Context: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an intractable inflammatory bowel disease that threatens the health of patients. The limited availability of therapeutic strategies makes it imperative to explore more efficient and safer drugs. (IN) is a traditional Chinese medicine that possesses many pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory activities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCentral nervous system (CNS) diseases have become one of the leading causes of death in the global population. The pathogenesis of CNS diseases is complicated, so it is important to find the patterns of the disease to improve the treatment strategy. Microglia are considered to be a double-edged sword, playing both harmful and beneficial roles in CNS diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe promotion of liver regeneration is crucial to avoid liver failure after hepatectomy. polysaccharide (ASP) and polysaccharide (AMP) have been identified as being associated with hepatoprotective effects. However, their roles and specific mechanisms in liver regeneration remain to be elucidated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare heterogeneous liver disease characterized by obstruction of the hepatic venous outflow tract. The incidence of BCS is so low that it is difficult to detect in general practice and difficult to include within the scope of routine diagnosis. The clinical manifestations of BCS are not specific; hence, BCS tends to be misdiagnosed.
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