Efficacy and Safety of Add-On Plant-Based Drugs for COVID-19 Patients: A Review of the Randomized Control Trials.

Review finds that plant-based drugs, particularly herbs, used as add-on therapy for COVID-19 show efficacy and safety, potentially enhancing the immune system for treating the virus. (37 words)

Diantini A, Febriyanti RM and Levita J (2023).

Infect Drug Resist.

DOI:

10.2147/IDR.S417727

PubMed:

37361940

The cytotoxicity effect of 7-hydroxy-3,4-dihydrocadalene from Heterotheca inuloides and semisynthetic cadalenes derivates towards breast cancer cells: involvement of oxidative stress-mediated apoptosis.

A traditional Mexican remedy, known for its anticancer properties, has been found to contain cadinane-type sesquiterpenes like 7-hydroxy-3,4-dihydrocadalene, which have shown cytotoxic effects. However, the exact mechanism of action and regulation of these agents on tumor cells remains unknown. In this study, the cytotoxic activity and mechanism of action of 7-hydroxy-3,4-dihydrocadalene and two semi-synthetic cadinanes derivatives were investigated for the first time on breast cancer cells. This research aims to shed light on the potential of these compounds in fighting breast cancer.

Mendoza-Fuentes A et al (2023).

PeerJ.

DOI:

10.7717/peerj.15586

PubMed:

37361049

Achievement of higher biomass, yield and quality of essential oil of Tagetes minuta L. through optimizing the sowing method and seeding rate.

Pal PK et al (2023).

Front Plant Sci.

DOI:

10.3389/fpls.2023.1133370

PubMed:

37360726

Diversity analyses in two ornamental and large-genome Ranunculaceae species based on a low-cost Klenow NGS-based protocol.

Martina M et al (2023).

Front Plant Sci.

DOI:

10.3389/fpls.2023.1187205

PubMed:

37360724

Metabolomics and genetics of reproductive bud development in Ficus carica var. sativa (edible fig) and in Ficus carica var. caprificus (caprifig): similarities and differences.

Marcotuli I et al (2023).

Front Plant Sci.

DOI:

10.3389/fpls.2023.1192350

PubMed:

37360723

Integrative analysis of metabolome and transcriptome reveals the mechanism of color formation in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) leaves.

Luo X et al (2023).

Front Plant Sci.

DOI:

10.3389/fpls.2023.1181257

PubMed:

37360704

Mercuric Chloride Induced Nephrotoxicity: Ameliorative Effect of Carica papaya Leaves Confirmed by Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Gene Expression Studies.

Maria Francis Y et al (2023).

ACS Omega.

DOI:

10.1021/acsomega.3c01045

PubMed:

37360438

Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, Antilipidemic, and Protective Effect of Polyherbal Emulsion (F6-SMONSECCE) on Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats.

This study tested a polyherbal emulsion on diabetic rats and found that it reduced blood glucose and lipid levels, increased insulin, and protected pancreas and kidney tissues. It suggests that the formulation could be used as a remedy or alongside traditional diabetes medication.

Akhtar MT et al (2023).

ACS Omega.

DOI:

10.1021/acsomega.3c01027

PubMed:

37360421