Publications by authors named "Mai Xiang"
Context: Dietary fiber (DF) exhibits variations in its chemical and physical complexity, as well as in its utilization by the gut microbiota. However, the impact of these differences on the health status of adults with overweight or obesity remains unclear.
Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to explore the varying effects of supplementing with different specificities of DF on the health of adults with overweight or obesity, providing guidance on selecting DF supplementation to improve health status.
Article Synopsis
- The study explored the effectiveness of wheat peptide supplementation versus regular protein supplements in improving performance for elite cross-country skiers, aiming to aid athletes in choosing the best energy sources.
- Nineteen male skiers participated in a four-week trial, split into two groups: those receiving wheat peptides (PEP) and those receiving regular proteins (PRO), with assessments done before and after the intervention to measure exercise performance and metabolism.
- Results showed that while both groups improved athletic performance, the PEP group excelled in aerobic performance, whereas the PRO group favored anaerobic capacity, with no significant changes in blood metabolites but different metabolic pathways being affected for each group.
Analysis of Wavelet Coherence in Calf Agonist-Antagonist Muscles during Dynamic Fatigue.
Life (Basel)
September 2024
Dynamic muscle fatigue during repetitive movements can lead to changes in communication between the central nervous system and peripheral muscles. This study investigated these changes by examining electromyogram (EMG) characteristics from agonist and antagonist muscles during a fatiguing task. Twenty-two healthy male university students (age: 22.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Coaches and athletes are increasingly interested in understanding athletes' serum vitamin D levels, their impact on strength, physical performance, and athletic outcomes. Previous meta-analyses were reported with limited sample size and no significant overall effect was found. Hence, it is crucial to conduct a thorough and up-to-date systematic examination and meta-analysis to elucidate the potential advantages of supplementing with vitamin D3 in enhancing muscle strength for athletes.
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- Cephalotanes are a unique type of diterpenoid found only in Cephalotaxus plants, which have interesting structures and potential biological activities.
- Researchers studied two species, C. fortunei var. alpina and C. sinensis, leading to the discovery of six new compounds named ceforloids A-F (1-6), with their structures determined using advanced techniques.
- Some of these compounds demonstrated moderate immunosuppressive effects on lymphocytes, indicating their potential as new agents for developing immunosuppressive therapies.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by gradual articular cartilage degradation, accompanied by persistent low-grade joint inflammation, correlating with radiographic and pain-related progression. The latent therapeutic potential of DZ2002, a reversible inhibitor of S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH), holds promise for OA intervention. This study endeavored to examine the therapeutic efficacy of DZ2002 within the milieu of OA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent ocular disorder with a multifactorial etiology. The pre-angiogenic and pre-inflammatory milieu of the ocular surface plays a critical role in its pathogenesis. DZ2002 is a reversible type III S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH) inhibitor, which has shown excellent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activities in vivo and in vitro.
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