Study analyzed genetic mechanisms of heterosis for waterlogging tolerance in chrysanthemum using RNA-seq. Results could improve breeding methods for better plant resilience.
Handelin, a compound from Chrysanthemum indicum, improves muscle health in aging worms. This study investigates its protective effects and mechanisms in a mouse muscle atrophy model induced by cachexia and aging.
The study found that the natural composite ED could reduce lung inflammation caused by fine particulate matter. It inhibited gene expression and reduced cellular accumulation and mucus secretion, indicating its potential as a therapeutic agent for respiratory diseases.
Researchers discovered two new compounds in L. plant through phytochemical investigation. Compound demonstrated significant antimicrobial effects against various pathogens, making it potentially valuable for developing new antimicrobial drugs.
Study analyzed diploid and tetraploid plant plastomes and mitogenomes, identifying unique sequences in tetraploids and variations in mitogenome structure. Findings can aid in studying organellar genome evolution and have applications in conservation, breeding, and gene banking.
The study found that a formulation called ED, made from certain natural substances, has anti-inflammatory properties. It reduced inflammation in cells and in an asthma model, indicating its potential as a new treatment for inflammatory respiratory diseases.
Researchers conducted a systematic review of scientific articles published between 2010 and 2020 that evaluated the anxiolytic, sedative, and/or hypnotic effects of flower extracts in pre-clinical animal models. They found that some flower extracts have an anxiolytic effect comparable to diazepam, but their therapeutic utility in anxiety disorders needs more investigation. The study compiled the characteristics of anxiety studies in animal models, evaluated locomotor activity, and the hypnotic effect of the extracts. The study revealed that matricaria chamomilla had a sedative effect, and 23 other flower plants had anxiolytic effects. However, more reliable behavioral tests and better experimental designs are needed to obtain more conclusive evidence with clinical significance.