Prevention Of Human Diseases Research Articles

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Fruit juices are known to contain many organic acids, the most important of which is ascorbic acid (vitamin C), because of its nutritional values and benefits for human health and disease prevention. These acids are found in fresh fruits from which the juice is made or are added as a nutritional supplement during manufacturing. This study aims to evaluate the quality of some local packaged juices available in the Libyan market for 5 local companies: (Al-Rayhan, Al-Mazraa, Judy, Al-Morouj, and Zain), with the results of previous studies and Libyan standards. in terms of the total amount of vitamin C, due to the large use of these packaged juices in the diet of adults and children in particular, as samples of packaged juices of different types (pineapple, orange, pear, guava, peaches, grapes, and others) available in various commercial markets and in a random manner after a storage period ranging between 6-10 months from the date of production, at a rate of 3 samples for each. It was analyzed spectrophotometrically using a molecular absorption spectrometer for visible and ultraviolet radiation (JENWAY 6405 UV/Vis. Spectrophotometer). The resultes shown that the amount of vitamin C in all samples was with in the limit and conformed to Libyan standards, and the best in vitamin C content was at Al-Rayhan Company and the least was at Zain Company. Keywords: Ascorbic acid, Vitamin C, packaged juices, spectrophotometric method, standard curve, (UV/Vis. Spectrophotometer)

The diet regimen in Hun Su Yi Sheng Lu in the Song Dynasty

Hun Su Yi Sheng Lu as a representative work focused on health preservation in the Song Dynasty, a period of highly-developed health preservation culture. It was written by Liu Ci, following the theory of "food is the basis of life" and recorded a great number of principles and methods of diet health preservation. It demonstrated the relationship between diet and the five organs of the human body, diet and disease prevention, diet and time adjusting and diet and risk factors. It provided significant reference for diet health preservation currently.

A comparative study of eight serological methods shows that spike protein-based ELISAs are the most accurate tests for serodiagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infections in cats and dogs.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious zoonotic disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Monitoring the infection in pets is recommended for human disease surveillance, prevention, and control since the virus can spread from people to animals during close contact. Several diagnostic tests have been adapted from humans to animals, but limited data on the validation process are available. Herein, the first comparative study of six "in house" and two commercial serological tests developed to monitor SARS-CoV-2 infection in pets was performed with a well-coded panel of sera (61 cat sera and 74 dog sera) with a conservative criterion (viral seroneutralisation and/or RT-qPCR results) as a reference. Four "in house" tests based on either the RBD fragment of the spike protein (RBD-S) or the N-terminal fragment of the nucleoprotein (N) were developed for the first time. The analytical specificity (ASp) of those tests that showed the best diagnostic performance was assessed. The validation included the analysis of a panel of sera obtained pre-pandemic from cats and dogs infected with other coronaviruses to determine the analytical Sp (17 cat sera and 41 dog sera). ELISAS based on the S protein are recommended in serosurveillance studies for cats (RBD-S SALUVET ELISA, ELISA COVID UNIZAR and INgezim® COVID 19 S VET) and dogs (INgezim® COVID 19 S VET and RBD-S SALUVET ELISA). These tests showed higher diagnostic sensitivity (Se) and DSp in cats (>90%) than in dogs. When sera obtained prior to the pandemic and from animals infected with other coronaviruses were analyzed by RBD-S and N SALUVET ELISAs and INgezim® COVID 19 S VET, a few cross reactors or no cross reactions were detected when dog and cat sera were analyzed by tests based on the S protein, respectively. In contrast, the number of cross reactions increased when the test was based on the N protein. Thus, the use of tests based on the N protein was discarded for serodiagnosis purposes. The results obtained revealed the most accurate serological tests for each species. Further studies should attempt to improve the diagnostic performance of serological tests developed for dogs.

Characteristic aspects of marketing authorisation and quality assurance of bacteriophage medicinal products in the Russian Federation

The development and introduction of new bacteriophage-based medicinal products for human use is an important mission aimed at curbing the spread of infectious diseases caused by multi-resistant pathogens. The current global practice offers two approaches to the production of bacteriophage preparations: a systemic one, with regulatory participation of state control bodies, and a personalised one.The aim of the study was to analyse the legal and regulatory framework and differences of the mentioned methodological approaches to commercial and personalised production of bacteriophage medicinal products for human use in the Russian Federation and to identify the main stages for a comprehensive approach to the development of such medicinal products with the view of improving the state regulation and control intended to ensure the quality, efficacy, and safety.The article considers the experience of therapeutic bacteriophage use in Europe, the USA, and Russia, highlighting the main reasons for the termination of commercial bacteriophage production abroad and the success of phage therapy and prophylaxis development in the Soviet Union. Currently, the Russian Federation is the only state in the world that officially implements compendial quality standards for bacteriophage preparations. The article presents the advantages and disadvantages of the systemic and the personalised approaches to the production of bacteriophage preparations and analyses legal and regulatory documents governing it in the Russian Federation. The authors note that despite the relevance of personalised approaches to treatment and prevention of human infectious diseases, the legal grounds for the personalised use of bacteriophages are practically absent both in the Russian Federation and in other countries. To support the state control and supervision over the therapeutic and prophylactic bacteriophage preparations produced for the use in the framework of the personalised approach, the authors determined the main production and quality control stages for bacteriophage medicinal products.

Bioactive Molecules from Marine Diatoms and Their Value for the Nutraceutical Industry.

The search for novel sources of nutrients is among the basic goals for achievement of sustainable progress. In this context, microalgae are relevant organisms, being rich in high-value compounds and able to grow in open ponds or photobioreactors, thus enabling profitable exploitation of aquatic resources. Microalgae, a huge taxon containing photosynthetic microorganisms living in freshwater, as well as in brackish and marine waters, typically unicellular and eukaryotic, include green algae (Chlorophyceae), red algae (Rhodophyceae), brown algae (Phaeophyceae) and diatoms (Bacillariophyceae). In recent decades, diatoms have been considered the most sustainable sources of nutrients for humans with respect to other microalgae. This review focuses on studies exploring their bio-pharmacological activities when relevant for human disease prevention and/or treatment. In addition, we considered diatoms and their extracts (or purified compounds) when relevant for specific nutraceutical applications.

Lipidomic Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Macro- and Microalgae Blend.

Macro- and microalgae are currently recognized sources of lipids with great nutritional quality and attractive bioactivities for human health promotion and disease prevention. Due to the lipidomic diversity observed among algae species, giving rise to different nutritional and functional characteristics, the mixture of macro- and microalgae has the potential to present important synergistic effects resulting from the complementarity among algae. The aim of this work was to characterize for the first time the lipidome of a blend of macro- and microalgae and evaluate the antioxidant capacity of its lipid fraction. Fatty acids were profiled by GC-MS, the polar lipidome was identified by high resolution LC-MS, and ABTS+• and DPPH• assays were used to assess the antioxidant potential. The most abundant fatty acids were oleic (18:1 n-9), α-linolenic (18:3 n-3), and linoleic (18:2 n-6) acids. The lipid extract presented a beneficial n-6/n-3 ratio (0.98) and low values of atherogenic (0.41) and thrombogenic indices (0.27). The polar lipidome revealed 462 lipid species distributed by glycolipids, phospholipids, and betaine lipids, including some species bearing PUFA and a few with reported bioactivities. The lipid extract also showed antioxidant activity. Overall, the results are promising for the valorization of this blend for food, nutraceutical, and biotechnological applications.

Beneficial Effects of Opuntia humifusa (Korean Cheonnyuncho) on Human Health Based on Antioxidant Properties: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

In this study, a systematic review and meta-analysis are conducted to evaluate the medical applications of Opuntia humifusa (OH). A total of 171 articles are peer-reviewed; however, only 15 individual studies were included after the manual screening to eliminate unnecessary studies. A comparative standardized means difference (SMD) between the OH and control groups is used as a parameter to demonstrate the beneficial effects of OH for skin aging, cancer, and diabetes treatments based on its antioxidant activities. The OH treatment exhibits positive results in improving collagen synthesis and demonstrates that it is nontoxic to normal human cells without analytical heterogeneity (SMD = 1.18 [0.11, 2.26] and I2 = 0%). Moreover, the results confirm the effectiveness of OH treatment on downregulatory cancers in terms of decreased cancer cell proliferation and tumor weight and increased numbers of cancer cells in the apoptosis phase (pooled SMD = -1.17 [-1.72, -0.62]). However, this comparison does not yield a statistically significant result (I2 = 69%). Additionally, the OH treatment is found to reduce the symptoms of diabetes in diabetic rats, particularly by lowering glucose and triglyceride levels and increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. This study suggests that OH extracts are helpful for the prevention of human diseases and might be potential candidates for future medicines.

Healthy Eating in Population Models of Nutrition: Asian Diet Style Summary

The population of Japan and Okinawa is known for the longest life expectancy, which many researchers rightly associate with the nature of nutrition existing in these territories. The Japanese diet and Okinawan diet, along with other traditional diets, are real examples of historically established sustainable patterns of healthy eating. Asian eating styles have marked differences from European eating patterns, not only in differences in food sources, but also in eating habits. The article presents the historical, climatic and cultural features of these diets; the issues of food composition, energy and nutritional value of these models of nutrition are considered in detail with an analysis of the differences existing between them; highlights the benefits of products grown mainly in Japan, which are ration-forming for the population of this country; as well as the results of scientific studies on the protective effect of the Japanese and Okinawan diets on human health and disease prevention.

Efficacy of jackfruit components in prevention and control of human disease: A scoping review.

The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is one of the natural remedies significantly used in folk medicine. The ethnopharmacological applications of jackfruit are mainly concerned with the management of inflammation, diarrhea, and diabetes mellitus. Flavonoids, stilbenoids, aryl benzofurans, and lectin jacalin are abundant in jackfruit species. Jacalin is a good indicator for evaluating the immunological state of HIV-1 patients. The extracts and metabolites of jackfruit, particularly those from the leaves, bark, stem, and fruit, contain several beneficial bioactive mixtures. New studies are focused on exploring these bioactive compounds used in various biological activities such as antiviral, antiplatelet, anticancer, antiatherosclerotic, immunomodulatory effects, inhibitors of 5-alpha reductase activity, and the formulation of fast-dissolving tablets (orodispersible, rapid melts porous). Multidisciplinary programs that integrate traditional and modern technology play a crucial role in the lies ahead expansion of jackfruit as the prospective inception of therapeutic compounds. This review aims to highlight significant results on the identification, production, and bioactivity of metabolites found in jackfruit, with current developments in jackfruit research in the control and prevention of human diseases.

Transcription factor Dmrt1 triggers the SPRY1-NF-κB pathway to maintain testicular immune homeostasis and male fertility.

Bacterial or viral infections, such as Brucella, mumps virus, herpes simplex virus, and Zika virus, destroy immune homeostasis of the testes, leading to spermatogenesis disorder and infertility. Of note, recent research shows that SARS-CoV-2 can infect male gonads and destroy Sertoli and Leydig cells, leading to male reproductive dysfunction. Due to the many side effects associated with antibiotic therapy, finding alternative treatments for inflammatory injury remains critical. Here, we found that Dmrt1 plays an important role in regulating testicular immune homeostasis. Knockdown of Dmrt1 in male mice inhibited spermatogenesis with a broad inflammatory response in seminiferous tubules and led to the loss of spermatogenic epithelial cells. Chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing (ChIP-seq) and RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) revealed that Dmrt1 positively regulated the expression of Spry1, an inhibitory protein of the receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) signaling pathway. Furthermore, immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry (IP-MS) and co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) analysis indicated that SPRY1 binds to nuclear factor kappa B1 (NF-κB1) to prevent nuclear translocation of p65, inhibit activation of NF-κB signaling, prevent excessive inflammatory reaction in the testis, and protect the integrity of the blood-testis barrier. In view of this newly identified Dmrt1- Spry1-NF-κB axis mechanism in the regulation of testicular immune homeostasis, our study opens new avenues for the prevention and treatment of male reproductive diseases in humans and livestock.

Editorial introductions.

Editorial introductions.

АВТОМАТИЗИРОВАННЫЙ МЕТОД РАСЧЁТА ПАРАМЕТРОВ ОСТРОЙ ТОКСИЧНОСТИ ХИМИЧЕСКИХ И БИОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ

The article presents a method for calculating the parameters of acute toxicity of chemical and biological compounds using digital technologies. The software is designed to calculate the minimum tolerated dose, LD16, LD50, LD84, LD100 и SLD50 of chemical and biological compounds. Determination of acute toxicity parameters is one of the important stages in the creation of new biological and chemical compounds for the treatment and prevention of animal and human diseases. There are various GOST standards and methodological guidelines for determining the parameters of acute toxicity of biological and chemical compounds (GOST 32379–2020, interstate standard or GOST 32644–2014, test methods for the effects of chemical products on the human body). The automated method presented in the article for determining the parameters of acute toxicity makes it possible to standardize and automate the toxicological assessment of new medicines and is based on the "Methodological guidance, on toxicological assessment, of new drugs for the treatment and prevention of non-infectious animal diseases" dated January 29, 1987. The software can be used in research institutions engaged in the development of medicines for veterinary and medical use, feed additives and biologically active substances. The software can be used at enterprises engaged in the supervision of the production of veterinary and medical medicines. Program functionality: calculation of the minimum tolerated dose, LD16, LD50, LD84, LD100 и SLD50 chemical and biological compounds. Probit regression construction with visualization of the following data: LD0, LD16, LD50, LD84, LD100 .

The uses and management of an endemic and endangered species of Aloe pembana in Pemba Island of Zanzibar

Background: The Endemic and endangered species of Aloe pembana have been noticed to be growing in Pemba only. Like other Aloes, A. pembana is a traditional medicine which plays a major part for curing different human diseases in Pemba. Currently IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) recognized that Aloe pembana is an endemic and endangered species found only in Pemba and listed in Red List in the category of critical endangered species. Aim: This study is intended to illustrate management practices and the values of A pembana as a human traditional medicine in Pemba. Methods: The study was conducted at Kibokoni Village in Chake Chake District. Muambe Shamiani and Kiuyu Mbuyuni located in Mkoani and Micheweni Districts. The sampling is size based on the mathematical relationships for calculation of sample size of given area. Observations: The findings shows that the plant is used for curing and prevention of different human and animal diseases. Seventeen diseases were listed as being cured by the plant, include Malaria, Diabetes, Menstruation problem, Hernia, Blood pressure etc. Also, A. pembana is under severe threat of extinction, and no management practices set by the community and the government to rescue the plants. Observation shows that burning and land clearing for agriculture and human habitat together with coastal erosion are the major threats. Conclusion: participatory approaches with government, village communities, non-governmental organization and International Institutions should work collaboratively as one team on the conservation; furthermore, intensive analytical research studies and tradition knowledge are required to find out more about the medicinal value of the plant.

Molecular Docking and Simulation Studies of Flavanone and its Derived Compounds on PI3K-AKT Pathway Targeting against Cancer.

Flavanone compounds and their related derivatives are reported in controlling cell cycle, angiogenesis, and metastasis. Phosphoinositide 3-kinases is a major drug target. Crystalize structure of Phosphoinositide 3-kinases-Akt complex obtained from Protein Data Bank (PDBID: 3CQW) was selected as receptor protein and the binding site has been identified with PDBSum Database. Flavanone and its derivatives were retrieved using freely available existing drug databases like Drug Bank, Zinc, and PubChem. New derivatives were modified by altering the flavanone at Beta ring position. This modification would help in maintaining stable structural conformation and retaining better anticancer activity. Retrieved Flavanone derivatives from the drug database were docked against 3CQW Protein with the advanced docking tool FlexX. MD simulations of the best molecule were performed with the Desmond package by calculating nonbonding interactions such as electrostatic interaction and hydrogen bond stable and favorable conformations were calculated. These interaction studies would help identify new potential drug candidates with the help of computer-aided drug designing techniques. Natural chemicals have received a lot of attention because of their vast range of applications in human health and disease prevention without creating any negative side effects. Molecular docking is an essential approach for drug development since it allows for effective screening of potential therapeutics in a short time. We hypothesized in this paper that natural flavanone and its derivatives may be effective as Akt-1 inhibitors.

Revisiting carotenoids as dietary antioxidants for human health and disease prevention.

Humans are unique indiscriminate carotenoid accumulators, so the human body accumulates a wide range of dietary carotenoids of different types and to varying concentrations. Carotenoids were once recognized as physiological antioxidants because of their ability to quench singlet molecular oxygen (1O2). In the 1990s, large-scale intervention studies failed to demonstrate that supplementary β-carotene intake reduces the incidence of lung cancer, although its antioxidant activity was supposed to contribute to the prevention of oxidative stress-induced carcinogenesis. Nevertheless, the antioxidant activity of carotenoids has attracted renewed attention as the pathophysiological role of 1O2 has emerged, and as the ability of dietary carotenoids to induce antioxidant enzymes has been revealed. This review focuses on six major carotenoids from fruit and vegetables and revisits their physiological functions as biological antioxidants from the standpoint of health promotion and disease prevention. β-Carotene 9',10'-oxygenase-derived oxidative metabolites trigger increases in the activities of antioxidant enzymes. Lutein and zeaxanthin selectively accumulate in human macular cells to protect against light-induced macular impairment by acting as antioxidants. Lycopene accumulates exclusively and to high concentrations in the testis, where its antioxidant activity may help to eliminate oxidative damage. Dietary carotenoids appear to exert their antioxidant activity in photo-irradiated skin after their persistent deposition in the skin. An acceptable level of dietary carotenoids for disease prevention should be established because they can have deleterious effects as prooxidants if they accumulate to excess levels. Finally, it is expected that the reason why humans are indiscriminate carotenoid accumulators will be understood soon.

Role of Fruits in Human Health and Disease Prevention – An Overview

Role of Fruits in Human Health and Disease Prevention – An Overview

Phytochemical, pharmacological potential and ethnomedicinal uses on Phyllanthus amarus: A review

Ethnomedicinal plants are especially important for human health by prevention of various human diseases. One of such ethno medicinal plant species which used, widely to Phyllanthus amarus. Phyllanthus amarus belongs to family Euphorbiaceae. Stone breaker, Gala of wind, Bhumi Amla, Jangli Amla and carry me seeds are called unique name of this plant. It is popular in aboriginal system of medicine like Siddha, Ayurveda, and Unani homeopathy and is used for its antidiabetic, antitumor, hepatoprotective, antihypertensive, and analgesic, anti - inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This plant is used in diarrhoea, intermittent fevers, cold, jaundice, dropsy and has used as a good anti - viral activity against hepatitis-B virus. The whole plant of Phyllanthus amarus is rich store house of several types of phytochemicals such as quercetin, geraniin, phylanthin, hypothylanthin, rutin, norsecurinine etc. Phyllanthus amarus has also served for various experimental investigations that detailed its pharmacological uses and phytochemical constituents. The present review compiles ethnomedicinal uses phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Phyllanthus amarus.

Determination of LC-MS/MS phenolic profile, antioxidant and α-glucosidase enzyme inhibition activities of Linum mucronatum Bertol. subsp. armenum (Bordz.) P.H.Davis

Plants include compounds having high antioxidant activity such as flavonoids, phenolics, and carotenoids. Antioxidant defense mechanisms play an important role in the prevention and treatment of oxidative stress diseases in humans. In the present study, the flower and leaf parts of Linum mucronatum subsp. armenum were extracted in five different solvents. The antioxidant activities of the extracts were determine using six antioxidant activity determination assays (Iron (III) reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP), DPPH radical scavenging activity, copper (II) reducing antioxidant activity (CUPRAC), ABTS radical scavenging capacity, total flavonoid content and total phenolic content). While, the methanol extract showed the highest activity for the flower part, ethanol extracts of leaf part showed the highest antioxidant activity in the DPPH, FRAP and CUPRAC tests. The highest activity values in both flower and leaf parts was measured in acetone extract with SC50=0.287 mg/mL and (SC50=0.163 mg/mL in ABTS test, respectively. Lowest activity values of solvent extracts were measured in hexane extracts in all tests. Phenolic compounds of the plant were identified using LC-MS/MS. These phenolics are kaempferol, vanillin, protecatechuic acid, caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, p-OH benzoic acid, salicylic acid, quercetin and rutin. The leaf and flower parts have α-glucosidase enzyme inhibitor effect. It was determined that the leaf part of the plant (IC50=4.533 mg/mL) have higher enzyme inhibition than in the flower (IC50=6.096 mg/mL). As a result, it was determined that the plant showed the biological activity. The results will contribute to the studies on the biological activity of the other plant.

Significant alterations of intestinal symbiotic microbiota induced by intraperitoneal vaccination mediate changes in intestinal metabolism of NEW Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (NEW GIFT, Oreochromis niloticus)

BackgroundAfter millions of years of coevolution, symbiotic microbiota has become an integral part of the host and plays an important role in host immunity, metabolism, and health. Vaccination, as an effective means of preventing infectious diseases, has been playing a vital role in the prevention and control of human and animal diseases for decades. However, so far, minimal is known about the effect of vaccination on fish symbiotic microbiota, especially mucosal microbiota, and its correlation with intestinal metabolism remains unclear.MethodsHere we reported the effect of an inactivated bivalent Aeromonas hydrophila/Aeromonas veronii vaccine on the symbiotic microbiota and its correlation with the intestinal metabolism of farmed adult Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) by 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry metabolomics.ResultsResults showed that vaccination significantly changed the structure, composition, and predictive function of intestinal mucosal microbiota but did not significantly affect the symbiotic microbiota of other sites including gill mucosae, stomach contents, and stomach mucosae. Moreover, vaccination significantly reduced the relative abundance values of potential opportunistic pathogens such as Aeromonas, Escherichia–Shigella, and Acinetobacter in intestinal mucosae. Combined with the enhancement of immune function after vaccination, inactivated bivalent Aeromonas vaccination had a protective effect against the intestinal pathogen infection of tilapia. In addition, the metabolite differential analysis showed that vaccination significantly increased the concentrations of carbohydrate-related metabolites such as lactic acid, succinic acid, and gluconic acid but significantly decreased the concentrations of multiple lipid-related metabolites in tilapia intestines. Vaccination affected the intestinal metabolism of tilapia, which was further verified by the predictive function of intestinal microbiota. Furthermore, the correlation analyses showed that most of the intestinal differential microorganisms were significantly correlated with intestinal differential metabolites after vaccination, confirming that the effect of vaccination on intestinal metabolism was closely related to the intestinal microbiota.ConclusionsIn conclusion, this paper revealed the microbial and metabolic responses induced by inactivated vaccination, suggesting that intestinal microbiota might mediate the effect of vaccination on the intestinal metabolism of tilapia. It expanded the novel understanding of vaccine protective mechanisms from microbial and metabolic perspectives, providing important implications for the potential influence of vaccination on human intestinal microbiota and metabolism.-tufGxbkxhm-UiFTxxYHNiVideo

An Updated Review of the Genus Humulus: A Valuable Source of Bioactive Compounds for Health and Disease Prevention.

The medicinal potential of hop (Humulus lupulus L.) is widely cited in ancient literature and is also allowed in several official pharmacopoeias for the treatment of a variety of ailments, mainly related to anxiety states. This is due to the plethora of phytoconstituents (e.g., bitter acids, polyphenols, prenyl flavonoids) present in the female inflorescences, commonly known as cones or strobili, endowed with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and phytoestrogen activities. Hop has recently attracted the interest of the scientific community due to the presence of xanthohumol, whose strong anti-cancer activity against various types of cancer cells has been well documented, and for the presence of 8-prenyl naringenin, the most potent known phytoestrogen. Studies in the literature have also shown that hop compounds can hinder numerous signalling pathways, including ERK1/2 phosphorylation, regulation of AP-1 activity, PI3K-Akt, and nuclear factor NF-κB, which are the main targets of the antiproliferative action of bitter acids and prenylflavonoids. In light of these considerations, the aim of this review was to provide an up-to-date overview of the main biologically active compounds found in hops, as well as their in vitro and in vivo applications for human health and disease prevention. To this end, a quantitative literature analysis approach was used, using VOSviewer software to extract and process Scopus bibliometric data. In addition, data on the pharmacokinetics of bioactive hop compounds and clinical studies in the literature were analysed. To make the information more complete, studies on the beneficial properties of the other two species belonging to the genus Humulus, H. japonicus and H. yunnanensis, were also reviewed for the first time.