Therapeutic efficacy of classic Tibetan formulas combined at different hours in resisting cerebral ischemia.

The study focused on the therapeutic efficacy of Tibetan medicines on cerebral ischemia. The combined medication methods and administration habits in clinic for more than 10 years were simulated. Three typical Tibetan medicines, i.

[Advance in studies on traditional Chinese medicine on Abeta's scavenging effect].

Aggregation and accumulation of beta-amyloid peptide (Abeta) in brain tissues contribute to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, the promotion of Abeta clearance is one of the key targets for preventing and treatment Alzheimer's disease. Studies proved that some traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compounds and extracts could impact the activity of degrading enzyme in amyloid peptide, the transport of hemato encephalic barrier and the phagocytosis of microglial cells, promote Abeta clearance, and improve learning and memory of animal models with Alzheimer's disease.

Meta-analysis of the relationship between the Metholenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T genetic polymorphism, folate intake and esophageal cancer.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T genetic polymorphism (MTHFR C677T) and folate intake on the risk of esophageal cancer.

Methods: A total of 17 studies (3,277 cases and 4,661 controls) regarding MTHFR C677T and 6 studies (1,817 cases and 7,678 controls) regarding folate intake published between 2001 and 2011 were identified through researching MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Chinese Biomedical Database. The data of the last search was February 2011.