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Effects of “Danzhi Decoction” on Chronic Pelvic Pain, Hemodynamics, and Proinflammatory Factors in the Murine Model of Sequelae of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Xiaoling Bu,  Yanxia Liu,  Qiudan Lu,  Zhe Jin, 
  • First Published: 31 December 2015
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Additional Effects of Back-Shu Electroacupuncture and Moxibustion in Cardioprotection of Rat Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury

Seung Min Kathy Lee,  Kang Hyun Yoon,  Jimin Park,  Hyun Soo Kim,  Jong Shin Woo,  So Ra Lee,  Kyung Hye Lee,  Hyun-Hee Jang,  Jin-Bae Kim,  Woo Shik Kim,  Sanghoon Lee,  Weon Kim, 
  • First Published: 31 December 2015
Editorial
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Scientific Evidence for Korean Medicine and Its Integrative Medical Research

Wansu Park,  Salih Mollahaliloglu,  Vitaly Linnik,  Han Chae, 
  • First Published: 30 December 2015
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Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activity of Nelumbo nucifera

Keshav Raj Paudel,  Nisha Panth, 
  • First Published: 30 December 2015
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Oleanolic Acid Attenuates Insulin Resistance via NF-κB to Regulate the IRS1-GLUT4 Pathway in HepG2 Cells

Ming Li,  Zongyu Han,  Weijian Bei,  Xianglu Rong,  Jiao Guo,  Xuguang Hu, 
  • First Published: 30 December 2015
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Acupuncture for Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review

Hongzhi Tang,  Huaying Fan,  Jiao Chen,  Mingxiao Yang,  Xuebing Yi,  Guogang Dai,  Junrong Chen,  Liugang Tang,  Haibo Rong,  Junhua Wu,  Fanrong Liang, 
  • First Published: 30 December 2015
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Diuretic Properties and Chemical Constituent Studies on Stauntonia brachyanthera

Xuan Li Liu,  Dan Dan Wang,  Zi Hao Wang,  Da Li Meng, 
  • First Published: 29 December 2015
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The History, Mechanism, and Clinical Application of Auricular Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pu-Wei Hou,  Hsin-Cheng Hsu,  Yi-Wen Lin,  Nou-Ying Tang,  Chin-Yi Cheng,  Ching-Liang Hsieh, 
  • First Published: 28 December 2015
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Influence of the Alcohol Present in a Phytotherapic Tincture on Male Rat Lipid Profiles and Renal Function

Fernanda Coleraus Silva,  Juliete Gomes de Lara de Souza,  Alana Meira Reichert,  Renata Prestes Antonangelo,  Rodrigo Suzuki,  Ana Maria Itinose,  Carla Brugin Marek, 
  • First Published: 28 December 2015
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Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Activity of Compounds Isolated from Flourensia oolepis

Mariana Belén Joray,  Lucas Daniel Trucco,  María Laura González,  Georgina Natalia Díaz Napal,  Sara María Palacios,  José Luis Bocco,  María Cecilia Carpinella, 
  • First Published: 27 December 2015
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Huangqi Jianzhong Tang for Treatment of Chronic Gastritis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials

Yue Wei,  Li-Xin Ma,  Sheng-Jun Yin,  Jing An,  Qi Wei,  Jin-Xiang Yang, 
  • First Published: 27 December 2015
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Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Triterpenes Isolated from Protium paniculatum Oil-Resins

Patrícia D. O. de Almeida,  Ana Paula de A. Boleti,  André Luis Rüdiger,  Geane A. Lourenço,  Valdir Florêncio da Veiga Junior,  Emerson S. Lima, 
  • First Published: 27 December 2015
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The Role of CAM in Public Health, Disease Prevention, and Health Promotion

Cheryl Hawk,  Jon Adams,  Jan Hartvigsen, 
  • First Published: 24 December 2015
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The Effect of Korean Red Ginseng on Sexual Function in Premenopausal Women: Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Crossover Clinical Trial

Ho Seok Chung,  Insang Hwang,  Kyung Jin Oh,  Mi Na Lee,  Kwangsung Park, 
  • First Published: 22 December 2015
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Hypotensive and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitory Activities of Eisenia fetida Extract in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats

Shumei Mao,  Chengde Li, 
  • First Published: 22 December 2015
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Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Adolescents with Recurrent Headaches: A Pilot Feasibility Study

Toni Hesse,  Laura G. Holmes,  Vicki Kennedy-Overfelt,  Lynne M. Kerr,  Lisa L. Giles, 
  • First Published: 22 December 2015
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Germinated Brown Rice Alters Aβ(1-42) Aggregation and Modulates Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Genes in Differentiated Human SH-SY5Y Cells

Nur Hanisah Azmi,  Maznah Ismail,  Norsharina Ismail,  Mustapha Umar Imam,  Noorjahan Banu Mohammed Alitheen,  Maizaton Atmadini Abdullah, 
  • First Published: 22 December 2015
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Protective Effects of Danhong Injection against Cerebral Damage during On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Zhang Xuejuan,  Zhang Jietao,  Han Di,  Zheng Yu,  Guo Xiaozi,  Li Yunfa,  Dong Lihua, 
  • First Published: 22 December 2015
Editorial
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Mechanism Study of Traditional Medicine Using Proteomics Alone or Integrated with Other Systems Biology Technologies

Xuan Liu,  M. S. Kanthimathi,  Klaus Heese, 
  • First Published: 22 December 2015
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Protective Effects of Streblus asper Leaf Extract on H2O2-Induced ROS in SK-N-SH Cells and MPTP-Induced Parkinson’s Disease-Like Symptoms in C57BL/6 Mouse

Kanathip Singsai,  Tarinee Akaravichien,  Veerapol Kukongviriyapan,  Jintana Sattayasai, 
  • First Published: 21 December 2015
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Yangjing Capsule Ameliorates Spermatogenesis in Male Mice Exposed to Cyclophosphamide

Hongle Zhao,  Baofang Jin,  Xindong Zhang,  Yugui Cui,  Dalin Sun,  Chao Gao,  Yalong Gu,  Bin Cai, 
  • First Published: 21 December 2015
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Corrigendum to “Low-Level Laser Stimulation on Adipose-Tissue-Derived Stem Cell Treatments for Focal Cerebral Ischemia in Rats”

Chiung-Chyi Shen,  Yi-Chin Yang,  Ming-Tsang Chiao,  Shiuh-Chuan Chan,  Bai-Shuan Liu, 
  • First Published: 21 December 2015

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The Consumption of Bicarbonate-Rich Mineral Water Improves Glycemic Control

Shinnosuke Murakami,  Yasuaki Goto,  Kyo Ito,  Shinya Hayasaka,  Shigeo Kurihara,  Tomoyoshi Soga,  Masaru Tomita,  Shinji Fukuda, 
  • First Published: 21 December 2015
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Kainic Acid-Induced Excitotoxicity Experimental Model: Protective Merits of Natural Products and Plant Extracts

Nur Shafika Mohd Sairazi,  K. N. S. Sirajudeen,  Mohd Asnizam Asari,  Mustapha Muzaimi,  Swamy Mummedy,  Siti Amrah Sulaiman, 
  • First Published: 17 December 2015
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Chemical Components and Cardiovascular Activities of Valeriana spp.

Heng-Wen Chen,  Ben-Jun Wei,  Xuan-Hui He,  Yan Liu,  Jie Wang, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2015
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Corrigendum to “Yangjing Capsule Extract Promotes Proliferation of GC-1 Spg Cells”

Zhiqiang Wang,  Baofang Jin,  Xindong Zhang,  Yugui Cui,  Dalin Sun,  Chao Gao, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2015

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Addressing “Nature-Deficit Disorder”: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study of Young Adults Attending a Wilderness Camp

Sara L. Warber,  Ashley A. DeHudy,  Matthew F. Bialko,  Melissa R. Marselle,  Katherine N. Irvine, 
  • First Published: 16 December 2015
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Saw Palmetto Extract Inhibits Metastasis and Antiangiogenesis through STAT3 Signal Pathway in Glioma Cell

Hong Ding,  Jinglian Shen,  Yang Yang,  Yuqin Che, 
  • First Published: 15 December 2015
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Medicinal Plants Qua Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Secretagogue via Intestinal Nutrient Sensors

Ki-Suk Kim,  Hyeung-Jin Jang, 
  • First Published: 15 December 2015
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AHCC Activation and Selection of Human Lymphocytes via Genotypic and Phenotypic Changes to an Adherent Cell Type: A Possible Novel Mechanism of T Cell Activation

Loretta Olamigoke,  Elvedina Mansoor,  Vivek Mann,  Ivory Ellis,  Elvis Okoro,  Koji Wakame,  Hajime Fuji,  Anil Kulkarni,  Marie Francoise Doursout,  Alamelu Sundaresan, 
  • First Published: 15 December 2015
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Tualang Honey Protects against BPA-Induced Morphological Abnormalities and Disruption of ERα, ERβ, and C3 mRNA and Protein Expressions in the Uterus of Rats

Siti Sarah Mohamad Zaid,  Normadiah M. Kassim,  Shatrah Othman, 
  • First Published: 14 December 2015
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Uncommon Trimethoxylated Flavonol Obtained from Rubus rosaefolius Leaves and Its Antiproliferative Activity

Marcel Petreanu,  Emili Kamila Ferreira,  Ana Paula M. Sagaz,  Débora B. Vendramini-Costa,  Ana Lúcia T. G. Ruiz,  João Ernesto De Carvalho,  Adriana Campos,  Valdir Cechinel Filho,  Franco Delle Monache,  Rivaldo Niero, 
  • First Published: 14 December 2015
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The Preventive Effect on Ethanol-Induced Gastric Lesions of the Medicinal Plant Plumeria rubra: Involvement of the Latex Proteins in the NO/cGMP/KATP Signaling Pathway

Nylane Maria Nunes de Alencar,  Rachel Sindeaux Paiva Pinheiro,  Ingrid Samantha Tavares de Figueiredo,  Patrícia Bastos Luz,  Lyara Barbosa Nogueira Freitas,  Tamiris de Fátima Goebel de Souza,  Luana David do Carmo,  Larisse Mota Marques,  Marcio Viana Ramos, 
  • First Published: 14 December 2015
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[Retracted] Qingyihuaji Formula Inhibits Pancreatic Cancer and Prolongs Survival by Downregulating Hes-1 and Hey-1

Yanli Xu,  Shan Xu,  Yueqin Cai,  Luming Liu, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2015

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Berberine in Combination with Insulin Has Additive Effects on Titanium Implants Osseointegration in Diabetes Mellitus Rats

Li Lu,  Huang Zhijian,  Li Lei,  Chen Wenchuan,  Zhu Zhimin, 
  • First Published: 13 December 2015
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The Role of Endophytic Fungi in the Anticancer Activity of Morinda citrifolia Linn. (Noni)

Yougen Wu,  Sisay Girmay,  Vitor Martins da Silva,  Brian Perry,  Xinwen Hu,  Ghee T. Tan, 
  • First Published: 10 December 2015
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Bufalin Induces Mitochondria-Dependent Apoptosis in Pancreatic and Oral Cancer Cells by Downregulating hTERT Expression via Activation of the JNK/p38 Pathway

Xin Tian,  Shundong Dai,  Jing Sun,  Shenyi Jiang,  Chengguang Sui,  Fandong Meng,  Yan Li,  Liye Fu,  Tao Jiang,  Yang Wang,  Jia Su,  Youhong Jiang, 
  • First Published: 10 December 2015
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In Vitro Pharmacological Activities and GC-MS Analysis of Different Solvent Extracts of Lantana camara Leaves Collected from Tropical Region of Malaysia

Mallappa Kumara Swamy,  Uma Rani Sinniah,  Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar, 
  • First Published: 09 December 2015
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Tiao He Yi Wei Granule, a Traditional Chinese Medicine, against Ethanol-Induced Gastric Ulcer in Mice

Jinfu Yao, 
  • First Published: 08 December 2015
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In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity and Effect on Biofilm Production of a White Grape Juice (Vitis vinifera) Extract

Angela Filocamo,  Carlo Bisignano,  Giuseppina Mandalari,  Michele Navarra, 
  • First Published: 07 December 2015
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Fuyuan Decoction Enhances SOX9 and COL2A1 Expression and Smad2/3 Phosphorylation in IL-1β-Activated Chondrocytes

Yudi Zhang,  Rongheng Li,  Yu Zhong,  Sihan Zhang,  Lingyun Zhou,  Shike Shang, 
  • First Published: 07 December 2015
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Eight Weeks of Cosmos caudatus (Ulam Raja) Supplementation Improves Glycemic Status in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Shi-Hui Cheng,  Amin Ismail,  Joseph Anthony,  Ooi Chuan Ng,  Azizah Abdul Hamid,  Mohd Yusof Barakatun-Nisak, 
  • First Published: 06 December 2015
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Identification of a Potential Target of Capsaicin by Computational Target Fishing

Xuan-yi Ye,  Qing-zhi Ling,  Shao-jun Chen, 
  • First Published: 03 December 2015
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Strong Manual Acupuncture Stimulation of “Huantiao” (GB 30) Reduces Pain-Induced Anxiety and p-ERK in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex in a Rat Model of Neuropathic Pain

Xiao-mei Shao,  Zui Shen,  Jing Sun,  Fang Fang,  Jun-fan Fang,  Yuan-yuan Wu,  Jian-qiao Fang, 
  • First Published: 03 December 2015
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The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Korean Breast Cancer Women: Is It Associated with Severity of Symptoms?

Jung Hye Hwang,  Woon-Yong Kim,  Mansoor Ahmed,  Soojeung Choi,  Jiwoo Kim,  Dong Woon Han, 
  • First Published: 03 December 2015
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Luoyutong Treatment Promotes Functional Recovery and Neuronal Plasticity after Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats

Ning-qun Wang,  Li-ye Wang,  Hai-ping Zhao,  Ping Liu,  Rong-liang Wang,  Jue-xian Song,  Li Gao,  Xun-ming Ji,  Yu-min Luo, 
  • First Published: 01 December 2015
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Usage of Apitherapy for Disease Prevention and Treatment among Undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Lithuania

Sonata Trumbeckaite,  Jurgita Dauksiene,  Jurga Bernatoniene,  Valdimaras Janulis, 
  • First Published: 30 November 2015
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Effects of Cordyceps sinensis on the Expressions of NF-κB and TGF-β1 in Myocardium of Diabetic Rats

You-you Gu,  Huan Wang,  Su Wang,  Hua Gao,  Ming-cai Qiu, 
  • First Published: 30 November 2015
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Hypocholesterolemic and Antiatherosclerotic Potential of Basella alba Leaf Extract in Hypercholesterolemia-Induced Rabbits

Gunasekaran Baskaran,  Shamala Salvamani,  Azrina Azlan,  Siti Aqlima Ahmad,  Swee Keong Yeap,  Mohd Yunus Shukor, 
  • First Published: 30 November 2015
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Identification of Proteins Implicated in the Increased Heart Rate in ShenSongYangXin-Treated Bradycardia Rabbits by iTRAQ-Based Quantitative Proteomics

Zhouying Liu,  Jian Huang,  Youping Huo,  Jing Gong,  Yinhui Zhang,  Cong Wei,  Jielin Pu, 
  • First Published: 29 November 2015
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[Retracted] The Antioxidant and Starch Hydrolase Inhibitory Activity of Ten Spices in an In Vitro Model of Digestion: Bioaccessibility of Anthocyanins and Carotenoids

Nilakshi Jayawardena,  Mindani I. Watawana,  Ruchini T. Jayathilaka,  Viduranga Y. Waisundara, 
  • First Published: 29 November 2015

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Synergistic Use of Geniposide and Ginsenoside Rg1 Balance Microglial TNF-α and TGF-β1 following Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation In Vitro: A Genome-Wide Survey

Jun Wang,  Jincai Hou,  Hui Zhao,  Jianxun Liu, 
  • First Published: 29 November 2015
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Aortic Remodelling Is Improved by 2,3,5,4′-Tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside Involving the Smad3 Pathway in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats

Ju Duan,  Xin Han,  Shuang Ling,  Woting Gan,  Li Sun,  Rong-Zhen Ni,  Jin-Wen Xu, 
  • First Published: 29 November 2015
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Oleuropein-Enriched Olive Leaf Extract Affects Calcium Dynamics and Impairs Viability of Malignant Mesothelioma Cells

Carla Marchetti,  Marco Clericuzio,  Barbara Borghesi,  Laura Cornara,  Stefania Ribulla,  Fabio Gosetti,  Emilio Marengo,  Bruno Burlando, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2015
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A Randomized, Double-Blind Pilot Trial of Hydrolyzed Rice Bran versus Placebo for Radioprotective Effect on Acute Gastroenteritis Secondary to Chemoradiotherapy in Patients with Cervical Cancer

Yoshiyuki Itoh,  Mika Mizuno,  Mitsuru Ikeda,  Rie Nakahara,  Seiji Kubota,  Junji Ito,  Tohru Okada,  Mariko Kawamura,  Fumitaka Kikkawa,  Shinji Naganawa, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2015
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The Impact of Paeoniflorin on α-Synuclein Degradation Pathway

Zenglin Cai,  Xinzhi Zhang,  Yongjin Zhang,  Xiuming Li,  Jing Xu,  Xiaomin Li, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2015
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Practitioner Perspectives on Delivering Integrative Medicine in a Large, Acute Care Hospital

Kent C. Nate,  Kristen H. Griffin,  Jon B. Christianson,  Jeffery A. Dusek, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2015
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Antinociceptive Effects of Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Nociceptive Behavior of Adult Rats during the Formalin Test

Stephen M. Onifer,  William R. Reed,  Randall S. Sozio,  Cynthia R. Long, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2015
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Corrigendum to “Terminalia catappa Exerts Antimetastatic Effects on Hepatocellular Carcinoma through Transcriptional Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 by Modulating NF-κB and AP-1 Activity”

Chao-Bin Yeh,  Ming-Ju Hsieh,  Yih-Shou Hsieh,  Ming-Hsien Chien,  Pen-Yuan Lin,  Hui-Ling Chiou,  Shun-Fa Yang, 
  • First Published: 24 November 2015

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Integration of Spirituality in Medical Education in Iran: A Qualitative Exploration of Requirements

Nadereh Memaryan,  Maryam Rassouli,  Seyedeh Zahra Nahardani,  Parisa Amiri, 
  • First Published: 24 November 2015
Letter to the Editor
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Comment on “Analysis and Thoughts about the Negative Results of International Clinical Trials on Acupuncture”

Leigh Jackson, 
  • First Published: 24 November 2015

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Relationship of Genetic Polymorphisms of the Chemokine, CCL5, and Its Receptor, CCR5, with Coronary Artery Disease in Taiwan

Ke-Hsin Ting,  Kwo-Chang Ueng,  Whei-Ling Chiang,  Ying-Erh Chou,  Shun-Fa Yang,  Po-Hui Wang, 
  • First Published: 24 November 2015
Review Article
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Fishing for Nature’s Hits: Establishment of the Zebrafish as a Model for Screening Antidiabetic Natural Products

Nadia Tabassum,  Hongmei Tai,  Da-Woon Jung,  Darren R. Williams, 
  • First Published: 23 November 2015
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Chinese Herbal Medicines as an Adjunctive Therapy for Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Bin Li,  Run Gan,  Quanjun Yang,  Jinlu Huang,  Pengguo Chen,  Lili Wan,  Cheng Guo, 
  • First Published: 23 November 2015
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Neuroprotective Effect of Xueshuantong for Injection (Lyophilized) in Transient and Permanent Rat Cerebral Ischemia Model

Xumei Wang,  Shaoxia Wang,  Jinxin Wang,  Hong Guo,  Zhaopeng Dong,  Lijuan Chai,  Limin Hu,  Yue Zhang,  Hong Wang,  Lu Chen, 
  • First Published: 23 November 2015
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Yokukansan Increases 5-HT1A Receptors in the Prefrontal Cortex and Enhances 5-HT1A Receptor Agonist-Induced Behavioral Responses in Socially Isolated Mice

Toshiyuki Ueki,  Kazushige Mizoguchi,  Takuji Yamaguchi,  Akinori Nishi,  Yasushi Ikarashi,  Tomohisa Hattori,  Yoshio Kase, 
  • First Published: 23 November 2015
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The Activation of Nrf2 and Its Downstream Regulated Genes Mediates the Antioxidative Activities of Xueshuan Xinmaining Tablet in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells

Lingxin Xiong,  Jingshu Xie,  Chenxue Song,  Jinping Liu,  Jingtong Zheng,  Chuangui Liu,  Xiaotian Zhang,  Pingya Li,  Fang Wang, 
  • First Published: 22 November 2015
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Luteolin Exerts Cardioprotective Effects through Improving Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Ca2+-ATPase Activity in Rats during Ischemia/Reperfusion In Vivo

Changsheng Nai,  Haochen Xuan,  Yingying Zhang,  Mengxiao Shen,  Tongda Xu,  Defeng Pan,  Congwei Zhang,  Yanbin Zhang,  Dongye Li, 
  • First Published: 22 November 2015
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Resveratrol Protects PC12 Cell against 6-OHDA Damage via CXCR4 Signaling Pathway

Jing Zhang,  Wenchuang Fan,  Hui Wang,  Lihua Bao,  Guibao Li,  Tao Li,  Shouyang Song,  Hongyu Li,  Jing Hao,  Jinhao Sun, 
  • First Published: 22 November 2015
Research Article
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Deqi Is Double-Faced: The Acupuncture Practitioner’s and the Subject’s Perspective

Chang Shik Yin,  Younbyeong Chae,  O-Seok Kang,  Seung-Tae Kim,  Dae-Hyun Hahm,  Ji-Yeun Park,  Hyejung Lee,  Hi-Joon Park, 
  • First Published: 22 November 2015
Research Article
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The Composition, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Cold-Pressed and Distilled Essential Oils of Citrus paradisi and Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck

Ming-Chiu Ou,  Yi-Hsin Liu,  Yung-Wei Sun,  Chin-Feng Chan, 
  • First Published: 22 November 2015
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Corrigendum to “Electroacupuncture Treatment Improves Neurological Function Associated with Regulation of Tight Junction Proteins in Rats with Cerebral Ischemia Reperfusion Injury”

Ya-Min Zhang,  Hong Xu,  Hua Sun,  Su-Hui Chen,  Fu-Ming Wang, 
  • First Published: 19 November 2015

Research Article
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Study on the Difference of BIS/BAS Scale between Sasang Types

Soo Jin Lee,  Sung Hye Kim,  Nangyeon Lim,  Mi Young Ahn,  Han Chae, 
  • First Published: 19 November 2015
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Immunomodulatory Effects of Cinobufagin on Murine Lymphocytes and Macrophages

Yang Yu,  Hui Wang,  Xianhua Meng,  Lu Hao,  Yue Fu,  Linlin Fang,  Dan Shen,  Xiaomeng Yu,  Jingshung Li, 
  • First Published: 19 November 2015
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Protective Effects of Salidroside on Mitochondrial Functions against Exertional Heat Stroke-Induced Organ Damage in the Rat

Wei Zhang,  Ming Peng,  Yang Yang,  Zhangwu Xiao,  Bin Song,  Zhaofen Lin, 
  • First Published: 18 November 2015
Research Article
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Topical Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Oil from Tropidurus hispidus (Spix, 1825)

Israel J. M. Santos,  Gerlânia O. Leite,  José Galberto M. Costa,  Romulo R. N. Alves,  Adriana R. Campos,  Irwin R. A. Menezes,  Francisco Ronaldo V. Freita,  Maria Janeth H. Nunes,  Waltécio O. Almeida, 
  • First Published: 18 November 2015
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Corrigendum to “Antimetastatic Potentials of Dioscorea nipponica on Melanoma In Vitro and In Vivo”

Mao-Lin Ho,  Yih-Shou Hsieh,  Jia-Yuh Chen,  Kuo-Shuen Chen,  Jia-Jing Chen,  Wu-Hsien Kuo,  Shu-Jiuan Lin,  Pei-Ni Chen, 
  • First Published: 18 November 2015

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Inhibitory Effect of a French Maritime Pine Bark Extract-Based Nutritional Supplement on TNF-α-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Human Coronary Artery Endothelial Cells

Kristine C. Y. McGrath,  Xiao-Hong Li,  Lucinda S. McRobb,  Alison K. Heather, 
  • First Published: 17 November 2015

Review Article
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Small Molecules from Nature Targeting G-Protein Coupled Cannabinoid Receptors: Potential Leads for Drug Discovery and Development

Charu Sharma,  Bassem Sadek,  Sameer N. Goyal,  Satyesh Sinha,  Mohammad Amjad Kamal,  Shreesh Ojha, 
  • First Published: 17 November 2015
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The Effects of High-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Dental Professionals with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Single-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

Hye Rim Suh,  Tae Hoon Kim,  Gyeong-Soon Han, 
  • First Published: 17 November 2015
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Neurosupportive Role of Vanillin, a Natural Phenolic Compound, on Rotenone Induced Neurotoxicity in SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells

Chinnasamy Dhanalakshmi,  Thamilarasan Manivasagam,  Jagatheesan Nataraj,  Arokiasamy Justin Thenmozhi,  Musthafa Mohamed Essa, 
  • First Published: 17 November 2015
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Ergosterol Alleviates Kidney Injury in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice

Li Ang,  Liu Yuguang,  Wang Liying,  Zhang Shuying,  Xu Liting,  Wang Shumin, 
  • First Published: 17 November 2015
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Barriers to Research Utilization among Registered Nurses in Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Survey in China

Fen Zhou,  Manfred Maier,  Yufang Hao,  Ling Tang,  Hong Guo,  Hongxia Liu,  Yu Liu, 
  • First Published: 16 November 2015
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Interferon-γ-Mediated Natural Killer Cell Activation by an Aqueous Panax ginseng Extract

Kazuyoshi Takeda,  Ko Okumura, 
  • First Published: 16 November 2015
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Evaluation of α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Effect of 50% Ethanolic Standardized Extract of Orthosiphon stamineus Benth in Normal and Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Elsnoussi Ali Mohamed,  Mariam Ahmad,  Lee Fung Ang,  Mohd. Zaini Asmawi,  Mun Fei Yam, 
  • First Published: 16 November 2015
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The Analgesic and Antineuroinflammatory Effect of Baicalein in Cancer-Induced Bone Pain

Shan Hu,  Yu Chen,  Zhi-Fu Wang,  Qi-Liang Mao-Ying,  Wen-Li Mi,  Jian-Wei Jiang,  Gen-Cheng Wu,  Yan-Qing Wang, 
  • First Published: 15 November 2015
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Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Electrolysis and Eccentric Exercises for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

José L. Arias-Buría,  Sebastián Truyols-Domínguez,  Raquel Valero-Alcaide,  Jaime Salom-Moreno,  María A. Atín-Arratibel,  César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, 
  • First Published: 15 November 2015
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Association of Sasang Constitutional Type with Sarcopenia

Seung Ku Lee,  Dae Wui Yoon,  Kyung-Mee Choi,  Si Woo Lee,  Jong Yeol Kim,  Jin Kwan Kim,  Chol Shin, 
  • First Published: 12 November 2015
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Phytochemical Constituents, Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Properties of a Liverwort, Lepidozia borneensis Stephani from Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Mohd Fadzelly Abu Bakar,  Fifilyana Abdul Karim,  Monica Suleiman,  Azizul Isha,  Asmah Rahmat, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2015
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Cobrotoxin from Naja naja atra Venom Ameliorates Adriamycin Nephropathy in Rats

Shu-Zhi Wang,  Yin-li Xu,  Qi Zhu,  Jian-qun Kou,  Zheng-Hong Qin, 
  • First Published: 11 November 2015
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Medicinal Plants and Their Inhibitory Activities against Pancreatic Lipase: A Review

Atefehalsadat Seyedan,  Mohammed Abdullah Alshawsh,  Mustafa Ahmed Alshagga,  Sanaz Koosha,  Zahurin Mohamed, 
  • First Published: 10 November 2015
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Effects of a Mindfulness Meditation Course on Learning and Cognitive Performance among University Students in Taiwan

Ho-Hoi Ching,  Malcolm Koo,  Tsung-Huang Tsai,  Chiu-Yuan Chen, 
  • First Published: 10 November 2015

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Sharp-Hook Acupuncture (Feng Gou Zhen) for Patients with Periarthritis of Shoulder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Laixi Ji,  Haijun Wang,  Yuxia Cao,  Ping Yan,  Xiaofei Jin,  Peirui Nie,  Chaojian Wang,  Rangqian Li,  Chunlong Zhang,  Mingxiao Yang,  Jie Yang, 
  • First Published: 10 November 2015
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Comparison of Body, Auricular, and Abdominal Acupuncture Treatments for Insomnia Differentiated as Internal Harassment of Phlegm-Heat Syndrome: An Orthogonal Design

Yue Jiao,  Ying Han,  Xin Li,  Yi-gong Fang,  Zhao-hui Liu,  Wen-na Zhou,  Jin-cao Zhou,  Zhong-chao Wu,  Jin-hong Yang,  Shao-yuan Li,  Fan-ying Meng,  Wei-wei Xu, 
  • First Published: 10 November 2015
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Shikonin Inhibits Inflammatory Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovial Fibroblasts via lncRNA-NR024118

Ke-ya Yang,  Dong-liang Chen, 
  • First Published: 10 November 2015
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The Effects of Guided Imagery on Patients Being Weaned from Mechanical Ventilation

LeeAnna Spiva,  Patricia L. Hart,  Erin Gallagher,  Frank McVay,  Melida Garcia,  Karen Malley,  Marsha Kadner,  Angela Segars,  Betsy Brakovich,  Sonja Y. Horton,  Novlette Smith, 
  • First Published: 10 November 2015
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The Ameliorating Effect of Myrrh on Scopolamine-Induced Memory Impairments in Mice

Samrat Baral,  Du-Hyong Cho,  Ramesh Pariyar,  Chi-Su Yoon,  Bo-yoon Chang,  Dae-Sung Kim,  Hyoung-Kwon Cho,  Sung Yeon Kim,  Hyuncheol Oh,  Youn-Chul Kim,  Jaehyo Kim,  Jungwon Seo, 
  • First Published: 09 November 2015
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Erratum to “Whole-Body Vibration Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”

Xin Li,  Xue-Qiang Wang,  Bing-Lin Chen,  Ling-Yan Huang,  Yu Liu, 
  • First Published: 09 November 2015

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Assessment of Antifungal Activity of Bakuchiol on Oral-Associated Candida spp.

Mohd-Al-Faisal Nordin,  Fathilah Abdul Razak,  Wan Harun Himratul-Aznita, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2015
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The Triterpenoid Betulin Protects against the Neuromuscular Effects of Bothrops jararacussu Snake Venom In Vivo

Miriéle Cristina Ferraz,  Jhones Luiz de Oliveira,  Joel Reis de Oliveira Junior,  José Carlos Cogo,  Márcio Galdino dos Santos,  Luiz Madaleno Franco,  Pilar Puebla,  Helena Onishi Ferraz,  Humberto Gomes Ferraz,  Marisa Maria Teixeira da Rocha,  Stephen Hyslop,  Arturo San Feliciano,  Yoko Oshima-Franco, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2015
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Effects of a Proprietary Standardized Orthosiphon stamineus Ethanolic Leaf Extract on Enhancing Memory in Sprague Dawley Rats Possibly via Blockade of Adenosine A2A Receptors

Annie George,  Sasikala Chinnappan,  Yogendra Choudhary,  Vandana Kotak Choudhary,  Praveen Bommu,  Hoi Jin Wong, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2015
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Effect of Electroacupuncture on Cell Apoptosis and ERK Signal Pathway in the Hippocampus of Adult Rats with Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion

Chunxiao Wu,  Jiao Wang,  Chun Li,  Guoping Zhou,  Xiuhong Xu,  Xin Zhang,  Xiao Lan, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2015
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Brain-Gut Axis Modulation of Acupuncture in Functional Dyspepsia: A Preliminary Resting-State fcMRI Study

Jiliang Fang,  Danhong Wang,  Qing Zhao,  Yang Hong,  Yulian Jin,  Zhishun Liu,  Kehua Zhou,  Xianghong Jing,  Xiaochun Yu,  Ruiqi Pan,  Andrew Chang,  Hesheng Liu,  Bing Zhu, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2015
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Neutrophilic Lung Inflammation Suppressed by Picroside II Is Associated with TGF-β Signaling

Soohwan Noh,  Kyung-Seop Ahn,  Sei-Ryang Oh,  Kyun Ha Kim,  Myungsoo Joo, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2015
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Antioxidant Formulae, Shengmai San, and LingGuiZhuGanTang, Prevent MPTP Induced Brain Dysfunction and Oxidative Damage in Mice

Vijayasree Vayalanellore Giridharan,  Rajarajan Amirthalingam Thandavarayan,  Tetsuya Konishi, 
  • First Published: 05 November 2015
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Herbal Medicine after Interventional Therapy in Cardiovascular Diseases: Efficacy, Mechanisms, and Safety

Dazhuo Shi,  Michael Y. H. Shen,  Honglin Luo,  Yan Ma, 
  • First Published: 04 November 2015
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The Roots of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidzumi Enhanced Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in C2C12 Myotubes via Mitochondrial Regulation

Mi Young Song,  Seok Yong Kang,  Tae Woo Oh,  Rethineswaran Vinoth Kumar,  Hyo Won Jung,  Yong-Ki Park, 
  • First Published: 04 November 2015
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The Adjuvant Activity of Epimedium Polysaccharide-Propolis Flavone Liposome on Enhancing Immune Responses to Inactivated Porcine Circovirus Vaccine in Mice

Yunpeng Fan,  Liwei Guo,  Weifeng Hou,  Chao Guo,  Weimin Zhang,  Xia Ma,  Lin Ma,  Xiaoping Song, 
  • First Published: 03 November 2015
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The Reporting Quality of Acupuncture-Related Infections in Korean Literature: A Systematic Review of Case Studies

Tae-Hun Kim,  Jung Won Kang,  Wan-Soo Park, 
  • First Published: 03 November 2015
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Acupuncture Attenuated Inflammation and Inhibited Th17 and Treg Activity in Experimental Asthma

Ying Wei,  Ming Dong,  Hongying Zhang,  Yubao Lv,  Jiaqi Liu,  Kai Wei,  Qingli Luo,  Jing Sun,  Feng Liu,  Fei Xu,  Jingcheng Dong, 
  • First Published: 03 November 2015
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Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Ulva fasciata (Green Seaweed) Extract and Evaluation of Its Cytoprotective and Antigenotoxic Effects

Idania Rodeiro,  Sitlali Olguín,  Rebeca Santes,  José A. Herrera,  Carlos L. Pérez,  Raisa Mangas,  Yasnay Hernández,  Gisselle Fernández,  Ivones Hernández,  Sandra Hernández-Ojeda,  Rafael Camacho-Carranza,  Ana Valencia-Olvera,  Jesús Javier Espinosa-Aguirre, 
  • First Published: 03 November 2015
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High-Energy Extracorporeal Shock Wave for Early Stage Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: A Single-Center Case Series

Fuqiang Gao,  Wei Sun,  Zirong Li,  Wanshou Guo,  Weiguo Wang,  Liming Cheng,  Bailiang Wang, 
  • First Published: 02 November 2015
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Effectiveness and Safety of Manufactured Chinese Herbal Formula for Knee Osteoarthritis: Insights from a Systematic Review

Liguo Zhu,  Shaofeng Yang,  Shangquan Wang,  Hao Gong,  Linghui Li,  Xu Wei, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2015
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The Combination of Resveratrol and Quercetin Attenuates Metabolic Syndrome in Rats by Modifying the Serum Fatty Acid Composition and by Upregulating SIRT 1 and SIRT 2 Expression in White Adipose Tissue

Ana Elena Peredo-Escárcega,  Verónica Guarner-Lans,  Israel Pérez-Torres,  Sergio Ortega-Ocampo,  Elizabeth Carreón-Torres,  Vicente Castrejón-Tellez,  Eulises Díaz-Díaz,  María Esther Rubio-Ruiz, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2015
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Evaluation of the Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Activities of the Aqueous Extract from Camellia euphlebia Merr. ex Sealy in Mice

Dongye He,  Xitao Wang,  Ping Zhang,  Xinxing Luo,  Xiaoyu Li,  Lili Wang,  Shuying Li,  Yongping Xu, 
  • First Published: 01 November 2015
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Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Combination of Scutellariae Radix and Liriopis Tuber Water Extract

Mi-Hye So,  You-Kyung Choi, 
  • First Published: 29 October 2015
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Propolis Ethanol Extract Stimulates Cytokine and Chemokine Production through NF-κB Activation in C2C12 Myoblasts

Kohei Washio,  Mao Kobayashi,  Natsuko Saito,  Misato Amagasa,  Hiroshi Kitamura, 
  • First Published: 29 October 2015
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Beneficial Effects of Qili Qiangxin Capsule on Lung Structural Remodeling in Ischemic Heart Failure via TGF-β1/Smad3 Pathway

Yaoyao He,  Bai Du,  Huiting Fan,  Jian Cao,  Zi Wang Liu,  Yonglie Zhao,  Mingjing Zhao,  Yizhou Zhao,  Xin Zhao,  Xiangning Cui, 
  • First Published: 28 October 2015
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Fucoidans Disrupt Adherence of Helicobacter pylori to AGS Cells In Vitro

Eng-Guan Chua,  Phebe Verbrugghe,  Timothy T. Perkins,  Chin-Yen Tay, 
  • First Published: 28 October 2015
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Protective Effects of Aqueous Extract of Luehea divaricata against Behavioral and Oxidative Changes Induced by 3-Nitropropionic Acid in Rats

Aline Alves Courtes,  Letícia Priscila Arantes,  Rômulo Pillon Barcelos,  Ingrid Kich da Silva,  Aline Augusti Boligon,  Margareth Linde Athayde,  Robson Luiz Puntel,  Félix Alexandre Antunes Soares, 
  • First Published: 28 October 2015
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The Effects of Tai Chi on Peripheral Somatosensation, Balance, and Fitness in Hispanic Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot and Feasibility Study

Elisabeth I. Cavegn,  Jody L. Riskowski, 
  • First Published: 27 October 2015
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Assessment of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) Hydrogels: Quality and Bioactivity in Skin Cells

Kristina Ramanauskienė,  Ada Stelmakiene,  Daiva Majienė, 
  • First Published: 27 October 2015
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Microbial and Heavy Metal Contaminant of Antidiabetic Herbal Preparations Formulated in Bangladesh

Rausan Zamir,  Anowar Hosen,  M. Obayed Ullah,  Nilufar Nahar, 
  • First Published: 26 October 2015
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MicroRNAs’ Involvement in Osteoarthritis and the Prospects for Treatments

Xiao-Ming Yu,  Hao-Ye Meng,  Xue-Ling Yuan,  Yu Wang,  Quan-Yi Guo,  Jiang Peng,  Ai-Yuan Wang,  Shi-Bi Lu, 
  • First Published: 26 October 2015
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Salutary Effects of Cepharanthine against Skeletal Muscle and Kidney Injuries following Limb Ischemia/Reperfusion

Ming-Chang Kao,  Chih-Yang Chung,  Ya-Ying Chang,  Chih-Kung Lin,  Joen-Rong Sheu,  Chun-Jen Huang, 
  • First Published: 26 October 2015
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Association between Albuminuria and Different Body Constitution in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: Taichung Diabetic Body Constitution Study

Cheng-Hung Lee,  Tsai-Chung Li,  Chia-I Tsai,  Shih-Yi Lin,  I-Te Lee,  Hsin-Jung Lee,  Ya-Chi Wu,  Yi-Chang Su, 
  • First Published: 26 October 2015
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Plant-Derived Compounds Targeting Pancreatic Beta Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

Yoon Sin Oh, 
  • First Published: 26 October 2015
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Gastrodin Reduces Blood Pressure by Intervening with RAAS and PPARγ in SHRs

Wei Liu,  Lingyan Wang,  Jiahui Yu,  Patrick Fordjour Asare,  Ying-Qiang Zhao, 
  • First Published: 26 October 2015
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Protective Effect of Calculus Bovis Sativus on Dextran Sulphate Sodium-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice

Xiping Li,  Yanjiao Xu,  Chengliang Zhang,  Li Deng,  Mujun Chang,  Zaoqin Yu,  Dong Liu, 
  • First Published: 22 October 2015
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Effects of Lower-Leg Kinesiology Taping on Balance Ability in Stroke Patients with Foot Drop

Young-Hyeon Bae,  Hyeong Geun Kim,  Kyung Sam Min,  Suk Min Lee, 
  • First Published: 22 October 2015
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Actinobacteria from Termite Mounds Show Antiviral Activity against Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus, a Surrogate Model for Hepatitis C Virus

Marina Aiello Padilla,  Rodney Alexandre Ferreira Rodrigues,  Juliana Cristina Santiago Bastos,  Matheus Cavalheiro Martini,  Ana Caroline de Souza Barnabé,  Luciana Konecny Kohn,  Ana Paula Trovatti Uetanabaro,  Getúlio Freitas Bomfim,  Rafael Sanches Afonso,  Fabiana Fantinatti-Garboggini,  Clarice Weis Arns, 
  • First Published: 22 October 2015
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Antiamnesic Effect of Actinidia arguta Extract Intake in a Mouse Model of TMT-Induced Learning and Memory Dysfunction

Jeong Su Ha,  Dong Eun Jin,  Seon Kyeong Park,  Chang Hyeon Park,  Tae Wan Seung,  Dong-Won Bae,  Dae-Ok Kim,  Ho Jin Heo, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2015
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An In Vitro System Comprising Immortalized Hypothalamic Neuronal Cells (GT1–7 Cells) for Evaluation of the Neuroendocrine Effects of Essential Oils

Dai Mizuno,  Keiko Konoha-Mizuno,  Miwako Mori,  Kentaro Yamazaki,  Toshihiro Haneda,  Hironari Koyama,  Masahiro Kawahara, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2015
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Vascular Disease

Yanwei Xing,  Dan Hu,  Tan Zhang,  Charles Antzelevitch, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2015
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In Vivo Evaluation of the Antiasthmatic, Antitussive, and Expectorant Activities and Chemical Components of Three Elaeagnus Leaves

Yuebin Ge,  Fei Zhang,  Qin Qin,  Yingying Shang,  Dingrong Wan, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2015
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Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Treating Sciatica: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Zongshi Qin,  Xiaoxu Liu,  Jiani Wu,  Yanbing Zhai,  Zhishun Liu, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2015
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Synergy and Mode of Action of Ceftazidime plus Quercetin or Luteolin on Streptococcus pyogenes

Supatcharee Siriwong,  Kanjana Thumanu,  Tanaporn Hengpratom,  Griangsak Eumkeb, 
  • First Published: 21 October 2015
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Berberine Reduces Neurotoxicity Related to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in Rats

Doaa A. Ghareeb,  Sofia Khalil,  Hani S. Hafez,  Jürgen Bajorath,  Hany E. A. Ahmed,  Eman Sarhan,  Eiman Elwakeel,  Maha A. El-Demellawy, 
  • First Published: 20 October 2015
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The Effect of Acupuncture on the Motor Function and White Matter Microstructure in Ischemic Stroke Patients

Yongxin Li,  Ya Wang,  Heye Zhang,  Ping Wu,  Wenhua Huang, 
  • First Published: 20 October 2015

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Yiqihuoxuejiedu Formula Restrains Vascular Remodeling by Reducing the Inflammation Reaction and Cx43 Expression in the Adventitia after Balloon Injury

Hong Chang,  Huan Lei,  Yizhou Zhao,  Ruixue Yang,  Aiming Wu,  Yingqiu Mao,  Youliang Huang,  Xiying Lv,  Jiuli Zhao,  Lixia Lou,  Dongmei Zhang,  Yingkun He,  Ying Xu,  Tao Yang,  Mingjing Zhao, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
Review Article
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Recent Advance in Applications of Proteomics Technologies on Traditional Chinese Medicine Research

Qing Ji,  Fangshi Zhu,  Xuan Liu,  Qi Li,  Shi-bing Su, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
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Expression of Caspase-1 Gene Transcript Variant mRNA in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of Patients with Primary Gout in Different TCM Syndromes

Wan-Tai Dang,  Dan Xu,  Wen-Guang Xie,  Jing-Guo Zhou, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
Editorial
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Medicinal Plants and Natural Active Compounds for Diabetes and/or Obesity Treatment

Hilal Zaid,  Bashar Saad,  Abbas A. Mahdi,  Akhilesh K. Tamrakar,  Pierre S. Haddad,  Fatma U. Afifi, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
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Experimental Study of Antiatherosclerosis Effects with Hederagenin in Rats

Su-Hong Lu,  Jian-Hua Guan,  Yan-Li Huang,  Yu-Wei Pan,  Wei Yang,  Hai Lan,  Si Huang,  Jing Hu,  Guo-Ping Zhao, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
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Scutellarin Reduces Endothelium Dysfunction through the PKG-I Pathway

Xiaohua Du,  Chen Chen,  Min Zhang,  Donghua Cai,  Jiaqi Sun,  Jian Yang,  Na Hu,  Congji Ma,  Liyan Zhang,  Jun Zhang,  Weimin Yang, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
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Proteomic Analysis of Anticancer TCMs Targeted at Mitochondria

Yang Wang,  Ru-Yuan Yu,  Qing-Yu He, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
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Polydatin Inhibits Formation of Macrophage-Derived Foam Cells

Min Wu,  Meixia Liu,  Gang Guo,  Wengao Zhang,  Longtao Liu, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
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Effect of α-Allocryptopine on Delayed Afterdepolarizations and Triggered Activities in Mice Cardiomyocytes Treated with Isoproterenol

Bin Xu,  Yicheng Fu,  Li Liu,  Kun Lin,  Xiaojing Zhao,  Yu Zhang,  Xi Chen,  Zhongqi Cai,  Yun Huang,  Yang Li, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
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Nao-Xue-Shu Oral Liquid Improves Aphasia of Mixed Stroke

Yuping Yan,  Mingzhe Wang,  Liang Zhang,  Zhenwei Qiu,  Wenfei Jiang,  Men Xu,  Weidong Pan,  Xiangjun Chen, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
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The Metabonomic Studies of Tongue Coating in H. pylori Positive Chronic Gastritis Patients

Xuan Liu,  Zhu-Mei Sun,  Yan-Na Liu,  Qing Ji,  Hua Sui,  Li-Hong Zhou,  Fu-Feng Li,  Qi Li, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
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Evaluation of the Inhibitory Effects of Bavachinin and Bavachin on Human Monoamine Oxidases A and B

Najla O. Zarmouh,  Elizabeth A. Mazzio,  Faisel M. Elshami,  Samia S. Messeha,  Suresh V. K. Eyunni,  Karam F. A. Soliman, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2015
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Proteomics in Traditional Chinese Medicine with an Emphasis on Alzheimer’s Disease

Yanuar Alan Sulistio,  Klaus Heese, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2015
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Investigation on Molecular Mechanism of Fibroblast Regulation and the Treatment of Recurrent Oral Ulcer by Shuizhongcao Granule-Containing Serum

Zhang Bo,  Qian Xiang,  Ruan Shan-ming,  Bei Wang,  Deng De-hou,  Xia Liang,  Li Qing-lin,  Tao Feng,  Shen Min-he, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2015
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Protective Effects of Scutellarin on Human Cardiac Microvascular Endothelial Cells against Hypoxia-Reoxygenation Injury and Its Possible Target-Related Proteins

Meina Shi,  Yingting Liu,  Lixing Feng,  Yingbo Cui,  Yajuan Chen,  Peng Wang,  Wenjuan Wu,  Chen Chen,  Xuan Liu,  Weimin Yang, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2015
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Mechanistic Study of the Phytocompound, 2- β -D-Glucopyranosyloxy-1-hydroxytrideca-5,7,9,11-tetrayne in Human T-Cell Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Cells by Using Combined Differential Proteomics and Bioinformatics Approaches

Jeng-Yuan Shiau,  Shu-Yi Yin,  Shu-Lin Chang,  Yi-Jou Hsu,  Kai-Wei Chen,  Tien-Fen Kuo,  Ching-Shan Feng,  Ning-Sun Yang,  Lie-Fen Shyur,  Wen-Chin Yang,  Tuan-Nan Wen, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2015
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Antiosteoporotic Effects of Huangqi Sanxian Decoction in Cultured Rat Osteoblasts by Proteomic Characterization of the Target and Mechanism

Chong-Chong Guo,  Li-Hua Zheng,  Jian-Ying Fu,  Jian-Hong Zhu,  Yan-Xing Zhou,  Tao Zeng,  Zhi-Kun Zhou, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2015
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The Renal Protective Effect of Jiangya Tongluo Formula, through Regulation of Adrenomedullin and Angiotensin II, in Rats with Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis

Lin Han,  Yan Ma,  Jian-guo Qin,  Li-na Li,  Yu-shan Gao,  Xiao-yu Zhang,  Yi Guo,  Lin-mei Song,  Yan-ni Luo,  Xiao-yi Chi, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2015
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Sense of Well-Being in Patients with Fibromyalgia: Aerobic Exercise Program in a Mature Forest—A Pilot Study

Secundino López-Pousa,  Glòria Bassets Pagès,  Sílvia Monserrat-Vila,  Manuel de Gracia Blanco,  Jaume Hidalgo Colomé,  Josep Garre-Olmo, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2015
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Application of Herbal Medicines with Bitter Flavor and Cold Property on Treating Diabetes Mellitus

Hongdong Chen,  Jing Guo,  Bing Pang,  Linhua Zhao,  Xiaolin Tong, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2015
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Characterizing Herbal Medicine Use for Noncommunicable Diseases in Urban South Africa

Gail D. Hughes,  Oluwaseyi M. Aboyade,  Roxanne Beauclair,  Oluchi N. Mbamalu,  Thandi R. Puoane, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2015
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Qing Re Liang Xue Decoction Alleviates Hypercoagulability in Kawasaki Disease

Jiao-yang Chen,  Ji-ming Yin,  Zhong-dong Du,  Jing Hao,  Hui-min Yan, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2015
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Plumbagin Ameliorates CCl4-Induced Hepatic Fibrosis in Rats via the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Signaling Pathway

Si Chen,  Yi Chen,  Bi Chen,  Yi-jing Cai,  Zhuo-lin Zou,  Jin-guo Wang,  Zhuo Lin,  Xiao-dong Wang,  Li-yun Fu,  Yao-ren Hu,  Yong-ping Chen,  Da-zhi Chen, 
  • First Published: 15 October 2015
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Arctigenin from Fructus Arctii (Seed of Burdock) Reinforces Intestinal Barrier Function in Caco-2 Cell Monolayers

Hee Soon Shin,  Sun Young Jung,  Su Yeon Back,  Jeong-Ryong Do,  Dong-Hwa Shon, 
  • First Published: 13 October 2015
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Moxibustion Reduces Ovarian Granulosa Cell Apoptosis Associated with Perimenopause in a Natural Aging Rat Model

Xiao-Lan Shi,  Chen Zhao,  Shuai Yang,  Xiao-Ying Hu,  Shi-Min Liu, 
  • First Published: 13 October 2015
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Effects of Berberine on Cell Cycle, DNA, Reactive Oxygen Species, and Apoptosis in L929 Murine Fibroblast Cells

Manman Gu,  Jing Xu,  Chunyang Han,  Youxi Kang,  Tengfei Liu,  Yanfei He,  Yanfei Huang,  Cuiyan Liu, 
  • First Published: 13 October 2015
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Effects of Tai Chi and Walking Exercises on Weight Loss, Metabolic Syndrome Parameters, and Bone Mineral Density: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Stanley Sai-Chuen Hui,  Yao Jie Xie,  Jean Woo,  Timothy Chi-Yui Kwok, 
  • First Published: 12 October 2015
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Nonoperative Korean Medicine Combination Therapy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Retrospective Case-Series Study

Kiok Kim,  Yongjae Jeong,  Yousuk Youn,  Jeongcheol Choi,  Jaehong Kim,  Wonseok Chung,  Tae-Hun Kim, 
  • First Published: 12 October 2015
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Neuropharmacological Potential of Gastrodia elata Blume and Its Components

Jung-Hee Jang,  Yeonghoon Son,  Seong Soo Kang,  Chun-Sik Bae,  Jong-Choon Kim,  Sung-Ho Kim,  Taekyun Shin,  Changjong Moon, 
  • First Published: 12 October 2015
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Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and Biological Activities of Bulbine abyssinica Used in the Folk Medicine in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Cromwell Mwiti Kibiti,  Anthony Jide Afolayan, 
  • First Published: 12 October 2015
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A Novel Korean Red Ginseng Compound Gintonin Inhibited Inflammation by MAPK and NF-κB Pathways and Recovered the Levels of mir-34a and mir-93 in RAW 264.7 Cells

Evelyn Saba,  Bo Ra Jeon,  Da-Hye Jeong,  Kija Lee,  Youn-Kyoung Goo,  Dongmi Kwak,  Suk Kim,  Seong-Soo Roh,  Sung Dae Kim,  Seung-Yeol Nah,  Man Hee Rhee, 
  • First Published: 12 October 2015
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Acupuncture-Point Stimulation for Postoperative Pain Control: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Xian-Liang Liu,  Jing-Yu Tan,  Alex Molassiotis,  Lorna K. P. Suen,  Yan Shi, 
  • First Published: 12 October 2015
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A Systematic and Narrative Review of Acupuncture Point Application Therapies in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma during Dog Days

Cai-Yu-Zhu Wen,  Ya-Fei Liu,  Li Zhou,  Hong-Xing Zhang,  Sheng-Hao Tu, 
  • First Published: 12 October 2015
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Effect of a Traditional Herbal Prescription, Kyung-Ok-Ko, on Male Mouse Spermatogenic Ability after Heat-Induced Damage

Deok-Sang Hwang,  Hyo Geun Kim,  Sodam Park,  Nam Doo Hong,  Jong Hoon Ryu,  Myung Sook Oh, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Tongxinluo Prevents Endothelial Dysfunction Induced by Homocysteine Thiolactone In Vivo via Suppression of Oxidative Stress

Yi Zhang,  Tiecheng Pan,  Xiaoxuan Zhong,  Cai Cheng, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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The Clinical Relevance of Serum NDKA, NMDA, PARK7, and UFDP Levels with Phlegm-Heat Syndrome and Treatment Efficacy Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Xiuxiu Han,  Yonghong Gao,  Bin Ma,  Ying Gao,  Yikun Sun,  Ru Jiang,  Yayun Wang, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Comparison of the Spasmolytic Effects of Jakyak-Gamcho Decoctions Derived via Different Extractants

Dongwook Kwak,  Changwoo Lee,  Inseong Kong,  JaeChul Lee,  Donghee Choi,  Changsu Na, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Anxiety and Anger Symptoms in Hwabyung Patients Improved More following 4 Weeks of the Emotional Freedom Technique Program Compared to the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Jin Woo Suh,  Sun Yong Chung,  Sang Young Kim,  Jung Hwan Lee,  Jong Woo Kim, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015

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Enhanced Protective Effect of the Combination of Uncaria and Semen Raphani on Vascular Endothelium in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats

Yun-lun Li,  Yue-Hua Jiang,  Chuan-Hua Yang,  Jing-Chang Sun,  Miao-Miao Wang,  Wen-Qing Yang, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Intercultural Usage of Mori Folium: Comparison Review from a Korean Medical Perspective

Byungjin Joh,  Eun Sang Jeon,  Su Hye Lim,  Yu Lee Park,  Wansu Park,  Han Chae, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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An Overview of Meta-Analyses of Danhong Injection for Unstable Angina

Xiaoxia Zhang,  Hui Wang,  Yanxu Chang,  Yuefei Wang,  Xiang Lei,  Shufei Fu,  Junhua Zhang, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Effects of Chung-Pae Inhalation Therapy on a Mouse Model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Joon-Ho Hwang,  Beom-Joon Lee,  Hee Jae Jung,  Kwan-Il Kim,  Jun-Yong Choi,  Myungsoo Joo,  Sung-Ki Jung, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Spatial Patterns of the Indications of Acupoints Using Data Mining in Classic Medical Text: A Possible Visualization of the Meridian System

Won-Mo Jung,  Taehyung Lee,  In-Seon Lee,  Sanghyun Kim,  Hyunchul Jang,  Song-Yi Kim,  Hi-Joon Park,  Younbyoung Chae, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Protective Effect of Artemisia asiatica Extract and Its Active Compound Eupatilin against Cisplatin-Induced Renal Damage

Jun Yeon Park,  Dahae Lee,  Hyuk-Jai Jang,  Dae Sik Jang,  Hak Cheol Kwon,  Ki Hyun Kim,  Su-Nam Kim,  Gwi Seo Hwang,  Ki Sung Kang,  Dae-Woon Eom, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Panax notoginseng Saponins Attenuate Phenotype Switching of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Induced by Notch3 Silencing

Nan Liu,  Dazhi Shan,  Ying Li,  Hui Chen,  Yonghong Gao,  Yonghua Huang, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Effect of Compound Chuanxiong Capsule on Inflammatory Reaction and PI3K/Akt/NF-κB Signaling Pathway in Atherosclerosis

Qunfu Kang,  Weihong Liu,  Hongxu Liu,  Mingxue Zhou, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Tang-Tong-Fang Confers Protection against Experimental Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by Reducing Inflammation

Mingdi Li,  Da Huang,  Xiaoxing Liu,  Lan Lin, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Resistance to Antibiotics and Antifungal Medicinal Products: Can Complementary and Alternative Medicine Help Solve the Problem in Common Infection Diseases? The Introduction of a Dutch Research Consortium

Esther T. Kok,  Miek C. Jong,  Barbara Gravendeel,  Willem B. Van Leeuwen,  Erik W. Baars, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Serum Levels of Stress Hormones and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers Differ according to Sasang Constitutional Type

Hyeong Geug Kim,  Yoon Jung Kim,  Yo Chan Ahn,  Chang Gue Son, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Antihypertensive Effect of the GaMiSamHwangSaSimTang in Spontaneous Hypertensive Rats

Kyungjin Lee,  Bumjung Kim,  Heseung Hur,  Khanita Suman Chinannai,  Inhye Ham,  Ho-Young Choi, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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A Modern Clinical Approach of the Traditional Korean Saam Acupuncture

Manyong Park,  Sungchul Kim, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Essential Experimental Methods for Identifying Bonghan Systems as a Basis for Korean Medicine: Focusing on Visual Materials from Original Papers and Modern Outcomes

Hoon-Gi Kim,  Byung-Cheon Lee,  Ki-Bog Lee, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Trigonellae Semen Enhances Sperm Motility and the Expression of the Cation Sperm Channel Proteins in Mouse Testes

Do Rim Kim,  Hyu Young Kim,  Ha Young Kim,  Mun Seog Chang,  Seong Kyu Park, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Development and Preliminary Validation of the Questionnaire (the First Edition) Based on TCM for Detecting Health Status in China

Xuan Zhou,  Fang Xu,  Jian Gao,  Shan Cao,  Ziwei Zhao,  Mingli Heng,  Huaien Bu,  Liqun Yin,  Hongwu Wang, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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The Protective Effects of Curcumin on Obesity-Related Glomerulopathy Are Associated with Inhibition of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Activation in Podocytes

Bao-li Liu,  Yi-pu Chen,  Hong Cheng,  Yan-yan Wang,  Hong-liang Rui,  Min Yang,  Hong-rui Dong,  Dan-nuo Han,  Jing Dong, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Discrimination and Proper Use of Polygoni Multiflori Radix, Cynanchi Wilfordii Radix, and Cynanchi Auriculati Radix in Korea: A Descriptive Review

Beom-Joon Lee,  Kyungjin Lee, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2015
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Antiviral Activities of Several Oral Traditional Chinese Medicines against Influenza Viruses

Lin-Lin Ma,  Miao Ge,  Hui-Qiang Wang,  Jin-Qiu Yin,  Jian-Dong Jiang,  Yu-Huan Li, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2015
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Application of Antrodia camphorata Promotes Rat’s Wound Healing In Vivo and Facilitates Fibroblast Cell Proliferation In Vitro

Zahra A. Amin,  Hapipah M. Ali,  Mohammed A. Alshawsh,  Pouya H. Darvish,  Mahmood A. Abdulla, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2015
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Protective Effect of Tetrandrine on Sodium Taurocholate-Induced Severe Acute Pancreatitis

Xian-lin Wu,  Jie-xing Li,  Zhen-dong Li,  Da-sheng Liu,  Su-hong Lu,  Kang-li Liu,  Hong-yan Duan,  Yu-hong Luo, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2015
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Collaboration of Japanese Kampo Medicine and Modern Biomedicine 2015

Kenji Watanabe,  Gregory A. Plotnikoff,  Takeshi Sakiyama,  Heidrun Reissenweber-Hewel, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2015
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Phenolic Compounds from Olea europaea L. Possess Antioxidant Activity and Inhibit Carbohydrate Metabolizing Enzymes In Vitro

Nadia Dekdouk,  Nicola Malafronte,  Daniela Russo,  Immacolata Faraone,  Nunziatina De Tommasi,  Souad Ameddah,  Lorella Severino,  Luigi Milella, 
  • First Published: 08 October 2015
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Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus 2015

Musa T. Yakubu,  Taofik O. Sunmonu,  Francis B. Lewu,  Anofi O. T. Ashafa,  Femi J. Olorunniji,  Mohamed Eddouks, 
  • First Published: 07 October 2015
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Effect of Herbal Prescriptions in Accordance with Pattern Identification in Acute Cerebral Infarction Patients: Based on Fire-Heat Pattern

WooSang Jung,  JungMi Park,  SangKwan Moon,  Sangho Hyun, 
  • First Published: 07 October 2015
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The Clinical Value of Oxymatrine in Preventing Lamivudine Induced YMDD Mutation: A Meta-Analysis

Min He,  Yu Wu,  Mengmeng Wang,  Wenwen Chen,  Weian Yuan,  Jian Jiang, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Effect of Rhizoma coptidis (Huang Lian) on Treating Diabetes Mellitus

Bing Pang,  Xiao-Tong Yu,  Qiang Zhou,  Tian-Yu Zhao,  Han Wang,  Cheng-Juan Gu,  Xiao-Lin Tong, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Buckwheat Honey Attenuates Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver and DNA Damage in Mice

Ni Cheng,  Liming Wu,  Jianbin Zheng,  Wei Cao, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Antitumor Efficacy and Mechanism in Hepatoma H22-Bearing Mice of Brucea javanica Oil

Wen-Rong Shi,  Yan Liu,  Xiao-Ting Wang,  Qiong-Ying Huang,  Xue-Rong Cai,  Shao-Rong Wu, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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ACE Reduces Metabolic Abnormalities in a High-Fat Diet Mouse Model

Seong-Jong Lee,  Jong-Min Han,  Jin-Seok Lee,  Chang-Gue Son,  Hwi-Jin Im,  Hyun-Kyung Jo,  Ho-Ryong Yoo,  Yoon-Sik Kim,  In-Chan Seol, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Adipogenic Activity of Wild Populations of Rhododendron groenlandicum, a Medicinal Shrub from the James Bay Cree Traditional Pharmacopeia

Michel Rapinski,  Lina Musallam,  John Thor Arnason,  Pierre Haddad,  Alain Cuerrier, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Utilization of Traditional Medicine among the Communities of Merawi Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Samuel Masresha Wassie,  Leul Lisanework Aragie,  Belaynew Wasie Taye,  Laychiluh Bantie Mekonnen, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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TCM Formula Xiaoyaosan Decoction Improves Depressive-Like Behaviors in Rats with Type 2 Diabetes

Na Li,  Qun Liu,  Xiao-Juan Li,  Xiao-Hui Bai,  Yue-Yun Liu,  Hong-Bo Zhao,  Zhong-Ye Jin,  Yu-Xia Jing,  Zhi-Yi Yan,  Jia-Xu Chen, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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The Effects of Bikram Yoga on Health: Critical Review and Clinical Trial Recommendations

Zoe L. Hewett,  Birinder S. Cheema,  Kate L. Pumpa,  Caroline A. Smith, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Postmarketing Safety Surveillance and Reevaluation of Danhong Injection: Clinical Study of 30888 Cases

Xue-Lin Li,  Jin-Fa Tang,  Wei-Xia Li,  Chun-Xiao Li,  Tao Zhao,  Bu-Chang Zhao,  Yong Wang,  Hui Zhang,  Xiao-Fei Chen,  Tao Xu,  Ming-Jun Zhu, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Decreases the Stroke Risk of Systemic Corticosteroid Treatment in Dermatitis: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Kao-Sung Tsai,  Chia-Sung Yen,  Po-Yuan Wu,  Jen-Huai Chiang,  Jui-Lung Shen,  Chung-Hsien Yang,  Huey-Yi Chen,  Yung-Hsiang Chen,  Wen-Chi Chen, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Evaluation of the Effects of Cornus mas L. Fruit Extract on Glycemic Control and Insulin Level in Type 2 Diabetic Adult Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

Rasool Soltani,  Abdollah Gorji,  Sedigheh Asgary,  Nizal Sarrafzadegan,  Mansour Siavash, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Analysis of Individual Variations in Autonomic Responses to Urban and Forest Environments

Hiromitsu Kobayashi,  Chorong Song,  Harumi Ikei,  Takahide Kagawa,  Yoshifumi Miyazaki, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Bai-Hu-Jia-Ren-Shen-Tang Decoction Reduces Fatty Liver by Activating AMP-Activated Protein Kinase In Vitro and In Vivo

Hui-Kang Liu,  Tzu-Min Hung,  Hsiu-Chen Huang,  I-Jung Lee,  Chia-Chuan Chang,  Jing-Jy Cheng,  Lie-Chwen Lin,  Cheng Huang, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Oxidative Stress Type Influences the Properties of Antioxidants Containing Polyphenols in RINm5F Beta Cells

Nathalie Auberval,  Stéphanie Dal,  William Bietiger,  Elodie Seyfritz,  Jean Peluso,  Christian Muller,  Minjie Zhao,  Eric Marchioni,  Michel Pinget,  Nathalie Jeandidier,  Elisa Maillard,  Valérie Schini-Kerth,  Séverine Sigrist, 
  • First Published: 05 October 2015
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Altered Impedance of Ear Acupuncture Point MT2 in Breast Cancer Patients: A Preliminary Observation

Yine Hu,  Huayuan Yang,  Pin Wang,  Tangyi Liu,  Wenchao Tang, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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Innovative Thoughts on Treating Diabetes from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bing Pang,  Qiang Zhou,  Tian-Yu Zhao,  Li-Sha He,  Jing Guo,  Hong-Dong Chen,  Lin-Hua Zhao,  Xiao-Lin Tong, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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Deepure Tea Improves High Fat Diet-Induced Insulin Resistance and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Jing-Na Deng,  Juan Li,  Hong-Na Mu,  Yu-Ying Liu,  Ming-Xia Wang,  Chun-Shui Pan,  Jing-Yu Fan,  Fei Ye,  Jing-Yan Han, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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Blackcurrant Suppresses Metabolic Syndrome Induced by High-Fructose Diet in Rats

Ji Hun Park,  Min Chul Kho,  Hye Yoom Kim,  You Mee Ahn,  Yun Jung Lee,  Dae Gill Kang,  Ho Sub Lee, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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Toxicopathological Evaluation of Hydroethanol Extract of Dianthus basuticus in Wistar Rats

Anofi Omotayo Tom Ashafa,  Mutiu Idowu Kazeem, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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Erchen Decoction Prevents High-Fat Diet Induced Metabolic Disorders in C57BL/6 Mice

Bi-Zhen Gao,  Ji-Cheng Chen,  Ling-Hong Liao,  Jia-Qi Xu,  Xiao-Feng Lin,  Shan-Shan Ding, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity Determination of One Hundred Kinds of Pure Chemical Compounds Using Offline and Online Screening HPLC Assay

Kwang Jin Lee,  You Chang Oh,  Won Kyung Cho,  Jin Yeul Ma, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to Explain Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine among Hong Kong Chinese in Britain

Tina L. Rochelle,  Steven M. Shardlow,  Sik Hung Ng, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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Muscle Activation of Vastus Medialis Oblique and Vastus Lateralis in Sling-Based Exercises in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Cross-Over Study

Wen-Dien Chang,  Wei-Syuan Huang,  Ping-Tung Lai, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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From Body to Mind and Spirit: Qigong Exercise for Bereaved Persons with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-Like Illness

Jie Li,  Jessie S. M. Chan,  Amy Y. M. Chow,  Lai Ping Yuen,  Cecilia L. W. Chan, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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Effects of Soothing Liver and Invigorating Spleen Recipes on the IKKβ-NF-κB Signaling Pathway in Kupffer Cells of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Rats

Xiang-Wen Gong,  Yong-Jian Xu,  Qin-He Yang,  Yin-Ji Liang,  Yu-Pei Zhang,  Guan-Long Wang,  Yuan-Yuan Li, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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Efficacy of Compound Kushen Injection in Relieving Cancer-Related Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yu-ming Guo,  Yi-xue Huang,  Hong-hui Shen,  Xiu-xiu Sang,  Xiao Ma,  Yan-ling Zhao,  Xiao-he Xiao, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2015
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Sibjotang Increases Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Secretion in Beating Rabbit Atria

Oh Jeong Kwon,  Hyun Cheol Oh,  Yun Jung Lee,  Hye Yoom Kim,  Rui Tan,  Dae Gill Kang,  Ho Sub Lee, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Active Compounds of Rhubarb Root and Rhizome in Animal Model Experiments of Focal Cerebral Ischemia

Ai-ju Liu,  Liang Song,  Yan Li,  Xiao-guang Zhang,  Zi-xian Chen,  Li-bo Huang,  Hong-feng Zhang,  Guo-qing Zheng, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Polyphenols Promote Cholesterol Efflux and Improve HDL Functionality

Hicham Berrougui,  Souad Ikhlef,  Abdelouahed Khalil, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Prophylactic Treatment with Adlay Bran Extract Reduces the Risk of Severe Acute Radiation Dermatitis: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study

Chih-Jen Huang,  Ming-Feng Hou,  Jung-Yu Kan,  Chiung-Hui Juan,  Shyng-Shiou F. Yuan,  Kuei-Hau Luo,  Hung-Yi Chuang,  Stephen Chu-Sung Hu, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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The Effects of Chinese Medicine on Activation of Wnt/β-Catenin Signal Pathway under High Glucose Condition

Wei Liu,  Xiaochun Liang,  Dan Yang, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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“Ninjinto” (Ginseng Decoction), a Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, Improves Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Immune Competence in Patients with Chronic Intestinal Failure

Shuichiro Uehara,  Keiko Ogawa,  Junsuke Arimitsu,  Hiroomi Okuyama, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Suppression of Propionibacterium acnes-Induced Dermatitis by a Traditional Japanese Medicine, Jumihaidokuto, Modifying Macrophage Functions

Kyoji Sekiguchi,  Junichi Koseki,  Kazuaki Tsuchiya,  Yosuke Matsubara,  Seiichi Iizuka,  Sachiko Imamura,  Takashi Matsumoto,  Junko Watanabe,  Atsushi Kaneko,  Setsuya Aiba,  Kenshi Yamasaki, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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The Effect of Xuefuzhuyu Oral Liquid on Aspirin Resistance and Its Association with rs5911, rs5787, and rs3842788 Gene Polymorphisms

Mei Xue,  Lin Yang,  Na Kou,  Yu Miao,  Mingming Wang,  Quanli Zhao,  Junhua Ren,  Shaoyan Zhang,  Dazhuo Shi,  Keji Chen, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Role of Auriculotherapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders with Anxiety in University Students

Denise Hollanda Iunes,  Érika de Cássia Lopes Chaves,  Caroline de Castro Moura,  Bruna Côrrea,  Leonardo César Carvalho,  Andreia Maria Silva,  Emília Campos de Carvalho, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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A Retrospective Analysis of Patients’ Conditions Using Acupuncture in a Traditional Korean Medicine Hospital

Kyung-Jin Yun,  Ju Ah Lee,  Jiae Choi,  Mi Mi Ko,  Cham-kyul Lee,  Myeong Soo Lee,  Eun-Yong Lee, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Effect of Auricular Acupressure on Uremic Pruritus in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cui-na Yan,  Wei-guo Yao,  Yi-jie Bao,  Xiao-jing Shi,  Hui Yu,  Pei-hao Yin,  Gui-zhen Liu, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Effects of Kamishoyosan, a Traditional Japanese Kampo Medicine, on Pain Conditions in Patients with Intractable Persistent Dentoalveolar Pain Disorder

Young-Chang P. Arai,  Izumi Makino,  Shuichi Aono,  Hiromichi Yasui,  Hideya Isai,  Makoto Nishihara,  Noboru Hatakeyama,  Takashi Kawai,  Tatsunori Ikemoto,  Shinsuke Inoue,  Takahiro Ushida, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Chinese Herbal Medicines Might Improve the Long-Term Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Results of a Decision-Analytic Markov Model

Shao-Li Wang,  Cheng-Long Wang,  Pei-Li Wang,  Hao Xu,  Ke-Ji Chen,  Da-Zhuo Shi, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Shenqi Fuzheng Injection Combined with Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Yanhong Lv,  Guijuan Zhang,  Yi Ma,  Min Ma,  Rui Liao,  Jingfang Xiang,  Ruixue Chen,  Xianxin Yan,  Fengjie Bie,  Maojie Huang,  Shijie Liang, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Ethnomedicinal Plants Used by Traditional Healers to Treat Oral Health Problems in Cameroon

Michael Ashu Agbor,  Sudeshni Naidoo, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Warm Needling Therapy and Acupuncture at Meridian-Sinew Sites Based on the Meridian-Sinew Theory: Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain

Hong Zhao,  Wenbin Nie,  Yuxiu Sun,  Sinuo Li,  Su Yang,  Fanying Meng,  Liping Zhang,  Fang Wang,  Shixi Huang, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Influence of Biomedical Factors on the Five Viscera Score (FVS) on Middle-Aged and Elderly Individuals: Application of Structural Equation Modeling

Taro Tomura,  Kouichi Yoshimasu,  Shunji Sakaguchi,  Kanami Tsuno,  Shigeki Takemura,  Nobuyuki Miyai,  Kazuhisa Miyashita, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015
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Ferulic Acid Induces Th1 Responses by Modulating the Function of Dendritic Cells and Ameliorates Th2-Mediated Allergic Airway Inflammation in Mice

Chen-Chen Lee,  Ching-Chiung Wang,  Huei-Mei Huang,  Chu-Lun Lin,  Sy-Jye Leu,  Yueh-Lun Lee, 
  • First Published: 01 October 2015