Publications by authors named "Chunyou Huang"

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  • Dietary habits can influence the risk of pancreatitis, and a study used Mendelian randomization to explore these relationships using data from UK Biobank and FinnGen consortium.
  • Higher alcohol consumption was linked to increased chances of acute and chronic pancreatitis, while increased dried and fresh fruit intake reduced the risk of these conditions.
  • Conversely, higher intake of pork and processed meats was associated with a significantly increased risk of pancreatitis, indicating that dietary choices could impact prevention strategies for the disease.
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Background: Postmenopausal osteoporosis results from estrogen withdrawal and is characterized mainly by bone resorption. Shikonin is a bioactive constitute of Chinese traditional herb which plays a role in antimicrobial and antitumor activities. The study was designed to investigate the role of shikonin on postmenopausal osteoporosis and explore its underlying mechanisms.

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Postmenopausal osteoporosis is caused by the deficiency of estrogen, which breaks bone homeostasis and induces levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Muscone is a potent anti-inflammatory agent and is used to treat bone fracture in traditional Chinese medicine. However, its anti-osteoclastogenic effects remain unclear.

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