Publications by authors named "He-Peng Zhao"
Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluated the safety and anti-fatigue potential of PCS, a functional food made through a specific extraction method, identifying key monosaccharide components like Rha, Arab, and Glu.
- - No toxic effects were observed in mice treated with PCS at various doses, as body weight and organ health remained stable, indicating high safety.
- - PCS extended swimming endurance in mice and improved biochemical markers related to fatigue, with an optimal dose of 400mg/kg showing the best results for both male and female mice.
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Oviductus ranae (OR) is a traditional animal-based Chinese medicine, which has been listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia since 1985 edition. Although its medicinal application has been widely acknowledged, there is little available information on its potential toxicity.
Aim Of The Study: The aim of this study was to investigate the acute, sub-acute, and genetic toxicities of OR.