Publications by authors named "Chan-Ming Liu"
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- Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) is traditionally used in Chinese medicine for treating ischaemic stroke, but its active ingredients and how they work are not fully understood.
- The study focused on identifying the active components of GBE and their potential mechanisms against ischaemic stroke, using network pharmacology and advanced analytical techniques.
- Key active ingredients like protocatechuic acid and ginkgolide A were found to regulate pathways related to inflammation and cell death, providing insights into GBE's effectiveness while establishing a method for quality control.
The porcine cardiac blood processed Salvia miltiorrhiza (PCB Danshen) is the characteristic processing of Menghe medical school and has been inherited for hundreds of years, commonly used in the treatment of brain ischemia-induced agitation, palpitation and phlegm confusing heart. Ancient and modern physicians believe that porcine cardiac blood is a guiding for heart nourishing drugs, which could enhance the effects of Salvia miltiorrhiza by nourishing and soothing the nerves. However, the material basis and processing mechanism of PCB Danshen are still unclear.
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