[HTML][HTML] Insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome across various tissues: an updated review of pathogenesis, evaluation, and treatment

H Zhao, J Zhang, X Cheng, X Nie, B He - Journal of Ovarian Research, 2023 - Springer
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by
chronic ovulation dysfunction and overabundance of androgens; it affects 6–20% of women …

[HTML][HTML] Active constituents of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and their prospects in treating neurodegenerative diseases

W Yang, X Qiu, Q Wu, F Chang… - Experimental and …, 2023 - spandidos-publications.com
Crocus sativus L.(saffron) is widely used as a traditional spice for flavoring, coloring and
medicinal purposes. As a traditional Chinese herb, saffron promotes blood circulation …

Potential for optimization of energy consumption and costs in saffron production in central Iran through data envelopment analysis and multi‐objective genetic …

E Saeidi, AL Dehkordi… - … Progress & Sustainable …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Technical management of agricultural units plays an important role in increasing the yield,
energy efficiency, and decreasing the production costs. Based on that, the present study …

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and health outcomes: a meta-research review of meta-analyses and an evidence mapping study

C Lu, L Ke, J Li, H Zhao, T Lu, AFA Mentis, Y Wang… - Phytomedicine, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Although a number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of saffron (Crocus
sativus L.) have been published, no study has comprehensively summarized the clinical …

[HTML][HTML] New advances in the research of clinical treatment and novel anticancer agents in tumor angiogenesis

X Li, J Zhou, X Wang, C Li, Z Ma, Q Wan… - Biomedicine & …, 2023 - Elsevier
In 1971, Folkman proposed that tumors could be limited to very small sizes by blocking
angiogenesis. Angiogenesis is the generation of new blood vessels from pre-existing …

[HTML][HTML] Turmeric: potential health benefits

K Singletary - Nutrition Today, 2020 - journals.lww.com
For centuries, Curcuma longa (turmeric) was used as a spice in Asian cuisine and as a
medicinal herb for treatment of inflammation, pain, wound healing, and digestive disorders …

[HTML][HTML] Activity of Antioxidants from Crocus sativus L. Petals: Potential Preventive Effects towards Cardiovascular System

K Zeka, P Marrazzo, M Micucci, KC Ruparelia… - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
The petals of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus L.) are considered a waste material in
saffron production, but may be a sustainable source of natural biologically active substances …

Targeting dyslipidemia by herbal medicines: A systematic review of meta-analyses

MSA Mehraban, O Tabatabaei-Malazy… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance The worldwide increasing prevalence of dyslipidemia has
become a global health concern. Various herbal remedies have been claimed to be effective …

Effects of crocin supplementation on inflammatory markers, lipid profiles, insulin and cardioprotective indices in women with PCOS: A randomized, double‐blind …

G Rahimi, S Shams, MR Aslani - Phytotherapy Research, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial reproductive condition common in
women of reproductive age. Hyperlipidemia, insulin resistance, obesity, and chronic low …

[HTML][HTML] Advances on the anti-tumor mechanisms of the carotenoid Crocin

X Bao, J Hu, Y Zhao, R Jia, H Zhang, L Xia - PeerJ, 2023 - peerj.com
Saffron is located in the upper part of the crocus stigma of iridaceae, which has a long
history of medicinal use. Crocin (molecular formula C 44 H 64 O 24) is a natural floral …