Publications by authors named "Kangwei Zheng"

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  • Rumex crispus L. (R. crispus) is historically used in various cultures as an herbal remedy for its astringent, laxative, diuretic, and blood-cleansing properties, among others.
  • A review highlights the traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and safety of R. crispus, drawing data from multiple scientific databases.
  • The findings suggest that R. crispus contains around 224 identified compounds, showing potential in treating conditions like cancer and inflammation, but it may also pose toxicity risks that require further investigation.
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In metastasis of cancer cells, the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is prerequired. Ferroptosis is an iron-mediated cellular death process, but whether it involves EMT regulation remains elusive. In addition, how stress responders (Nrf2) respond to the redox alteration and cross-talking between them needs to be determined.

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