The kidney antifibrotic effects of 5,7,3',4',5'-pentamethoxyflavone from Bauhinia championii in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats: in vivo and in vitro experiments.

Researchers investigated the antidiabetic effects of a flavonoid called 5,7,3',4',5'-pentamethoxyflavone isolated from Benth. (Fabaceae) and confirmed its potential as a treatment for diabetes.

Li J et al (2023).

Pharm Biol.

DOI:

10.1080/13880209.2023.2222773

PubMed:

37345554

Genome-wide identification and characterization of Glutathione S-Transferases (GSTs) and their expression profile under abiotic stresses in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.).

Mo Z et al (2023).

BMC Genomics.

DOI:

10.1186/s12864-023-09450-x

PubMed:

37344758

Effect of Cornus mas L. fruit extract on blood pressure, anthropometric and body composition indices in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Scientists studied the effect of Cornus mas L. fruit extract on blood pressure and body measurements in patients with NAFLD, suggesting it could potentially improve obesity and hypertension.

Yarhosseini F et al (2023).

Clin Nutr ESPEN.

DOI:

10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.04.018

PubMed:

37344070

Chemical constituents from Acorus calamus with potent anti-diabetic and hepatoprotective activities.

Scientists isolated and identified new compounds from Acorus calamus Linn. rhizomes. Compound 5 showed significant GK activating activity and compound 3 exhibited moderate hepatoprotective effects. Structural insights were investigated through molecular docking.

Hao Z et al (2023).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105591

PubMed:

37343685

Bio-enhanced fraction from Clitoria ternatea root extract ameliorates cognitive functions and in vivo hippocampal neuroplasticity in chronic cerebral hypoperfusion rat model.

Clitoria ternatea root extract, particularly clitorienolactones A (CLA), improved cognitive deficits in rats with chronic cerebral hypoperfusion. It reduced amyloid-beta plaque, restored synaptic signaling proteins, and showed potential in treating cognitive decline.

Ahad MA et al (2023).

Ageing Res Rev.

DOI:

10.1016/j.arr.2023.101990

PubMed:

37343678

A comprehensive review of vine tea: Origin, research on Materia Medica, phytochemistry and pharmacology.

Vine tea has been consumed for centuries in China for various medicinal purposes. Leaves of Nekemias grossedentata are considered a new food resource.

Zeng T et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.116788

PubMed:

37343650

Remediation of soil polluted with Pb and Cd and alleviation of oxidative stress in Brassica rapa plant using nanoscale zerovalent iron supported with coconut-husk biochar.

Aborisade MA et al (2023).

J Plant Physiol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jplph.2023.154023

PubMed:

37343484

Oral administration of Nigella sativa oil attenuates arsenic-induced redox imbalance, DNA damage, metabolic distress, and histopathological alterations in rat intestine.

Alam T et al (2023).

J Trace Elem Med Biol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127238

PubMed:

37343449