Common Names: shepherd's-purse, shepherdspurse
Researchers found that the peptide shepherin I from shepherd's purse has strong antifungal activity when it binds with Zn(II) ions, causing a structural change and the formation of fibrils. This suggests a link between metal binding, morphology, and biological activity.
Scientists investigated the seeds of a plant called Capsella bursa-pastoris and found a new organic acid and several known compounds. They tested the antioxidant capacities of these substances and found that some of them showed potential neuroprotective effects against oxidative damage in HT-22 cells.