Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
96(1), P. 46 - 58
Published: July 1, 2022
Abstract
Inflammation
underlies
multiple
disorders,
including
cardiovascular
disease,
diabetes
mellitus,
and
cancer.
Naturally
occurring
compounds
are
being
investigated
for
potential
medicinal
benefit
in
the
treatment
of
disorders.
The
published
literature
indicates
that
epigallocatechin
gallate
(EGCG),
derived
from
green
tea
leaves,
has
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
anti-cancer,
antimicrobial
properties.
Through
a
series
cell-culture-based
assays,
EGCG
was
determined
to
be
strongly
proinflammatory
at
10
µM
cytotoxic
50
µM,
concentrations
utilized
reports,
both
vascular
endothelial
cells
monocyte-derived
macrophages.
Furthermore,
suppressed
wound
healing
µM.
A
1-µM
appeared
have
no
effect
on
or
macrophages
when
carried
out
less
than
3
days.
Concentrations
1,
10,
were
assessed
ability
promote
biocompatibility
polymers
using
THP-1
cell
adhesion
assay
Chandler
Loop
ex
vivo
model
blood
perfusion
whole
equine
blood.
No
significant
changes
number
adhered
seen
either
assay,
suggesting
does
not
commonly
used
medical
devices.
Taken
together,
our
results
indicate
is
suitable
as
therapy
biocompatibility.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 1476 - 1476
Published: July 4, 2024
Endometriosis
is
a
chronic
proinflammatory
pathology
characterized
by
the
growth
of
tissue
similar
to
endometrium
outside
uterus,
affecting
approximately
5
15%
women
worldwide.
Suffering
from
endometriosis
entails
complex
pathophysiological
process,
significantly
impacting
quality
life
and
reproductive
function
affected
women;
therefore,
it
must
be
addressed
in
personalized
comprehensive
manner,
as
its
management
requires
multidisciplinary
approach.
This
article
aims
conduct
literature
review
endometriosis,
not
only
condition
but
also
significant
factor
social,
nutritional,
mental
well-being
those
who
experience
it.
Emphasis
placed
on
importance
understanding
assessing
impact
provide
better
more
approach,
integrating
various
alternatives
strategic
treatments
for
factors
involved
development.
The
aim
complete
overview
pathophysiology
patients,
well
current
treatment
options,
both
pharmacological
alternative,
order
broaden
perspective
improve
care
patients
with
this
disease.
Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 88 - 99
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
The
complex
metabolic
and
endocrine
disorder
known
as
polycystic
ovarian
syndrome
(PCOS)
is
characterised
by
anovulation,
infertility,
obesity,
insulin
resistance,
ovaries.
Factors
that
predispose
women
to
encompass
dietary
lifestyle
decisions,
environmental
pollutants,
genetic
predisposition,
gut
dysbiosis,
alterations
in
neuroendocrine
function,
excess
adiposity.
Hyperinsulinemia,
oxidative
stress,
hyperandrogenism,
inadequate
folliculogenesis,
irregular
menstrual
periods
are
symptoms
may
arise
from
these
variables,
potentially
contributing
an
escalation
of
syndrome.
Pathogenic
dysbiosis
the
microbiota
have
a
role
aetiology
(PCOS).
Immature
oocytes,
inflammation,
resveratrol
pathological
features
PCOS
be
ameliorated
supplementation
with
natural
compounds
such
polyphenols,
quercetin,
resveratrol,
flavonoids,
vitamin
C,
gamma-linolenic
acid,
piperine,
omega-3
fatty
acids,
along
semi-synthetic
polymers.
This
review
encapsulates
current
understanding
efficacy
chemical
treatment
PCOS.
Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(1), P. 24 - 24
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
The
conceptualization
of
polycystic
ovary
syndrome
(PCOS)
has
primarily
focused
on
hormonal
alterations
driven
by
changes
within
the
hypothalamus
and
ovarian
granulosa
cells,
with
treatment
contraceptive
pill
weight
loss.
However,
a
growing
body
data
implicates
wider
systemic
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
in
pathoetiology
pathophysiology
PCOS,
consequent
implications
for
targeted
treatments.
It
is
proposed
that
there
significant
role
night-time
interactions
factors
acting
to
regulate
whether
rising
level
cortisol
over
night
during
morning
awakening
response
(CAR)
able
induce
nuclear
translocation
glucocorticoid
receptor
(GR),
thereby
influencing
how
immune
glial
systems
cellular
function
preparation
coming
day.
Factors
affording
protection
PCOS
also
inhibit
GR
including
gut
microbiome-derived
butyrate,
pineal/local
melatonin
as
well
regulated
bcl2-associated
athanogene
(BAG)-1.
A
pathophysiological
attributed
aryl
hydrocarbon
(AhR),
which
shows
heightened
levels
activity
PCOS.
AhR
activated
ligands
many
processes,
white
adipocyte-derived
kynurenine,
implicating
obesity
occurring
ovaries.
activation
consequences
physiological
hypothalamic
paraventricular
nucleus,
cells
adipocytes,
partly
mediated
upregulation
mitochondrial
N-acetylserotonin/melatonin
ratio,
decreasing
availability
whilst
increasing
local
stress
plasticity
nucleus.
This
article
reviews
detail
CNS
highlighting
pineal
melatonergic
pathway,
nucleus
tanycytes/astrocytes,
hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal
(HPA)
axis
pathophysiology.
integrates
wide
array
previously
disparate
biological
underpinnings
associates
other
currently
classified
medical
conditions,
such
depression,
bipolar
disorder,
type
1
diabetes
mellitus
autism
spectrum.
Numerous
future
research
are
detailed.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 807 - 807
Published: March 12, 2024
Uterine
fibroids
(UFs)
are
the
most
common
prevalent
benign
tumor
among
women
of
reproductive
age,
disproportionately
affecting
color.
This
paper
introduces
an
innovative
management
strategy
for
UFs,
emphasizing
curbing
disease
prevention
and
progression.
Traditionally,
medical
intervention
is
deferred
until
advanced
stages,
necessitating
invasive
surgeries
such
as
hysterectomy
or
myomectomy,
leading
to
high
recurrence
rates
increased
healthcare
costs.
The
strategy,
outlined
in
this
review,
emphasizes
UF
named
LIFE
UP
awareness—standing
Lifestyle
Interventions,
Food
Modifications,
Environmental
Practices
Prevention.
These
cost-effective,
safe,
accessible
measures
hold
potential
prevent
improve
overall
health,
reduce
need
procedures,
generate
substantial
cost
savings
both
individuals
systems.
review
underscores
importance
a
proactive
method,
paving
way
future
research
policy
initiatives
domain.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(21), P. 15972 - 15972
Published: Nov. 4, 2023
Uterine
fibroids
(UFs)
are
common
tumors
in
women
of
reproductive
age.
It
is
imperative
to
comprehend
UFs’
associated
risk
factors
facilitate
early
detection
and
prevention.
Simple
relying
on
surgical/pharmacological
treatment
advanced
disease
not
only
highly
expensive,
but
it
also
deprives
patients
good
quality
life
(QOL).
Unfortunately,
even
if
the
discovered
early,
no
medical
intervention
traditionally
initiated
until
burden
becomes
high,
then
surgical
performed.
Furthermore,
after
myomectomy,
recurrence
rate
UFs
extremely
high
with
need
for
additional
surgeries
other
interventions.
This
confused
approach
invasive
costly
an
overall
negative
impact
women’s
health.
Secondary
prevention
management
slow
down
its
progression
or
halt
completely.
The
current
watchful
observation
considered
a
major
missed
opportunity
literature.
aim
this
article
present
named
ESCAPE
(Evidence-Based
Approach
Prevention)
UF
management.
comprises
simple,
inexpensive,
safe
steps
that
can
arrest
development
UFs,
promote
health,
decrease
number
unnecessary
surgeries,
save
billions
health
care
systems’
dollars
worldwide.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(9), P. 8128 - 8128
Published: May 1, 2023
Adiponectin
is
an
adipokine
multipeptide
hormone
with
insulin-sensitizing;
anti-atherosclerotic;
and
anti-inflammatory
properties.
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
may
be
associated
low
adiponectin.
The
adiponectin
gene
ADIPOQ
thought
to
the
only
major
responsible
for
plasma
levels;
which
are
diabetes
diabetic
nephropathy.
purpose
of
this
study
was
investigate
association
between
polymorphism
CKD.
In
addition;
combined
effects
levels
total
urinary
arsenic
blood
cadmium
on
CKD
were
also
explored.
This
included
215
patients
423
age-sex
matched
controls.
polymorphisms
determined
using
Agena
Bioscience
Mass
ARRAY
System.
species
measured.
rs182052
GA/AA
genotype
had
a
marginally
lower
odds
ratio
(OR)
than
GG
genotype.
OR
(95%
confidence
interval;
CI)
16.33
(5.72-46.66)
in
subjects
carrying
compared
non-diabetes
genotype;
interaction
term
p
=
0.015;
synergy
index
6.64
(1.81-24.36)
after
multivariate
adjustment.
A
significant
rs1501299
risk
increased
adjustment
0.31
(0.11-0.86)
multiplicative
0.001.
These
results
suggest
that
genotypes
significantly
modify
but
not
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(22), P. 7502 - 7502
Published: Nov. 9, 2023
Exposure
to
water-pipe
smoking,
whether
flavored
or
unflavored,
has
been
shown
instigate
inflammation
and
oxidative
stress
in
BALB/c
mice.
This
consequently
results
alterations
the
expression
of
inflammatory
markers
antioxidant
genes.
study
aimed
scrutinize
impact
Epigallocatechin
gallate
(EGCG)-a
key
active
component
green
tea-on
mice
exposed
smoke.
The
experimental
setup
included
a
control
group,
smoke
(FWP)
an
unflavored
(UFWP)
EGCG-treated
groups
(FWP
+
EGCG
UFWP
EGCG).
Expression
levels
IL-6,
IL1B,
TNF-α,
CAT,
GPXI,
MT-I,
MT-II,
SOD-I,
SOD-II,
SOD-III
were
evaluated
lung,
liver,
kidney
tissues.
Histopathological
changes
also
assessed.
findings
revealed
that
manifested
significant
decline
genes
compared
FWP
groups.
insinuates
holds
capacity
alleviate
damaging
effects
smoke-induced
stress.
Moreover,
enhancements
histopathological
features
observed
groups,
signifying
protective
effect
against
tissue
damage
induced
by
smoking.
These
underscore
potential
as
agent
adverse
By
curbing
stress,
may
aid
prevention
mitigation
smoking-associated
diseases.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(23), P. 4984 - 4984
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Uterine
fibroids
are
benign
tumors
that
arise
from
the
smooth
muscle
tissue
of
uterus
and
most
common
in
women.
Due
to
their
high
prevalence,
costs
for
health
care
system
substantial
impact
on
women’s
quality
life,
they
a
significant
public
concern.
Previous
literature
diet
occurrence,
growth
symptoms
is
limited.
Recently,
many
papers
have
been
written
this
topic.
A
scoping
review
PubMed
Cochrane
databases
was
performed
using
following
keywords:
uterine
fibroids,
antioxidants,
diet,
vegetarian,
vegetables,
fruits,
meat
soy
foods,
dairy
products,
tea,
vitamin
D,
C,
ascorbic
acid.
Preliminary
research
has
shown
beneficial
effect
vegetable
fruit
consumption
occurrence
fibroids.
relationship
between
hypovitaminosis
D
an
increased
risk
also
demonstrated.
Studies
epigallocatechin
gallate
showed
its
apoptosis-promoting
antifibrinolytic
fibroid
cells.
Initial
results
promising,
but
further
randomized
trials
needed
draw
firm
conclusions
about
effects
nutrients