Chamomile and Urtica dioica extracts improve immunological and histological alterations associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome in DHEA -induced mice.

This study explores the immune-modulating effects of chamomile and nettle, traditionally used to treat gynecological diseases, in the pathogenesis of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Shamsi M et al (2023).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-023-03936-7

PubMed:

37013510

Evaluation of a dill (Anethum graveolens L.) gene bank germplasm collection using multivariate analysis of morphological traits, molecular genotyping and chemical composition to identify novel genotypes for plant breeding.

Kadoglidou K et al (2023).

PeerJ.

DOI:

10.7717/peerj.15043

PubMed:

37013148

Reuse of treated urban wastewater on the growth and physiology of Medicago sativa L. cv. Gea and Petroselinum crispum L. cv. Commun: correlation with oxydative stress and DNA damage.

Fekih I et al (2023).

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.

DOI:

10.1007/s11356-023-26474-8

PubMed:

37012559

Antifungal alkaloids from Mahonia fortunei against pathogens of postharvest fruit.

Wang XN et al (2023).

Nat Prod Bioprospect.

DOI:

10.1007/s13659-023-00374-3

PubMed:

37012512

Molecular structure, comparative and phylogenetic analysis of the complete chloroplast genome sequences of weedy rye Secale cereale ssp. segetale.

Skuza L et al (2023).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-023-32587-4

PubMed:

37012409

Bioinformatics and computational chemistry approaches to explore the mechanism of the anti-depressive effect of ligustilide.

Depression can lead to negative outcomes, and antidepressants can cause side effects. Ligustilide (LIG), a component in angelica sinensis, has been used to treat depression with fewer side effects. This study found that LIG interacts with multiple targets, including AKT1, MAPK14, and ESR1, and the pathways of PI3K/AKT and MAPK, to exert an anti-depressive effect. Molecular docking and dynamics simulations supported these findings. This study presents a new strategy to explore the molecular mechanisms of LIG in treating depression.

Zhang K et al (2023).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-023-32495-7

PubMed:

37012370

A randomized, open-label clinical trial in mild cognitive impairment with EGb 761 examining blood markers of inflammation and oxidative stress.

Researchers are studying the effects of Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by examining blood markers before and after a 12-month treatment period in 100 patients. They are also assessing cognitive test scores. The study is expected to be complete by 2023.

Morató X et al (2023).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-023-32515-6

PubMed:

37012306

Red clover root-associated microbiota is shaped by geographic location and choice of farming system.

Jambagi S et al (2023).

J Appl Microbiol.

DOI:

10.1093/jambio/lxad067

PubMed:

37012225