The genomes of medicinal skullcaps reveal the polyphyletic origins of clerodane diterpene biosynthesis in the family Lamiaceae.

Li H et al (2023).

Mol Plant.

DOI:

10.1016/j.molp.2023.01.006

PubMed:

36639870

New method for microRNA detection based on multimerization.

Garafutdinov RR et al (2023).

Anal Biochem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ab.2023.115049

PubMed:

36639117

Antidepressant- and anxiolytic-like actions of Cajanus cajan seed extract mediated through monoaminergic, nitric oxide-cyclic GMP and GABAergic pathways.

The study examined the effects of ethanol seed extract of Cajanus cajan (CC) on mice that mimic antidepressant and anxiety-like properties. The seeds of CC have traditionally been used in alternative medicine for treating neurological disorders and anxiety. The study could lead to future development of CC-based therapies for these disorders.

Olubodun-Obadun TG et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.116142

PubMed:

36638856

Microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids mediate the effects of dengzhan shengmai in ameliorating cerebral ischemia via the gut-brain axis.

Researchers investigated the molecular mechanism behind the popular herbal medicine Dengzhan shengmai (DZSM) formula, which is commonly used to aid recovery from ischemic cerebrovascular diseases. The formula is composed of four herbal medicines and the study found that it promotes angiogenesis, which improves blood flow and aids in the recovery process. The study provides valuable insight into the potential benefits of traditional herbal medicines in treating vascular diseases.

Guo HH et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.116158

PubMed:

36638854

Chiral analysis of E-ε-viniferin enantiomers, towards a new chemotaxonomic marker of the vine.

To avoid economic damage to the wine industry, accurate identification of grapevine cultivars is crucial. Researchers have developed morphological, molecular, and chemical tools for positive identification of grape varieties.

Gabaston J et al (2023).

J Sci Food Agric.

DOI:

10.1002/jsfa.12444

PubMed:

36636878

Phytochemical Screening and Evaluation of Pesticidal Efficacy in the Oleoresins of Globba sessiliflora Sims and In Silico Study.

Verma B et al (2023).

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med.

DOI:

10.1155/2023/5936513

PubMed:

36636605

Flower angle favors pollen export efficiency in the snowdrop Galanthus nivalis (Linnaeus, 1753) but not in the lesser celandine Ficaria verna (Huds, 1762).

Prokop P et al (2023).

Plant Signal Behav.

DOI:

10.1080/15592324.2022.2163065

PubMed:

36635990

Correction: Genome-wide screening and characterization of long noncoding RNAs involved in fowering/bolting of Lactuca sativa.

Soorni A et al (2023).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-023-04051-y

PubMed:

36635635