Wu Wei Zi
Also known as: Fructus schisandrae chinensis, Schisandrin
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A review: Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of Schisandrin A
2022 Apr 05 Phytotherapy Research Fu K, Zhou H, Wang C, Gong L, Ma C, Zhang Y, et al.
The results showed that SA had many pharmacological effects, such as antiinflammation, anticancer, hepatoprotection, antioxidation, neuroprotection, antidiabetes mellitus, and musculoskeletal protection. SA has a variety of pharmacological effects and good pharmacokinetic characteristics, which is worthy of further research and development in the future.
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Research Progress on the Pharmacological Action of Schisantherin A
2022 Feb 12 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Xiao Z, Xiao W, Li G
Schisantherin A (Sch A) exhibits diverse pharmacological effects, including anti-Parkinson, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-ischemia-reperfusion injury, anti-osteoclast formation, and cognitive enhancement properties. Its mechanism of action involves antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic pathways mediated by MAPK, NF-κB, AKT/GSK3β, and PI3K/AKT pathways.
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Schisandrin B for the treatment of male infertility
2021 Feb Clinical and Translational Medicine Zou DX, Meng XD, Xie Y, Liu R, Duan JL, Bao CJ, et al.
In conclusion, schisandrin B (SB) as an active component was screened from Wuzi Yanzong-Pill (WP), which enabled the repairs of spermatogenesis arrest and male infertility.
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Pharmacodynamic effects and molecular mechanisms of lignans from Schisandra chinensis Turcz. (Baill.), a current review
2021 Feb European Journal of Pharmacology Zhou Y, Men L, Sun Y, Wei M, Fan X
Lignans are a kind of high content ingredient in S. chinensis and show novel chemical structures and prominent biological activity. Lignans mainly exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, neuroprotective, anti-fibrosis and other properties.
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Schisandra fruits for the management of drug-induced liver injury in China: A review
2019 Jun Phytomedicine Zhu P, Li J, Fu X, Yu Z
SF-derived drugs are effective in managing DILI. But this is what is happening in China. We hope that SF-derived drugs can benefit DILI patients all over the world in the near future. This review is expected to provide reference for people who are studying and prescribing SF-derived drugs.
Review Article Drug-Induced Liver Injury Drug-induced Liver Injury (DILI) Wu Wei ZiReview Articles
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A review: Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of Schisandrin A
2022 Apr 05 Phytotherapy Research Fu K, Zhou H, Wang C, Gong L, Ma C, Zhang Y, et al.
The results showed that SA had many pharmacological effects, such as antiinflammation, anticancer, hepatoprotection, antioxidation, neuroprotection, antidiabetes mellitus, and musculoskeletal protection. SA has a variety of pharmacological effects and good pharmacokinetic characteristics, which is worthy of further research and development in the future.
Review Article Wu Wei ZiResearch Progress on the Pharmacological Action of Schisantherin A
2022 Feb 12 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Xiao Z, Xiao W, Li G
Schisantherin A (Sch A) exhibits diverse pharmacological effects, including anti-Parkinson, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-ischemia-reperfusion injury, anti-osteoclast formation, and cognitive enhancement properties. Its mechanism of action involves antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic pathways mediated by MAPK, NF-κB, AKT/GSK3β, and PI3K/AKT pathways.
Review Article Wu Wei ZiPharmacodynamic effects and molecular mechanisms of lignans from Schisandra chinensis Turcz. (Baill.), a current review
2021 Feb European Journal of Pharmacology Zhou Y, Men L, Sun Y, Wei M, Fan X
Lignans are a kind of high content ingredient in S. chinensis and show novel chemical structures and prominent biological activity. Lignans mainly exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, neuroprotective, anti-fibrosis and other properties.
Review Article Wu Wei ZiSchisandra fruits for the management of drug-induced liver injury in China: A review
2019 Jun Phytomedicine Zhu P, Li J, Fu X, Yu Z
SF-derived drugs are effective in managing DILI. But this is what is happening in China. We hope that SF-derived drugs can benefit DILI patients all over the world in the near future. This review is expected to provide reference for people who are studying and prescribing SF-derived drugs.
Review Article Drug-Induced Liver Injury Drug-induced Liver Injury (DILI) Wu Wei Zi
An overview of neuroprotective and cognitive enhancement properties of lignans from Schisandra chinensis
2018 Jan Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy Sowndhararajan K, Deepa P, Kim M, Park SJ, Kim S
The review highlights the potential of lignans from S. chinensis as promising resources for the development of natural and effective agents for treating various neurodegenerative diseases. Previous studies have shown that lignan extracts and individual compounds from S. chinensis exhibit neuroprotective properties and enhance cognitive function, suggesting their potential as therapeutic agents for neurological disorders.
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