Publications by authors named "Zheng-Hong Liu"
Article Synopsis
- Urolithin A (UroA) is a special compound made by bacteria in our gut when we eat certain fruits, and it's studied for its health benefits.
- In tests with mice on a high-fat diet, UroA helped reduce bad heart stuff called atherosclerotic lesions and made their blood vessels healthier.
- The research showed that UroA helps lower inflammation in blood vessel cells, which could be good for preventing heart disease.
Advances in Research on Bladder Cancer Targeting Peptides: a Review.
Cell Biochem Biophys
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- - Bladder cancer is a major health issue for Chinese men, being the second most common malignant tumor in the genitourinary system, with high rates of recurrence and poor prognosis over the last 30 years due to insufficient early diagnostic techniques.
- - Current therapies primarily involve an intravesical approach, but they are not very effective because of challenges in targeting tumors efficiently.
- - This text offers an overview of research on targeting peptides that could enhance the effectiveness of intravesical theranostic techniques for bladder cancer, covering areas like peptide screening, targeting mechanisms, and their applications in preclinical settings.
Background: Baicalein, a natural flavonoid derived from traditional Chinese herb (known as Huang Qin in Chinese), has been reported to exhibit notable antitumor activity in various cancer cells, including breast cancer. However, the detailed mechanisms underlying its induced apoptosis as a prooxidant in breast cancer cells are still unknown.
Materials And Methods: In this study, we investigated the effect of endogenous copper on cytotoxic activity of baicalin against human breast cancer MCF-7 cells in vitro.