Research Keyword: inflammatory markers

Recent advances in natural polysaccharides for type 2 diabetes management: sources, structural characteristics, and mechanistic insights

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Natural polysaccharides from plants, mushrooms, and seaweed show promise as treatments for type 2 diabetes. These complex sugar molecules work through multiple mechanisms including improving how the body uses insulin, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, and promoting beneficial gut bacteria. The effectiveness of these polysaccharides depends on their specific chemical structure, particularly their molecular weight and how their sugar units are linked together.

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Exploring the Wound Healing Potential of Hispidin

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Hispidin, a natural compound from medicinal mushrooms, shows promise as a wound healing treatment. Research demonstrates that hispidin can kill harmful bacteria, stimulate skin cell growth and migration, reduce inflammation, and improve wound closure when applied as an ointment. The 5% hispidin ointment performed as well as or better than standard wound treatments in rat studies, with no toxic side effects observed, suggesting potential for future wound care products.

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Impact of Clove Oil on Biofilm Formation in Candida albicans and Its Effects on Mice with Candida Vaginitis

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Clove oil, a common kitchen spice, shows promise as a treatment for vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida albicans. The oil contains eugenol, which blocks the fungus’s ability to form protective biofilms and reduces inflammation. In mouse studies, clove oil treatment decreased yeast infection symptoms and lowered inflammatory markers, suggesting it could be a safe, natural alternative to conventional antifungal drugs.

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