation on Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Total Flavonoids from Juniperus sabina

Jun Zhao,  Aosimanjiang Maitituersun,  Chenyang Li,  Qian Li,  Fang Xu,  Tao Liu, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2018
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Catgut Implantation at Acupoint Reduces Immune Reaction in a Rat Model of Allergic Rhinitis

Shasha Yang,  Jing Wu,  Qinxiu Zhang,  Xinrong Li,  Daien Liu,  Bin Zeng,  Hongjiao Gao,  Xiaolin Yan,  Zhendong Zhong, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2018
Corrigendum
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Corrigendum to “Pharmacological Basis for Use of Selaginella moellendorffii in Gouty Arthritis: Antihyperuricemic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition”

Ping Zhao,  Ke-li Chen,  Guo-li Zhang,  Guang-rui Deng,  Juan Li, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2018

Research Article
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Effect of Wine Wastes Extracts on the Viability and Biofilm Formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus Strains

Carolina María Viola,  Romina Torres-Carro,  Elena Cartagena,  María Inés Isla,  María Rosa Alberto,  Mario Eduardo Arena, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2018
Research Article
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Different Harmonic Characteristics Were Found at Each Location on TCM Radial Pulse Diagnosis by Spectrum Analysis

Yun-Ning Tsai,  Yi-Chia Huang,  Sunny Jui-Shan Lin,  Shen-Ming Lee,  Yung-Yen Cheng,  Yu-Hsin Chang,  Yi-Chang Su, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2018
Research Article
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Preclinical Evaluation of In Vitro and In Vivo Antiviral Activities of KCT-01, a New Herbal Formula against Hepatitis B Virus

Hong Kim,  Eungyeong Jang,  So-Young Kim,  Ji-Yoon Choi,  Na-Rae Lee,  Dae-Sung Kim,  Kyung-Tae Lee,  Kyung-Soo Inn,  Bum-Joon Kim,  Jang-Hoon Lee, 
  • First Published: 04 July 2018
Research Article
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Probiotic Cell-Free Supernatants Exhibited Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activity on Human Gut Epithelial Cells and Macrophages Stimulated with LPS

Stefania De Marco,  Marzia Sichetti,  Diana Muradyan,  Miranda Piccioni,  Giovanna Traina,  Rita Pagiotti,  Donatella Pietrella, 
  • First Published: 04 July 2018
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Electroacupuncture at Hua Tuo Jia Ji Acupoints Reduced Neuropathic Pain and Increased GABAA Receptors in Rat Spinal Cord

Siao-Wei Jiang,  Yi-Wen Lin,  Ching-Liang Hsieh, 
  • First Published: 04 July 2018
Research Article
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In Vitro Antidiabetic Activity and Mechanism of Action of Brachylaena elliptica (Thunb.) DC

Idowu Jonas Sagbo,  Maryna van de Venter,  Trevor Koekemoer,  Graeme Bradley, 
  • First Published: 04 July 2018
Research Article
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Extraction of Amana edulis Induces Liver Cancer Apoptosis

Yueyang Fan,  Xiaowei Hou,  Pengpeng Guo,  Xiuhua Lv,  Lingling Zhao,  Huilan Wang,  Lu Zhou,  Yinglu Feng, 
  • First Published: 04 July 2018
Review Article
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A Comprehensive Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.f.) Lindau

Leng Wei Khoo,  Siew Audrey Kow,  Ming Tatt Lee,  Chin Ping Tan,  Khozirah Shaari,  Chau Ling Tham,  Faridah Abas, 
  • First Published: 04 July 2018
Research Article
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Interspecies Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities of Genus Solanum and Estimation of Rutin by Validated UPLC-PDA Method

Mohamed Fahad Alajmi,  Perwez Alam,  Md. Tabish Rehman,  Fohad Mabood Husain,  Azmat Ali Khan,  Nasir Ali Siddiqui,  Afzal Hussain,  Mohd. Abul Kalam,  Mohammad Khalid Parvez, 
  • First Published: 03 July 2018
Review Article
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The Confrontation between Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacological Tests of Medicinal Plants Associated with Mental and Neurological Disorders

Giovanna Felipe Cavalcante e Costa,  Hisao Nishijo,  Leonardo Ferreira Caixeta,  Tales Alexandre Aversi-Ferreira, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2018
Research Article
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In Vivo Wound Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Leaf Latex of Aloe megalacantha Baker (Xanthorrhoeaceae)

Leake Gebremeskel,  Dayananda Bhoumik,  Gereziher Geremedhin Sibhat,  Kald Beshir Tuem, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2018
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Z-Ligustilide Exerted Hormetic Effect on Growth and Detoxification Enzymes of Spodoptera litura Larvae

Yang Yi,  Guojun Dou,  Zanyang Yu,  Hui He,  Chengqiang Wang,  Li Li,  Jia Zhou,  Dejun Liu,  Jianyou Shi,  Guanrong Li,  Lei Pang,  Na Yang,  Qinwan Huang,  Hongyi Qi, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2018
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A Component Formula of Chinese Medicine for Hypercholesterolemia Based on Virtual Screening and Biology Network

Xiaoqian Huo,  Fang Lu,  Liansheng Qiao,  Gongyu Li,  Yanling Zhang, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2018
Research Article
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Establishing a Cell-Based High-Content Screening Assay for TCM Compounds with Anti-Renal Fibrosis Effects

Xi-ting Wang,  Xue-jiao Sun,  Cheng Li,  Yi Liu,  Lan Zhang,  Ya-dong Li,  Qing-hua Wu,  Shi-you Li,  Yu Li, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2018
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A Validated LC-MS/MS Method for Simultaneous Determination of Six Aconitum Alkaloids and Seven Ginsenosides in Rat Plasma and Application to Pharmacokinetics of Shen-Fu Prescription

Huizi Ouyang,  Fang Liu,  Zhidan Tang,  Xiaopeng Chen,  Fang Bo,  Huaming Liu,  Yanxu Chang,  Jun He, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2018
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Establishment and Validation of an In Vitro Screening Method for Traditional Chinese Medicine-Induced Nephrotoxicity

Zhe Ma,  Xuexiao Cao,  Xiao Guo,  Meng Wang,  Xiaoliang Ren,  Ranran Dong,  Rui Shao,  Yan Zhu, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2018
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QiDiTangShen Granules Reduced Diabetic Kidney Injury by Regulating the Phosphorylation Balance of the Tyrosine and Serine Residues of Insulin Receptor Substrate 1

Xue Gao,  Hongfang Liu,  Zhichao An,  Qiying He, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2018
Editorial
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Natural Products for Ameliorating Degenerative Diseases

Eman Al-Sayed,  Indumathi Somasundaram,  Dinesh Dhamecha,  Hanan Hagar, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2018
Research Article
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Effect of Tai Chi Synergy T1 Exercise on Autonomic Function, Metabolism, and Physical Fitness of Healthy Individuals

Hsu-Chih Tai,  Yi-Sheng Chou,  I-Shiang Tzeng,  Cheng-Yu Wei,  Chun-Hsien Su,  Wen-Chen Liu,  Woon-Man Kung, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2018
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The Effectiveness of Saireito, a Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, in Reducing Postoperative Edema after Acquired Ptosis Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Trial

Naoki Morimoto,  Natsuko Kakudo,  Toshihito Mitsui,  Atsuyuki Kuro,  Yuko Ueda,  Masakatsu Hihara,  Yoshihito Tanaka,  Yujiro Ozaki,  Kenji Suzuki,  Kenji Kusumoto, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2018
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Systems Pharmacological Approach to Investigate the Mechanism of Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma for Alzheimer’s Disease

Zhenyan Song,  Fang Yin,  Biao Xiang,  Bin Lan,  Shaowu Cheng, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2018
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Flavonoid Extract from Propolis Inhibits Cardiac Fibrosis Triggered by Myocardial Infarction through Upregulation of SIRT1

Qian Wang,  Xin Sui,  Dian-Jun Sui,  Ping Yang, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2018
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Efficacy of Achyranthes aspera (L.) as a Molluscicidal Bait Formulation against Fresh Water Snail Biomphalaria pfeifferi

Belayhun Mandefro,  Seid Tiku Mereta,  Argaw Ambelu, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2018
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The Effect and Mechanism of Chinese Herbal Formula Sini Tang in Heart Failure after Myocardial Infarction in Rats

Yuhan Zhu,  Jing Zhao,  Qingqing Han,  Zhen Wang,  Zhaobo Wang,  Xin Dong,  Jiebai Li,  Lei Liu,  Xiaoxu Shen, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2018
Research Article
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One-Pot Facile Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Seed Extract of Phoenix dactylifera and Their Bactericidal Potential against MRSA

Mohammad Azam Ansari,  Mohammad A. Alzohairy, 
  • First Published: 26 June 2018
Research Article
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Immunological Modulation in Long-Term Karate Practitioners

Juan M. Manzaneque,  Francisca M. Vera,  Gabriel A. Carranque,  Francisco M. Rodríguez-Peña,  Federico Navajas,  María J. Blanca, 
  • First Published: 26 June 2018
Research Article
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Precocious Puberty and the Lin28/Let7 Pathway: The Therapeutic Effect of the Nourishing “Yin” and Purging “Fire” Traditional Chinese Medicine Mixture in a Rat Model

Yuanyuan He,  Xinghui Han,  Wen Sun,  Jian Yu,  Amin Tamadon, 
  • First Published: 26 June 2018
Research Article
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Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects of Kelong-Capsule on Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Rats

Ling Zhang,  Xin-Rong Fan,  Hui Xie,  Qing-Hu He,  Yu-Song Nie,  Min Zhang,  Miao Yan, 
  • First Published: 26 June 2018
Research Article
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Insulinotropic Activity of Standardized Methanolic Extracts of Ficus deltoidea from Seven Varieties

Nurshieren Yahaya,  Nur Sumirah Mohd Dom,  Zainah Adam,  Muhajir Hamid, 
  • First Published: 26 June 2018
Research Article
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Xihuang Pill Induces Apoptosis of Human Glioblastoma U-87 MG Cells via Targeting ROS-Mediated Akt/mTOR/FOXO1 Pathway

Meng Shao,  Zhenqiang He,  Zhixin Yin,  Peihong Ma,  Qian Xiao,  Yafeng Song,  Ziming Huang,  Yujie Ma,  Yuqin Qiu,  Aizhi Zhao,  Taicheng Zhou,  Qirui Wang, 
  • First Published: 26 June 2018
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The Influence of BuqiHuoxueTongluo Formula on Histopathology and Pulmonary Function Test in Bleomycin-Induced Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Rats

Xiaolin Yu,  Yanxia Zhang,  Xiaohua Yang,  Xiaomei Zhang,  Xinxiang Wang,  Xuemei Liu,  Yan Yan, 
  • First Published: 26 June 2018
Research Article
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Samul-Tang Regulates Cell Cycle and Migration of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells against TNF-α Stimulation

Eun Sik Choi,  Jung Joo Yoon,  Byung Hyuk Han,  Da Hye Jeong,  Hye Yoom Kim,  You Mee Ahn,  So Young Eun,  Yun Jung Lee,  Dae Gill Kang,  Ho Sub Lee, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
Research Article
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Smilax aristolochiifolia Root Extract and Its Compounds Chlorogenic Acid and Astilbin Inhibit the Activity of α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase Enzymes

Viridiana Candelaria Pérez-Nájera,  Janet Alejandra Gutiérrez-Uribe,  Marilena Antunes-Ricardo,  Sergio Hidalgo-Figueroa,  Carmen Lizette Del-Toro-Sánchez,  Luis A. Salazar-Olivo,  Eugenia Lugo-Cervantes, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
Review Article
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An Insight into Ginsenoside Metabolite Compound K as a Potential Tool for Skin Disorder

En Hyung Kim,  Wonnam Kim, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
Research Article
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Decoction of Chinese Herbal Medicine Fuzheng Kang-Ai Induces Lung Cancer Cell Apoptosis via STAT3/Bcl-2/Caspase-3 Pathway

Sumei Wang,  Shunqin Long,  Shujing Xiao,  Wanyin Wu,  Swei Sunny Hann, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
Research Article
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Ginkgo biloba Exocarp Extract Inhibits the Metastasis of B16-F10 Melanoma Involving PI3K/Akt/NF-κB/MMP-9 Signaling Pathway

Chenjie Cao,  Ya Su,  Yanqi Gao,  Chengrong Luo,  Lu Yin,  Yingjie Zhao,  Huasheng Chen,  Aihua Xu, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
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Effect and Mechanism of ShiZhiFang on Uric Acid Metabolism in Hyperuricemic Rats

Yansheng Wu,  Yixing Wang,  Jiaoying Ou,  Qiang Wan,  Liqiang Shi,  Yingqiao Li,  Fei He,  Huiling Wang,  Liqun He,  Jiandong Gao, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
Research Article
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Tou Nong San Attenuates Inflammation in TNBS-IBD Model by Inhibiting NF-κB Signaling Pathway

Zhipeng Hu,  Maoyi Yang,  Qiaobo Ye,  Kaihua Qin,  Mingquan Wu,  Rui Gu,  Yingguang Zhou, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
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Zuo Gui Wan Alters Expression of Energy Metabolism Genes and Prevents Cell Death in High-Glucose Loaded Mouse Embryos

Qi Liang,  Zhipeng Qu,  Yu Liang,  QianJin Feng,  Xin Niu,  Temaka Bai,  Yingli Wang,  Qiang Song,  David L. Adelson, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
Review Article
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Pharmacoacupuncture for Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Ki-Ho Cho,  Tae-Hun Kim,  Woo-Sang Jung,  Sang-Kwan Moon,  Chang-Nam Ko,  Seung-Yeon Cho,  Chan-Yong Jeon,  Tae Young Choi,  Myeong Soo Lee,  Sang-Ho Lee,  Eun Kyoung Chung,  Seungwon Kwon, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
Research Article
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Antileishmanial and Immunomodulatory Effect of Babassu-Loaded PLGA Microparticles: A Useful Drug Target to Leishmania amazonensis Infection

Mayara Cristina Pinto da Silva,  Jefferson Mesquita Brito,  Amalia dos Santos Ferreira,  Andre Alvares Marques Vale,  Ana Paula Azevedo dos Santos,  Lucilene Amorim Silva,  Paulo Vitor Soeiro Pereira,  Flavia Raquel Fernandes Nascimento,  Roberto Nicolete,  Rosane Nassar Meireles Guerra, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
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Xijiao Dihuang Decoction Alleviates Ischemic Brain Injury in MCAO Rats by Regulating Inflammation, Neurogenesis, and Angiogenesis

Xiaojun Fei,  Xu Zhang,  Qi Wang,  Jingbo Li,  Hao Shen,  Xuanye Wang,  Hongquan Liu,  Weiwei Tao, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
Research Article
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Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidative, and Hepatoprotective Effects of Trans Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol/Sesame Oil on Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Rats

Morouj Ismail,  Hiba Hasan,  Youmna El-Orfali,  Hanan Ismail,  Ghada Khawaja, 
  • First Published: 25 June 2018
Corrigendum
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Corrigendum to “A Hop Extract Lifenol® Improves Postmenopausal Overweight, Osteoporosis, and Hot Flash in Ovariectomized Rats”

Young-Hwan Ban,  Jung-Min Yon,  Yeseul Cha,  Jieun Choi,  Eun Suk An,  Haiyu Guo,  Da Woom Seo,  Tae-Su Kim,  Sung-Pyo Lee,  Jong-Choon Kim,  Ehn-Kyoung Choi,  Yun-Bae Kim, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018

Research Article
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Phytochemical Screening and Antidiabetic, Antihyperlipidemic, and Antioxidant Properties of Anthyllis henoniana (Coss.) Flowers Extracts in an Alloxan-Induced Rats Model of Diabetes

Ameur Ben Younes,  Maryem Ben Salem,  Hanen El Abed,  Raoudha Jarraya, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018
Review Article
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Bougainvillea Genus: A Review on Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology

Rodolfo Abarca-Vargas,  Vera L. Petricevich, 
  • First Published: 24 June 2018
Corrigendum
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Corrigendum to “The Therapeutic Effects of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Wuzi Yanzong Pill for the Treatment of Oligoasthenozoospermia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials”

Ming Peng Zhao,  Xiao Shi,  Grace Wing Shan Kong,  Chi Chiu Wang,  Justin Che Yuen Wu,  Zhi Xiu Lin,  Tin Chiu Li,  David Yiu Leung Chan, 
  • First Published: 21 June 2018

Research Article
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Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Gamisoyo-San in an Animal Model of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Sunjung Park,  Eun Jin Yang, 
  • First Published: 21 June 2018
Research Article
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The Effects of the Honey-Roasting Process on the Pharmacokinetics of the Six Active Compounds of Licorice

Yulong Zhang,  Mengyue Wang,  Jingyu Yang,  Xiaobo Li, 
  • First Published: 21 June 2018
Research Article
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Potential Antiproliferative Activity and Evaluation of Essential Oil Composition of the Aerial Parts of Tamarix aphylla (L.) H.Karst.: A Wild Grown Medicinal Plant in Jordan

N. Alhourani,  V. Kasabri,  Y. Bustanji,  R. Abbassi,  M. Hudaib, 
  • First Published: 21 June 2018
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Δ3,2-Hydroxybakuchiol Attenuates Depression in Multiple Rodent Models Possibly by Inhibition of Monoamine Transporters in Brain

Gang Zhao,  Li-he Guo,  Wei Huang,  Jia-liang Hu, 
  • First Published: 20 June 2018
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Development of Novel Photosensitizer Using the Buddleja officinalis Extract for Head and Neck Cancer

Hyejoung Cho,  Hui Zheng,  Qiaochu Sun,  Shuhan Shi,  YuZhu He,  Kyuhyeon Ahn,  Byunggook Kim,  Hye-Eun Kim,  Okjoon Kim, 
  • First Published: 20 June 2018
Research Article
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Gypenosides Attenuate Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Neuroinflammation and Memory Impairment in Rats

Bombi Lee,  Insop Shim,  Hyejung Lee, 
  • First Published: 19 June 2018
Research Article
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Sini Decoction Improves Adrenal Function and the Short-Term Outcome of Septic Rats through Downregulation of Adrenal Toll-Like Receptor 4 Expression

Fang Lai,  Gengbiao Zhou,  Shutao Mai,  Xiaolian Qin,  Wenting Liu,  Yan Zhang,  Dongping Xie,  Yanna Weng,  Jiongdong Du,  Yi Zheng,  Jiyang Liao,  Yun Han, 
  • First Published: 19 June 2018
Research Article
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Demand, End-Uses, and Conservation of Alpine Medicinal Plant Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora (Pennell) D. Y. Hong in Central Himalaya

Gandhiv Kafle,  Indira Bhattarai (Sharma),  Mohan Siwakoti,  Arjun Kumar Shrestha, 
  • First Published: 19 June 2018
Research Article
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Systemic Administration of Curcumin Affect Anxiety-Related Behaviors in a Rat Model of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder via Activation of Serotonergic Systems

Bombi Lee,  Hyejung Lee, 
  • First Published: 19 June 2018
Review Article
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Acupuncture on Obesity: Clinical Evidence and Possible Neuroendocrine Mechanisms

Kepei Zhang,  Shigao Zhou,  Chunyan Wang,  Hanchen Xu,  Li Zhang, 
  • First Published: 14 June 2018
Research Article
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A Brief Body-Mind-Spirit Group Therapy for Chinese Medicine Stagnation Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Siu-man Ng,  Lingli Leng,  Rainbow T. H. Ho,  Zhangjin Zhang,  Qi Wang, 
  • First Published: 14 June 2018
Research Article
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The Construction of Sham Dry Needles and Their Validity

Ulrike H. Mitchell,  Paul Stoneman,  Robert E. Larson,  Garritt L. Page, 
  • First Published: 14 June 2018
Research Article
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Effect of Aqueous Extract from Descurainia sophia (L.) Webb ex Prantl on Ventricular Remodeling in Chronic Heart Failure Rats

Ying Luo,  Zhiqiang Sun,  Pengfei Hu,  Yuanhong Wu,  Weiwei Yu,  Shuwei Huang, 
  • First Published: 13 June 2018
Research Article
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Antiobesity and Antioxidant Potentials of Selected Palestinian Medicinal Plants

Rana M. Jamous,  Salam Y. Abu-Zaitoun,  Rola J. Akkawi,  Mohammed S. Ali-Shtayeh, 
  • First Published: 13 June 2018
Research Article
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Herb Formula ZhenRongDan Balances Sex Hormones, Modulates Organ Atrophy, and Restores ERα and ERβ Expressions in Ovariectomized Rats

Xuan Zhang,  Qian Chen,  Bo Chen,  Fangqin Wang,  Xiao-Hong Chen, 
  • First Published: 13 June 2018
Research Article
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The Effects of Fermented Laminaria japonica on Short-Term Working Memory and Physical Fitness in the Elderly

Storm N. S. Reid,  Je-kwang Ryu,  Yunsook Kim,  Byeong Hwan Jeon, 
  • First Published: 12 June 2018

Review Article
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In Vitro and In Vivo Immunomodulator Activities of Allium sativum L.

Mouna Moutia,  Norddine Habti,  Abdallah Badou, 
  • First Published: 12 June 2018
Research Article
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In Vivo Antimalarial Activity of the 80% Methanolic Root Bark Extract and Solvent Fractions of Gardenia ternifolia Schumach. & Thonn. (Rubiaceae) against Plasmodium berghei

Dejen Nureye,  Solomon Assefa,  Teshome Nedi,  Ephrem Engidawork, 
  • First Published: 12 June 2018
Research Article
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Evaluation of the Wound Healing Activity of the Crude Extract of Leaves of Acanthus polystachyus Delile (Acanthaceae)

Wubante Demilew,  Getnet Mequanint Adinew,  Seyfe Asrade, 
  • First Published: 11 June 2018
Research Article
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Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Aidi Injection Plus Docetaxel-Based Chemotherapy in Advanced Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of 36 Randomized Controlled Trials

Zheng Xiao,  Chengqiong Wang,  Lianhong Li,  Xuemei Tang,  Nana Li,  Jing Li,  Ling Chen,  Qihai Gong,  Fushan Tang,  Jihong Feng,  Xiaofei Li, 
  • First Published: 11 June 2018
Research Article
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Biomechanical Effects of Lateral Bending Position on Performing Cervical Spinal Manipulation for Cervical Disc Herniation: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis

Xuecheng Huang,  Linqiang Ye,  Zixian Wu,  Lichang Liang,  Qianli Wang,  Weibo Yu,  De Liang,  Xiaobing Jiang, 
  • First Published: 11 June 2018
Research Article
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Antiasthmatic Effects of Sanglong Pingchuan Decoction through Inducing a Balanced Th1/Th2 Immune Response

Binnian Zhu,  Jun Dong,  Xiangyun Gao,  Yanfei He,  Hongxiang Sun, 
  • First Published: 11 June 2018
Research Article
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Effect of Liuzijue Exercise Combined with Elastic Band Resistance Exercise on Patients with COPD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Weibing Wu,  Xiaodan Liu,  Peijun Li,  Ning Li,  Zhenwei Wang, 
  • First Published: 11 June 2018
Review Article
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Adjuvant Therapy of Oral Chinese Herbal Medicine for Menopausal Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jiju Wang,  Jian Liu,  Xiaojia Ni,  Guangning Nie,  Yuyan Zeng,  Xiaojing Cao,  Xiaoyu Li,  Xiaoyun Wang, 
  • First Published: 11 June 2018
Editorial
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Modernization of Traditional Oriental Medicine: New Dosage Forms and Medical Instruments

Gihyun Lee,  Wonnam Kim,  Woojin Kim,  Hanbing Li, 
  • First Published: 10 June 2018
Research Article
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Precise Detection of Wrist Pulse Using Digital Speckle Pattern Interferometry

Hengfei Zhang,  Sijin Wu,  Weixian Li,  Yonghong Wang,  Mingli Dong,  Lianxiang Yang, 
  • First Published: 07 June 2018
Research Article
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Physical and Mental Effects of Bathing: A Randomized Intervention Study

Yasuaki Goto,  Shinya Hayasaka,  Shigeo Kurihara,  Yosikazu Nakamura, 
  • First Published: 07 June 2018
Editorial
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Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Natural Compounds

Letizia Angiolella,  Gianni Sacchetti,  Thomas Efferth, 
  • First Published: 06 June 2018
Research Article
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ROS-Mediated Mitochondrial Pathway is Required for Manilkara Zapota (L.) P. Royen Leaf Methanol Extract Inducing Apoptosis in the Modulation of Caspase Activation and EGFR/NF-κB Activities of HeLa Human Cervical Cancer Cells

Bee Ling Tan,  Mohd Esa Norhaizan,  Lee Chin Chan, 
  • First Published: 06 June 2018
Research Article
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Observational Study of the Association between TCM Zheng and Types of Coronary Artery Stenosis: Protocol of a Multicenter Case Series Study

Chao Liu,  Guang Chen,  Dan Liu,  Shaoping Nie,  Xiao Wang,  Xinsheng Huang,  Haitao Li,  Yi Li,  Shihua Luo,  Guoan Zhao,  Fei Lin,  Haoqiang He,  Jun Li,  Yanwei Xing,  Zhenpeng Zhang,  Jie Wang, 
  • First Published: 04 June 2018
Research Article
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Can a Traditional Korean Manual Therapy Be a Complementary and Alternative Strategy for Cervicogenic Dizziness? A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Seungwon Shin,  Jinyoung Kim,  Ami Yu,  Hyung-Sik Seo,  Mi-Ran Shin,  Seung-Ug Hong,  Chan Yung Jung,  Koh-Woon Kim,  Jae-Heung Cho,  Euiju Lee, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
Research Article
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In Vitro and Ex Vivo Chemopreventive Action of Mauritia flexuosa Products

Joilane Alves Pereira-Freire,  George Laylson da Silva Oliveira,  Layana Karine Farias Lima,  Carla Lorena Silva Ramos,  Stella Regina Arcanjo-Medeiros,  Ana Cristina Silva de Lima,  Sabrina Almondes Teixeira,  Guilherme Antônio Lopes de Oliveira,  Nárcia Mariana Fonseca Nunes,  Vivianne Rodrigues Amorim,  Luciano da Silva Lopes,  Larissa Araújo Rolim,  Joaquim Soares da Costa-Júnior,  Paulo Michel Pinheiro Ferreira, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
Research Article
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Functional Improvements in Parkinson’s Disease Following a Randomized Trial of Yoga

Marieke Van Puymbroeck,  Alysha Walter,  Brent L. Hawkins,  Julia L. Sharp,  Kathleen Woschkolup,  Enrique Urrea-Mendoza,  Fredy Revilla,  Emilie V. Adams,  Arlene A. Schmid, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018

Research Article
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Anti-Inflammatory Effect of ETAS®50 by Inhibiting Nuclear Factor-κB p65 Nuclear Import in Ultraviolet-B-Irradiated Normal Human Dermal Fibroblasts

Ken Shirato,  Tomoko Koda,  Jun Takanari,  Takuya Sakurai,  Junetsu Ogasawara,  Kazuhiko Imaizumi,  Hideki Ohno,  Takako Kizaki, 
  • First Published: 03 June 2018
Research Article
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Effects of Chailong Jieyu Pill on Behavior, Monoamine Neurotransmitters, and Corticosteroid Receptors in a Rat Model of Anxiety Disorder

Guang-kui Feng,  Xian-jun Ma,  Yin-yi Chen,  Guang-rong Bian,  Chao Yang,  Bao-dong Gu, 
  • First Published: 31 May 2018
Research Article
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Correlation Analysis between Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes and Gastrointestinal Bleeding after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Chenhao Zhang,  Chaolian Huang,  Mingming Wang,  Xiaolin Kong,  Guannan Liu,  Jie Wang, 
  • First Published: 31 May 2018
Review Article
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Efficacy and Safety of Auricular Acupuncture for Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A Systematic Review

Chan-Young Kwon,  Boram Lee,  Hyo-Weon Suh,  Sun-Yong Chung,  Jong Woo Kim, 
  • First Published: 31 May 2018
Research Article
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Total Flavones of Rhododendron simsii Planch Flower Protect against Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury via the Mechanism of Cystathionine-γ-Lyase-Produced H2S

Shuo Chen,  Jian-Hua Zhang,  You-Yang Hu,  Dong-Hua Hu,  Shan-Shan Gao,  Yi-Fei Fan,  Yu-Ling Wang,  Yi Jiao,  Zhi-Wu Chen, 
  • First Published: 31 May 2018
Research Article
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Bioactivity-Guided Isolation of Neuritogenic Factor from the Seeds of the Gac Plant (Momordica cochinchinensis)

E. Mazzio,  R. Badisa,  S. Eyunni,  S. Ablordeppey,  B. George,  K. F. A. Soliman, 
  • First Published: 31 May 2018
Expression of Concern
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Expression of Concern on “Modes of Antiviral Action of Chemical Portions and Constituents from Woad Root Extract against Influenza Virus A FM1”

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 
  • First Published: 30 May 2018

Research Article
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A Pilot Study on Characteristics of Metabolomics and Lipidomics according to Sasang Constitution

Min Jung Kim,  Da-Hye Lee,  Jiyun Ahn,  Tae-Youl Ha,  Young Jin Jang,  Eunju Do,  Chang Hwa Jung, 
  • First Published: 30 May 2018
Research Article
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Ingestion of Exopolymers from Aureobasidium pullulans Reduces the Duration of Cold and Flu Symptoms: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Intervention Study

Jong-Min Lim,  Eunju Do,  Dong-Chan Park,  Go-Woon Jung,  Hyung-Rae Cho,  Seo-Young Lee,  Jae Wook Shin,  Kyung Min Baek,  Jae-Suk Choi, 
  • First Published: 30 May 2018
Research Article
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Standardized Kaempferia parviflora Wall. ex Baker (Zingiberaceae) Extract Inhibits Fat Accumulation and Muscle Atrophy in ob/ob Mice

Sunkyu Lee,  Changhee Kim,  Dowan Kwon,  Mi-Bo Kim,  Jae-Kwan Hwang, 
  • First Published: 28 May 2018
Research Article
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Protein Hydrolyzates from Changbai Mountain Walnut (Juglans mandshurica Maxim.) Boost Mouse Immune System and Exhibit Immunoregulatory Activities

Jing Li,  Ji Wang,  Chunlei Liu,  Li Fang,  Weihong Min, 
  • First Published: 28 May 2018
Research Article
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Antiangiogenic Herbal Composition Ob-X Reduces Abdominal Visceral Fat in Humans: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

Jae-Heon Kang,  In Sun Jeong,  Min-Young Kim, 
  • First Published: 28 May 2018
Research Article
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Relationship between Tongue Temperature Estimated by Infrared Thermography, Tongue Color, and Cold-Heat Pathological Patterns: A Retrospective Chart Review Study

Seung-Won Baek,  Jin-Moo Lee,  Young-Bae Park,  Young-Jae Park, 
  • First Published: 27 May 2018
Review Article
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Acupuncture for Diarrhoea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Network Meta-Analysis

Lingping Zhu,  Yunhui Ma,  Shasha Ye,  Zhiqun Shu, 
  • First Published: 27 May 2018
Research Article
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Acute Biochemical, Cardiovascular, and Autonomic Response to Hyperbaric (4 atm) Exposure in Healthy Subjects

Mariusz Kozakiewicz,  Joanna Slomko,  Katarzyna Buszko,  Wladyslaw Sinkiewicz,  Jacek J. Klawe,  Malgorzata Tafil-Klawe,  Julia L. Newton,  Pawel Zalewski, 
  • First Published: 27 May 2018
Review Article
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Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Nonerosive Reflux Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Jiao Xiao,  Yunfeng Yang,  Yuanrong Zhu,  Yan Qin,  Yifan Li,  Mengjie Fu,  Zhengdong Zhai,  Lingyun Zhu, 
  • First Published: 24 May 2018
Research Article
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In Vivo Antiplasmodial Activity of Two Sahelian Plant Extracts on Plasmodium berghei ANKA Infected NMRI Mice

Léa Nadège Bonkian,  R. Serge Yerbanga,  Benjamin Koama,  Aboubakar Soma,  Mamoudou Cisse,  Innocent Valea,  Halidou Tinto,  Jean Bosco Ouedraogo,  T. Robert Guigemde,  Maminata Traore/Coulibaly, 
  • First Published: 24 May 2018
Research Article
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In Vitro Antioxidant Potential and Effect of a Glutathione-Enhancer Dietary Supplement on Selected Rat Liver Cytochrome P450 Enzyme Activity

Benoit B. N’guessan,  Seth K. Amponsah,  George J. Dugbartey,  Kwabena D. Awuah,  Eunice Dotse,  Abigail Aning,  Kennedy K. E. Kukuia,  Isaac J. Asiedu-Gyekye,  Regina Appiah-Opong, 
  • First Published: 24 May 2018
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Structural Changes Induced by Acupuncture in the Recovering Brain after Ischemic Stroke

Ping Wu,  Yu-mei Zhou,  Chen-xi Liao,  Yu-zhi Tang,  Yong-xin Li,  Li-hua Qiu,  Wei Qin,  Fang Zeng,  Fan-rong Liang, 
  • First Published: 23 May 2018
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Therapeutic Effects of Kangzhi Syrup in a Guinea Pig Model of Ovalbumin-Induced Cough Variant Asthma

Youpeng Wang,  Pengyu Zhu,  Jiejun Tan,  Zhiwei Liu,  Wanying Qu,  Lujia Liu,  Zhijun Li, 
  • First Published: 23 May 2018
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Pulse Wave Cycle Features Analysis of Different Blood Pressure Grades in the Elderly

Xiao-Juan Hu,  Lei Zhang,  Jia-Tuo Xu,  Bao-Cheng Liu,  Jian-Ying Wang,  Yan-Long Hong,  Li-Ping Tu,  Ji Cui, 
  • First Published: 22 May 2018
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Total Flavonoids from Radix Glycyrrhiza Exert Anti-Inflammatory and Antitumorigenic Effects by Inactivating iNOS Signaling Pathways

Yi-Xin Jiang,  Yang-Yi Dai,  Yi-Feng Pan,  Xi-Min Wu,  Yue Yang,  Ka Bian,  Dan-Dan Zhang, 
  • First Published: 22 May 2018
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Fermented Citrus Lemon Reduces Liver Injury Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride in Rats

Yi Jinn Lillian Chen,  Pei-Chi Chou,  Chang Lu Hsu,  Jeng-Fung Hung,  Yang-Chang Wu,  Jaung-Geng Lin, 
  • First Published: 20 May 2018
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A Comparative Study of Melissa officinalis Leaves and Stems Ethanolic Extracts in terms of Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, and Antiproliferative Potential

Elena-Alina Moacă,  Claudia Farcaş,  Alexandra Ghiţu,  Dorina Coricovac,  Ramona Popovici,  Nela-Loredana Cărăba-Meiţă,  Florina Ardelean,  Diana Simona Antal,  Cristina Dehelean,  Ştefana Avram, 
  • First Published: 16 May 2018
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Therapeutic Potential of Pterostilbene and Resveratrol on Biomechanic, Biochemical, and Histological Parameters in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Bora Tastekin,  Aykut Pelit,  Sait Polat,  Abdullah Tuli,  Leman Sencar,  Mustafa Muhlis Alparslan,  Yusuf Kenan Daglioglu, 
  • First Published: 16 May 2018
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Ganoderma lucidum and Auricularia polytricha Mushrooms Protect against Carbofuran-Induced Toxicity in Rats

Md. Sakib Hossen,  Md. Maruf Billah Prince,  E. M. Tanvir,  M. Alamgir Zaman Chowdhury,  Md. Abdur Rahman,  Fahmida Alam,  Sudip Paul,  Moumoni Saha,  Md. Yousuf Ali,  Nikhil Chandra Bhoumik,  Nurul Karim,  Siew Hua Gan,  Md. Ibrahim Khalil, 
  • First Published: 15 May 2018
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Optimization of Bioactive Ingredient Extraction from Chinese Herbal Medicine Glycyrrhiza glabra: A Comparative Study of Three Optimization Models

Li Yu,  Weifeng Jin,  Xiaohong Li,  Yuyan Zhang, 
  • First Published: 15 May 2018
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Effects of Panax ginseng on Obesity in Animal Models: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Hye-Sung Park,  Jae-Heung Cho,  Koh-Woon Kim,  Won-Seok Chung,  Mi-Yeon Song, 
  • First Published: 15 May 2018
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Ayurvedic Medicine for the Treatment of Dementia: Mechanistic Aspects

Akhlaq A. Farooqui,  Tahira Farooqui,  Anil Madan,  Jolin Hwee-Jing Ong,  Wei-Yi Ong, 
  • First Published: 15 May 2018
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Acupuncture Compared with Intramuscular Injection of Neostigmine for Postpartum Urinary Retention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Xiao-Mei Wang,  Jing Gong,  Si-Cong Li,  Mei Han, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2018
Review Article
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Research Progress in the Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Invigoration on Neurotransmitter Related Diseases

Xiting Zhang,  Lin Li,  Ting Chen,  Zuoyan Sun,  Weiwei Tang,  Shuang Wang,  Tianqi Wang,  Yi Wang,  Han Zhang, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2018
Erratum
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Erratum to “Therapeutic Effectiveness and Safety of Mesotherapy in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee”

Liang Chen,  Dongqing Li,  Jun Zhong,  Bo Qiu,  Xianglei Wu, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2018

Research Article
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Prevention of Prostate Tumor Development by Stimulation of Antitumor Immunity Using a Standardized Herbal Extract (Deep Immune®) in TRAMP Mice

Peihe Liang,  Jia Guo,  Shadan Li,  Qiunong Guan,  Terry Vanderheyden,  Alan So,  Yuzhuo Wang,  Tao Chen,  Caigan Du, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2018
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Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton Extract Ameliorates Inflammation and Hyperalgesia through Oxidative Stress Inhibition in Experimental Acute Pancreatitis

Danielle Gomes Santana,  Alan Santos Oliveira,  Marília Trindade de Santana Souza,  José Thiago do Carmo Santos,  Neuza Mariko Aymoto Hassimotto,  Ana Mara de Oliveira e Silva,  Renata Grespan,  Enilton Aparecido Camargo, 
  • First Published: 14 May 2018
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Scutellaria baicalensis Attenuates Airway Remodeling via PI3K/Akt/NF-κB Pathway in Cigarette Smoke Mediated-COPD Rats Model

Fei Xu,  Jinpei Lin,  Wenqiang Cui,  Qing Kong,  Qiuping Li,  Lulu Li,  Ying Wei,  Jingcheng Dong, 
  • First Published: 13 May 2018
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Mindfulness Meditation Targets Transdiagnostic Symptoms Implicated in Stress-Related Disorders: Understanding Relationships between Changes in Mindfulness, Sleep Quality, and Physical Symptoms

Jeffrey M. Greeson,  Haley Zarrin,  Moria J. Smoski,  Jeffrey G. Brantley,  Thomas R. Lynch,  Daniel M. Webber,  Martica H. Hall,  Edward C. Suarez,  Ruth Q. Wolever, 
  • First Published: 13 May 2018
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The Role of Semipurified Fractions Isolated from Quercus infectoria on Bone Metabolism by Using hFOB 1.19 Human Fetal Osteoblast Cell Model

Amira Raudhah Abdullah,  Hermizi Hapidin,  Hasmah Abdullah, 
  • First Published: 13 May 2018
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The Flavonoid Jaceosidin from Artemisia princeps Induces Apoptotic Cell Death and Inhibits the Akt Pathway in Oral Cancer Cells

Hye-Yeon Han,  Hyung Joon Kim,  Seung-Hwa Jeong,  Jiyeon Kim,  Sung-Hee Jeong,  Gyoo Cheon Kim,  Dae-Seok Hwang,  Uk-Kyu Kim,  Mi Heon Ryu, 
  • First Published: 13 May 2018
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Systems Pharmacology Dissection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Wen-Dan Decoction for Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases

Tao-Hua Lan,  Lu-Lu Zhang,  Yong-Hua Wang,  Huan-Lin Wu,  Dan-Ping Xu, 
  • First Published: 10 May 2018
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Cytotoxic Activity of Extracts from Plants of Central Argentina on Sensitive and Multidrug-Resistant Leukemia Cells: Isolation of an Active Principle from Gaillardia megapotamica

María Laura González,  Mariana Belén Joray,  Jerónimo Laiolo,  María Inés Crespo,  Sara María Palacios,  Gustavo Miguel Ruiz,  María Cecilia Carpinella, 
  • First Published: 10 May 2018
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The Comprehensive Therapy of Electroacupuncture Promotes Regeneration of Nerve Fibers and Motor Function Recovery in Rats after Spinal Cord Injury

Yi-Fan Li,  Tie Li,  Da-Wei Zhang,  Hui Xue,  Dong Chen,  Chen Li,  Fu-Chun Wang, 
  • First Published: 09 May 2018
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Long-Zhi Decoction Medicated Serum Promotes Angiogenesis in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells Based on Autophagy

Quan He,  Qihua Liu,  Yongbin Chen,  Jiaquan Meng,  Ling Zou, 
  • First Published: 07 May 2018
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Toxicological Evaluation of Essential Oils from Some Plants of Rutaceae Family

Iram Liaqat,  Naila Riaz,  Qurat-ul-Ain Saleem,  Hafiz Muhammad Tahir,  Muhammad Arshad,  Najma Arshad, 
  • First Published: 06 May 2018
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Yokukansan, a Traditional Japanese Medicine, Enhances the Glutamate Transporter GLT-1 Function in Cultured Rat Cortical Astrocytes

Toshiyuki Ueki,  Zenji Kawakami,  Hitomi Kanno,  Yuji Omiya,  Kazushige Mizoguchi,  Masahiro Yamamoto, 
  • First Published: 06 May 2018
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The Chinese Herb Yi-Qi-Huo-Xue Protects Cardiomyocyte Function in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy

Xiangsheng Wang,  Jing Huang,  Shengyi Wang,  Qing Ni, 
  • First Published: 06 May 2018
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The Effect of a Hydrolyzed Polysaccharide Dietary Supplement on Biomarkers in Adults with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

John E. Lewis,  Steven E. Atlas,  Oscar L. Higuera,  Andrea Fiallo,  Ammar Rasul,  Ashar Farooqi,  Olga Kromo,  Laura A. Lantigua,  Eduard Tiozzo,  Judi M. Woolger,  Sharon Goldberg,  Armando Mendez,  Allan E. Rodriguez,  Janet Konefal, 
  • First Published: 03 May 2018

Research Article
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A Chinese Herbal Preparation, Xiao-Er-An-Shen Decoction, Exerts Neuron Protection by Modulation of Differentiation and Antioxidant Activity in Cultured PC12 Cells

Zhonggui Li,  Kelly Y. C. Lam,  Xiaoyan Liu,  Airong Qi,  Ping Yao,  Tina T. X. Dong,  Tiegang Yi,  Karl W. K. Tsim,  Jianping Chen, 
  • First Published: 03 May 2018
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Pharmacological Properties of the Medical Maggot: A Novel Therapy Overview

Litao Yan,  Jin Chu,  Mingshu Li,  Xianfeng Wang,  Junwei Zong,  Xueyang Zhang,  Mingzhi Song,  Shouyu Wang, 
  • First Published: 03 May 2018
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Utilization Status and Satisfaction with Medical Services in Nonresidential Foreign Medical Tourists Visiting a Korean Medicine Hospital

Jaekwon Shin,  Yoon Jae Lee,  Joon-Shik Shin,  Jinho Lee,  Haneul Kim,  Me-riong Kim,  In-Hyuk Ha, 
  • First Published: 03 May 2018
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Effects of Methanol Fraction from Leaves of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi on Nociception and Spinal-Cord Oxidative Biomarkers in Rats with Neuropathic Pain

Taína Scheid,  Maira Silmara Moraes,  Thiago Pereira Henriques,  Ana Paula Konzen Riffel,  Adriane Belló-Klein,  Gilsane Lino Von Poser,  Eduardo Miranda Ethur,  Wania Aparecida Partata, 
  • First Published: 03 May 2018
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Corrigendum to “Prior to Conception: The Role of an Acupuncture Protocol in Improving Women’s Reproductive Functioning Assessed by a Pilot Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial”

Suzanne Cochrane,  Caroline A. Smith,  Alphia Possamai-Inesedy,  Alan Bensoussan, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018

Review Article
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Efficacy of Brucea javanica Oil Emulsion Injection Combined with the Chemotherapy for Treating Gastric Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jia-Rui Wu,  Shu-Yu Liu,  Jia-Lian Zhu,  Dan Zhang,  Kai-Huan Wang, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018
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Digital Gene Expression Profiling Analysis of Aged Mice under Moxibustion Treatment

Nan Liu,  Yunyao Jiang,  Min Xing,  Baixiao Zhao,  Jincai Hou,  Minyee Lim,  Jian Huang,  Xue Luo,  Li Han, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018
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“The Therapy of Elimination First” for Early Acute Mastitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ying Zhang,  Xiaoying Sun,  Kexin Li,  Xiaomin Wang,  Lijun Cai,  Xin Li,  Min Zhou, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018
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Network Pharmacology-Based Approach to Investigate the Mechanisms of Hedyotis diffusa Willd. in the Treatment of Gastric Cancer

Xinkui Liu,  Jiarui Wu,  Dan Zhang,  Kaihuan Wang,  Xiaojiao Duan,  Ziqi Meng,  Xiaomeng Zhang, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018
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Antidiabetic Activity and Chemical Composition of Sanbai Melon Seed Oil

Fang Wang,  Haili Li,  Hang Zhao,  Ya Zhang,  Pengcheng Qiu,  Jie Li,  Siwang Wang, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018
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Retracted: Optimization, Composition, and Antioxidant Activities of Exo- and Intracellular Polysaccharides in Submerged Culture of Cordyceps gracilis (Grev.) Durieu & Mont.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018

Research Article
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Maerua angolensis DC. (Capparaceae) Stem Bark Extract Protects against Pentylenetetrazole-Induced Oxidative Stress and Seizures in Rats

Charles Kwaku Benneh,  Robert Peter Biney,  Augustine Tandoh,  Felix Agyei Ampadu,  Donatus Wewura Adongo,  Jonathan Jato,  Eric Woode, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018
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Troxerutin and Cerebroprotein Hydrolysate Injection Protects Neurovascular Units from Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation and Reoxygenation-Induced Injury In Vitro

Hóngyi Zhào,  Yu Liu,  Jing Zeng,  Dandan Li,  Weiwei Zhang,  Yonghua Huang, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018
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Comparison between the Effects of Oral and Intramuscular Administration of Shin’iseihaito (Xinyiqingfeitang) in a Streptococcus pyogenes-Induced Murine Sinusitis Model

Masaaki Minami,  Toru Konishi,  Hiroshi Takase,  Toshiaki Makino, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018
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Pulmonary Function Difference in Sasang Constitutional Types

Jiwon Yoon,  Chae Hun Leem,  Jong Yeol Kim, 
  • First Published: 02 May 2018
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Corrigendum to “More Than Needles: The Importance of Explanations and Self-Care Advice in Treating Primary Dysmenorrhea with Acupuncture”

Michael Armour,  Hannah G. Dahlen,  Caroline A. Smith, 
  • First Published: 30 April 2018

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Astragaloside Inhibits Hepatic Fibrosis by Modulation of TGF-β1/Smad Signaling Pathway

Xingxing Yuan,  Zhiqiang Gong,  Bingyu Wang,  Xueying Guo,  Lei Yang,  Dandan Li,  Yali Zhang, 
  • First Published: 30 April 2018
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Corrigendum to “Association of Ozone with 5-Fluorouracil and Cisplatin in Regulation of Human Colon Cancer Cell Viability: In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Ozone in Colon Cancer Cells Exposed to Lipopolysaccharides”

Vincenzo Simonetti,  Vincenzo Quagliariello,  Pierangela Giustetto,  Marianno Franzini,  Rosario Vincenzo Iaffaioli, 
  • First Published: 30 April 2018

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Home-Based Transcutaneous Neuromodulation Improved Constipation via Modulating Gastrointestinal Hormones and Bile Acids

Zhenyang Ge,  Zhijun Duan,  Hang Yang,  Shengai Zhang,  Shuang Zhang,  Lixia Wang,  Dong Yang,  Xiaoyu Sun,  Zhifeng Zhang,  Liping Su,  Hong Zhu,  Dongdong Zhou,  Bojia Liu,  Honggang Shi,  Jun Yu,  Hui Yang,  Qingyong Chang,  Nina Zhang,  Dongsheng Wu,  Jiande D. Z. Chen, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Antifungal Effects of Saponin Extract from Rhizomes of Dioscorea panthaica Prain et Burk against Candida albicans

Longfei Yang,  Xin Liu,  Xinming Zhuang,  Xuechao Feng,  Lili Zhong,  Tonghui Ma, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Effect of Fractioning on Antibacterial Activity of Enantia chlorantha Oliver (Annonaceae) Methanol Extract and Mode of Action

Rebeca Ebelle Etame,  Raymond Simplice Mouokeu,  Cedric Laurel Cidjeu Pouaha,  Igor Voukeng Kenfack,  Raphael Tchientcheu,  Jean Paul Assam Assam,  Frank Stève Monthe Poundeu,  Alembert Tchinda Tiabou,  François Xavier Etoa,  Jules Roger Kuiate,  Rosalie Anne Ngono Ngane, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Small Peptides Compound Isolated from Agkistrodon with Antiarthritic Effect in Collagen-Induced Arthritis Rats

Lijun Mei,  Chen Lin,  Shanshan Lei,  Li Xu,  Yong-Sheng Fan, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Royal Jelly Supplementation Improves Menopausal Symptoms Such as Backache, Low Back Pain, and Anxiety in Postmenopausal Japanese Women

Takashi Asama,  Hidenori Matsuzaki,  Shinobu Fukushima,  Tomoki Tatefuji,  Ken Hashimoto,  Takashi Takeda, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Japanese Herbal Kampo Hochu-Ekki-To or Juzen-Taiho-To after Surgery for Hip Fracture Does Not Reduce Infectious Complications

Yusuke Sasabuchi,  Hiroki Matsui,  Alan Kawarai Lefor,  Taisuke Jo,  Nobuaki Michihata,  Kiyohide Fushimi,  Hideo Yasunaga, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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MAT, a Novel Polyherbal Aphrodisiac Formulation, Enhances Sexual Function and Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway While Reducing Oxidative Damage in Male Rats

Kazim Sahin,  Mehmet Tuzcu,  Cemal Orhan,  Hasan Gencoglu,  Nurhan Sahin,  Fatih Akdemir,  Gaffari Turk,  Ismet Yilmaz,  Vijaya Juturu, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Capybara Oil Improves Hepatic Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Steatosis, and Inflammation in a Murine Model of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Polyana C. Marinho,  Aline B. Vieira,  Priscila G. Pereira,  Kíssila Rabelo,  Bianca T. Ciambarella,  Ana L. R. Nascimento,  Erika Cortez,  Aníbal S. Moura,  Fernanda V. Guimarães,  Marco A. Martins,  Gonzalo Barquero,  Rodrigo N. Ferreira,  Jorge J. de Carvalho, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Self-Care for Common Colds: The Pivotal Role of Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Echinacea in Three Main Immune Interactive Clusters (Physical Barriers, Innate and Adaptive Immunity) Involved during an Episode of Common Colds—Practical Advice on Dosages and on the Time to Take These Nutrients/Botanicals in order to Prevent or Treat Common Colds

Mariangela Rondanelli,  Alessandra Miccono,  Silvia Lamburghini,  Ilaria Avanzato,  Antonella Riva,  Pietro Allegrini,  Milena Anna Faliva,  Gabriella Peroni,  Mara Nichetti,  Simone Perna, 
  • First Published: 29 April 2018
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Efficacy and Safety of Zhenyuan Capsule for Coronary Heart Disease with Abnormal Glucose and Lipid Metabolism: Study Protocol for a Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Controlled, Multicenter Clinical Trial

Yu Qiao,  Jingchun Zhang,  Yue Liu,  Zhiqi Liang,  Yuhua Wang,  Wei Zheng,  Dazhuo Shi, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2018
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Revealing Synergistic Mechanism of Multiple Components in Gandi Capsule for Diabetic Nephropathy Therapeutics by Network Pharmacology

Jian Zhang,  Qiqiang Zhang,  Xiaofei Chen,  Yan Liu,  Jiyang Xue,  Arik Dahan,  Hai Zhang,  Yifeng Chai, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2018
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Effect of Yin-Xing-Tong-Zhi Tablets on Improving Vascular Cognitive Impairment No Dementia

Weidong Pan,  Wei Zhu,  Qi Gao,  Weilong Liao,  Penglin Gao,  Te Liu, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2018
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Gundelia tournefortii Antidiabetic Efficacy: Chemical Composition and GLUT4 Translocation

Sleman Kadan,  Yoel Sasson,  Bashar Saad,  Hilal Zaid, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2018
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Electroacupuncture Reduces Weight in Diet-Induced Obese Rats via Hypothalamic Tsc1 Promoter Demethylation and Inhibition of the Activity of mTORC1 Signaling Pathway

Jincheng Leng,  Feng Xiong,  Junpeng Yao,  Xiahuan Dai,  Yulei Luo,  Maoqing Hu,  Lin Zhang,  Ying Li, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2018
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Induction of Apoptosis and Inhibition of Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition by α-Mangostin in MG-63 Cell Lines

Sung-Jin Park,  Bong-Soo Park,  Su-Bin Yu,  Hae-Mi Kang,  Hye-Jin Kim,  In-Ryoung Kim, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2018
Research Article
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Effect of Acupuncture at LR3 on Cerebral Glucose Metabolism in a Rat Model of Hypertension: A 18F-FDG-PET Study

Jing Li,  Yumei Wang,  Kejie He,  Chong Peng,  Peilong Wu,  Chenyun Li,  Xinsheng Lai, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2018
Review Article
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Clinical Effects of Regular Dry Sauna Bathing: A Systematic Review

Joy Hussain,  Marc Cohen, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
Research Article
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The Traditional Medicinal Plants Cuphea calophylla, Tibouchina kingii, and Pseudelephantopus spiralis Attenuate Inflammatory and Oxidative Mediators

Ana María Ramírez-Atehortúa,  Lorena Morales-Agudelo,  Edison Osorio,  Oscar J. Lara-Guzmán, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
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A Double-Blind Study on Acupuncture Sensations with Japanese Style of Acupuncture: Comparison between Penetrating and Placebo Needles

Masako Nishiwaki,  Miho Takayama,  Hiroyoshi Yajima,  Morihiro Nasu,  Joel Park,  Jian Kong,  Nobuari Takakura, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
Research Article
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Experimental Study of Phlebitis Ointment Administration in Acute Superficial Thrombophlebitis

Guangzong Li,  Gerhard Litscher,  He Pang,  Baozhong Yang,  Daniela Litscher,  Lu Wang, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
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Osteomeles schwerinae Extract Prevents Diabetes-Induced Renal Injury in Spontaneously Diabetic Torii Rats

Eunjin Sohn,  Junghyun Kim,  Chan-Sik Kim,  Kyuhyung Jo,  Jin Sook Kim, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
Editorial
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Multiple Bioactivities of Traditional Medicinal Herbs for Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Gunhyuk Park,  Irawan W. Kusuma,  Yong-ung Kim, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
Review Article
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Clinical Efficacy of Jinshuibao Capsules Combined with Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Patients with Early Diabetic Nephropathy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Qiang Lu,  Cailan Li,  Weiwen Chen,  Zhongfeng Shi,  Ruoting Zhan,  Rui He, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
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Modulation of Neuronal Activity on Intercalated Neurons of Amygdala Might Underlie Anxiolytic Activity of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica ECa233

Aree Wanasuntronwong,  Oraphan Wanakhachornkrai,  Penphimon Phongphanphanee,  Tadashi Isa,  Boonyong Tantisira,  Mayuree H. Tantisira, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
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Shexiang Baoxin Pills as an Adjuvant Treatment for Chronic Heart Failure: A System Review and Meta-Analysis

Taiwei Dong,  Jian Wang,  Xiao Ma,  Rong Ma,  Jianxia Wen,  Nian Chen,  Qian Xie, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
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Discovery of a Novel ERp57 Inhibitor as Antiplatelet Agent from Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza)

Jia Zou,  Yang Chen,  Maggie Pui Man Hoi,  Jun Li,  Tao Wang,  Ying Zhang,  Yu Feng,  Jianli Gao,  Simon Ming Yuen Lee,  Guozhen Cui, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2018
Research Article
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Tiaolipiwei Acupuncture Reduces Albuminuria by Alleviating Podocyte Lesions in a Rat Model of Diabetic Nephropathy

Zhilong Zhang,  Xinju Li,  Liang Liu,  Jiya Sun,  Xu Wang,  Zhiheng Zhao,  Yuanqing Yang, 
  • First Published: 23 April 2018
Research Article
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Inhibitory Effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Its Major Constituent Glycyrrhizin on Inflammation-Associated Corneal Neovascularization

Syed Luqman Shah,  Fazli Wahid,  Noorullah Khan,  Umar Farooq,  Abdul Jabbar Shah,  Shah Tareen,  Fiaz Ahmad,  Taous Khan, 
  • First Published: 23 April 2018
Research Article
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Analysis of the Variability of Therapeutic Indications of Medicinal Species in the Northeast of Brazil: Comparative Study

Julimery Gonçalves Ferreira Macedo,  Irwin Rose Alencar de Menezes,  Daiany Alves Ribeiro,  Maria de Oliveira Santos,  Delmacia Gonçalves de Mâcedo,  Márcia Jordana Ferreira Macêdo,  Bianca Vilar de Almeida,  Liana Geraldo Souza de Oliveira,  Catarina Pereira Leite,  Marta Maria de Almeida Souza, 
  • First Published: 23 April 2018
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The Antitumor Effect of Xihuang Pill on Treg Cells Decreased in Tumor Microenvironment of 4T1 Breast Tumor-Bearing Mice by PI3K/AKT~AP-1 Signaling Pathway

Xin-ye Li,  Liang Su,  Yi-ming Jiang,  Wen-bin Gao,  Chun-wei Xu,  Chang-qian Zeng,  Jie Song,  Yu Xu,  Wen-cai Weng,  Wen-bo Liang, 
  • First Published: 23 April 2018
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Which Benefits and Harms of Using Fenugreek as a Galactogogue Need to Be Discussed during Clinical Consultations? A Delphi Study among Breastfeeding Women, Gynecologists, Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Lactation Consultants, and Pharmacists

Ramzi Shawahna,  Sara Qiblawi,  Haifa Ghanayem, 
  • First Published: 23 April 2018
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Effects of Gui Zhi Ma Huang Ge Ban Tang on the TLR7 Pathway in Influenza Virus Infected Mouse Lungs in a Cold Environment

Hong-Qiong Qin,  Shan-Shan Shi,  Ying-Jie Fu,  Yu-Qi Yan,  Sha Wu,  Xiao-Long Tang,  Xiao-Yin Chen,  Guang-Hui Hou,  Zhen-You Jiang, 
  • First Published: 23 April 2018
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MUC1 and MUC5AC Acting on Helicobacter pylori-Related Deficiency and Solid Syndrome of Spleen and Stomach

Ling Hu,  Wanqun Chen,  Ming Cheng,  Ting Zhang,  Shaoyang Lan,  Peiwu Li,  Weijing Chen, 
  • First Published: 23 April 2018
Research Article
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The Effect of Electroacupuncture versus Manual Acupuncture through the Expression of TrkB/NF-κB in the Subgranular Zone of the Dentate Gyrus of Telomerase-Deficient Mice

Dong Lin,  Jie Zhang,  Wanyu Zhuang,  Xiaodan Yan,  Xiaoting Yang,  Shen Lin,  Lili Lin, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
Research Article
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Aster koraiensis Extract and Chlorogenic Acid Inhibit Retinal Angiogenesis in a Mouse Model of Oxygen-Induced Retinopathy

Junghyun Kim,  Yun Mi Lee,  Wookwon Jung,  Su-Bin Park,  Chan-Sik Kim,  Jin Sook Kim, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
Research Article
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The Effects of Acupuncture Combined with Auricular Acupressure in the Treatment of Chloasma

Xing Wu,  Yu Xiang, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
Research Article
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Immunomodulation Effects of Schizonepeta tenuifolia Briq. on the IgE-Induced Allergic Model of RBL-2H3 Cells

Yi-Hsuan Lin,  Hsing-Yu Chen,  Jung-Chun Chiu,  Kun-Jei Chen,  Hung-Yao Ho,  Sien-Hung Yang, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
Review Article
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Acupuncture at Tiaokou (ST38) for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis: What Strengths Does It Have? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Chao Yang,  TaoTao Lv,  TianYuan Yu,  Steven Wong,  MengQian Lu,  YiZhen Li, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
Research Article
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Ginsenoside Re Attenuates Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Injury in Rats

Quan-wei Wang,  Xiao-feng Yu,  Hua-li Xu,  Yi-chuan Jiang,  Xue-zhong Zhao,  Da-yuan Sui, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
Review Article
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DNA Barcoding for the Identification and Authentication of Animal Species in Traditional Medicine

Fan Yang,  Fei Ding,  Hong Chen,  Mingqi He,  Shixin Zhu,  Xin Ma,  Li Jiang,  Haifeng Li, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
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Antidepressant Potentials of Components from Trichilia monadelpha (Thonn.) J.J. de Wilde in Murine Models

Kennedy Kwami Edem Kukuia,  Jeffrey Amoako Mensah,  Patrick Amoateng,  Seth Kwabena Amponsah,  Benoit Banga N’Guessan,  Isaac Julius Asiedu-Gyekye, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
Review Article
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Efficacy and Safety of Tripterygium Wilfordii Hook F on Psoriasis Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Meng Lv,  Jingwen Deng,  Nan Tang,  Yuejin Zeng,  Chuanjian Lu, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
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Potential of Mushroom Compounds as Immunomodulators in Cancer Immunotherapy: A Review

Peter Amwoga Ayeka, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
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Prevalence and Correlates of Herbal Medicine Use among Women Seeking Care for Infertility in Freetown, Sierra Leone

Peter Bai James,  Lexina Taidy-Leigh,  Abdulai Jawo Bah,  Joseph Sam Kanu,  Jia Bainga Kangbai,  Stephen Sevalie, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
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UHPLC-ESI-MS Analysis of Purified Flavonoids Fraction from Stem of Dendrobium denneaum Paxt. and Its Preliminary Study in Inducing Apoptosis of HepG2 Cells

Chunhua Zhou,  Yingyi Luo,  Zhouxi Lei,  Gang Wei, 
  • First Published: 22 April 2018
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Corrigendum to “Antioxidant Activity of a Geopropolis from Northeast Brazil: Chemical Characterization and Likely Botanical Origin”

Joselena M. Ferreira,  Caroline C. Fernandes-Silva,  Antonio Salatino,  Dejair Message,  Giuseppina Negri, 
  • First Published: 19 April 2018

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Formulation and Characterization of Potential Antifungal Oleogel with Essential Oil of Thyme

Giedre Kasparaviciene,  Zenona Kalveniene,  Alvydas Pavilonis,  Ruta Marksiene,  Jurgita Dauksiene,  Jurga Bernatoniene, 
  • First Published: 19 April 2018
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Glehnia littoralis Root Extract Inhibits Fat Accumulation in 3T3-L1 Cells and High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Mice by Downregulating Adipogenic Gene Expression

Heeok Hong,  Joseph F. dela Cruz,  Won Seob Kim,  Kiyeol Yoo,  Seong Gu Hwang, 
  • First Published: 18 April 2018
Review Article
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The Traditional Chinese Medicine Kangai Injection as an Adjuvant Method in Combination with Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Breast Cancer in Chinese Patients: A Meta-Analysis

Jing-Xian Xue,  Zhi-Yuan Zhu,  Wei-He Bian,  Chang Yao, 
  • First Published: 18 April 2018
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Correlation between Traditional Chinese Medicine Symptom Patterns and the Renal Function, Immunologic Function Index, and Blood Coagulation Index in Patients with Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Nephritis

Wanyu Dang,  Huimin Yan,  Xiaoming Wu,  Xiaofang Zhen,  Linyi Hou, 
  • First Published: 17 April 2018
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Mechanisms of Antiulcer Effect of an Active Ingredient Group of Modified Xiao Chaihu Decoction

Wei Liu,  Mengling Yang,  Xuejian Chen,  Li Li,  Aijun Zhou,  Shuhe Chen,  Pengtao You,  Yanwen Liu, 
  • First Published: 17 April 2018
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Effect of Allicin against Ischemia/Hypoxia-Induced H9c2 Myoblast Apoptosis via eNOS/NO Pathway-Mediated Antioxidant Activity

Lina Ma,  Shangke Chen,  Shaochun Li,  Lijuan Deng,  Yikui Li,  Hao Li, 
  • First Published: 16 April 2018
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Berberine Hydrochloride in an LPS-Induced Murine Model of Mastitis

Xichun Wang,  Shibin Feng,  Nana Ding,  Yanting He,  Cheng Li,  Manman Li,  Xuedong Ding,  Hongyan Ding,  Jinchun Li,  Jinjie Wu,  Yu Li, 
  • First Published: 15 April 2018
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Effects of Alkaline-Reduced Drinking Water on Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study

Dong Woo Shin,  Hyuk Yoon,  Hyun Soo Kim,  Yoon Jin Choi,  Cheol Min Shin,  Young Soo Park,  Nayoung Kim,  Dong Ho Lee, 
  • First Published: 15 April 2018
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Toxicity, Phytochemical Composition, and Enzyme Inhibitory Activities of Some Indigenous Weed Plant Extracts in Fruit Fly, Drosophila melanogaster

Bushra Riaz,  Muhammad Kashif Zahoor,  Muhammad Asif Zahoor,  Humara Naz Majeed,  Irum Javed,  Aftab Ahmad,  Farhat Jabeen,  Muhammad Zulhussnain,  Kishwar Sultana, 
  • First Published: 12 April 2018
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Evaluation of How Integrative Oncology Services Are Valued between Hematology/Oncology Patients and Hematologists/Oncologists at a Tertiary Care Center

D. M. Hansra,  K. McIntyre,  J. Ramdial,  S. Sacks,  C. S. Patrick,  J. Cutler,  B. McIntyre,  K. Feister,  M. Miller,  A. K. Taylor,  F. Farooq,  J. Antunez de Mayolo,  E. Ahn, 
  • First Published: 12 April 2018
Review Article
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Clinical Efficacy of Acupuncture on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Associated Mechanisms: A Systemic Review

Pei-Chi Chou,  Heng-Yi Chu, 
  • First Published: 12 April 2018
Research Article
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Renoprotective Effect of a Chinese Herbal Formula, Qidan Dihuang Decoction, on Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes in Rat

Z. J. Chen,  F. Ma,  X. M. Sun,  X. S. Zhao,  R. Luo, 
  • First Published: 12 April 2018
Research Article
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Treatment of Urolithiasis with Medicinal Plant Salvia miltiorrhiza: A Nationwide Cohort Study

Wen-Chi Chen,  San-Yuan Wu,  Po-Chi Liao,  Tzu-Yang Chou,  Huey-Yi Chen,  Jen-Huai Chiang,  Yuan-Chih Su,  Kee-Ming Man,  Ming-Yen Tsai,  Yung-Hsiang Chen, 
  • First Published: 11 April 2018
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Renoprotective Effect of Danhong Injection on Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats through a Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor γ Mediated Pathway

Xue Yang,  Xiang Xiao,  Hailian Wang,  Yi Li,  Li Wang,  Guisen Li,  Shaoping Deng, 
  • First Published: 11 April 2018
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Extraction of Polysaccharide from Spirulina and Evaluation of Its Activities

Bingyue Wang,  Qian Liu,  Yinghong Huang,  Yueling Yuan,  Qianqian Ma,  Manling Du,  Tiange Cai,  Yu Cai, 
  • First Published: 11 April 2018
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Evaluation of the In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant Potentials of Sudarshana Powder

Weerakoon Achchige Selvi Saroja Weerakoon,  Pathirage Kamal Perera,  Dulani Gunasekera,  Thusharie Sugandhika Suresh, 
  • First Published: 10 April 2018
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Immunomodulatory Effects of Kuseonwangdogo-Based Mixed Herbal Formula Extracts on a Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression Mouse Model

Joo Wan Kim,  Jae-Suk Choi,  Du Jin Seol,  Jai Jun Choung,  Sae Kwang Ku, 
  • First Published: 08 April 2018
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Chinese Patent Medicine Xiao’er Biantong Granules in the Treatment of Functional Constipation in Children

Qiu-han Cai,  Rong Ma,  Si-yuan Hu,  Xin-min Li,  Xi-xiong Xiang,  Ying Ding,  Ping He,  Xin-min Han,  Ke Chang,  Wei Zhang,  Zheng Xue,  Xue-feng Wang,  Cheng-liang Zhong,  Na Yang, 
  • First Published: 05 April 2018

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Serum Metabolomics Study Based on LC-MS and Antihypertensive Effect of Uncaria on Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats

Ana Liu,  Yan-Jun Chu,  Xiaoming Wang,  Ruixue Yu,  Haiqiang Jiang,  Yunlun Li,  Honglei Zhou,  Li-Li Gong,  Wen-Qing Yang,  Jianqing Ju, 
  • First Published: 04 April 2018
Editorial
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Natural Products as an Emerging Therapeutic Alternative in the Treatment of Neurological Disorders

Nasiara Karim,  Heba Abdelhalim,  Navnath Gavande,  Imran Khan,  Haroon Khan, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2018
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The Synergy and Mode of Action of Cyperus rotundus L. Extract Plus Ampicillin against Ampicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Prairadda Cheypratub,  Wilairat Leeanansaksiri,  Griangsak Eumkeb, 
  • First Published: 03 April 2018
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Acute Physiological and Psychological Effects of Qigong Exercise in Older Practitioners

Chun-Yi Lin,  Tze-Taur Wei,  Chen-Chen Wang,  Wan-Chen Chen,  Yu-Min Wang,  Song-Yen Tsai, 
  • First Published: 02 April 2018
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Heart Protective Effects of Electroacupuncture in an Animal Experimental Study with Delayed Fluid Resuscitation after Hemorrhagic Shock

Huan Wang,  Zhen Liu,  Yuanshi Liu,  Zhanqi Tong,  Yan Qian,  Liping Chen,  Bin Jiang,  Mingxiong Lin,  Tao Yang,  Lu Gao,  Mingjun Chen,  Daniela Litscher,  Lu Wang,  Gerhard Litscher, 
  • First Published: 02 April 2018
Editorial
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Natural Products for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Diseases: Integrating Traditional Medicine into Modern Chronic Diseases Care

Ji Hye Kim,  Gorkem Kismali,  Subash C. Gupta, 
  • First Published: 01 April 2018
Review Article
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Gallnuts: A Potential Treasure in Anticancer Drug Discovery

Jiayu Gao,  Xiao Yang,  Weiping Yin,  Ming Li, 
  • First Published: 29 March 2018
Research Article
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Electroacupuncture Ameliorates Cognitive Deficit and Improves Hippocampal Synaptic Plasticity in Adult Rat with Neonatal Maternal Separation

Lili Guo,  Ximin Liang,  Zhanmou Liang,  Xilin Liu,  Jiang He,  Yuanjia Zheng,  Lin Yao,  Yongjun Chen, 
  • First Published: 29 March 2018
Editorial
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Herbal Medicines Useful to Treat Inflammatory and Ulcerative Gastrointestinal Disorders: Preclinical and Clinical Studies

Sérgio Faloni de Andrade,  Luisa Mota da Silva,  Shahram Golbabapour,  Steve Harakeh, 
  • First Published: 29 March 2018
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A Computational Approach Using Bioinformatics to Screening Drug Targets for Leishmania infantum Species

Miguel Angel Chávez-Fumagalli,  Mônica Santos Schneider,  Daniela Pagliara Lage,  Grasiele de Sousa Vieira Tavares,  Débora Vasconcelos Costa Mendonça,  Thaís Teodoro de Oliveira Santos,  Rodrigo Maia Pádua,  Ricardo Andrez Machado-de-Ávila,  João Paulo Viana Leite,  Eduardo Antonio Ferraz Coelho, 
  • First Published: 28 March 2018
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Combined Therapies of Modified Taiyi Miraculous Moxa Roll and Cupping for Patients with Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Chunyue Cai,  Yuefeng Gong,  Dayong Dong,  Jinbiao Xue,  Xiaoting Zheng,  Zhangfeng Zhong,  Jialong Shao,  Daguo Mi, 
  • First Published: 28 March 2018
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The Investigation of the Effect and Mechanism of Sophora moorcroftiana Alkaloids in Combination with Albendazole on Echinococcosis in an Experimental Rats Model

Fabin Zhang,  Chunhui Hu,  Shilei Cheng,  Shulin Wang,  Bin Li,  Deping Cao,  Haining Fan,  Ruchong Pan,  Mei Yang,  Yanhui Xu, 
  • First Published: 28 March 2018
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Efficacy and Safety of Indigo Naturalis in Combination with Narrow-Band Ultraviolet B for Treatment of Pityriasis Rosea: A Meta-Analysis

L. Wang,  Y. N. Xue,  Z. W. Li,  W. Zhang,  X. P. Ji,  Z. Fan,  Y. J. Li, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2018
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Efficacy of Suxiao Jiuxin Pill on Coronary Heart Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Li Ren,  Jie Wang,  Ling Feng,  Shuli Wang,  Jun Li, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2018
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Effects of Platycodin D on Reflux Esophagitis due to Modulation of Antioxidant Defense Systems

Su-Yeon Cho,  Chang-Hyun Song,  Ji-Eun Lee,  Seong Hun Choi,  Sae-Kwang Ku,  Soo-Jin Park, 
  • First Published: 26 March 2018
Research Article
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Research on Establishment of Abnormal Phlegmatic Syndrome with Premature Ovarian Failure Rat Model and Effects of Balgham Munziq Treatment

Muladili Yuemaier,  Mayire Tuerhong,  Abulizi Keremu,  Nafeisha Kadeer,  Ayiguzhali Aimaiti,  Xilinguli Wushouer,  Adilijiang Yiming,  Xiamixinuer Yilike, 
  • First Published: 26 March 2018
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Probing into the Mechanism of Alkaline Citrus Extract Promoted Apoptosis in Pulmonary Fibroblasts of Bleomycin-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis Mice

Qi Wu,  Yao Zhou,  Fan-chao Feng,  Yi-han Jin,  Zhi-chao Wang,  Xian-mei Zhou, 
  • First Published: 26 March 2018
Review Article
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Anticancer Properties of Essential Oils and Other Natural Products

K. Blowman,  M. Magalhães,  M. F. L. Lemos,  C. Cabral,  I. M. Pires, 
  • First Published: 25 March 2018
Research Article
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Gynostemma pentaphyllum Attenuates the Progression of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Mice: A Biomedical Investigation Integrated with In Silico Assay

Ming Hong,  Zhe Cai,  Lei Song,  Yongqiang Liu,  Qi Wang,  Xiangfei Feng, 
  • First Published: 21 March 2018
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Emodin Alleviates Liver Fibrosis of Mice by Reducing Infiltration of Gr1hi Monocytes

Xiang-An Zhao,  Guangmei Chen,  Yong Liu,  Hongyan Wu,  Jin Chen,  Yali Xiong,  Chen Tian,  Bei Jia,  Guiyang Wang,  Juan Xia,  Yuxin Chen,  Jian Wang,  Xiaomin Yan,  Zhaoping Zhang,  Rui Huang,  Chao Wu, 
  • First Published: 21 March 2018
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6-Gingerol Activates PI3K/Akt and Inhibits Apoptosis to Attenuate Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury

Xiangwei Lv,  Tongtong Xu,  Qi Wu,  Yao Zhou,  Guidong Huang,  Yongnan Xu,  Guoqiang Zhong, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2018
Research Article
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Concurrent Use of Herbal and Orthodox Medicines among Residents of Tamale, Northern Ghana, Who Patronize Hospitals and Herbal Clinics

Evans Paul Kwame Ameade,  Mohammed Ibrahim,  Halimatu-Sadia Ibrahim,  Rabiatu Hamisu Habib,  Stephen Yao Gbedema, 
  • First Published: 19 March 2018
Research Article
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Use and Conservation of Medicinal Plants by Indigenous People of Gozamin Wereda, East Gojjam Zone of Amhara Region, Ethiopia: An Ethnobotanical Approach

Nigussie Amsalu,  Yilkal Bezie,  Mulugeta Fentahun,  Addisu Alemayehu,  Gashaw Amsalu, 
  • First Published: 19 March 2018
Review Article
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Xuebijing Injection Combined with Antibiotics for the Treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Liver Cirrhosis: A Meta-Analysis

Dan Han,  Ran Wang,  Yang Yu,  Mingyu Sun,  Rolf Teschke,  Fernando Gomes Romeiro,  Andrea Mancuso,  Tingxue Song,  Zhong Peng,  Bing Han,  Xinmiao Zhou,  Wenchun Bao,  Qianqian Li,  Kexin Zheng,  Yingying Li,  Zhaohui Bai,  Xiaozhong Guo,  Xingshun Qi, 
  • First Published: 19 March 2018
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Electroacupuncture Alleviates Pain Responses and Inflammation in a Rat Model of Acute Gout Arthritis

Wenxin Chai,  Yan Tai,  Xiaomei Shao,  Yi Liang,  Guo-qing Zheng,  Ping Wang,  Jianqiao Fang,  Boyi Liu, 
  • First Published: 19 March 2018
Research Article
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Ginsenoside Rg3 Sensitizes Colorectal Cancer to Radiotherapy through Downregulation of Proliferative and Angiogenic Biomarkers

Taiguo Liu,  Lina Duo,  Ping Duan, 
  • First Published: 18 March 2018
Research Article
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Effect of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential Oil on Acute Inflammatory Response

Gabriel Fernando Esteves Cardia,  Saulo Euclides Silva-Filho,  Expedito Leite Silva,  Nancy Sayuri Uchida,  Heitor Augusto Otaviano Cavalcante,  Larissa Laila Cassarotti,  Valter Eduardo Cocco Salvadego,  Ricardo Alexandre Spironello,  Ciomar Aparecida Bersani-Amado,  Roberto Kenji Nakamura Cuman, 
  • First Published: 18 March 2018
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Medicinal Plants Used for Treatment of Diarrhoeal Related Diseases in Ethiopia

Bizuneh Woldeab,  Reta Regassa,  Tibebu Alemu,  Moa Megersa, 
  • First Published: 18 March 2018
Review Article
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Propolis and Its Potential to Treat Gastrointestinal Disorders

Luisa Mota da Silva,  Priscila de Souza,  Soad K. Al Jaouni,  Steve Harakeh,  Shahram Golbabapour,  Sérgio Faloni de Andrade, 
  • First Published: 15 March 2018
Research Article
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Honey Antibacterial Effect Boosting Using Origanum vulgare L. Essential Oil

Hamada Imtara,  Youssef Elamine,  Badiâa Lyoussi, 
  • First Published: 15 March 2018
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Natural Compound Methyl Protodioscin Suppresses Proliferation and Inhibits Glycolysis in Pancreatic Cancer

LianYu Chen,  Chien-shan Cheng,  HuiFeng Gao,  Ling Zhan,  FengJiao Wang,  Chao Qu,  Ye Li,  Peng Wang,  Hao Chen,  ZhiQiang Meng,  LuMing Liu,  HaiFeng Chen,  Zhen Chen, 
  • First Published: 15 March 2018
Editorial
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Quality Control on Herbal Medicine and Its Application

Gallant Kar-Lun Chan,  Rentian Wu,  Vicky Ping Chen,  Kevin Yue Zhu,  Yingqing Du, 
  • First Published: 15 March 2018
Research Article
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Improvement of Learning and Memory Induced by Cordyceps Polypeptide Treatment and the Underlying Mechanism

Guangxin Yuan,  Liping An,  Yunpeng Sun,  Guangyu Xu,  Peige Du, 
  • First Published: 15 March 2018
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Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) Beverage: Nutraceutical Ingredient or Conveyor for the Intake of Medicinal Plants? Evidence from Paraguayan Folk Medicine

Monika Kujawska, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2018
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Pharmacokinetic Comparisons of Typical Constituents in Curcumae Rhizoma and Vinegar-Processed Curcumae Rhizoma after Oral Administration to Rats

Wei Gu,  Jin-ci Li,  De Ji,  Lin Li,  Ji Zhang,  Zi-hao Pan,  Jun-jie Yang,  Tu-lin Lu,  Chun-qin Mao, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2018
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Src Is a Prime Target Inhibited by Celtis choseniana Methanol Extract in Its Anti-Inflammatory Action

Han Gyung Kim,  Subin Choi,  Jongsung Lee,  Yo Han Hong,  Deok Jeong,  Keejung Yoon,  Deok Hyo Yoon,  Gi-Ho Sung,  Seungihm Lee,  Suntaek Hong,  Young-Su Yi,  Jong-Hoon Kim,  Jae Youl Cho, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2018
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Ethyl Acetate Fraction from Hedyotis diffusa plus Scutellaria barbata Exerts Anti-Inflammatory Effects by Regulating miR-155 Expression and JNK Signaling Pathway

Yuan Xu,  Xiao-Xia Chen,  Yi-Xin Jiang,  Dan-Dan Zhang, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2018
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In Vivo Study on Site of Action of Sinapine Thiocyanate following Acupoint Herbal Patching

Shan Chen,  Yu-Tong Jin,  Zheng-Yang Zhu,  Ling-Tao Wu,  Ping Yang,  Ping Jin,  Li-Hua Xuan, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2018
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Enhancement of Lipid Metabolism and Hepatic Stability in Fat-Induced Obese Mice by Fermented Cucurbita moschata Extract

Md. Akil Hossain,  Seung-Jin Lee,  Na-Hye Park,  Biruk Tesfaye Birhanu,  Abraham Fikru Mechesso,  Ji-Yong Park,  Eun-Jin Park,  Sam-Pin Lee,  Sun-Joo Youn,  Seung-Chun Park, 
  • First Published: 13 March 2018
Review Article
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Acupuncture for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Suzi S. Y. Mansu,  Haiying Liang,  Shefton Parker,  Meaghan E. Coyle,  Kaiyi Wang,  Anthony L. Zhang,  Xinfeng Guo,  Chuanjian Lu,  Charlie C. L. Xue, 
  • First Published: 12 March 2018
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Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid Protects Nucleus Pulposus Cells from Compression-Induced Apoptosis and Necroptosis via Inhibiting Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress

Wenzheng Wang,  Xiangcheng Qing,  Baichuan Wang,  Kaige Ma,  Yulong Wei,  Zengwu Shao, 
  • First Published: 12 March 2018
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Effects of Modified Sanzi Yangqin Decoction on Tyrosine Phosphorylation of IRS-1 in Skeletal Muscle of Type 2 Diabetic Rats

Ya Wang,  Xiaojin La,  Chunyu Tian,  Yushan Dong,  Feng Qi,  Changlong Qiu,  Xiujuan Gao,  Ji’an Li, 
  • First Published: 12 March 2018
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Hypoglycaemic and Antioxidant Effects of Propolis of Chihuahua in a Model of Experimental Diabetes

Nelly Rivera-Yañez,  Mario Rodriguez-Canales,  Oscar Nieto-Yañez,  Manuel Jimenez-Estrada,  Maximiliano Ibarra-Barajas,  M. M. Canales-Martinez,  M. A. Rodriguez-Monroy, 
  • First Published: 11 March 2018
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Tanshinone IIA Attenuates Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain in Experimental Rats via Inhibiting Inflammation

Baojian Zhang,  Yanbing Yu,  Gele Aori,  Qi Wang,  Dawei Kong,  Wenqiang Yang,  Zhuangli Guo,  Li Zhang, 
  • First Published: 11 March 2018
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Effects of Angelica gigas Nakai as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent in In Vitro and In Vivo Atopic Dermatitis Models

Seon Ok,  Sa-Rang Oh,  Tae-Sung Jung,  Sang-Ok Jeon,  Ji-wook Jung,  Deok-Seon Ryu, 
  • First Published: 11 March 2018
Editorial
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Complementary and Alternative Therapy of Rare Inflammatory/Autoimmune Diseases

Young-Su Yi, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
Research Article
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Effect of Chlorogenic Acid Intake on Cognitive Function in the Elderly: A Pilot Study

Morimasa Kato,  Ryuji Ochiai,  Kazuya Kozuma,  Hirotaka Sato,  Yoshihisa Katsuragi, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
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Treatment of Danhong Injection Combined with Naoxintong Capsule in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients Undergoing PCI Operation: Study for a Randomized Controlled and Double-Blind Trial

Shuai Zhao,  Yong Tang,  Hairong Cai,  Weifeng Liu,  Lieyuan Zhang,  Dongjie Chen,  Bojun Chen, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
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Syzygium jambos Displayed Antibacterial and Antibiotic-Modulating Activities against Resistant Phenotypes

Brice E. N. Wamba,  Paul Nayim,  Armelle T. Mbaveng,  Igor K. Voukeng,  Joachim K. Dzotam,  Ornella J. T. Ngalani,  Victor Kuete, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
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Laser Acupuncture at Large Intestine 4 Compared with Oral Glucose Administration for Pain Prevention in Healthy Term Neonates Undergoing Routine Heel Lance: Study Protocol for an Observer-Blinded, Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial

Jasmin Stadler,  Alexander Avian,  Katrin Posch,  Berndt Urlesberger,  Wolfgang Raith, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
Review Article
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Chromium-Containing Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianmai Xiaoke Tablet, for Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials

Yuming Gu,  Xuemin Xu,  Zhe Wang,  Yunsheng Xu,  Xiuzhi Liu,  Lejun Cao,  Xueyang Wang,  Zhengxin Li,  Bo Feng, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
Research Article
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Mast Cells and Nerve Signal Conduction in Acupuncture

Na Yin,  Hongwei Yang,  Wei Yao,  Ying Xia,  Guanghong Ding, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
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Efficacy and Safety of a Formulated Herbal Granula, Jiu Wei Zhen Xin, for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis

Sheng Wang,  Lin-lin Zhao,  Xin-jian Qiu,  Dong-sheng Wang,  Tao Tang,  Jie-kun Luo,  Sui-yu Hu,  Hui-yong Huang, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2018
Research Article
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Quality Evaluation of the Traditional Medicine Majun Mupakhi ELA via Chromatographic Fingerprinting Coupled with UHPLC-DAD-Quadrupole-Orbitrap-MS and the Antioxidant Activity In Vitro

Ayinuer Reheman,  Haji Akber Aisa,  Qing Ling Ma,  Dilaram Nijat,  Rahima Abdulla, 
  • First Published: 06 March 2018
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Optimized Extract from Corylopsis coreana Uyeki (Hamamelidaceae) Flos Inhibits Osteoclast Differentiation

Yongjin Lee,  Jung-Eun Kim,  Kwang-Jin Kim,  Seung-Sik Cho,  Young-Jin Son, 
  • First Published: 06 March 2018
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Ecklonia cava Extract and Dieckol Attenuate Cellular Lipid Peroxidation in Keratinocytes Exposed to PM10

Jeong-won Lee,  Jin Kyung Seok,  Yong Chool Boo, 
  • First Published: 06 March 2018
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Emblic Leafflower (Phyllanthus emblica L.) Fruits Ameliorate Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Dysfunction in Hyperglycemia: An Underlying Mechanism Involved in Ellagitannin Metabolite Urolithin A

Junxuan Zhou,  Cong Zhang,  Guo-Hua Zheng,  Zhenpeng Qiu, 
  • First Published: 06 March 2018
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GEPSI: A Gene Expression Profile Similarity-Based Identification Method of Bioactive Components in Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula

Baixia Zhang,  Shuaibing He,  Chenyang Lv,  Yanling Zhang,  Yun Wang, 
  • First Published: 06 March 2018
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Organoleptic Evaluation of Amomi Fructus and Its Further Background Verified via Morphological Measurement and GC Coupled with E-Nose

Dong Xu,  Yan Lin,  Rudolf Bauer,  Hui-Rong Chen,  Rui-Qi Yang,  Hui-Qin Zou,  Yong-Hong Yan, 
  • First Published: 05 March 2018
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Exploring the Pharmacological Mechanism of Danzhi Xiaoyao Powder on ER-Positive Breast Cancer by a Network Pharmacology Approach

Kailin Yang,  Liuting Zeng,  Jinwen Ge, 
  • First Published: 05 March 2018
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Antidiabetic Effects of a Chinese Herbal Medicinal Compound Sangguayin Preparation via PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway in db/db Mice

Qichang Xing,  Yunzhong Chen, 
  • First Published: 04 March 2018
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Phytoceuticals in Acute Pancreatitis: Targeting the Balance between Apoptosis and Necrosis

Laura Gaman,  Dorin Dragos,  Adelina Vlad,  Georgiana Catalina Robu,  Mugurel Petrinel Radoi,  Laura Stroica,  Mihaela Badea,  Marilena Gilca, 
  • First Published: 04 March 2018
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Screening of Three Echinoderm Species as New Opportunity for Drug Discovery: Their Bioactivities and Antimicrobial Properties

Loredana Stabili,  Maria Immacolata Acquaviva,  Rosa Anna Cavallo,  Carmela Gerardi,  Marcella Narracci,  Patrizia Pagliara, 
  • First Published: 01 March 2018
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Quercetin Potentiates the NGF-Induced Effects in Cultured PC 12 Cells: Identification by HerboChips Showing a Binding with NGF

Gallant K. L. Chan,  Winnie W. H. Hu,  Zoey X. Zheng,  M. Huang,  Yan X. Y. Lin,  Caroline Y. Wang,  Amy G. W. Gong,  X. Y. Yang,  Karl W. K. Tsim,  Tina T. X. Dong, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2018
Review Article
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Flavonoids Effects on Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Murine Models: A Systematic Review

Estefanny Ruiz García,  Eliana Alviárez Gutierrez,  Fabiana Cristina Silveira Alves de Melo,  Rômulo Dias Novaes,  Reggiani Vilela Gonçalves, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2018
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Effects of Xin-Ji-Er-Kang on Anticardiovascular Remodeling in L-NAME Induced Hypertensive Mice and Its Potential Mechanisms

Li Wang,  Guo-wei Cai,  Ling Ding,  Juan Hu,  Yong-xue Zhang,  Guang-yao Huang,  Pan Cheng,  Shan Gao, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2018
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Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Feiyangchangweiyan Capsule on Rat Pelvic Inflammatory Disease through JNK/NF-κB Pathway

Yao Li,  Yang Liu,  Qian Yang,  Zhihui Shi,  Yanhua Xie,  Siwang Wang, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2018
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In Vitro Bioactivity of Methanolic Extracts from Amphipterygium adstringens (Schltdl.) Schiede ex Standl., Chenopodium ambrosioides L., Cirsium mexicanum DC., Eryngium carlinae F. Delaroche, and Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth. Used in Traditional Medicine in Mexico

Peter Knauth,  Gustavo J. Acevedo-Hernández,  M. Eduardo Cano,  Melesio Gutiérrez-Lomelí,  Zaira López, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2018
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Buyang Huanwu Decoction Ameliorates Bleomycin-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis in Rats via Downregulation of Related Protein and Gene Expression

Xuan Wang,  Xia Li,  Li-na Wang,  Jing-juan Pan,  Xue Yang,  Yang-lin Wei, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2018
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Analysis of Dietary Related Factors of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis among College Students

Qian Du,  Shenglou Ni,  Yanling Fu,  Sanhai Liu, 
  • First Published: 27 February 2018
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Baicalin Downregulates RLRs Signaling Pathway to Control Influenza A Virus Infection and Improve the Prognosis

Peng Pang,  Ke Zheng,  Sizhi Wu,  Huachong Xu,  Li Deng,  Yucong Shi,  Xiaoyin Chen, 
  • First Published: 26 February 2018
Review Article
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Mind-Body Therapies for African-American Women at Risk for Cardiometabolic Disease: A Systematic Review

Candace C. Johnson,  Karen M. Sheffield,  Roy E. Brown, 
  • First Published: 26 February 2018
Review Article
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Natural Products for the Management and Prevention of Breast Cancer

Sarmistha Mitra,  Raju Dash, 
  • First Published: 26 February 2018
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Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Carpomitra costata Ethanolic Extracts via Inhibition of NF-κB and AP-1 Activation in LPS-Stimulated RAW264.7 Macrophages

Mi-Jin Yim,  Jeong Min Lee,  Grace Choi,  Dae-Sung Lee,  Won Sun Park,  Won-Kyo Jung,  Saegwang Park,  Su-Kil Seo,  Jungik Park,  Il-Whan Choi,  Sun Young Ma, 
  • First Published: 26 February 2018
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Anti-Helicobacter pylori and Anti-Inflammatory Effects and Constituent Analysis of Modified Xiaochaihutang for the Treatment of Chronic Gastritis and Gastric Ulcer

Xin Chen,  Lijuan Hu,  Huanhuan Wu,  Wei Liu,  Shuhe Chen,  Aijun Zhou,  Yanwen Liu, 
  • First Published: 26 February 2018
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Kainari, a Unique Greek Traditional Herbal Tea, from the Island of Lesvos: Chemical Analysis and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties

Evangelia Bampali,  Konstantia Graikou,  Nektarios Aligiannis,  Ioanna Chinou, 
  • First Published: 26 February 2018
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Retracted: Psorinum Therapy in Treating Stomach, Gall Bladder, Pancreatic, and Liver Cancers: A Prospective Clinical Study

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 
  • First Published: 26 February 2018

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Standardization of the Manufacturing Process of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture Containing Melittin as the Active Ingredient

Yoonmi Lee,  Sung-Geun Kim,  In-Su Kim,  Hwa-Dong Lee, 
  • First Published: 25 February 2018
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Propolin C Inhibited Migration and Invasion via Suppression of EGFR-Mediated Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition in Human Lung Cancer Cells

Jih-Tung Pai,  Yi-Chin Lee,  Si-Ying Chen,  Yann-Lii Leu,  Meng-Shih Weng, 
  • First Published: 25 February 2018
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Effects of 4-Week Intervention with Ulmus macrocarpa Hance Extract on Immune Function Biomarkers in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A Ra Cho,  Sang Yeoup Lee,  Young Hye Cho,  Cheol Min Kim,  Sung Goo Kim, 
  • First Published: 25 February 2018
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Antigout Effects of Plantago asiatica: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitory Activities Assessed by Electrochemical Biosensing Method

Jin-Xiang Zeng,  Juan Wang,  Shou-Wen Zhang,  Ji-Xiao Zhu,  Min Li,  Wei-Hua Huang,  Jin-Yi Wan,  Hai-Qiang Yao,  Chong-Zhi Wang,  Chun-Su Yuan, 
  • First Published: 22 February 2018
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects of p-Coumaric Acid, a Natural Compound of Oldenlandia diffusa, on Arthritis Model Rats

Hao Zhu,  Qing-hua Liang,  Xin-gui Xiong,  Yang Wang,  Zhi-hui Zhang,  Mei-juan Sun,  Xun Lu,  Dan Wu, 
  • First Published: 22 February 2018
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K Nearest Neighbor Algorithm Coupled with Metabonomics to Study the Therapeutic Mechanism of Sendeng-4 in Adjuvant-Induced Rheumatoid Arthritis Rat

Xiye Wang,  Dan Li,  Mingyang Jiang,  Zhili Pei,  Liang Xu, 
  • First Published: 22 February 2018
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Effectiveness of Massage Therapy and Abdominal Hypopressive Gymnastics in Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

L. Bellido-Fernández,  J. J. Jiménez-Rejano,  R. Chillón-Martínez,  M. A. Gómez-Benítez,  M. De-La-Casa-Almeida,  M. Rebollo-Salas, 
  • First Published: 22 February 2018

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Time-, Sex-, and Dose-Dependent Alterations of the Gut Microbiota by Consumption of Dietary Daikenchuto (TU-100)

Jun Miyoshi,  Kentaro Nobutani,  Mark W. Musch,  Daina L. Ringus,  Nathaniel A. Hubert,  Masahiro Yamamoto,  Yoshio Kase,  Mitsue Nishiyama,  Eugene B. Chang, 
  • First Published: 22 February 2018
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The Potential Effect of Chinese Herbal Formula Hongqijiangzhi Fang in Improving NAFLD: Focusing on NLRP3 Inflammasome and Gut Microbiota

Shu Liang,  Yupei Zhang,  Yuanjun Deng,  Yifang He,  Yinji Liang,  Zien Liang,  Yanning Chen,  Kairui Tang,  Runsen Chen,  Qinhe Yang, 
  • First Published: 21 February 2018
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Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of 80% Methanol Extract of Leonotis ocymifolia (Burm.f.) Iwarsson Leaves in Rodent Models

Asnakech Alemu,  Wondmagegn Tamiru,  Teshome Nedi,  Workineh Shibeshi, 
  • First Published: 20 February 2018
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Jianpi Bushen, a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy, Combined with Chemotherapy for Gastric Cancer Treatment: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Yunbo Chen,  Guijuan Zhang,  Xiaoping Chen,  Xuefeng Jiang,  Fengjie Bie,  Naijun Yuan,  Yurong Wang,  Xiaoqian Hao,  Min Ma, 
  • First Published: 20 February 2018
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Seasonal Effect on the Biological Activities of Litsea glaucescens Kunth Extracts

Julio César López-Romero,  Humberto González-Ríos,  Aida Peña-Ramos,  Carlos Velazquez,  Moises Navarro,  Ramón Robles-Zepeda,  Evelin Martínez-Benavidez,  Inocencio Higuera-Ciapara,  Claudia Virués,  José Luis Olivares,  Zaira Domínguez,  Javier Hernández, 
  • First Published: 20 February 2018
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Potential Hypoglycaemic and Antiobesity Effects of Senna italica Leaf Acetone Extract

R. O. Malematja,  V. P. Bagla,  I. Njanje,  V. Mbazima,  K. W. Poopedi,  L. Mampuru,  M. P. Mokgotho, 
  • First Published: 19 February 2018
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In Vitro Wound Healing Potential of Stem Extract of Alternanthera sessilis

Katyakyini Muniandy,  Sivapragasam Gothai,  Woan Sean Tan,  S. Suresh Kumar,  Norhaizan Mohd Esa,  Govindasamy Chandramohan,  Khalid S. Al-Numair,  Palanisamy Arulselvan, 
  • First Published: 19 February 2018

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The Effect of Sanggua Drink Extract on Insulin Resistance through the PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway

Yu Cai,  Ying Wang,  Fei Zhi,  Qi-Chang Xing,  Yun-Zhong Chen, 
  • First Published: 19 February 2018

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Evaluation of Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Water Extract of Galla Chinensis In Vivo Models

Kai Sun,  Xu Song,  RenYong Jia,  Zhongqiong Yin,  Yuanfeng Zou,  Lixia Li,  Lizi Yin,  Changliang He,  Xiaoxia Liang,  Guizhou Yue,  Qiankun Cui,  Yi Yang, 
  • First Published: 18 February 2018
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Beneficial Effects of Gagam-Palmultang on Scopolamine-Induced Memory Deficits in Mice

Yu Ri Kim,  Min Young Kwon,  Malk Eun Pak,  So Hyun Park,  Jin Ung Baek,  Byung Tae Choi, 
  • First Published: 18 February 2018
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Effect of Qingxin Kaiqiao Fang on Hippocampus mRNA Expression of the Inflammation-Related Genes IL-1β, GFAP, and Aβ in an Alzheimer’s Disease Rat Model

Dan-Dan Mao,  Wen-Yu Yang,  Yan Li,  Jian-Wei Lin,  Shi-Yu Gao,  Yi-Ru Wang,  Hai-Yan Hu, 
  • First Published: 18 February 2018
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Total Flavonoids from Oroxylum indicum Induce Apoptosis via PI3K/Akt/PTEN Signaling Pathway in Liver Cancer

Nan-nan Li,  Xian-sheng Meng,  Wen-xiao Men,  Yong-rui Bao,  Shuai Wang, 
  • First Published: 15 February 2018
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Flavanones from Sedum sarmentosum Bunge Alleviate CCl4-Induced Liver Fibrosis in Rats by Targeting TGF-β1/TβR/Smad Pathway In Turn Inhibiting Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition

Yuancan Lin,  Haiying Luo,  Xiao Wang,  Minxia Zheng,  Qianxing Jin,  Hongshu Chen,  Peilei Pan,  Junjie Zhang, 
  • First Published: 15 February 2018
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A Systematic Review of Herbal Medicine for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Hyeonseok Noh,  Seong Woo Yoon,  Bongki Park, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2018
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Patient’s Decision to Disclose the Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine to Medical Doctor: A Descriptive Phenomenology Study

Johny Anak Kelak,  Whye Lian Cheah,  Razitasham Safii, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2018
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Herba Artemisiae Capillaris Extract Prevents the Development of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Nephropathy of Rat

Jianan Geng,  Xiaoyan Yu,  Chunyu Liu,  Chengbo Sun,  Menghuan Guo,  Zhen Li,  Yingli Jin,  Yinggang Zou,  Jinghua Yu, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2018
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Expression of miRNAs in Serum Exosomes versus Hippocampus in Methamphetamine-Induced Rats and Intervention of Rhynchophylline

Han-cheng Li,  Ying-bo Lin,  Chan Li,  Chao-hua Luo,  Yu-ting Zhou,  Jing-ying Ou,  Jing Li,  Zhi-xian Mo, 
  • First Published: 13 February 2018
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Traditional Herbal Formula NPC01 Exerts Antiangiogenic Effects through Inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cells

Li Yanwei,  Yang Yinli,  Zhanyu Pan, 
  • First Published: 13 February 2018
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A Traditional Herbal Formula Xianlinggubao for Pain Control and Function Improvement in Patients with Knee and Hand Osteoarthritis: A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label, Controlled Trial

Fei Wang,  Lei Shi,  Yaonan Zhang,  Kunzheng Wang,  Fuxing Pei,  Hanmin Zhu,  Zhanjun Shi,  Tianzun Tao,  Zhihua Li,  Ping Zeng,  Xiaobing Wang,  Quan Ji,  Ling Qin,  Qingxun Xue, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2018
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The Antibacterial Activity of Mass Galla Chinesis et Camelliae Fermentata on Helicobacter pylori Infection

Jing Yu,  Hui Ye,  Jiang Li,  Ning Li,  Zong-ming Shi,  Xue-zhi Zhang, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2018
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Quantifying Liver Stagnation Spleen Deficiency Pattern for Diarrhea Predominate Irritable Bowel Syndromes Using Multidimensional Analysis Methods

Zhongyu Huang,  Zhengkun Hou,  Xianhua Liu,  Fengbin Liu,  Yuefeng Wu, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2018
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A Network Pharmacology Approach to Uncover the Multiple Mechanisms of Hedyotis diffusa Willd. on Colorectal Cancer

Xinkui Liu,  Jiarui Wu,  Dan Zhang,  Kaihuan Wang,  Xiaojiao Duan,  Xiaomeng Zhang, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2018
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Piper retrofractum Vahl. Extract, as a PPARδ and AMPK Activator, Suppresses UVB-Induced Photoaging through Mitochondrial Biogenesis and MMPs Inhibition in Human Dermal Fibroblasts and Hairless Mice

Jungon Yun,  Changhee Kim,  Mi-Bo Kim,  Jae-Kwan Hwang, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2018
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Genus Spondias: A Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review

Salma Sameh,  Eman Al-Sayed,  Rola M. Labib,  Abdel Nasser Singab, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2018
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A Hop Extract Lifenol® Improves Postmenopausal Overweight, Osteoporosis, and Hot Flash in Ovariectomized Rats

Young-Hwan Ban,  Jung-Min Yon,  Yeseul Cha,  Jieun Choi,  Eun Suk An,  Haiyu Guo,  Da Woom Seo,  Tae-Su Kim,  Sung-Pyo Lee,  Jong-Choon Kim,  Ehn-Kyoung Choi,  Yun-Bae Kim, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2018

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Effect of Zishen Jiangtang Pill, a Chinese Herbal Product, on Rats with Diabetic Osteoporosis

Huilin Li,  Shufang Chu,  Hengxia Zhao,  Deliang Liu,  Xuemei Liu,  Xi Qu,  Jianpin Chen,  Zengyin Li,  Jinhua Li, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2018
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Involvement of MrgprC in Electroacupuncture Analgesia for Attenuating CFA-Induced Thermal Hyperalgesia by Suppressing the TRPV1 Pathway

Ying-jun Liu,  Xiao-xi Lin,  Jian-qiao Fang,  Fang Fang, 
  • First Published: 12 February 2018
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Qi-Dong-Huo-Xue-Yin Inhibits Inflammation in Acute Lung Injury in Mice via Toll-Like Receptor 4/Caveolin-1 Signaling

Li-Ying Xu,  Wan-Ru Cai,  Chun-Fang Ma,  Qi-Yang Shou,  Jing-Li Qian,  Turan S. Huseyin, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2018
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WenTong HuoXue Cream Can Inhibit the Reduction of the Pain-Related Molecule PLC-β3 in the Dorsal Root Ganglion of a Rat Model of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Chengcheng Feng,  Lijuan Xu,  Shiyun Guo,  Qian Chen,  Yuguo Shen,  Deng Zang,  Li Ma, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2018
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Effects of Walking in Bamboo Forest and City Environments on Brainwave Activity in Young Adults

Ahmad Hassan,  Jiang Tao,  Guo Li,  Mingyan Jiang,  Liu Aii,  Jiang Zhihui,  Liu Zongfang,  Chen Qibing, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2018
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The Pilot Survey of the Perception on the Practice Pattern, Diagnosis, and Treatment on Korean Medicine Insomnia: Focusing on the Difference between Korean Medical Neuropsychiatry Specialists and Korean Medical General Practitioners

Jung-Hwa Lim,  Jin-Hyung Jeong,  Sang-Ho Kim,  Kyeong-Ok Kim,  Seung-Yeon Lee,  Sang-Hyup Lee,  Bo-Kyung Kim, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2018
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A Systematic Review about the Efficacy and Safety of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook.f. Preparations Used for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jing Wang,  Na Chen,  Liang Fang,  Zhe Feng,  Guochun Li,  Attilio Mucelli,  Xu Zhang,  Xueping Zhou, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2018
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Effects of Qingshen Granules on the Oxidative Stress-NF/kB Signal Pathway in Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction Rats

Hua Jin,  Yiping Wang,  Dong Wang,  Lei Zhang, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2018
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Antiosteoarthritic Effects of ChondroT in a Rat Model of Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis

Kil-Joon Bae,  Ji-Won Jeong,  Chan-Hun Choi,  Jeong-Yoon Won,  Tae-Gwang Kim,  Young-Ran Kim,  Chang-Su Na,  Seon-Jong Kim, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2018
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Jinkui Shenqi Pills Ameliorate Asthma with “Kidney Yang Deficiency” by Enhancing the Function of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis to Regulate T Helper 1/2 Imbalance

Bing Ji,  Yuan-yuan Li,  Wei-ji Yang,  Li-zong Zhang,  Ming-sun Fang,  Hui-ying Fu,  Qi-yang Shou, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2018
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Nobiletin Inhibits Hepatic Lipogenesis via Activation of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase

Taewon Yuk,  Younghwa Kim,  Jinwoo Yang,  Jeehye Sung,  Heon Sang Jeong,  Junsoo Lee, 
  • First Published: 07 February 2018
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Investigation into the Individualized Treatment of Traditional Chinese Medicine through a Series of N-of-1 Trials

Haiyin Huang,  Peilan Yang,  Jie Wang,  Yingen Wu,  Suna Zi,  Jie Tang,  Zhenwei Wang,  Ying Ma,  Yuqing Zhang, 
  • First Published: 07 February 2018
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Antidiarrheal Activity of 80% Methanolic Leaf Extract of Justicia schimperiana

Belay Mekonnen,  Assefa Belay Asrie,  Zewdu Birhanu Wubneh, 
  • First Published: 06 February 2018
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Subchronic and Genetic Safety Assessment of a New Medicinal Dendrobium Species: Dendrobium Taiseed Tosnobile in Rats

Li-Chan Yang,  Jiunn-Wang Liao,  Chi-Luan Wen,  Wen-Chuan Lin, 
  • First Published: 06 February 2018
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Therapeutic Effect of Cucumis melo L. Extract on Insulin Resistance and the Gut Microbiome in Lepob/Lepob Mice

Daeun Lee,  Jung Hwa Yoo,  Byung-Cheol Lee, 
  • First Published: 05 February 2018
Review Article
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Ma-Huang-Fu-Zi-Xi-Xin Decoction for Allergic Rhinitis: A Systematic Review

Juan Zhong,  Dan Lai,  Yun Zheng,  Gang Li, 
  • First Published: 05 February 2018
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Efficacy and Safety of Wei Bi Mei, a Chinese Herb Compound, as an Alternative to Bismuth for Eradication of Helicobacter pylori

Lei Li,  FanDong Meng,  Shengtao Zhu,  ShuiLong Guo,  YongJun Wang,  Xin Zhao,  YiLin Sun,  Yan Zhang,  QinQin Wang,  HuFeng Xu,  ShuTian Zhang, 
  • First Published: 05 February 2018
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Antitumor Mechanisms of Curcumae Rhizoma Based on Network Pharmacology

Yan-Hua Bi,  Li-hua Zhang,  Shao-jun Chen,  Qing-zhi Ling, 
  • First Published: 05 February 2018
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Effect of Resveratrol Dry Suspension on Immune Function of Piglets

Qiuting Fu,  Qiankun Cui,  Yi Yang,  Xinghong Zhao,  Xu Song,  Guangxi Wang,  Lu Bai,  Shufan Chen,  Ye Tian,  Yuanfeng Zou,  Lixia Li,  Guizhou Yue,  Renyong Jia,  Zhongqiong Yin, 
  • First Published: 01 February 2018
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Bioactivities of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Alexandria

Hosam O. Elansary,  Agnieszka Szopa,  Paweł Kubica,  Halina Ekiert,  Hayssam M. Ali,  Mohamed S. Elshikh,  Eslam M. Abdel-Salam,  Mohamed El-Esawi,  Diaa O. El-Ansary, 
  • First Published: 31 January 2018
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Xiaoqinglong Decoction Attenuates Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Rats via Inhibition of Autophagy

Huanan Wang,  Bing Mao,  Chang Chen, 
  • First Published: 31 January 2018
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Acute Effects of Tai Chi Training on Cognitive and Cardiovascular Responses in Late Middle-Aged Adults: A Pilot Study

Tiffany C. Y. Cheung,  Karen P. Y. Liu,  Janet Y. H. Wong,  Young-Hyeon Bae,  Stanley Sai-Chuen Hui,  William W. N. Tsang,  Yoyo T. Y. Cheng,  Shirley S. M. Fong, 
  • First Published: 31 January 2018
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Ethnopharmacological Studies for the Development of New Drugs

José Carlos Tavares Carvalho,  Caio Pinho Fernandes,  Jesus Rafael Rodriguez Amado,  Andrés Navarrete,  Lucindo José Quintans-Júnior, 
  • First Published: 31 January 2018
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Neuroprotective Effect and Molecular Mechanism of [6]-Gingerol against Scopolamine-Induced Amnesia in C57BL/6 Mice

Chang-Yul Kim,  Yongtaek Seo,  Chan Lee,  Gyu Hwan Park,  Jung-Hee Jang, 
  • First Published: 31 January 2018
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Alleviating the Intestinal Absorption of Rhein in Rhubarb through Herb Compatibility in Tiaowei Chengqi Tang in Caco-2 Cells

Ying Peng,  Min Fan,  Chongsheng Peng,  Mengyue Wang,  Xiaobo Li, 
  • First Published: 30 January 2018
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Differential Regulation of NF-κB and Nrf2 by Bojungikki-Tang Is Associated with Suppressing Lung Inflammation

Soo Ryun Park,  Kyun Ha Kim,  Min Jung Kwun,  Ji Yeon Lee,  Ran Won,  Chang Woo Han,  Jun Yong Choi,  Myungsoo Joo, 
  • First Published: 30 January 2018
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Shaofu Zhuyu Decoction Regresses Endometriotic Lesions in a Rat Model

Guanghui Zhu,  Chunhua Jiang,  Xin Yan,  Shu Zhao,  Dingjie Xu,  Ying Cao, 
  • First Published: 30 January 2018
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Use of Jianpi Jiedu Herbs in Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Shaofan Zhang,  Li Shi,  Dan Mao,  Weijun Peng,  Chenxia Sheng,  Chenchen Ding,  Fengxia Lin,  Caiyun Lei,  Sifang Zhang, 
  • First Published: 29 January 2018
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Panax notoginseng Promotes Repair of Colonic Microvascular Injury in Sprague-Dawley Rats with Experimental Colitis

Shiying Wang,  Ping Tao,  Lei Zhao,  Wangjun Zhang,  Hongyi Hu,  Jiang Lin, 
  • First Published: 29 January 2018
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Antimalarial Activity of Stem Bark of Periploca linearifolia during Early and Established Plasmodium Infection in Mice

Wubetu Yihunie Belay,  Abyot Endale Gurmu,  Zewdu Birhanu Wubneh, 
  • First Published: 29 January 2018
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Astragalus membranaceus and Salvia miltiorrhiza Ameliorate Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Rats by Regulating the Toll-Like Receptor 4/Nuclear Factor-Kappa B Signaling Pathway

Li Qin,  Hong-Ling Tan,  Yu-Guo Wang,  Cheng-Yong Xu,  Jian Feng,  Min Li,  Yong-Qi Dou, 
  • First Published: 29 January 2018
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Applying Statistical and Complex Network Methods to Explore the Key Signaling Molecules of Acupuncture Regulating Neuroendocrine-Immune Network

Kuo Zhang,  Xin-meng Guo,  Ya-wen Yan,  Yang-yang Liu,  Zhi-fang Xu,  Xue Zhao,  Jiang Wang,  Yi Guo,  Kai Li,  Sha-sha Ding, 
  • First Published: 29 January 2018
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Effects of Qi-Fang-Xi-Bi-Granules on Cartilage Morphology and C/ebpα Promoter Methylation in Rats with Knee Osteoarthritis

Xinxin Wang,  Peng Shen,  Dezhi Tang,  Hao Xu,  Hongfu Qiu,  Tao Wu,  Xiang Gao, 
  • First Published: 28 January 2018
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Lycium barbarum Polysaccharide Promotes Maturation of Dendritic Cell via Notch Signaling and Strengthens Dendritic Cell Mediated T Lymphocyte Cytotoxicity on Colon Cancer Cell CT26-WT

Wei Wang,  Mingxing Liu,  Yang Wang,  Tao Yang,  Dongsheng Li,  Feng Ding,  Hongzhi Sun,  Guang Bai,  Qing Li, 
  • First Published: 28 January 2018
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Bushenkangshuai Tablet Reduces Atherosclerotic Lesion by Improving Blood Lipids Metabolism and Inhibiting Inflammatory Response via TLR4 and NF-κB Signaling Pathway

Shu-chao Pang,  Li Peng,  Jun-ping Zhang,  Yuan-yuan Wang,  Hui-yun Jia,  Li-yuan Bi,  Mei-ling Chen, 
  • First Published: 24 January 2018
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Antipsoriatic Effects of Wannachawee Recipe on Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-Like Dermatitis in BALB/c Mice

Mingkwan Na Takuathung,  Ariyaphong Wongnoppavich,  Ampai Panthong,  Parirat Khonsung,  Natthakarn Chiranthanut,  Noppamas Soonthornchareonnon,  Seewaboon Sireeratawong, 
  • First Published: 24 January 2018
Review Article
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Efficacy and Safety of the Injection of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Puerarin for the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 53 Randomized Controlled Trials

Baocheng Xie,  Qinghui Wang,  Chenhui Zhou,  Jiahuan Wu,  Daohua Xu, 
  • First Published: 24 January 2018
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Metabolic Profiling Analysis of the Alleviation Effect of the Fractions of Niuhuang Jiedu Tablet on Realgar Induced Toxicity in Rats

Wenfeng Xu,  Yuehu Pei,  Shuo Xu,  Haifeng Wang,  Pengfei Jin, 
  • First Published: 23 January 2018
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Electroacupuncture at ST36 Increases Bone Marrow-Derived Interstitial Cells of Cajal via the SDF-1/CXCR4 and mSCF/Kit-ETV1 Pathways in the Stomach of Diabetic Mice

Jiao Zhao,  Jing An,  Shi Liu, 
  • First Published: 23 January 2018
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The Aqueous Extract of Gynura divaricata (L.) DC. Improves Glucose and Lipid Metabolism and Ameliorates Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Jinnan Li,  Jinlei Feng,  Hong Wei,  Qunying Liu,  Ting Yang,  Shengpan Hou,  Ying Zhao,  Bo Zhang,  Cheng Yang, 
  • First Published: 23 January 2018
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Study of Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Bojungikki-Tang with Aspirin in Healthy Subjects and Ischemic Stroke Patients

Jung-Hwa Yoo,  Sung-Vin Yim,  Byung-Cheol Lee, 
  • First Published: 23 January 2018
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Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Diethyl Ether and n-Hexane Extract of Polyalthia suberosa Leaves

Nelufar Yasmen,  Md. Abdullah Aziz,  Afsana Tajmim,  Mst. Irin Akter,  Amit Kumar Hazra,  S. M. Mushiur Rahman, 
  • First Published: 23 January 2018
Review Article
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Evidence-Based Study to Compare Daodi Traditional Chinese Medicinal Material and Non-Daodi Traditional Chinese Medicinal Material

Xingyue Yang,  Xin Tian,  Yannan Zhou,  Yali Liu,  Xinlong Li,  Tingting Lu,  Changhe Yu,  Liyun He, 
  • First Published: 22 January 2018
Research Article
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What Factors Guide the Selection of Medicinal Plants in a Local Pharmacopoeia? A Case Study in a Rural Community from a Historically Transformed Atlantic Forest Landscape

Taline Cristina da Silva,  Josilene Marinho da Silva,  Marcelo Alves Ramos, 
  • First Published: 21 January 2018
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Inhibitory Effect and Mechanism of Arctium lappa Extract on NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation

Young-Kyu Kim,  Sushruta Koppula,  Do-Wan Shim,  Eun-Jung In,  Su-Bin Kwak,  Myong-Ki Kim,  Sang-Hyeun Yu,  Kwang-Ho Lee,  Tae-Bong Kang, 
  • First Published: 18 January 2018
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Antibacterial Effects of Leaf Extract of Nandina domestica and the Underlined Mechanism

Zhao-Yu Guo,  Zhuo-Yang Zhang,  Jia-Qi Xiao,  Jin-Hong Qin,  Wei Zhao, 
  • First Published: 18 January 2018
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Cannabis Essential Oil: A Preliminary Study for the Evaluation of the Brain Effects

Nadia Gulluni,  Tania Re,  Idalba Loiacono,  Giovanni Lanzo,  Luigi Gori,  Claudio Macchi,  Francesco Epifani,  Nicola Bragazzi,  Fabio Firenzuoli, 
  • First Published: 17 January 2018
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Advanced Effect of Moringa oleifera Bioconversion by Rhizopus oligosporus on the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: Preliminary Study

Sang-sun Hur,  Suk-won Choi,  Dong-ryul Lee,  Jong-hwan Park,  Tae-ho Chung, 
  • First Published: 17 January 2018
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The Therapeutic Effects of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Wuzi Yanzong Pill for the Treatment of Oligoasthenozoospermia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Ming Peng Zhao,  Xiao Shi,  Grace Wing Shan Kong,  Chi Chiu Wang,  Justin Che Yuen Wu,  Zhi Xiu Lin,  Tin Chiu Li,  David Yiu Leung Chan, 
  • First Published: 17 January 2018

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Effects of Huanglian Jiedu Decoration in Rat Gingivitis

Fangbo Zhang,  Ya Geng,  Haiyu Zhao,  Hongjie Wang,  Yi Zhang,  Defeng Li,  Baolin Bian,  Hongjun Yang, 
  • First Published: 16 January 2018
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Apocynum venetum Leaf Extract Exerts Antidepressant-Like Effects and Inhibits Hippocampal and Cortical Apoptosis of Rats Exposed to Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress

Ting Wu,  Xiangting Li,  Tingting Li,  Min Cai,  Zhonghai Yu,  Jingsi Zhang,  Zhennian Zhang,  Wen Zhang,  Jun Xiang,  Dingfang Cai, 
  • First Published: 16 January 2018
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Herbal Formula Modified Buzhong-Yiqi-Tang for Functional Constipation in Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Hanlin Gong,  Feng Qin,  Hongbo He, 
  • First Published: 16 January 2018
Review Article
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Analysis of the Registration Information on Interventions of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Trials in the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform

Yali Liu,  Wenjie Chen,  Yingxin Tan,  Xingyue Yang,  Jia Liu,  Tingting Lu,  Shiyan Yan,  Liyun He,  Baoyan Liu, 
  • First Published: 15 January 2018
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Isolation and Biological Evaluation of Prenylated Flavonoids from Maclura pomifera

Yerkebulan Orazbekov,  Mohamed A. Ibrahim,  Serjan Mombekov,  Radhakrishnan Srivedavyasasri,  Ubaidilla Datkhayev,  Bauyrzhan Makhatov,  Narayan D. Chaurasiya,  Babu L. Tekwani,  Samir A. Ross, 
  • First Published: 14 January 2018
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Simultaneous Quantification of Gallic Acid, Bergenin, Epicatechin, Epicatechin Gallate, Isoquercitrin, and Quercetin-3-Rhamnoside in Rat Plasma by LC-MS/MS Method and Its Application to Pharmacokinetics after Oral Administration of Ardisia japonica Extract

Xie-an Yu,  John Teye Azietaku,  Jin Li,  Hui Wang,  Fang Zheng,  Jia Hao,  Yan-xu Chang, 
  • First Published: 14 January 2018
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Effect of Qufengtongluo Decoction on PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway in the Kidney of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Rat (GK Rat) with Diabetic Nephropathy

Wei-Jun Huang,  Qiang Fu,  Yong-Hua Xiao,  Qing Gong,  Wen-Jing Wu,  Zi-Long Shen,  Hua Zhang,  Xu Jia,  Xue-Min Huang,  Ya-Xin Zhang,  Jin-Xi Zhao,  Shi-Dong Wang,  Mian Jia,  Yu-Ting Zhang, 
  • First Published: 14 January 2018
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Themes Underlying Australian General Practitioner Views towards Chiropractic and Osteopathy: An Assessment of Free Text Data from a Cross-Sectional Survey

Sandra Grace,  Roger Engel,  Ian Jalsion, 
  • First Published: 14 January 2018
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Autumn Royal and Ribier Grape Juice Extracts Reduced Viability and Metastatic Potential of Colon Cancer Cells

Manuel Valenzuela,  Lorena Bastias,  Iván Montenegro,  Enrique Werner,  Alejandro Madrid,  Patricio Godoy,  Mario Párraga,  Joan Villena, 
  • First Published: 14 January 2018
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Danhong Injection Alleviates Mechanical Allodynia via Inhibiting ERK1/2 Activation and Elevates BDNF Level in Sciatic Nerve in Diabetic Rat

Qi Wang,  Zhuang-Li Guo,  Ge-Le Aori,  Da-Wei Kong,  Wen-Qiang Yang,  Li Zhang,  Yan-Bing Yu, 
  • First Published: 14 January 2018
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Retracted: Antioxidant Activity and Characterization of One New Polysaccharide Obtained from Perigord Truffle (Tuber huidongense)

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 
  • First Published: 14 January 2018

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The Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Boram Lee,  Jihong Lee,  Jin-Hong Cheon,  Hyun-Kyung Sung,  Seung-Hun Cho,  Gyu Tae Chang, 
  • First Published: 11 January 2018

Research Article
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Antibacterial Activities of Five Medicinal Plants in Ethiopia against Some Human and Animal Pathogens

Gebremedhin Romha,  Birhanu Admasu,  Tsegaye Hiwot Gebrekidan,  Hailelule Aleme,  Gebreyohans Gebru, 
  • First Published: 11 January 2018
Editorial
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Scientific Evidence for Korean Medicine and Its Integrative Medical Research 2017

Wansu Park,  Vesna Sendula-Jengic,  Seong Su Nah,  Han Chae, 
  • First Published: 10 January 2018
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Association of Tongue Bacterial Flora and Subtypes of Liver-Fire Hyperactivity Syndrome in Hypertensive Patients

Jie-wei Luo,  Cong-huai Lin,  Yao-bin Zhu,  Xing-yu Zheng,  Yong-xi Wu,  Wei-wei Chen,  Xiao Yang, 
  • First Published: 10 January 2018
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The Protective Effect of Total Flavones from Rhododendron simsii Planch. on Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury and Its Underlying Mechanism

Sheng-Yong Luo,  Qing-Hua Xu,  Gong Peng,  Zhi-Wu Chen, 
  • First Published: 09 January 2018
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Gastroprotective Mechanism and Ulcer Resolution Effect of Cyrtocarpa procera Methanolic Extract on Ethanol-Induced Gastric Injury

Wendy Itzel Escobedo-Hinojosa,  Erika Gomez-Chang,  Karina García-Martínez,  Raquel Guerrero Alquicira,  Alexandre Cardoso-Taketa,  Irma Romero, 
  • First Published: 09 January 2018
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Number 2 Feibi Recipe Reduces PM2.5-Induced Lung Injury in Rats

Zhaoheng Liu,  Wei Wang,  Fang Cao,  Shuo Liu,  Xinxin Zou,  Guodong Li,  Haojie Yang,  Yang Jiao, 
  • First Published: 09 January 2018
Review Article
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Effects of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Components of the Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Jie Zhu,  Hao Chen,  Zhixiu Song,  Xudong Wang,  Zhenshuang Sun, 
  • First Published: 09 January 2018
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Change of Safe Needling Depth at Acupoint GB21 according to Posture and Breathing

Hongmin Chu,  Jaehyun Kim,  Wonbae Ha,  Eunbyul Cho,  Geon Kang,  Seongjun Park,  Jongwon Jang,  Seung Bum Yang,  Yeonseok Kang,  Sanghun Lee,  Jae-Hyo Kim, 
  • First Published: 08 January 2018
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Zanthoxylum ailanthoides Suppresses Oleic Acid-Induced Lipid Accumulation through an Activation of LKB1/AMPK Pathway in HepG2 Cells

Eun-Bin Kwon,  Myung-Ji Kang,  Soo-Yeon Kim,  Yong-Moon Lee,  Mi-Kyeong Lee,  Heung Joo Yuk,  Hyung Won Ryu,  Su Ui Lee,  Sei-Ryang Oh,  Dong-Oh Moon,  Hyun-Sun Lee,  Mun-Ock Kim, 
  • First Published: 08 January 2018

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The Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Fructus Kochiae on Allergic Contact Dermatitis Rats via pERK1/2/TLR4/NF-κB Pathway Activation

Zuoqi Xiao,  Suxi Xiao,  Yongning Zhang,  Tao Pan,  Bo Ouyang, 
  • First Published: 04 January 2018
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Therapeutic Effectiveness and Safety of Mesotherapy in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Liang Chen,  Dongqing Li,  Jun Zhong,  Bo Qiu,  Xianglei Wu, 
  • First Published: 04 January 2018

Review Article
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Traditional Chinese Medicine for Refractory Nephrotic Syndrome: Strategies and Promising Treatments

Xiao-Qin Wang,  Lan Wang,  Yuan-Chao Tu,  Yuan Clare Zhang, 
  • First Published: 04 January 2018
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Yuk-Mi-Jihwang-Tang, a Traditional Korean Multiple Herbal Formulae, Improves Hippocampal Memory on Scopolamine Injection-Induced Amnesia Model of C57BL/6 Mice

Hye-Lim Lee,  Sung-Ah Lim,  Hye-Won Lee,  Ho-Ryong Yoo,  Hyeong-Geug Kim, 
  • First Published: 04 January 2018
Review Article
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The Effects of Qigong on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Ding Meng,  Wang Chunyan,  Dong Xiaosheng,  Yi Xiangren, 
  • First Published: 03 January 2018
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Preventive Effects of Velvet Antler (Cervus elaphus) against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Mice by Inhibiting MAPK/NF-κB Activation and Inducing AMPK/Nrf2 Pathways

Jui-Shu Chang,  Hung-Jen Lin,  Jeng-Shyan Deng,  Wen-Tzu Wu,  Shyh-Shyun Huang,  Guan-Jhong Huang, 
  • First Published: 02 January 2018
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Electroacupuncture Improved the Function of Myocardial Ischemia Involved in the Hippocampus-Paraventricular Nucleus-Sympathetic Nerve Pathway

Shuai Cui,  Yiping Zhou,  Shengbing Wu,  Jian Cao,  Guoqi Zhu,  Meiqi Zhou, 
  • First Published: 01 January 2018
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Isolation and Identification of Compounds from Bioactive Extracts of Taraxacum officinale Weber ex F. H. Wigg. (Dandelion) as a Potential Source of Antibacterial Agents

Katy Díaz,  Luis Espinoza,  Alejandro Madrid,  Leonardo Pizarro,  Rolando Chamy, 
  • First Published: 01 January 2018