All Studies

Unmasking the Antifungal Activity of Anacardium occidentale Leaf Extract against Candida albicans.

Cashew leaf extract showed promising antifungal activity against drug-resistant strains of Candida. It works by inducing oxidative stress and disrupting cellular processes without being toxic. Recommended for further development as a treatment for invasive fungal infections.

Quejada LF et al (2024).
J Fungi (Basel).
PubMed:
39057348

Medicinal Mushrooms in Metastatic Breast Cancer: What Is Their Therapeutic Potential as Adjuvant in Clinical Settings?

Study highlights the potential of medicinal mushrooms as adjuvant therapy for triple-negative breast cancer, offering immunomodulatory and anticancer benefits. Innovative strategies aim to improve treatment efficacy and patient quality of life.

De Luca F et al (2024).
Curr Issues Mol Biol.
PubMed:
39057091

Lonicera japonica Thunb. Ethanol Extract Exerts a Protective Effect on Normal Human Gastric Epithelial Cells by Modulating the Activity of Tumor-Necrosis-Factor-α-Induced Inflammatory Cyclooxygenase 2/Prostaglandin E2 and Matrix Metalloproteinase 9.

Hsieh HL et al (2024).
Curr Issues Mol Biol.
PubMed:
39057074

Pereskia sacharosa Griseb. (Cactaceae) Prevents Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Neuroinflammation in Rodents via Down-Regulating TLR4/CD14 Pathway and GABAA γ2 Activity.

Researchers analyzed Griseb. plant leaves for phenolic content and tested anti-inflammatory properties on animals with neuroinflammation. Results show compounds cross the BBB, reduce inflammation markers, and improve activity levels. This could lead to new treatments for inflammation-related conditions.

Prado-Fernández MF et al (2024).
Curr Issues Mol Biol.
PubMed:
39057053