Mengjie Chen’s research while affiliated with Harbin University of Commerce and other places

... Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis exhibits a variety of biological activities, including antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory effects, and regulation of gut microbiota activity [18,19]. Polygonum cuspidatum has been used in TCM to treat inflammation and hyperlipidemia [20]. ...

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The Chinese Herbal TiaoGanXiaoZhi Formula Alleviates the Progression of Metabolic‐Associated Fatty Liver Disease by Regulating the Gut Microbiota

... Aralia elata (Miq.) Seem belongs to the Araliaceae family and is native to regions including Korea, Japan, and China (Chen et al., 2024;Shikov et al., 2014). Extracts of A. elata have been used to treat various diseases, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma, diabetes, cytotoxic diseases, and neurasthenia (Xia et al., 2020). ...

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Analysis of the bioactive parts and components of Aralia elata (Miq.) Seem based on non‐targeted metabolomics and its hepatoprotective effects induced by cyclophosphamide

... Coicis Semen, Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, and Herba Patriniae are notable Chinese herbal formulas. Coicis Semen is commonly used in TCM for clearing heat and dampness, promoting drainage, and exhibiting potential anti-tumor effects [3]. Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata, known for its warming yang properties and ability to transform dampness, is often prescribed for conditions related to cold and dampness [4]. ...

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Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation-based Investigation of the Underlying Mechanism of Yi-Yi-Fu-Zi-Bai-Jiang-San of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

... Purified by gas chromatography [57,58] Lentinula edodes ...

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Polysaccharides with Arabinose: Key Players in Reducing Chronic Inflammation and Enhancing Immune Health in Aging

... An increasing number of studies are now leaning more heavily toward polysaccharides from fermented legumes. Fermented polysaccharides are structurally diverse and have various biological activities, such as antioxidant [10] and hypolipidemic activities [11]. Bacillus subtilis natto, a Gram-positive bacterium that produces nattokinase, is commonly found in the natto fermentation process and has potential health benefits. ...

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Structure modification and bioactivity improvement of crude polysaccharides extracted from white hyacinth beans after fermentation by different bacteria

... The aerial parts of the purslane have been characterized as possessing analgesic, antibacterial, antiinflammatory and antioxidant effects (Aboulthana et al., 2022;Habibian et al., 2020;Hassan et al., 2023;He et al., 2023). These effects may be linked to its multiple bioactive compounds, such as coumarins, alkaloids, flavonoids, and anthraquinone glycosides (Chen et al., 2024). In addition, purslane contains important nutrients such as amino acids, α-tocopherols, organic acids, vitamins, β-carotene, glutathione, coumarins, ascorbic acid, and omega-3 fatty acids (Kumar et al., 2022). ...

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Purslane leaf powder dietary supplementation rescues cadmium-induced disruption of behavior, antioxidant status, and expression of tight junction genes, in the brain of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)