Publications by authors named "Lu-Ping Wen"
Astragaloside IV (AS-IV), a natural triterpenoid isolated from , has been used traditionally in Chinese medicine. Previous studies have highlighted its benefits against carcinoma, but its interaction with the gut microbiota and effects on adenomatous polyps are not well understood. This present study investigates the effects of AS-IV on colonic adenomatous polyp (CAP) development in high-fat-diet (HFD) fed [Formula: see text] mice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is among the most remarkable public health concerns globally. Accumulating research evidence documents that alteration of gut microbiota has an indispensable role in the onset and progression of obesity and T2DM. A reduced microbial diversity is linked to insulin resistance and energy metabolism, especially for the rise of the / ratio.
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- Researchers found that inflammation might be linked to depression.
- Curcumin, a natural substance from a plant, seems to help treat depression by reducing inflammation.
- In a study with rats, curcumin improved depressive behaviors and lowered inflammation-related signals after stressful situations.