Being the most essential organ in the body, the liver performs critical functions. Hepatic
disorders, such as alcoholic liver disease, hepatic steatosis, liver fibrosis, nonalcoholic fatty …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a chronic disease, including abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia,
hyperglycemia, and hypertension. It should be noted that the occurrence of MetS is closely …

Emerging data demonstrate the important roles of altered gut microbiomes (dysbiosis) in
many disease states in the peripheral tissues and the central nervous system. Gut dysbiosis …

Different diseases and disorders that affect the kidneys include, but are not limited to,
glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease, kidney stones, renal …

Over the past decade, oxidative stress was shown to be a key factor for various diseases.
The term “antioxidant” also rapidly gained attention worldwide, viewed as beneficial in …

More than 100 years ago Alois Alzheimer examined the brain of Auguste Deter–the first
patient described with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Microscopic observation revealed loss of …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Polygonum multiflorum (Thunb.)(PMT) is a
member of Polygonaceae. Traditional Chinese medicine considers that the processed PMT …

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is one type of liver disease, causing a global healthcare
problem and mortality. The liver undergoes tissue damage by chronic alcohol consumption …

Alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) is one of the most prevalent forms of liver disease in the
world. Acetaldehyde, an intermediate product of alcohol catabolism, is a cause of liver injury …

Current food tendencies, suboptimal dietary habits and a sedentary lifestyle are spreading
metabolic disorders worldwide. Consequently, the prevalence of liver pathologies is …