Albiflorin (AF) is a small molecule (MW 481) isolated from Paeoniae radix, a plant used as a
remedy for various conditions with pathogenesis shared by metabolic diseases. Reported …

Ellagic acid, a natural substance found in various fruits and nuts, was previously shown to
exhibit beneficial effects towards metabolic syndrome. In this study, using a genetic rat …

Metabolic disturbances in different tissue cells and obesity are caused by excessive calorie
intake, and medicinal plants are potential sources of phytochemicals for combating these …

Objective Brown adipose tissue (BAT) activation has been identified as a possible target to
treat obesity and to protect against metabolic diseases by increasing energy consumption …

Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Spreng is known for its resinous secretion (agarwood), often
secreted in defense against injuries. We investigated the effects of A. sinensis flower extract …

Abscisic acid is a phytohormone found in fruits and vegetables and is endogenously
produced in mammals. In humans and mice, lanthionine synthetase C-like 2 (LANCL2) has …

In the present study, the anti-diabetic effects of amorphastilbol (APH) from Amorpha fruticosa
(AF) were evaluated in high‑fat‑diet (HFD) mice. HFD‑induced blood glucose and insulin …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease
worldwide. Paeoniflorin, a natural product and active ingredient of Paeonia lactiflora, has …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent form of chronic liver
diseases. This study sought to evaluate the insulin-sensitizing effect of paeoniflorin (PF) on …

Obesity is a persistent and continuously expanding social health concern. Excessive fat
mass accumulation is associated with increased risk of chronic diseases including diabetes …