Introduction: What is MeSH®?
MeSH® is:
- an acronym for Medical Subject Headings.
- the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s controlled vocabulary (thesaurus).
- a vocabulary that gives uniformity and consistency to the indexing and cataloging of biomedical literature.
- a distinctive feature of MEDLINE.
- arranged in a hierarchical manner called the MeSH® Tree Structures updated annually.
Who uses MeSH®?
- Searchers of MEDLINE/PubMed, library catalogs, and other databases use MeSH® to assist with subject searching.
- National Library of Medicine (NLM) indexers use MeSH® to describe the subject content of journal articles for MEDLINE.
Catalogers use MeSH® to describe books and audiovisuals in the NLM and other medical library collections (see the Using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) in Cataloging online training course).
Learn More
About MeSH®
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/mesh.html
Branching Out: The MeSH® Vocabulary (Instructional Video)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/video/
Find MeSH® Terms
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html
Introduction to MeSH®
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/introduction.html
Searching with the Drugs or Chemicals with PubMed
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/drugs/intro.html
Searching PubMed with MeSH®
http://nnlm.gov/training/resources/meshtri.pdf
Combining MeSH® Terms Using the MeSH® Database
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/viewlet/mesh/combining/mesh2.html
Applying Subheadings and Other Features of the MeSH® Database
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/viewlet/mesh/subheadings/mesh3.html
Saving Searches: How to save a PubMed search, to run later or to have results sent to your e-mail account.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/viewlet/myncbi/saving_searches.html
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- Understanding the flavor properties of Aotearoa-New Zealand native plants is essential for their successful incorporation into foods and beverages. This study characterized the flavor of six edible plant species using consumer sensory evaluation and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) of volatile compounds. Standardized liquid infusions were prepared for all species, and a lexicon of 21 flavor […]
- Polygonum capitatum (PC), known as "Tou Hua Liao" (Chinese name), is an essential source of Hmong medicinal plants, which has been used for treating various human diseases. This study examined whether PC has lipid-lowering and anti-atherosclerotic effects and explored the underlying mechanisms. We focused on PC's influence on gut microbiota-derived metabolites. First, we analyzed animal-derived […]
- CONCLUSION: Shenfu Injection combined with Dapagliflozin can effectively improve the cardiac function of patients with septic HF, reduce the inflammatory response, and has good clinical efficacy and safety, which is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
- CONCLUSIONS: Although the modulation of IL-1α found non-significant, the significant upregulation of VEGF may partially explain the mechanism of the beneficiary effects of Ro in wound healing and hair loss. Further in-vitro and in-vivo studies are needed to discover the molecular bases of the therapeutic effects of this plant, and to reveal its potential applications […]
- Ruellia patula leaf extracts were analyzed for phytochemical composition and therapeutic activity using combined in vitro and in silico methods. FTIR and GC-MS identified abundant flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenoids, and steroids. The ethanolic extract exhibited potent antioxidant effects, with IC(50) values of 48.79 µg/mL (DPPH) and 58.53 µg/mL (H(2)O(2)), and showed notable anti-inflammatory activity in protein […]
- The growing bacterial antimicrobial resistance is one of the most serious global challenges, undermining the effectiveness of conventional antibiotics and increasing morbidity and mortality across human and animal populations. Within the One Health framework, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, interdisciplinary strategies are crucial for addressing this threat. Despite ongoing efforts, […]
- Seneciphylline (Spe), a highly hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) present in medicinal plants, posing risks to human health, yet its risk assessment has been limited by insufficient in vivo toxicity data. This study integrated multiomics analysis in mouse primary hepatocytes and in vivo validation to elucidate the hepatotoxic mechanism of Spe, and established a novel prediction […]
- Cell surface receptors play vital roles in cancer growth and metastasis. Integrin αvβ3 is overexpressed in various cancer cells and interacts with different growth factors to stimulate cancer progression. Thyroid hormone binds to αvβ3 to activate signal transduction and cell proliferation. However, thyroxine (T(4)) deaminated analogue, tetraiodothyronine (tetrac), competes for the binding on integrin and […]
- Curcuma xanthorrhiza, a commonly used Indonesian medicinal plant, has been widely utilized in traditional remedies, yet its antiviral potential against SARS-CoV-2 remains poorly defined. The current study was aimed at investigating the effect of C. xanthorrhiza ethanol extract on inhibiting viral entry through in silico and in vitro studies. The active compounds of C. xanthorrhiza […]
- Aquaculture plays a vital role in meeting the increasing global food demand driven by population growth. Sustainable development in the sector depends on optimizing fish nutrition and reducing antibiotic use, with bioactive ingredients offering a promising means to enhance animal health and productivity. Applying circular economy principles, specifically valorising underutilized biomasses as functional feed ingredients, […]
- CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, this pilot registry study suggests that 'primary' (idiopathic) sarcopenia can be reduced in otherwise healthy subjects with supplementation of Robuvit^(®). Robuvit^(®) increased hand strength, muscular vascularization, subjective vigor and reduced plasma oxidative stress and urinary excretion of 3-methylhistidine a marker of muscle loss after 3 months.
- CONCLUSION: The biological activity of the plant extract obtained from the leaves of Elaeagnus angustifolia L. against three different parasites suggests that it could be used as a promising alternative in the treatment of parasitic infections.
- This study presents a comprehensive comparative evaluation of the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using alcoholic leaf extracts from Chrysophyllum oliviforme and Chrysophyllum cainito, focusing on their phytochemical-mediated stabilization and broad-spectrum antiviral efficacy. Ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-TOF-MS) was employed for metabolomic fingerprinting, identifying a total […]
- CONCLUSIONS: Microbial fermentation optimizes TCM quality by enhancing efficacy, reducing toxicity and expanding applications, with a clear link between component changes and improved pharmacology. Future research should use multi-omics to clarify interactions, establish standardized processes and explore novel microbial resources.
- Inflammation initiates and progresses due to overexpression of the arachidonic acid cascade mediators. Cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) are considered to be the primary targets, and the aim of this study was to assess the anti- inflammatory activity of several herbal compounds as dual COX-LOX inhibitors on prostatic diseases. Compounds Timosaponin AⅡ, timosaponin AⅢ, berberine […]