Impatiens balsamina

They studied a Chinese medicine extract from Semen Impatientis against prostate cancer in vivo and found it to be effective. This research could potentially lead to new treatments for prostate cancer.

Cancer Genetics

Hu B et al (2024).; J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118228
PubMed:: 38643863

Preparation of polypeptide-metal complexes-coated Hosenkoside A and its inhibitory effect in cervical cancer.

Summary

Hosenkoside A from Impatiens balsamina seeds has anti-cervical cancer effects by inhibiting HDAC3, blocking STAT3 activation. Encapsulating it into PMC enhances targeted and sustained-release drug delivery, improving anti-tumor effects.

Cancer

Wang Y et al (2024).; Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129177
PubMed:: 38176488

First Report of Broad Bean Wilt Virus 2 Infecting Balsam (Impatiens balsamina) in China.

Qiu Y et al (2023).; Plant Dis.
DOI:: 10.1094/PDIS-05-23-0943-PDN
PubMed:: 37755413

Determination of triacylglycerol and fatty acid compositions of Impatiens seed oils using reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography.

Phytochemistry

Van Nguyen A et al (2022).; Turk J Chem.
DOI:: 10.55730/1300-0527.3440
PubMed:: 37538780

Genomic characterization of Pantoea anthophila strain UI705 causing urinary tract infections in China.

Zhang Y et al (2023).; Front Cell Infect Microbiol.
DOI:: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1208473
PubMed:: 37520438

Comparative Antihyperglycemic and Antihyperlipidemic Effects of Lawsone Methyl Ether and Lawsone in Nicotinamide-Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats.

Summary

Lawsone methyl ether (LME) and lawsone have strong inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase. In diabetic rats, LME reduces blood glucose, HbA1c, cholesterol, and more, making it a potential option for drug development.

Diabetes

Khan M et al (2023).; Metabolites.
DOI:: 10.3390/metabo13070863
PubMed:: 37512570

MNQ derivative D(21) protects against LPS-induced inflammatory damage in bovine ovarian follicular GCs in vitro via the steroid biosynthesis signaling pathway.

Summary

Bacterial infections in cows cause inflammation in their reproductive systems. The compound D from Impatiens balsamina L has stronger anti-inflammatory effects than MNQ, protecting the cow's cells. The compound D acts through the steroid biosynthesis signaling pathway.

Endocrinology Immunology

Yang X et al (2023).; Theriogenology.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.05.010
PubMed:: 37210939

Plant Antimicrobial Peptides: Insights into Structure-Function Relationships for Practical Applications.

Summary

This review focuses on the structure-function relationships of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and their potential as drug candidates. It highlights the importance of identifying key amino acid residues and minimal active cores to improve AMPs' properties, efficacy, and production.

Review Antimicrobial

Slezina MP and Odintsova TI (2023).; Curr Issues Mol Biol.
DOI:: 10.3390/cimb45040239
PubMed:: 37185763

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First report of Ludwigia yellow vein Vietnam virus causing leaf curling on tobacco plants in Hainan province, China.

Wang D et al (2023).; Plant Dis.
DOI:: 10.1094/PDIS-01-23-0034-PDN
PubMed:: 37115566

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Protective Effects of MNQ Against Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammatory Damage in Bovine Ovarian Follicular Granulosa Cells in Vitro.

Immunology

Yang X et al (2023).; J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2023.106274
PubMed:: 36813140

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Impatiens balsamina: An updated review on the ethnobotanical uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activity.

Review Ethnobotany Phytochemistry

Qian H et al (2023).; J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115956
PubMed:: 36436713

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Molecular characterization of a putative alphapartitivirus from Impatiens balsamina L.

Zheng Y et al (2022).; Arch Virol.
DOI:: 10.1007/s00705-022-05537-0
PubMed:: 35829823

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Complete Chloroplast Genomes and Comparative Analyses of Three Ornamental Impatiens Species.

Genetics

Luo C et al (2022).; Front Genet.
DOI:: 10.3389/fgene.2022.816123
PubMed:: 35432470

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Quality consistency evaluation of commercial Impatiens Caulis by integrating UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS chemical profiling and UPLC-DAD multi-components quantification approaches.

Zeng T et al (2022).; J Pharm Biomed Anal.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jpba.2021.114522
PubMed:: 34891006

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N,Cl-Codoped Carbon Dots from Impatiens balsamina L. Stems and a Deep Eutectic Solvent and Their Applications for Gram-Positive Bacteria Identification, Antibacterial Activity, Cell Imaging, and ClO(-) Sensing.

Liu S et al (2021).; ACS Omega.
DOI:: 10.1021/acsomega.1c04078
PubMed:: 34746591

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Effects of polystyrene microplastics on the seed germination of herbaceous ornamental plants.

Genetics

Guo M et al (2022).; Sci Total Environ.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151100
PubMed:: 34695466

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Enhanced phytoremediation of Metal(loid)s via spiked ZVI nanoparticles: An urban clean-up strategy with ornamental plants.

Genetics

Majumdar A et al (2022).; Chemosphere.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132588
PubMed:: 34662638

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Study on the Potential Application of Impatiens balsamina L. Flowers Extract as a Natural Colouring Ingredient in a Pastry Product.

Pires EO Jr et al (2021).; Int J Environ Res Public Health.
DOI:: 10.3390/ijerph18179062
PubMed:: 34501651

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Recombinant production of Trx-Ib-AMP4 and Trx-E50-52 antimicrobial peptides and antimicrobial synergistic assessment on the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus under in vitro and in vivo situations.

Antimicrobial

Satei P et al (2021).; Protein Expr Purif.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.pep.2021.105949
PubMed:: 34324967

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Multilocus gene analysis reveals the presence of two phytoplasma groups in Impatiens balsamina showing flat stem and phyllody.

Panda P, Nigam A and Rao GP (2021).; 3 Biotech.
DOI:: 10.1007/s13205-021-02666-2
PubMed:: 33633922

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Three New Oleanane-Type Triterpenoidal Glycosides from Impatiens balsamina and Their Biological Activity.

Phytochemistry

Lee TH et al (2020).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants9091083
PubMed:: 32846890

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[Therapeutic effect of Impatiens balsamina, Lawsonia inermis L. and Henna on androgenetic alopecia in mice].

Endocrinology

Zheng Y et al (2019).; Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao.
DOI:: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2019.11.17
PubMed:: 31852654

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Tolerance of Impatiens balsamina L., and Crotalaria retusa L. to grow on soil contaminated by used lubricating oil: A comparative study.

Walakulu Gamage SS et al (2020).; Ecotoxicol Environ Saf.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109911
PubMed:: 31722801

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Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of Medicinal Plants' (Impatiens balsamina and Lantana camara) Fresh Leaves and Analysis of Antimicrobial Activity.

Antimicrobial

Aritonang HF, Koleangan H and Wuntu AD (2019).; Int J Microbiol.
DOI:: 10.1155/2019/8642303
PubMed:: 31354833

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Anti-Neurodegenerative Biflavonoid Glycosides from Impatiens balsamina.

Neuroscience Phytochemistry

Kim CS et al (2017).; J Nat Prod.
DOI:: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.6b00981
PubMed:: 28165740

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2-Meth-oxy-naphthalene-1,4-dione.

Jin B et al (2011).; Acta Crystallogr Sect E Struct Rep Online.
DOI:: 10.1107/S1600536811009883
PubMed:: 21754213

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In vitro activity of Impatiens balsamina L. against multiple antibiotic-resistant Helicobacter pylori.

Antimicrobial

Wang YC et al (2009).; Am J Chin Med.
PubMed:: 19655409