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Berberine

Known as: Benzo(g)-1,3-benzodioxolo(5,6-a)quinolizinium, 5,6-dihydro-9,10-dimethoxy-, Berberine [Chemical/Ingredient], Umbellatine 
An alkaloid from Hydrastis canadensis L., Berberidaceae. It is also found in many other plants. It is relatively toxic parenterally, but has been… Expand
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2019
Review
2019
Berberine in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases: From Mechanisms to Therapeutics
Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases (CVMD) are the leading causes of death worldwide, underscoring the urgent necessity to… Expand
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2019
Review
2019
Long non-coding RNAs are emerging targets of phytochemicals for cancer and other chronic diseases
The long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are the crucial regulators of human chronic diseases. Therefore, approaches such as antisense… Expand
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Review
2019
Review
2019
Berberine and barberry (Berberis vulgaris): A clinical review
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris L.) has different medicinal applications in folk medicine of Iran. Berberine, an alkaloid constituent… Expand
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Review
2019
Review
2019
Dietary polyphenols and their roles in fat browning.
Discovery of the presence of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in newborn babies and adult humans, especially constitutively active… Expand
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Review
2018
Review
2018
Toxicological Effects of Berberine and Sanguinarine
Berberine and Sanguinarine alkaloids belong to a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that mostly contain basic… Expand
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Review
2018
Review
2018
Medicinal plants and bioactive natural compounds in the treatment of non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease: A clinical review
&NA; Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major cause of liver diseases, and is closely related to metabolic syndrome… Expand
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Review
2018
Review
2018
Berberine: Botanical Occurrence, Traditional Uses, Extraction Methods, and Relevance in Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Hepatic, and Renal Disorders
Berberine-containing plants have been traditionally used in different parts of the world for the treatment of inflammatory… Expand
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Review
2017
Review
2017
The metabolism of berberine and its contribution to the pharmacological effects
Abstract Berberine, a bioactive alkaloid isolated from several herbal substances, possesses multiple pharmacological effects… Expand
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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Berberine, a Natural Plant Product, Activates AMP-Activated Protein Kinase With Beneficial Metabolic Effects in Diabetic and Insulin-Resistant States
Berberine has been shown to have antidiabetic properties, although its mode of action is not known. Here, we have investigated… Expand
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Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Berberine is a novel cholesterol-lowering drug working through a unique mechanism distinct from statins
We identify berberine (BBR), a compound isolated from a Chinese herb, as a new cholesterol-lowering drug. Oral administration of… Expand
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