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Dr George Li

BSc, MSc, PhD Zhongshan(Sun Yat-sen), GCertEdStud (Higher Ed, Syd), MRACI, MACS
Sesquicentenary Lecturer in Herbal Medicines

A15 - Pharmacy And Bank Building
The University of Sydney

Telephone +61 2 9351 4435
Fax +61 2 9351 8638

Biographical details

Dr George Qian Li is the Sesquicentenary Lecturer in Herbal Medicines, University of Sydney. He received his PhD from Sun Yat-sen University in 1988. He was a visiting scholar at the Chinese University of Hong Kong before coming to the University of Sydney in 1990, where he has worked ever since. Dr Li was the Coordinator of the Master of Herbal Medicines during 2000 and 2011. Dr Li is also a Member of Royal Australian Chemical Institute.


Dr Li’s research focuses on the quality control, chemistry and pharmacology of popular botanical medicines for the management of diabetes, using new theory and methods. The projects have been supported by national competitive grants including the National Institute of Complementary Medicines Collaborative Centre in Traditional Chinese Medicines, and the Australia-China Special Fund. He has received two awards in international conferences for his work. Dr Li has also proposed a system approach for bioactivity-led quality standardisation of botanical medicines.

Dr Li’s work has been published in 44 papers in peer review journals, nine book chapters, two patents and 100 conference abstracts. Dr Li has a Scopus H-index of 14 and a Citation count in excess of 100 in 2012. He is a regular peer reviewer for a number of high impact international journals, such as Current Medicinal Chemistry.

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Research interests

  • Mechanism of action of popular botanical medicines for the management of diabetes and diabetic complications.
  • Bioactivity-led quality standardisation of herbal medicines.
  • Herb-drug interaction and regulation of Chinese medicines.

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Teaching and supervision

Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching on pharmaceutical sciences, particularly herbal medicines. He has supervised nine higher research degree students to completion in the last five years.

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Selected grants

2008

  • NICM Collaborative Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicines; Roufogalis B, Li Q; National Center for Complementary Medicine /Collaborative Centre Establishment Program.

2007

  • Quality standardisation, anti-inflammation and antidepressant activities of Hypericum species and Mo; Roufogalis B, Li Q; Department of Education, Science and Training (Federal)/International Science Linkages (ISL): Australia-China Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperat.
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Selected publications

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Book Chapters

  • Li, Q., Wong, K., Kam, A., Zhou, X., Omar, E., Alqahtani, A., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Chan, K. (2012). Anti-Inflammatory Nutraceuticals and Herbal Medicines for the Management of Metabolic Syndrome. In Sashwati Roy, Debasis Bagchi, Siba P. Raychaudhuri (Eds.), Chronic Inflammation: Molecular Pathophysiology, Nutritional and Therapeutic Interventions, (pp. 337-350). Florida: CRC Press.
  • Li, Q., Kam, A., Wong, K., Zhou, X., Omar, E., Alqahtani, A., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Chan, K. (2012). Herbal Medicines for the Management of Diabetes. In Shamim I. Ahmad (Eds.), Diabetes: An Old Disease, a New Insight, (pp. 396-413). Texas, USA: Springer Science + Business Media.
  • Yang, D., Bai, J., Li, Z., Li, Q., Wang, D. (2010). Antidepressant Activity of the Extracts of Three Hypericum species Native to China. In V K Gupta (Eds.), Comprehensive Bioactive Natural Products. Vol 2: Efficacy, Safety & Clinical Evaluation I, (pp. 239-249). United States: Studium Press, LLC.
  • Wang, D., Bai, J., Li, Q., Yang, D. (2010). Effects of Hydroalcoholic Extracts of Four Chinese Hypericum species on Learning and Memory in Mice. In V K Gupta (Eds.), Comprehensive Bioactive Natural Products. Vol 3: Efficacy, Safety & Clinical Evaluation II, (pp. 95-104). United States: Studium Press, LLC.
  • Li, Q., Naumovski, V., Omar, E., Teoh, A., Song, M., Tongkao-on, W., Nammi, S., Mo, S., Virgona, N., Li, K. (2010). Evaluation of Biological Activity in Quality Control of Herbal Medicines. In V K Gupta, S C Taneja, B D Gupta (Eds.), Comprehensive Bioactive Natural Products. Vol 8: Quality Control & Standardization, (pp. 181-215). United States: Studium Press, LLC.
  • Li, Q., Naumovski, V., Kimble, B., Qiao, V., Tongkao-on, W., Lin, B., Mo, S., Li, K. (2010). Quality Control Methods for Herbal Medicines. In V K Gupta, S C Taneja, B D Gupta (Eds.), Comprehensive Bioactive Natural Products. Vol 8: Quality Control & Standardization, (pp. 137-179). United States: Studium Press, LLC.
  • Naumovski, V., Duke, R., Tran, V., Li, Q., Tattam, B., Roufogalis, B., Duke, C. (2008). Current methods in the isolation and characterisation of saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum. In Francesco Epifano (Eds.), Current Trends in Phytochemistry, (pp. 283-309). Kerala, India: Research Signpost.
  • Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2002). The progress of Chinese medicine in Australia. In Kelvin Chan, Henry Lee (Eds.), the Way Forward for Chinese Medicine, (pp. 173-190). London & New York: BMJ Publishing Group.

Journals

  • Liu, Z., Wu, Q., Liu, J., Li, Q., Bensoussan, A., Kiat, H. (2012). Chinese herbal medicines for hypertriglyceridemia (Intervention Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012 (1), 1-21.
  • Kam, A., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Nammi, S., Chan, K., Li, Q. (2012). Combination of TNF-α, Homocysteine and Adenosine Exacerbated Cytotoxicity in Human Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Endothelial Cells. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, 30(3), 805-814.
  • Yao, M., Gao, J., Li, Q., Xie, Z. (2012). Quantifying four-probe metabolites in a single UPLC-MS/MS run to explore the effects of cooked rhubarb on cytochrome P450 isozymes. Bioanalysis, 4(22), 2693-2703.
  • Kam, A., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Nammi, S., Chan, K., Li, Y., Li, Q. (2012). The protective effects of natural products on blood-brain barrier breakdown. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 19(12), 1830-1845.
  • Mo, S., Li, J., Loh, Y., Brown, R., Smith, A., Chen, Y., Joshua, D., Roufogalis, B., Li, Q., Fan, K., Sze, D., et al (2011). Factors influencing the abundance of the side population in a human myeloma cell line. Bone Marrow Research, 2011, 524845-1-524845-8.
  • Wong, K., Li, Q., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Chan, K. (2011). Kudzu Root: Traditional Uses and Potential Medicinal Benefits in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 134(3), 584-607.
  • Livingston, C., Krass, I., Li, Q. (2010). Factors Predicting the Recommendations of General Practitioners on Herbal Therapies and Dietary Supplements to Patients. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 7(1), 1-14.
  • Omar, E., Kam, A., Alqahtani, A., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Nammi, S., Chan, K., Roufogalis, B., Li, Q. (2010). Herbal Medicines and Nutraceuticals for Diabetic Vascular Complications: Mechanisms of Action and Bioactive Phytochemicals. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 16(34), 3776-3807.
  • Naumovski, V., Tongkao-on, W., Kimble, B., Qiao, V., Lin, B., Li, K., Roufogalis, B., Depo, Y., Meicun, Y., Li, Q. (2010). Multiple Chromatographic and Chemometric Methods for Quality Standardisation of Chinese Herbal Medicines. Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 12(1), 99-106.
  • Yao, M., Liao, Y., Li, Q., Law, F., Tang, Y. (2010). Quantitative analysis of two isoflavones in Pueraria lobata flowers from eleven Chinese provinces using high performance liquid chromatography. Chinese Medicine, 5(14), Page 1 of 7-Page 7 of 7.
  • Chrubasik, C., Li, Q., Chrubasik, S. (2010). The Clinical Effectiveness of Chokeberry: A Systematic Review. Phytotherapy Research: an international journal devoted to medical and scientific research on plants and plant products, 24(8), 1107-1114.
  • Zou, J., Huang, P., Yuan, Y., Yao, M., Zhou, X., Li, Q. (2009). Determination of the Major Chemical Components in Different Combinations of Dahuang Huanglian Xiexin Decoction by HPLC-DAD. Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 11(6), 840-846.
  • Nammi, S., Kim, M., Gavande, N., Li, Q., Roufogalis, B. (2009). Regulation of Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor and 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase Expression by Zingiber officinale in the Liver of High-Fat Diet-Fed Rats. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, 106(5), 389-395.
  • Zhang, H., Li, J., Li, Q., Wang, D., Zhu, L., Yang, D. (2009). Structural characterization and anti-fatigue activity of polysaccharides from the roots of Morinda officinalis. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 44, 257-261.
  • Riley, L., Roufogalis, B., Li, Q., Weiss, A. (2006). A radioassay for synaptic core complex assembly: Screening of herbal extracts for effectors. Analytical Biochemistry, 357(1), 50-57.
  • Wen, S., Huang, H., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2006). Bromelain improves decrease in defecation in postoperative rats: Modulation of colonic gene expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase. Life Sciences, 78(9), 995-1002.
  • Huang, H., Li, Y., Naumovski, V., Tran, V., Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2006). Gypenoside XLIX isolated from Gynostemma pentaphyllum inhibits nuclear factor-kappaB activation via a PPAR-alpha-dependent pathway. Journal of Biomedical Science, 13(4), 535-548.
  • Huang, H., Yang, Q., Harada, M., Uberai, J., Radford, J., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2006). Salacia oblonga root improves cardiac lipid metabolism in Zucker diabetic fatty rats: Modulation of cardiac PPAR-a-mediated transcription of fatty acid metabolic genes. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 210(1-2), 78-85.
  • Huang, H., Peng, G., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2006). Salacia oblonga root improves postprandial hyperlipidemia and hepatic steatosis in Zucker diabetic fatty rats: activation of PPAR-alpha. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 210(3), 225-235.
  • Huang, H., Peng, G., Kota, B., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2005). Anti-diabetic action of Punica granatum flower extract: activation of PPAR and identification of an active component. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 207(2), 160-169.
  • Naumovski, V., Huang, H., Tran, V., Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2005). Chemistry and pharmacology of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Phytochemistry Reviews, 4(3-Feb), 197-219.
  • Naumovski, V., Li, Q., Duke, C. (2005). Gynostemma pentaphyllum cultivation in Sydney, Australia and its comparison with products from China. Journal of Applied Horticulture, 7(2), 99-104.
  • Huang, H., Yang, Q., Harada, M., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2005). Pomegranate Flower Extract Diminishes Cardiac Fibrosis in Zucker Diabetic Fatty Rats: Modulation of Cardiac Endothelin-1 and Nuclear Factor-kappaB Pathways. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 46(6), 856-862.
  • Huang, H., Peng, G., Kota, B., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2005). Pomegranate flower improves cardiac lipid metabolism in a diabetic rat model: role of lowering circulating lipids. British Journal of Pharmacology, 145(6), 767-774.
  • Li, Y., Wen, S., Kota, B., Peng, G., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B. (2005). Punica granatum flower extract, a potent a-glucosidase inhibitor, improves postprandial hyperglycemia in Zucker diabetic fatty rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 99(2), 239-244.
  • Li, Y., Peng, G., Li, Q., Wen, S., Huang, H., Roufogalis, B., Yamahara, J. (2004). Salacia Oblonga Improves Cardiac Fibrosis And Inhibits Postprandial Hyperglycemia In Obese Zucker Rats. Life Sciences, 75(14), 1735-1746.
  • Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2003). The quality and safety of traditional Chinese medicines. Australian Prescriber, 26(6), 128-130.
  • Li, Q. (2002). Integrative Chinese-Western medicine in Australia. Australian Journal of Chinese Medicine, , 26-28.
  • Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2001). A new approach to advanced educaiton in herbal medicines established at the University of Sydney. Australian Journal of Chinese Medicine, , 82-84.

Conferences

  • Bridgman, K., Coulson, S., Li, Q., Narayan, I. (2008). Towards Student-Centre Learning and Teaching - Reflections on the Establishment of Fundamentals of Complementary Medicines. 3rd International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research 2008, United States: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
  • Bridgman, K., Narayan, I., Coulson, S., Li, Q. (2008). Towards student-centred learning and teaching - reflections on the new Unit of Study "Fundamentals of Complementary Medicines" for physiotherapy students. 2nd Pharmacy Education Symposium 2008, Australia: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
  • Bridgman, K., Narayan, I., Coulson, S., Li, Q. (2007). Towards Student-centred Learning and Teaching - Reflections on the New Unit Fundamentals of Complementary Medicines for Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). Pharmacy Education Symposium 2007, Australia.
  • Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2002). An integrative east-west herbal medicine education model in Sydney. First International Symposium on TCM Education.
  • Peng, G., Li, Q., Moore, D., Virgona, N. (2002). Novel method of fingerprinting bioactive constituents in propolis for quality assurance. CoHS Research Conference, Sydney: College of Health Sciences.
  • Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2001). Innovative approach to education of hebal medicine. Ed-Health, : World Scientific Publishing.

2012

  • Li, Q., Wong, K., Kam, A., Zhou, X., Omar, E., Alqahtani, A., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Chan, K. (2012). Anti-Inflammatory Nutraceuticals and Herbal Medicines for the Management of Metabolic Syndrome. In Sashwati Roy, Debasis Bagchi, Siba P. Raychaudhuri (Eds.), Chronic Inflammation: Molecular Pathophysiology, Nutritional and Therapeutic Interventions, (pp. 337-350). Florida: CRC Press.
  • Liu, Z., Wu, Q., Liu, J., Li, Q., Bensoussan, A., Kiat, H. (2012). Chinese herbal medicines for hypertriglyceridemia (Intervention Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012 (1), 1-21.
  • Kam, A., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Nammi, S., Chan, K., Li, Q. (2012). Combination of TNF-α, Homocysteine and Adenosine Exacerbated Cytotoxicity in Human Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Endothelial Cells. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, 30(3), 805-814.
  • Li, Q., Kam, A., Wong, K., Zhou, X., Omar, E., Alqahtani, A., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Chan, K. (2012). Herbal Medicines for the Management of Diabetes. In Shamim I. Ahmad (Eds.), Diabetes: An Old Disease, a New Insight, (pp. 396-413). Texas, USA: Springer Science + Business Media.
  • Yao, M., Gao, J., Li, Q., Xie, Z. (2012). Quantifying four-probe metabolites in a single UPLC-MS/MS run to explore the effects of cooked rhubarb on cytochrome P450 isozymes. Bioanalysis, 4(22), 2693-2703.
  • Kam, A., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Nammi, S., Chan, K., Li, Y., Li, Q. (2012). The protective effects of natural products on blood-brain barrier breakdown. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 19(12), 1830-1845.

2011

  • Mo, S., Li, J., Loh, Y., Brown, R., Smith, A., Chen, Y., Joshua, D., Roufogalis, B., Li, Q., Fan, K., Sze, D., et al (2011). Factors influencing the abundance of the side population in a human myeloma cell line. Bone Marrow Research, 2011, 524845-1-524845-8.
  • Wong, K., Li, Q., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Chan, K. (2011). Kudzu Root: Traditional Uses and Potential Medicinal Benefits in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 134(3), 584-607.

2010

  • Yang, D., Bai, J., Li, Z., Li, Q., Wang, D. (2010). Antidepressant Activity of the Extracts of Three Hypericum species Native to China. In V K Gupta (Eds.), Comprehensive Bioactive Natural Products. Vol 2: Efficacy, Safety & Clinical Evaluation I, (pp. 239-249). United States: Studium Press, LLC.
  • Wang, D., Bai, J., Li, Q., Yang, D. (2010). Effects of Hydroalcoholic Extracts of Four Chinese Hypericum species on Learning and Memory in Mice. In V K Gupta (Eds.), Comprehensive Bioactive Natural Products. Vol 3: Efficacy, Safety & Clinical Evaluation II, (pp. 95-104). United States: Studium Press, LLC.
  • Li, Q., Naumovski, V., Omar, E., Teoh, A., Song, M., Tongkao-on, W., Nammi, S., Mo, S., Virgona, N., Li, K. (2010). Evaluation of Biological Activity in Quality Control of Herbal Medicines. In V K Gupta, S C Taneja, B D Gupta (Eds.), Comprehensive Bioactive Natural Products. Vol 8: Quality Control & Standardization, (pp. 181-215). United States: Studium Press, LLC.
  • Livingston, C., Krass, I., Li, Q. (2010). Factors Predicting the Recommendations of General Practitioners on Herbal Therapies and Dietary Supplements to Patients. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 7(1), 1-14.
  • Omar, E., Kam, A., Alqahtani, A., Li, K., Naumovski, V., Nammi, S., Chan, K., Roufogalis, B., Li, Q. (2010). Herbal Medicines and Nutraceuticals for Diabetic Vascular Complications: Mechanisms of Action and Bioactive Phytochemicals. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 16(34), 3776-3807.
  • Naumovski, V., Tongkao-on, W., Kimble, B., Qiao, V., Lin, B., Li, K., Roufogalis, B., Depo, Y., Meicun, Y., Li, Q. (2010). Multiple Chromatographic and Chemometric Methods for Quality Standardisation of Chinese Herbal Medicines. Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 12(1), 99-106.
  • Li, Q., Naumovski, V., Kimble, B., Qiao, V., Tongkao-on, W., Lin, B., Mo, S., Li, K. (2010). Quality Control Methods for Herbal Medicines. In V K Gupta, S C Taneja, B D Gupta (Eds.), Comprehensive Bioactive Natural Products. Vol 8: Quality Control & Standardization, (pp. 137-179). United States: Studium Press, LLC.
  • Yao, M., Liao, Y., Li, Q., Law, F., Tang, Y. (2010). Quantitative analysis of two isoflavones in Pueraria lobata flowers from eleven Chinese provinces using high performance liquid chromatography. Chinese Medicine, 5(14), Page 1 of 7-Page 7 of 7.
  • Chrubasik, C., Li, Q., Chrubasik, S. (2010). The Clinical Effectiveness of Chokeberry: A Systematic Review. Phytotherapy Research: an international journal devoted to medical and scientific research on plants and plant products, 24(8), 1107-1114.

2009

  • Zou, J., Huang, P., Yuan, Y., Yao, M., Zhou, X., Li, Q. (2009). Determination of the Major Chemical Components in Different Combinations of Dahuang Huanglian Xiexin Decoction by HPLC-DAD. Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 11(6), 840-846.
  • Nammi, S., Kim, M., Gavande, N., Li, Q., Roufogalis, B. (2009). Regulation of Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor and 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase Expression by Zingiber officinale in the Liver of High-Fat Diet-Fed Rats. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, 106(5), 389-395.
  • Zhang, H., Li, J., Li, Q., Wang, D., Zhu, L., Yang, D. (2009). Structural characterization and anti-fatigue activity of polysaccharides from the roots of Morinda officinalis. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 44, 257-261.

2008

  • Naumovski, V., Duke, R., Tran, V., Li, Q., Tattam, B., Roufogalis, B., Duke, C. (2008). Current methods in the isolation and characterisation of saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum. In Francesco Epifano (Eds.), Current Trends in Phytochemistry, (pp. 283-309). Kerala, India: Research Signpost.
  • Bridgman, K., Coulson, S., Li, Q., Narayan, I. (2008). Towards Student-Centre Learning and Teaching - Reflections on the Establishment of Fundamentals of Complementary Medicines. 3rd International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research 2008, United States: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
  • Bridgman, K., Narayan, I., Coulson, S., Li, Q. (2008). Towards student-centred learning and teaching - reflections on the new Unit of Study "Fundamentals of Complementary Medicines" for physiotherapy students. 2nd Pharmacy Education Symposium 2008, Australia: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

2007

  • Bridgman, K., Narayan, I., Coulson, S., Li, Q. (2007). Towards Student-centred Learning and Teaching - Reflections on the New Unit Fundamentals of Complementary Medicines for Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy). Pharmacy Education Symposium 2007, Australia.

2006

  • Riley, L., Roufogalis, B., Li, Q., Weiss, A. (2006). A radioassay for synaptic core complex assembly: Screening of herbal extracts for effectors. Analytical Biochemistry, 357(1), 50-57.
  • Wen, S., Huang, H., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2006). Bromelain improves decrease in defecation in postoperative rats: Modulation of colonic gene expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase. Life Sciences, 78(9), 995-1002.
  • Huang, H., Li, Y., Naumovski, V., Tran, V., Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2006). Gypenoside XLIX isolated from Gynostemma pentaphyllum inhibits nuclear factor-kappaB activation via a PPAR-alpha-dependent pathway. Journal of Biomedical Science, 13(4), 535-548.
  • Huang, H., Yang, Q., Harada, M., Uberai, J., Radford, J., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2006). Salacia oblonga root improves cardiac lipid metabolism in Zucker diabetic fatty rats: Modulation of cardiac PPAR-a-mediated transcription of fatty acid metabolic genes. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 210(1-2), 78-85.
  • Huang, H., Peng, G., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2006). Salacia oblonga root improves postprandial hyperlipidemia and hepatic steatosis in Zucker diabetic fatty rats: activation of PPAR-alpha. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 210(3), 225-235.

2005

  • Huang, H., Peng, G., Kota, B., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2005). Anti-diabetic action of Punica granatum flower extract: activation of PPAR and identification of an active component. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 207(2), 160-169.
  • Naumovski, V., Huang, H., Tran, V., Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2005). Chemistry and pharmacology of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Phytochemistry Reviews, 4(3-Feb), 197-219.
  • Naumovski, V., Li, Q., Duke, C. (2005). Gynostemma pentaphyllum cultivation in Sydney, Australia and its comparison with products from China. Journal of Applied Horticulture, 7(2), 99-104.
  • Huang, H., Yang, Q., Harada, M., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2005). Pomegranate Flower Extract Diminishes Cardiac Fibrosis in Zucker Diabetic Fatty Rats: Modulation of Cardiac Endothelin-1 and Nuclear Factor-kappaB Pathways. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 46(6), 856-862.
  • Huang, H., Peng, G., Kota, B., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B., Li, Y. (2005). Pomegranate flower improves cardiac lipid metabolism in a diabetic rat model: role of lowering circulating lipids. British Journal of Pharmacology, 145(6), 767-774.
  • Li, Y., Wen, S., Kota, B., Peng, G., Li, Q., Yamahara, J., Roufogalis, B. (2005). Punica granatum flower extract, a potent a-glucosidase inhibitor, improves postprandial hyperglycemia in Zucker diabetic fatty rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 99(2), 239-244.

2004

  • Li, Y., Peng, G., Li, Q., Wen, S., Huang, H., Roufogalis, B., Yamahara, J. (2004). Salacia Oblonga Improves Cardiac Fibrosis And Inhibits Postprandial Hyperglycemia In Obese Zucker Rats. Life Sciences, 75(14), 1735-1746.

2003

  • Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2003). The quality and safety of traditional Chinese medicines. Australian Prescriber, 26(6), 128-130.

2002

  • Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2002). An integrative east-west herbal medicine education model in Sydney. First International Symposium on TCM Education.
  • Li, Q. (2002). Integrative Chinese-Western medicine in Australia. Australian Journal of Chinese Medicine, , 26-28.
  • Peng, G., Li, Q., Moore, D., Virgona, N. (2002). Novel method of fingerprinting bioactive constituents in propolis for quality assurance. CoHS Research Conference, Sydney: College of Health Sciences.
  • Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2002). The progress of Chinese medicine in Australia. In Kelvin Chan, Henry Lee (Eds.), the Way Forward for Chinese Medicine, (pp. 173-190). London & New York: BMJ Publishing Group.

2001

  • Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2001). A new approach to advanced educaiton in herbal medicines established at the University of Sydney. Australian Journal of Chinese Medicine, , 82-84.
  • Li, Q., Duke, C., Roufogalis, B. (2001). Innovative approach to education of hebal medicine. Ed-Health, : World Scientific Publishing.
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Keywords

Pharmaceutical Sciences; Cardiovascular diseases

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