Anti-Fatigue Effects of Small Molecule Oligopeptides Isolated from Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer in Mice
Abstract: Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer (ginseng) is an edible and medicinal Chinese herb, which
is often used in Asian countries for physical fitness. Ginseng is reported to have a wide range
of biological activity and pharmaceutical properties. There were more studies on ginsenosides
and polysaccharides, but fewer studies on ginseng oligop...
A Critical Assessment of the Therapeutic Potential of Resveratrol Supplements for Treating Mitochondrial Disorders
Abstract: In human cells, mitochondria provide the largest part of cellular energy in the form
of adenosine triphosphate generated by the process of oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS).
Impaired OXPHOS activity leads to a heterogeneous group of inherited diseases for which therapeutic options today remain very limited. ...
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Iniciando mais um ano de atualizações científicas, esta edição conta com temas relevantes para agregar mais conhecimento à prática clínica de nossos leitores.
A esteatose hepática é um desequilíbrio que acomete centenas de pessoas todos os anos e está associada ao aumento da obesidade a estilos de vida não saudáveis. Trazemos, assim, uma importante revisão sobre o papel da nutrição nessa doença, ressaltando que por meio de ...
The Role of Urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin in Predicting Acute Kidney Dysfunction in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
Abstract
Background: Early detection of acute kidney dysfunction (AKD) in cirrhotic patients is crucial. Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL) has been identified as an early marker of AKD. The aim of the study was to evaluate serial uNGAL as a marker and predictor of AKD in liver ...
The Relationship between Maternal Nutrition during Pregnancy and Offspring Kidney Structure and
Function in Humans: A Systematic Review
Abstract
The intrauterine environment is critical for fetal growth and organ development. Evidence from animal models indicates that the developing kidney is vulnerable to suboptimal maternal nutrition and changes in health status. However, evidence from human studies are yet to be synthesised. ...
Relationship between Nutritional Status and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Geriatric Patients
with End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis
Abstract
Gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) are common in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and are associated with nutritional risks resulting from low food intake. Little is known about the relationship between GIS and malnutrition in geriatric patients with ESRD. The main objective of this ...
Recent Advances of Curcumin in the Prevention and Treatment of Renal Fibrosis
Curcumin, a polyphenol derived from the turmeric, has received attention as a potential treatment for renal fibrosis primarily because it is a relatively safe and inexpensive compound that contributes to kidney health. Here, we review the literatures on the applications of curcumin in resolving renal fibrosis in animal models and summarize the mechanisms of ...
