In vitro and in vivo anti-tumor effects of Astragalus membranaceus

Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antitumor Activities of Some Turkish Endemic Plants

“…[12]. Similarly, strong antitumor activity of Astragalus membranaceous was recorded with some studies [27][28][29]. Rittenhouse et al [27] reported that A. membranaceous may exert its antitumour activity by abolishing tumorassociated macrophage suppression.…”

Effects of Huangqi and bear bile on recurrent parotitis in children: a new clinical approach

“…This cure rate almost equaled 77.78% (14/18) rate reported by Martins-Carvalho et al (2010) who applied sialendoscopy to JRP by means of general anesthesia. Bear bile had a positive effect on smooth muscle contraction while Huangqi promoted secretions from the gland tissue as well as stimulated the immune system (Cho and Leung, 2007a;2007b;Liu et al, 2011). The cooperative use of bear bile and Huangqi, which unblocked the salivary duct and increased the secretions of saliva, can reconstruct the self-cleaning effect of the parotid gland.…”

“…Modern pharmacological research has shown that Huangqi preparation can enhance myocardial contractility, improve circulation, protect myocardial cells, and regulate immunity (Cho and Leung, 2007a;2007b;Fu et al, 2011;Liu et al, 2011). Bear bile, with its main pharmacological component ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA, 3α,7β-dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid), has been used in TCM for thousands of years.…”

Immuno-Modulatory Effects of Phytomedicines Evaluated Using Omics Approaches

“…Clearly, these potential protein biomarkers may also facilitate the identification processes for various medicinal plants that may be difficult to identify morphologically or anatomically [84]. Numerous herbal medicines have been reported to have immunomodulatory and antitumor effects in cancer cells [85][86][87]. Recent biological and pharmaceutical researches have shown that diosgenyl saponins may exert a large variety of biological functions, with a potential for use in cancer chemoprevention [88].…”