Research Topic: traditional Chinese medicine

Global research hotspots and trends in oxidative stress-related diabetic nephropathy: a bibliometric study

This study analyzed over 4,000 research papers published between 2014 and 2024 about how oxidative stress damages kidneys in diabetic patients. Researchers found that China and the United States lead this research field, with increasing focus on natural compounds and traditional medicines that can reduce harmful reactive oxygen species. The findings suggest future treatments for diabetic kidney disease should target oxidative stress through both conventional drugs and natural antioxidant compounds derived from plants and fungi.

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The Genus Cordyceps Sensu Lato: Their Chemical Constituents, Biological Activities, and Therapeutic Effects on Air Pollutants Related to Lung and Vascular Diseases

Cordyceps mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and are now being studied scientifically for their potential health benefits. These mushrooms contain powerful compounds that may help protect our lungs from air pollution effects and support heart health. Recent clinical studies show promising results for treating conditions like COPD, asthma, and even improving athletic performance in healthy people.

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Potential of traditional Chinese medicine in gastrointestinal disorders: Hericium erinaceus in chronic atrophic gastritis

Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) shows promise for treating chronic stomach inflammation and preventing gastric cancer. Studies indicate it can reduce stomach pain, improve endoscopic findings, and fight harmful bacteria like H. pylori. Its active compounds work by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and promoting cancer cell death, offering a natural complement to conventional treatments.

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Novel Approaches in Glucose and Lipid Metabolism Disorder Therapy: Targeting the Gut Microbiota–Bile Acid Axis

Your gut bacteria play a key role in how your body manages blood sugar and fats, working through molecules called bile acids. Researchers have discovered that certain foods, supplements, and herbs can improve this gut bacteria-bile acid interaction to help prevent or treat diabetes and obesity. This review explains how these natural interventions work and suggests promising new ways to treat metabolic diseases by harnessing your gut health.

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Identification and biological characterization of pathogen causing sooty blotch of Ardisia crispa (Thunb.) A.DC.

Researchers identified two fungi causing sooty blotch, a serious disease affecting Ardisia crispa, an important Chinese medicinal plant. The disease creates black mold on leaves that reduces the plant’s ability to produce energy through photosynthesis. The study found that extracts from specific medicinal plants can effectively inhibit the growth of these harmful fungi, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides for protecting these valuable medicinal plants.

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Arsenic Stress Resistance in the Endophytic Fungus Cladosporium cladosporioides: Physiological and Transcriptomic Insights into Heavy Metal Detoxification

Researchers discovered a special fungus called Cladosporium cladosporioides living inside the roots of Gentiana yunnanensis, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. This fungus is remarkably good at tolerating and neutralizing arsenic, a toxic heavy metal found in contaminated soils. The fungus uses multiple strategies to protect itself from arsenic damage, including moving the arsenic to its cell walls, converting it into less toxic forms, and activating protective defense systems.

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Harnessing Natural Products to Surmount Drug Resistance in Gastric Cancer: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Perspectives

Gastric cancer is a serious disease that often becomes resistant to chemotherapy drugs, making treatment difficult. This review examines how natural products found in plants and herbs can help overcome this drug resistance. These natural compounds work through multiple mechanisms, including targeting cancer stem cells, boosting the immune system, and enhancing the effectiveness of standard chemotherapy treatments.

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