TCM interventions targeting ferroptosis may offer multi-target anti-ferroptotic strategies for vascular cognitive impairment
Traditional Chinese medicine may slow brain damage from small strokes
This narrative review explores the role of ferroptosis in vascular cognitive impairment and the potential of traditional Chinese medicine (T…
New research looks at how traditional herbs could block a specific type of cell death that harms the brain after a stroke.
Astragaloside IV modulates tumor microenvironment and macrophage polarization in hepatocellular carcinoma models
Astragaloside IV may improve immune response in liver cancer
This systematic review synthesizes the mechanisms of Astragaloside IV (AS-IV) in hepatocellular carcinoma. The review suggests AS-IV may rep…
A new review explores how a natural compound called Astragaloside IV could reshape the immune environment in liver cancer.
Astragalus Polysaccharides and Astragaloside IV Modulate Immunity and Tumor Metabolism in Preclinical Cancer Models
Astragalus compounds may help the immune system fight cancer cells
This systematic review synthesizes preclinical evidence on Astragalus polysaccharides and Astragaloside IV in cancer. The authors report tha…
New research shows how specific compounds from the Astragalus plant could help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells more effe…
Astragaloside IV significantly reduces renal fibrosis markers and serum creatinine in preclinical animal models
Astragaloside IV Shows Potential for Treating Chronic Kidney Disease
This meta-analysis of preclinical animal studies indicates that Astragaloside IV significantly reduces serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen…
Early research in animal models suggests that Astragaloside IV may reduce key markers of kidney damage and fibrosis in chronic kidney diseas…
Mitochondrial dysfunction and post-translational modifications drive progression of radiation-induced heart disease
New targets identified to treat radiation induced heart disease
This systematic review examines the role of mitochondrial homeostasis in radiation-induced heart disease (RIHD). The authors identify specif…
Researchers have identified specific proteins and compounds that may help protect the heart from damage caused by radiation.
Review of preclinical interventions for heat stroke pathophysiology and gaps
Heat Stroke Harms Your Cells: New Clues Could Change Treatment
This narrative review synthesizes preclinical evidence on several compounds for heat stroke pathophysiology. The authors note mitochondrial …
Heat stroke doesn't just raise your temperature, it shuts down your cells' power plants, and new research points to ways of protecting them …
Narrative review discusses potential therapeutic roles of herbal compounds in membranous nephropathy
Ancient Herbs Could Protect Kidneys From Autoimmune Damage
This narrative review explores the potential therapeutic roles of specific herbal compounds, including icariin and astragaloside IV, for mem…
Scientists are finding new ways to use natural plant compounds to protect damaged kidney filters.