Abstract: Applications of butylidenephthalide (BP), comprising the use of BP in providing a kit for promoting differentiation of stem cells into brown adipose cells, and the use of BP in preparing a medicament, wherein the medicament is used for inhibiting the accumulation of white adipose cells, promoting the conversion of white adipose cells into brown adipose cells, inhibiting weight gain and/or reducing the content of triglycerides, glucose, and total cholesterol in blood.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of an active ingredient in the manufacture of a medicament, wherein the active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of butylidenephthalide (BP), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of butylidenephthalide, and combinations thereof, and wherein the medicament is used for the prevention and/or treatment of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) and may be used in the form of an injection lozenge, oral solution, or smearing preparation.

Abstract: A method for the anti-senescence of and/or rejuvenating a stem cell is provided. The method comprising treating the stem cell with trans-cinnamaldehyde (TC). A kit is also provided. The kit comprising (1) a first part, comprising a stem cell; (2) a second part, comprising TC; and (3) a culture medium of the stem cell, placed in at least one of the first part, the second part, and a third part. In addition, a method for stem cell therapy is provided. The method comprising administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a stem cell, wherein the stem cell has been treated with TC before being administered.

Abstract: A method for decreasing the incidence rate and/or recurrent rate of cancer is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of butylidenephthalide (BP).

Abstract: A mesenchymal stem cell extract and its use are provided, wherein the mesenchymal stem cell extract comprises a trophic factor(s), such as bone morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP-7), stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), C-X-C chemokine receptor type-4 (CXCR4), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and/or interleukin-17 (IL-17), and wherein the extract is especially suitable for repairing skin aging.

Abstract: The present invention discloses use of butylidenephthalide (Bdph), a method of using the same, and a method for preparing a pharmaceutical composition containing the same. Because Bdph has the capability of promoting the hair growth and reducing the ?-amyloid protein (A?) level in nerve cells, the efficacy of improving the health and appearance of a subject can be achieved by administrating an effective amount of Bdph to the subject. Specifically, the Bdph has the efficacy of preventing or treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease caused by excessive build up of A? in the cells, and as an active ingredient in a topical composition, the Bdph is effective in promoting the hair growth at the site where the Bdph is administered.

Abstract: A mesenchymal stem cell extract and its use are provided, wherein the mesenchymal stem cell extract comprises a trophic factor(s), such as bone morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP-7), stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), C-X-C chemokine receptor type-4 (CXCR4), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and/or interleukin-17 (IL-17), and wherein the extract is especially suitable for repairing skin aging.

Abstract: A cell for treating neurodegenerative disease treated with angelica extract is provided. The pharmaceutical composition comprises the cell for treating neurodegenerative disease and can significantly increase and recover the number of dopaminergic neurons to achieve the goal for treating neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: A method for treating and/or delaying the degeneration of Purkinje cells in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a medicament, wherein the medicament comprises a phthalide selected from the group consisting of n-butylidenephthalide (BP), a metabolic precursor of BP, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a metabolic precursor of BP, a pharmaceutically acceptable ester of a metabolic precursor of BP, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method for treating pancreatic cancer is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical formulation, wherein the pharmaceutical formulation comprises (Z)-butylidenephthalide and is substantially free of (E)-butylidenephthalide.

Abstract: A method for at least one of activating autoimmune system and treating cancer is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of Z-butylidenephthalide and an effective amount of monocytes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of delaying the onset of pulmonary fibrosis or treating pulmonary fibrosis, comprising administering to a subject in need an effective amount of an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound of formula (I), and combinations thereof: wherein, A is a C5 alkyl or alkenyl optionally substituted with —OH or ?O; X is H or OH; Y is O; and R1 is H or absent, with the proviso that, when R1 is absent, Y and A bind together to form a five-membered ring.

Abstract: A method for the anti-senescence of and/or rejuvenating a stem cell is provided. The method comprising treating the stem cell with trans-cinnamaldehyde (TC). A kit is also provided. The kit comprising (1) a first part, comprising a stem cell; (2) a second part, comprising TC; and (3) a culture medium of the stem cell, placed in at least one of the first part, the second part, and a third part. In addition, a method for stem cell therapy is provided. The method comprising administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a stem cell, wherein the stem cell has been treated with TC before being administered.

Abstract: The present invention discloses use of butylidenephthalide (Bdph), a method of using the same, and a method for preparing a pharmaceutical composition containing the same. Because Bdph has the capability of promoting the hair growth and reducing the ?-amyloid protein (A?) level in nerve cells, the efficacy of improving the health and appearance of a subject can be achieved by administrating an effective amount of Bdph to the subject. Specifically, the Bdph has the efficacy of preventing or treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease caused by excessive build up of A? in the cells, and as an active ingredient in a topical composition, the Bdph is effective in promoting the hair growth at the site where the Bdph is administered.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food supplement, which comprises: a placental extract and an oil; which would promote the proliferation of CD34+ stem cells and increase the telomerase activity to achieve rejuvenation and anti-aging.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation containing z-butylidenephthalide and a polymer, e.g., a polyanhydride. Also disclosed is use of this formulation to treat tumor.

Abstract: A method for preventing, mitigating and/or inhibiting the growth, migration, invasion and/or metastasis of cancer stem cell (CSC) is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of butylidenephthalide (BP).

Abstract: A method for enhancing the therapeutic effect of a stem cell is provided. The method comprises treating the stem cell with ligustilide, wherein the treatment is conducted in a culture medium of the stem cell. A method of stem cell treatment is also provided, comprising administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a stem cell or a combination of ligustilide and a stem cell, wherein the stem cell has been treated with ligustilide.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the therapeutic effect of a stem cell on autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and/or hematological diseases is provided. The method comprises treating the stem cell with ligustilide, wherein the treatment is conducted in a culture medium of the stem cell. A method of stem cell treatment is also provided, comprising administering to a subject suffering from autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and/or hematological diseases an effective amount of a stem cell or a combination of ligustilide and a stem cell, wherein the stem cell has been treated with ligustilide.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the therapeutic effect of stem cells on autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and/or hematological diseases is provided. The method comprises pre-treating the stem cells with ligustilide to increase the expression of differentiation-promoting genes in the stem cells, increase the expression of homing-promoting genes in the stem cells, and/or decrease the expression of inflammatory genes in the stem cells, wherein the treatment is conducted in a culture medium of the stem cell.