HvSL1 and HvMADS16 promote stamen identity to restrict multiple ovary formation in barley.

This study investigates floral mutants in barley and identifies two genes, HvSL1 and HvMADS16, that play key roles in stamen development. Understanding these pathways can help improve crop breeding.

Selva C et al (2023).

J Exp Bot.

DOI:

10.1093/jxb/erad218

PubMed:

37279531

Golden berry leaf extract containing withanolides suppresses TNF-α and IL-17 induced IL-6 expression in HeLa Cells.

Yano A et al (2023).

Biosci Biotechnol Biochem.

DOI:

10.1093/bbb/zbad070

PubMed:

37279446

Production of the antidepressant orcinol glucoside in Yarrowia lipolytica with yields over 6,400-fold higher than plant extraction.

Researchers used a screening pipeline to identify the genes responsible for biosynthesis of the antidepressant compound orcinal glucoside in a Chinese herb. They then improved production of the compound 100-fold by optimizing fermentation in Y. lipolytica. The final yield was 6,400 times higher than from the natural root source. This approach can be used to identify genes for other natural products and improve their production.

Chen B et al (2023).

PLoS Biol.

DOI:

10.1371/journal.pbio.3002131

PubMed:

37279234

Role of Phenolic Acid Metabolism in Enhancing Bioactivity of Mentha Extract Fermented with Plant-Derived Lactobacillus plantarum SN13T.

Shakya S et al (2023).

Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins.

DOI:

10.1007/s12602-023-10103-4

PubMed:

37278953

Chinese Herbal Medicine Improved Survival in Stage IV Breast Cancer Patients: Data Mining of the Incorporated Taiwan Cancer Registry Database and Hospital Database.

This study explores the relationship between traditional Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) and the survival rate in breast cancer patients, specifically those diagnosed with stage IV. While CHM has shown promise in improving survival rates and quality of life for metastatic cancer patients, little research has been done on its effects in stage IV breast cancer. This research aims to fill that gap and contribute to the growing field of personalized medicine by examining the association between CHM and survival rates in different stages of breast cancer.

Chen PE et al (2023).

Integr Cancer Ther.

DOI:

10.1177/15347354231178898

PubMed:

37278256

Separation of antioxidant-rich Alternanthera Sessilis Red extracts by Sephadex LH-20 and identification of polyphenols using HPLC-QToF-MS/MS.

Hwong CS et al (2023).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202300215

PubMed:

37278124

Optimization of solvent evaporation method in liposomal nanocarriers loaded-garlic essential oil (Allium sativum): Based on the encapsulation efficiency, antioxidant capacity, and instability.

Ahmed SA, Saleem MF and Hassanzadeh H (2023).

IET Nanobiotechnol.

DOI:

10.1049/nbt2.12142

PubMed:

37277887

Pharmaceutical 3D-printing of nanoemulsified eucalypt extracts and their antimicrobial activity.

Koshovyi O et al (2023).

Eur J Pharm Sci.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106487

PubMed:

37277046