Publications by authors named "Wanggao Li"

Emerging evidence links depressive disorders to the gut microbiota via the gut-brain axis. Probiotics, which are microorganisms that modulate the gut microbiota, have shown promising results in alleviating depression and are increasingly recognized as functional food components with potential health benefits. This study examines the effects of GOLDGUT-HNU082 (Lp082), a probiotic strain with potential applications in functional foods, on chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced depression in mice.

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A high-fat diet can cause health problems, such as hyperlipidemia, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders. Dietary supplementation with beneficial microbes might reduce the detrimental effects of a high-fat diet by modulating the gut microbiome, metabolic pathways and metabolites. This study assessed the effects of HNU312 ( HNU312) on blood lipid levels, fat accumulation, inflammation and the gut microbiome in mice on a high-fat diet.

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This study aimed to investigate the effects of arecoline on constipation by intervening at different times to explore its preventive and therapeutic effects. Symptoms related to constipation, gut microbes, short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) content in the cecum, and gene expression in the colon were measured to examine the effect of arecoline on relieving constipation. The results showed that arecoline intervention alleviated loperamide-induced constipation, as evidenced by significantly shortened intestinal transit time, increased fecal water content, improved small bowel propulsion, and increased defecation frequency.

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Arecoline is a critical bioactive component in areca nuts with toxicity and pharmacological activities. However, its effects on body health remain unclear. Here, we investigated the effects of arecoline on physiologic and biochemical parameters in mouse serum, liver, brain, and intestine.

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