Publications by authors named "Shi-Long Hu"
Objective: To observe the clinical effect of Yishen Huoxue Decoction on infertility in elderly men with kidney deficiency and blood stasis.
Methods: We randomly assigned 60 infertility male patients with kidney deficiency and blood stasis to two groups of an equal number to receive Yishen Huoxue Decoction, 1 dose a day, twice daily in the morning and evening (the observation group, aged ［42.10 ± 3.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the increased risk of colitis and colorectal cancer in older adults, linking this to issues with the mucus barrier in the colon.
- It was found that aged colons had a defective mucosal barrier, increased pathogens, and higher levels of a specific microRNA (miR-124-3p), which negatively impacted mucus properties.
- The researchers concluded that miR-124-3p leads to lower levels of an enzyme (T-synthase) essential for proper mucus glycosylation, suggesting this pathway is crucial for maintaining intestinal health in older populations.