Parmelia sulcata

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Old-growth forest versus generalist lichens: Sensitivity to prolonged desiccation stress and photosynthesis reactivation rate upon rehydration.

Osyczka P, Kościelniak R and Stanek M (2023).
Mycologia.
DOI:
10.1080/00275514.2023.2275460
PubMed:
38039398

Biosynthetic gene cluster synteny: Orthologous polyketide synthases in Hypogymnia physodes, Hypogymnia tubulosa, and Parmelia sulcata.

Summary

Scientists analyzed the biosynthetic gene clusters of three lichen species and identified key clusters related to polyketide synthesis. This knowledge can be used for biotechnological applications and to understand the evolution of lichen substances.

Genetics
Ahmad N et al (2023).
Microbiologyopen.
DOI:
10.1002/mbo3.1386
PubMed:
37877655

The pattern of photosynthetic response and adaptation to changing light conditions in lichens is linked to their ecological range.

Osyczka P and Myśliwa-Kurdziel B (2023).
Photosynth Res.
DOI:
10.1007/s11120-023-01015-z
PubMed:
36976446

Interspecific and intraspecific variability of water use traits in macrolichen species in a fragmented landscape along a climatic ecotone area.

Trobajo S et al (2022).
Fungal Biol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.funbio.2022.04.008
PubMed:
35667831

Biodiversity Patterns and Ecological Preferences of the Photobionts Associated With the Lichen-Forming Genus Parmelia.

Moya P et al (2021).
Front Microbiol.
DOI:
10.3389/fmicb.2021.765310
PubMed:
35003003

The effect of lichen secondary metabolites on Aspergillus fungi.

Furmanek Ł, Czarnota P and Seaward MRD (2021).
Arch Microbiol.
DOI:
10.1007/s00203-021-02649-0
PubMed:
34964912

Lichen-Derived Compounds and Extracts as Biologically Active Substances with Anticancer and Neuroprotective Properties.

Summary

Researchers studied the potential of extracts from four types of lichens, including their major secondary metabolites, as therapies for central nervous system diseases, particularly glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). They standardized the extracts and metabolites and tested their anti-tumor activity, anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant activity, and anti-cholinesterase activity. The results showed that lichen-derived compounds have significant cytotoxicity against GBM cells, ability to inhibit certain enzymes, and positive anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, some compounds can cross the blood-brain barrier, making them suitable for CNS treatment, particularly in GBM.

CancerNeuroscience
Studzińska-Sroka E et al (2021).
Pharmaceuticals (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/ph14121293
PubMed:
34959693

Nanosilver reinforced Parmelia sulcata extract efficiently induces apoptosis and inhibits proliferative signalling in MCF-7 cells.

Cancer
Gandhi AD et al (2021).
Environ Res.
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2021.111375
PubMed:
34048745

Apparent electron transport rate - a non-invasive proxy of photosynthetic CO(2) uptake in lichens.

Solhaug KA, Asplund J and Gauslaa Y (2021).
Planta.
DOI:
10.1007/s00425-020-03525-9
PubMed:
33392847

Current knowledge on Parmelia genus: Ecological interest, phytochemistry, biological activities and therapeutic potential.

Review Phytochemistry
González-Burgos E, Fernández-Moriano C and Gómez-Serranillos MP (2019).
Phytochemistry.
DOI:
10.1016/j.phytochem.2019.112051
PubMed:
31234093

Lichen Parmelia sulcata mediated synthesis of gold nanoparticles: an eco-friendly tool against Anopheles stephensi and Aedes aegypti.

Gandhi AD et al (2019).
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-019-05726-6
PubMed:
31218582

Parmelia sulcata Taylor and Usnea filipendula Stirt induce apoptosis-like cell death and DNA damage in cancer cells.

CancerGenetics
Ari F et al (2014).
Cell Prolif.
DOI:
10.1111/cpr.12123
PubMed:
25081971

Seasonal acclimation in the epiphytic lichen Parmelia sulcata is influenced by change in photobiont population density.

Tretiach M et al (2013).
Oecologia.
DOI:
10.1007/s00442-013-2654-3
PubMed:
23604862

Antimicrobial activity of extracts of the lichen Parmelia sulcata and its salazinic acid constituent.

Antimicrobial
Candan M et al (2007).
Z Naturforsch C J Biosci.
PubMed:
17913083

Cell-membrane damage and element leaching in transplanted Parmelia sulcata lichen related to ambient SO2, temperature, and precipitation.

Marques AP et al (2005).
Environ Sci Technol.
PubMed:
15884358

Heavy metals in Parmelia sulcata collected in the neighborhood of a coal-fired power station.

Freitas MC et al (1994).
Biol Trace Elem Res.
PubMed:
7710829