Publications by authors named "Mei-Lian Yang"

In this study, the protective effects of hot water (QW) and aqueous-ethanol extracts (QA) from Que Zui tea on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were investigated. Quantitative and qualitative analysis revealed that QW and QA were rich in polyphenols, especially 6'-O-caffeoylarbutin. Both QW and QA significantly reduced body weight and liver index, increased serum levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and decreased the levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), nonesterified free fatty acids (NEFA) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in NAFLD rats induced high fat diet.

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Article Synopsis
  • Que Zui tea (QT) shows significant liver protection, and its main compound, 6'-Caffeoylarbutin (CA), has potential protective effects against liver damage caused by acetaminophen (APAP).
  • In laboratory studies, CA was found to reduce harmful ROS, prevent cell death, and boost antioxidant levels in liver cells harmed by APAP.
  • In animal tests, CA treatment improved liver damage, reduced inflammation, activated antioxidant pathways, and influenced various important proteins associated with liver health and cell survival.
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Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Epigynum auritum is mainly distributed in Southwest China, and has been used as a "dai" folk medicine with promising Besides, the leaves and barks of E. auritum have detoxifying, analgesic and relieving swelling effects. Previous studies evidenced that E.

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The Melodinus species have been proved to be good resources of bisindole alkaloids. Six bisindole alkaloids were isolated from the leaves and stems of Melodinus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr.

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