Medicinal plants and isolated molecules demonstrating immunomodulation activity as potential alternative therapies for viral diseases including COVID-19

HA Alhazmi, A Najmi, SA Javed, S Sultana… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Plants have been extensively studied since ancient times and numerous important chemical
constituents with tremendous therapeutic potential are identified. Attacks of microorganisms …

Food as medicine: A possible preventive measure against coronavirus disease (COVID‐19)

F Yang, Y Zhang, A Tariq, X Jiang… - Phytotherapy …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The recent and ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) is a huge global
challenge. The outbreak, which first occurred in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and …

Effects of folic acid supplementation on inflammatory markers: A grade-assessed systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

O Asbaghi, D Ashtary-Larky, R Bagheri, SP Moosavian… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background It has been theorized that folic acid supplementation improves inflammation.
However, its proven effects on inflammatory markers are unclear as clinical studies on this …

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris), a medicinal fruit and food with traditional and modern pharmaceutical uses

W Sun, MH Shahrajabian, Q Cheng - Israel Journal of Plant Sciences, 2021 - brill.com
Barberry is a resistant shrub which is able to grow up in semi-arid region with low-water or
salty fields. Its red fruit widely used in Iranian foods because of its color and delicious taste …

The role of herbal medicine in the treatment of acne vulgaris: a systematic review of clinical trials

AC Proença, A Luis, AP Duarte - … ‐Based Complementary and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Over the past few decades, interest in medicinal plants and phytochemicals for the treatment
of skin disorders, including acne vulgaris, has progressively increased. Acne vulgaris is a …

Anti‐inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects of Berberis vulgaris and its constituent berberine, experimental and clinical, a review

F Shakeri, S Kiani, G Rahimi… - Phytotherapy …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Berberis vulgaris (B. vulgaris or barberry) is a medicinal plant that has been used for various
purposes in traditional medicine. Berberine is one of the main alkaloids isolated from B …

The effect of barberry (Berberis integerrima) on lipid profile and systemic inflammation in subjects with cardiovascular risk factors: a randomized controlled trial

H Emamat, A Zahedmehr, S Asadian… - … Medicine and Therapies, 2022 - Springer
Background Despite significant advances in the management of cardiovascular disease
(CVDs), there is still a large burden of CVD in the world. The inclusion of functional foods in …

[HTML][HTML] Acetylation of p65Lys310 by p300 in macrophages mediates anti-inflammatory property of berberine

S Zhang, P Xu, Z Zhu, L Zhou, J Li, R Zhou, Y Kan, Y Li… - Redox Biology, 2023 - Elsevier
Nuclear factor (NF)-κB plays a pivotal role in the regulation of inflammatory response in
macrophages. Berberine (BBR), which is an active constituent isolated from Coptis rhizome …

The effects of conjugated linoleic acid supplementation on inflammatory cytokines and adipokines in adults: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose …

S Rastgoo, G Shimi, F Shiraseb, A Karbasi… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background and aims Many studies have investigated the effect of conjugated linoleic acid
(CLA) supplementation on inflammatory cytokines and adipokines. However, the results of …

The molecular basis of the immunomodulatory effects of natural products: a comprehensive review

S Beigoli, MH Boskabady - Phytomedicine, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Natural products (NPs) have long been recognized for their potential to
modulate the immune system, offering a natural and holistic approach to enhancing immune …