Table 5. Anti-inflammatory activities of Polyrhachis vicina and other insect species

No.	Effect	Dosage	References
1	Reduces blood uric acid levels and protects kidney function	285-2,000 mg/kg/day	Su et al. (2018)
2	Inhibits osteoclastogenesis	NT1)	Feng et al. (2024)
3	Reduces cerebral ischemic damage	NT	Wei et al. (2023)
4	Antidepressant	160-320 mg/kg/day	Wei et al. (2018)
5	Activates ERK to induce colorectal cancer cell necrosis	NT	Li et al. (2023)

NT, not tested.