# Berberine and alkaloids research

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/berberine-and-alkaloids-research-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 330,297 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the therapeutic potential of berberine alkaloids, particularly in the context of metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus. The research covers various aspects including the mechanisms of action, anti-inflammatory effects, cholesterol-lowering properties, and potential anticancer activities. Additionally, it explores the traditional use of berberine in Chinese medicine and its impact on glucose metabolism. |
| Domain | Health Sciences |
| Field | Medicine |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12059 |
| Works | 37,321 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Frank B. Hu](https://scholariq.org/researchers/frank-b-hu/)
- [Huanming Yang](https://scholariq.org/researchers/huanming-yang/)
- [Kenneth C. Anderson](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kenneth-c-anderson/)
- [Frank Ruschitzka](https://scholariq.org/researchers/frank-ruschitzka/)
- [Frank J. Gonzalez](https://scholariq.org/researchers/frank-j-gonzalez/)
- [Gabriel N. Hortobágyi](https://scholariq.org/researchers/gabriel-n-hortobagyi/)
- [Bharat B. Aggarwal](https://scholariq.org/researchers/bharat-b-aggarwal/)
- [Nicholas J. White](https://scholariq.org/researchers/nicholas-j-white/)
- [David S. Wishart](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-s-wishart/)
- [Cisca Wijmenga](https://scholariq.org/researchers/cisca-wijmenga/)
- [Dominic Kwiatkowski](https://scholariq.org/researchers/dominic-kwiatkowski/)
- [Darwin J. Prockop](https://scholariq.org/researchers/darwin-j-prockop/)

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