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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate whether magnolin (MGL) possesses the capability of suppressing inflammatory responses that can in turn alleviate osteoarthritis (OA).
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Magnolin is a major bioactive component found in Shin-i, the dried flower buds of Magnolia fargesii; it has anti-inflammatory and anti-histaminic activities. Incubation of magnolin in human liver microsomes with an nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate-generating system resulted in the
Mast cells (MCs) play critical roles in allergic reactions and modulating the activation of MCs could be an effective strategy to treat allergic diseases, which cause a rapidly increasing threat to the public health. Herein, we described that Magnolin, a major component from Flos magnoliae could
BACKGROUND
Magnolin is a natural compound abundantly found in Magnolia flos, which has been traditionally used in oriental medicine to treat headaches, nasal congestion and anti-inflammatory reactions. Our recent results have demonstrated that magnolin targets the active pockets of ERK1 and ERK2,
BACKGROUND
Magnolin is the major active ingredient of the herb Magnolia fargesii which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects. Oxidative stress and apoptosis are involved in the pathogenesis of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). We hypothesize that Magnolin could protect against CIN
The overproduction of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) causes neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Four lignans, (+)-eudesmin (1), (+)-magnolin (2), (+)-yangambin (3) and a new structure named as epimagnolin B (4) were isolated from
Breast cancer frequently spreads to bone. The interaction between bone metastases and microenvironment, referred as the "vicious cycle", increases both tumor burden and bone destruction. Therefore, inhibition at any point in this "vicious cycle" can reduce malignant osteolytic lesions in patients
Qu-feng-sheng-shi Grannules (QFSSG), a common prescription for the treatment of chronic inflammation and allergic rhinitis (AR), is widely used in the clinic as a traditional Chinese medicine. Chemical analysis and quality control studies of this formulation are relatively limited compared to
BACKGROUND
Zanthoxylum alatum is used in traditional medicinal systems for number of disorders like cholera, diabetes, cough, diarrhea, fever, headache, microbial infections, toothache, inflammation and cancer. The aim of the present study was to evaluate Zanthoxylum alatum stem bark for its