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Understanding How Burdock Root May Help Protect Against Autoimmune Diseases
Greg Howard
18th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Shandong University found that Burdock Inulin can bind well with inflammatory proteins iNOS, COX-2, and IL-1β
- Inulin showed the strongest binding affinity to iNOS, suggesting it could be particularly effective in reducing inflammation
- Molecular simulations confirmed the stability of inulin's interactions with these proteins, supporting its potential as a therapeutic agent for inflammatory diseases
References
Main Study
1) Molecular modeling and simulation approaches to characterize potential molecular targets for burdock inulin to instigate protection against autoimmune diseases.
Published 17th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-61387-7
Related Studies
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