Silu Hou

Dr. Silu Hou


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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28 February 2025 in Antioxidants
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SHSilu Hou
Silu Hou
DMDanyang Ma
Danyang Ma
SWShaofeng Wu
Shaofeng Wu
QHQiaoyue Hui
Qiaoyue Hui
ZHZhihui Hao
Zhihui Hao
Morinda citrifolia L. (M. citrifolia), commonly referred to as noni, a Polynesian medicinal plant with over 2000 years of traditional use, has garnered global interest for its rich repertoire of antioxidant phytochemicals, including flavonoids (kaempferol, rutin), iridoids (aucubin, asperulosidic acid, deacetylasperulosidic acid, asperuloside), polysaccharides (nonioside A), and coumarins (scopoletin). This comprehensive review synthesizes recent advances (2018–2023) on noni’s bioactive constituents, pharmacological properties, and molecular mechanisms, with a focus on its antioxidant potential. Systematic analyses reveal that noni-derived compounds exhibit potent free radical scavenging capacity (e.g., 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl/2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonicacid) (DPPH/ABTS) inhibition), upregulate endogenous antioxidant enzymes (Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT), Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx)), and modulate key pathways such as Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Nrf2/Keap1) and Nuclear Factor kappa-B (NF-κB). Notably, polysaccharides and iridoids demonstrate dual antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects via gut microbiota regulation. This highlights the plant’s potential for innovation in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. However, it is also recognized that further research is needed to clarify its mechanisms of action and ensure its safety for widespread application. We emphasize the need for mechanistic studies to bridge traditional knowledge with modern applications, particularly in developing antioxidant-rich nutraceuticals and sustainable livestock feed additives. This review underscores noni’s role as a multi-target antioxidant agent and provides a roadmap for future research to optimize its health benefits.

14 October 2024 in Environmental Pollution
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SWShao-Feng Wu
Shao-Feng Wu
YGYu Ga
Yu Ga
DMDanyang Ma
Danyang Ma
SHSilu Hou
Silu Hou
QHQiao-Yue Hui
Qiao-Yue Hui
ZHZhihui Hao
Zhihui Hao

6 August 2025 in Journal of Ethnopharmacology
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SWShao-Feng Wu
Shao-Feng Wu
DMDanyang Ma
Danyang Ma
SHSilu Hou
Silu Hou
QHQiao-Yue Hui
Qiao-Yue Hui
YGYa-Rong Gong
Ya-Rong Gong
ZHZhihui Hao
Zhihui Hao