Due to the complexity of chronic conditions like the metabolic syndrome (MetS), tailored dietary approaches beyond macronutrient ratio modification may be necessary to effectively address metabol...
Signalling proteins
Fructose and the Metabolic Syndrome: Pathophysiology and Molecular Mechanisms
Emerging evidence suggests that increased dietary consumption of fructose in Western society may be a potentially important factor in the growing rates of obesity and the metabolic syndrome. This...
Effects of 3-Phenyl-Propenal on the Expression of Toll-Like Receptors and Downstream Signaling Components on Raw264.7
3-phenyl-propenal is one of the principle compounds isolated from Guizhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi), the principal drug in Guizhi-Tang (GZT), a famous traditional Chinese medical formula. The aim of the...
A review of the potential effect of electroacupuncture and moxibustion on cell repair and survival: the role of heat shock
In recent years, a considerable amount of research has been focused on the underlying mechanisms of electroacupuncture and moxibustion assisted tissue repair. Intracellular protein denaturation i...
Blackberry Extracts Inhibit Activating Protein 1 Activation and Cell Transformation by Perturbing the Mitogenic Signaling
Abstract: Blackberries are natural rich sources of bioflavonoids and phenolic compounds that are commonly known as potential chemopreventive agents. Here, we investigated the effects of fresh bla...
