Abstract: A method for increasing expression of NOS3 gene, increasing expression of PLAT gene, decreasing expression of F3 gene and/or decreasing expression of SERPINE1 gene is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a Chenopodium formosanum extract. Accordingly, the method is effective in treating or preventing diseases associated with NOS3 gene, PLAT gene, F3 gene and/or SERPINE1 gene.
Abstract: A method of treating arthritis, which comprising administering to a subject in need an effective amount of Streptococcus thermophilus DSM 28121 strain. The method is especially used for relieving joint pain, alleviating joint swelling, relieving tissue inflammation, protecting cartilaginous tissues and increasing the number of chondrocytes in the cartilaginous tissues.