Pinocembrin Reduces Keratinocyte Activation and Ameliorates Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-like Dermatitis in BALB/c Mice through the Heme Oxygenase-1/Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 Pathway.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic skin inflammation and excessive keratinocyte proliferation. The itchy, scaly, and erythematous lesions present on psoriatic skin negatively affect patients' quality of life. Pinocembrin is a flavonoid present in propolis, fruits, and vegetables.

Fruit Extract Ameliorates Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis through the Regulation of Th1/Th17 Cells.

is a traditional Chinese medicine widely used for treating diarrhea, ulceration, and enuresis. Moreover, is effective for cognitive function improvement and nerve regeneration. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neuronal inflammatory autoimmune disease that commonly affects young adults in high-latitude regions.

Rhinacanthin C Alleviates Amyloid- Fibrils' Toxicity on Neurons and Attenuates Neuroinflammation Triggered by LPS, Amyloid-, and Interferon- in Glial Cells.

Neuroinflammation plays a central role in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Compounds that suppress neuroinflammation have been identified as potential therapeutic targets for AD. Rhinacanthin C (RC), a naphthoquinone ester found in Kurz (Acanthaceae), is currently proposed as an effective molecule against inflammation.

Antitumor Effect of Periplocin in TRAIL-Resistant Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells through Downregulation of IAPs.

Cortex periplocae is the dried root bark of Periploca sepium Bge., a traditional Chinese herb medicine. It contains high amounts of cardiac glycosides.