Microbial metabolite of linoleic acid ameliorates intestinal inflammation
A Japanese research group has demonstrated that 10-hydroxy-cis-12-octadecenoic acid (HYA), a gut microbial metabolite of linoleic acid, has a suppressive effect on intestinal inflammation. HYA is expe
Oct 17，2019 API
Effects of linoleic acid on inflammatory response depend on genes
The effects of linoleic acid on the human body are largely dependent on genes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid. People carrying diffe
Oct 17，2019 API
Uses of Cod Liver Oil
Cod liver oil is used as a source of vitamin A and vitamin D, and to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels, kidney disease in people with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, os
Oct 17，2019 API
Possible side effects of Cabozantinib
Cabozantinib is a type of targeted therapy called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks a few targets including VEGF, MET, RET, and ROS. This means it works by targeting receptors present on the can
Oct 17，2019 Biochemical Engineering
Adverse effects of Tenofovir
Tenofovir disoproxil, sold under the trade name Viread among others, is a medication used to treat chronic hepatitis B and to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS.
Oct 16，2019 API
Biological activity of L-Valine
L-Valine is one of 20 proteinogenic amino acids. Its codons are GUU, GUC, GUA, and GUG. This essential amino acid is classified as nonpolar.
Oct 16，2019 Biochemical Engineering
Toxicity of Benzotriazole
Benzotriazole is considered to be of very low toxicity and a low health hazard to humans. In the same EPA report, two benzotriazole derivatives were reported to be mutagenic in bacterial systems.
Oct 16，2019 Catalyst and Auxiliary
Uses and Safety concerns of Chondroitin sulfate
Chondroitin sulfate is a chemical that is normally found in cartilage around joints in the body. Chondroitin sulfate is usually manufactured from animal sources, such as shark and cow cartilage.
Oct 16，2019 API
Application and Pharmacologic action of Boron
Boron is a mineral that is found in food such as nuts and the environment. People take boron supplements as medicine.
Oct 16，2019 Inorganic chemistry
Application and side effects of Berberine
Berberine is a chemical found in several plants including European barberry, goldenseal, goldthread, Oregon grape, phellodendron, and tree turmeric.Berberine is most commonly taken by mouth for diabet
Oct 16，2019 Biochemical Engineering