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Ligusticum chuanxiong and Angelica sinensis have been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat some pathological settings such as atherosclerosis and hypertension. We determined the protective effect of the extract of Ligusticum chuanxiong and Angelica sinensis (ELCAS) on human umbilical
BACKGROUND
Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. (Umbelliferae) is widely prescribed for treatment of cardiovascular diseases in China for centuries. One of the major bioactive components in L. chuanxiong is senkyunolide I (SEI), which shows pharmacological activities in anti-migraine and anti-oxidative
OBJECTIVE
Ligusticum porteri is a traditional Native American herb. The roots of L. porteri are traditionally used in the treatment of many diseases, however, its cytotoxicity, antioxidative and immune-modulatory effects need to be investigated. In this study, we evaluated the effects of the root
Oxidative stress (OS) is the common mechanism for age-related diseases. The co-occurrence of osteoporosis (OP) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in postmenopausal women makes it warranted to find a holistic approach for treatment of multiple diseases or conditions. The rhizome of Ligusticum
Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. (Umbelliferae) has been widely prescribed to treat cardiovascular disease in China for centuries. Senkyunolide I is one of the major bioactive components in L. chuanxiong, which shows pharmacological activities against migraines and oxidative damage. In this paper, ultra
BACKGROUND
Senkyunolide I (SEI) is one of the most important bioactive phthalides of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. (Umbelliferae), a Traditional Chinese Medicine. Our previous studies suggested that it might be developed as a potential treatment for migraine.
METHODS
In this paper, we aimed to isolate
Plants have evolved a variety of phytochemicals to defense insect feeding, whereas insects have also evolved diverse detoxification enzymes, which are adaptively induced as a prosurvival mechanism. Herein, Z-ligustilide in Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. was found to exhibit a similar trend in the
Senkyunolide H (SNH) is a phthalide isolated from the rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. that has been reported to have several pharmacological activities, including anti-atherosclerotic, antiproliferative, and cytoprotective effects. In this study, we investigated the neuroprotective effects
BACKGROUND
Ligusticum porteri roots have been traditionally used in folk medicine, but the scientific basis is unclear.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the cytotoxicity, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects of L. porteri root extract on human promyelocytic leukemia (HL-60) cells and H2O2-induced
XueBiJing, an injectable five-herb preparation, has been incorporated into routine sepsis care in China. Phthalides, originating from XueBiJing's component herbs Ligusticum chuanxiong rhizomes and Angelica sinensis roots, are believed to contribute to its therapeutic effects due to their presence in
In this study, we aimed at evaluating the effect of ligustrazine, a major constituent of Ligusticum wallichii from traditional Chinese medicine, on Cd-induced changes in nephrotoxicity indices. Rats were divided into four experimental groups: control; ligustrazine; Cd and ligustrazine+Cd. Cd treated
Nephrotoxicity of the anticancer drug, cisplatin (CP) involves enhanced renal generation of reactive oxygen metabolites and lipid peroxidation caused by decreased levels of antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes. Tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) is known to act as a strong antioxidant. Therefore, in the
Tetramethylpyrazine (TMP), extracted from the Chinese herbal medicine Ligusticum wallichii franchat (chuan xiong in Chinese), is a potent anti-free radical and calcium antagonist. Correspondingly, two important hypotheses in the causation of cataracts are free radical toxicity and calcium ion