# Berberine and alkaloids research

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

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 | t12059 |
| Works | 66 |

## Topic papers all

Showing 15 of 66.

- [Efficacy of berberine in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus](https://scholariq.org/papers/efficacy-of-berberine-in-patients-with-type-2-diabetes-mellitus/)
- [Berberine and Its More Biologically Available Derivative, Dihydroberberine, Inhibit Mitochondrial Respiratory Complex I](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-and-its-more-biologically-available-derivative-dihydroberberine/)
- [Berberine improves glucose metabolism through induction of glycolysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-improves-glucose-metabolism-through-induction-of-glycolysis/)
- [Gut microbiome-related effects of berberine and probiotics on type 2 diabetes (the PREMOTE study)](https://scholariq.org/papers/gut-microbiome-related-effects-of-berberine-and-probiotics-on-type-2-diabetes/)
- [The chicken gut metagenome and the modulatory effects of plant-derived benzylisoquinoline alkaloids](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-chicken-gut-metagenome-and-the-modulatory-effects-of-plant-derived/)
- [Natural Bis-Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloids-Tetrandrine, Fangchinoline, and Cepharanthine, Inhibit Human Coronavirus OC43 Infection of MRC-5 Human Lung Cells](https://scholariq.org/papers/natural-bis-benzylisoquinoline-alkaloids-tetrandrine-fangchinoline-and/)
- [Inhibition of inflammation by berberine: Molecular mechanism and network pharmacology analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/inhibition-of-inflammation-by-berberine-molecular-mechanism-and-network/)
- [Long-term therapy with sulphasalazine protects against colorectal cancer in ulcerative colitis: a retrospective study of colorectal cancer risk and compliance with treatment in Leicestershire](https://scholariq.org/papers/long-term-therapy-with-sulphasalazine-protects-against-colorectal-cancer-in/)
- [Genomic analysis of local variation and recent evolution in Plasmodium vivax](https://scholariq.org/papers/genomic-analysis-of-local-variation-and-recent-evolution-in-plasmodium-vivax/)
- [Berberine versus placebo for the prevention of recurrence of colorectal adenoma: a multicentre, double-blinded, randomised controlled study](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-versus-placebo-for-the-prevention-of-recurrence-of-colorectal-adenoma/)
- [Berberine modulates AP-1 activity to suppress HPV transcription and downstream signaling to induce growth arrest and apoptosis in cervical cancer cells](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-modulates-ap-1-activity-to-suppress-hpv-transcription-and-downstream/)
- [Tetrandrine, a Chinese plant-derived alkaloid, is a potential candidate for cancer chemotherapy](https://scholariq.org/papers/tetrandrine-a-chinese-plant-derived-alkaloid-is-a-potential-candidate-for-cancer/)
- [In vitro and in vivo activity of protein kinase C inhibitor chelerythrine chloride induces tumor cell toxicity and growth delay in vivo.](https://scholariq.org/papers/in-vitro-and-in-vivo-activity-of-protein-kinase-c-inhibitor-chelerythrine/)
- [Berberine reduces ischemia/reperfusion-induced myocardial apoptosis via activating AMPK and PI3K–Akt signaling in diabetic rats](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-reduces-ischemia-reperfusion-induced-myocardial-apoptosis-via/)
- [Analysis of the Coptis chinensis genome reveals the diversification of protoberberine-type alkaloids](https://scholariq.org/papers/analysis-of-the-coptis-chinensis-genome-reveals-the-diversification-of/)

## Topic primary papers

Showing 15 of 35.

- [Efficacy of berberine in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus](https://scholariq.org/papers/efficacy-of-berberine-in-patients-with-type-2-diabetes-mellitus/)
- [Berberine and Its More Biologically Available Derivative, Dihydroberberine, Inhibit Mitochondrial Respiratory Complex I](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-and-its-more-biologically-available-derivative-dihydroberberine/)
- [Berberine improves glucose metabolism through induction of glycolysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-improves-glucose-metabolism-through-induction-of-glycolysis/)
- [Gut microbiome-related effects of berberine and probiotics on type 2 diabetes (the PREMOTE study)](https://scholariq.org/papers/gut-microbiome-related-effects-of-berberine-and-probiotics-on-type-2-diabetes/)
- [Natural Bis-Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloids-Tetrandrine, Fangchinoline, and Cepharanthine, Inhibit Human Coronavirus OC43 Infection of MRC-5 Human Lung Cells](https://scholariq.org/papers/natural-bis-benzylisoquinoline-alkaloids-tetrandrine-fangchinoline-and/)
- [Inhibition of inflammation by berberine: Molecular mechanism and network pharmacology analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/inhibition-of-inflammation-by-berberine-molecular-mechanism-and-network/)
- [Berberine versus placebo for the prevention of recurrence of colorectal adenoma: a multicentre, double-blinded, randomised controlled study](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-versus-placebo-for-the-prevention-of-recurrence-of-colorectal-adenoma/)
- [Berberine modulates AP-1 activity to suppress HPV transcription and downstream signaling to induce growth arrest and apoptosis in cervical cancer cells](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-modulates-ap-1-activity-to-suppress-hpv-transcription-and-downstream/)
- [Tetrandrine, a Chinese plant-derived alkaloid, is a potential candidate for cancer chemotherapy](https://scholariq.org/papers/tetrandrine-a-chinese-plant-derived-alkaloid-is-a-potential-candidate-for-cancer/)
- [In vitro and in vivo activity of protein kinase C inhibitor chelerythrine chloride induces tumor cell toxicity and growth delay in vivo.](https://scholariq.org/papers/in-vitro-and-in-vivo-activity-of-protein-kinase-c-inhibitor-chelerythrine/)
- [Berberine reduces ischemia/reperfusion-induced myocardial apoptosis via activating AMPK and PI3K–Akt signaling in diabetic rats](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-reduces-ischemia-reperfusion-induced-myocardial-apoptosis-via/)
- [Analysis of the Coptis chinensis genome reveals the diversification of protoberberine-type alkaloids](https://scholariq.org/papers/analysis-of-the-coptis-chinensis-genome-reveals-the-diversification-of/)
- [Berberine and Its Metabolites: Relationship between Physicochemical Properties and Plasma Levels after Administration to Human Subjects](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-and-its-metabolites-relationship-between-physicochemical-properties/)
- [Berberine attenuates hepatic steatosis and enhances energy expenditure in mice by inducing autophagy and fibroblast growth factor 21](https://scholariq.org/papers/berberine-attenuates-hepatic-steatosis-and-enhances-energy-expenditure-in-mice/)
- [Tetrandrine Inhibits Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling and Suppresses Tumor Growth of Human Colorectal Cancer](https://scholariq.org/papers/tetrandrine-inhibits-wnt-catenin-signaling-and-suppresses-tumor-growth-of-human/)

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