Hop (Humulus lupulus L.) extract reverts glycaemic imbalance and cognitive impairment in an animal model of obesity.

Researchers found that hop bitter acids from hops improved lipid and carbohydrate metabolism in obese mice, stabilizing glycemia levels and weight gain while enhancing antioxidant capacity and brain health. This suggests potential benefits for managing obesity-related complications and cognitive decline.

Alves MDR et al (2024).

Food Funct.

DOI:

10.1039/d4fo02062f

PubMed:

38961720

Phytochemical-mediated modulation of autophagy and endoplasmic reticulum stress as a cancer therapeutic approach.

Phytochemicals from plants like celastrol and resveratrol can target autophagy and ER stress to induce cancer cell death. Understanding how different phytochemicals interact with these processes can help develop new anticancer drugs. However, more research is needed for clinical applications.

Al Azzani M et al (2024).

Phytother Res.

DOI:

10.1002/ptr.8283

PubMed:

38961675

Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of calmodulin and calmodulin-like genes in passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) and their involvement in flower and fruit development.

Researchers investigated the role of CaM and CML proteins in regulating passion fruit growth, stress responses, and other processes. Understanding these mechanisms can help improve crop productivity and quality.

Zhang D et al (2024).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-024-05295-y

PubMed:

38961401

Characterization of the GGP gene family in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and its expression analysis under hormonal and abiotic stresses.

Key enzymes GGP in potato and pepper play vital roles in plant growth and stress response. Different gene expressions and responses to phytohormones and stresses noted. Understanding these genes can help improve crop resilience.

Ding Z et al (2024).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-024-66337-x

PubMed:

38961199

Molecular Mechanism of Cynodon dactylon Phytosterols Targeting MAPK3 and PARP1 to Combat Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: A Multifaceted Computational Approach.

Study shows Cynodon dactylon phytochemicals target key genes in EOC pathways. Beta-Sitosterol binds strongly to MAPK3 and PARP1, offering potential for new EOC therapies.

Balkrishna A et al (2024).

Cell Biochem Biophys.

DOI:

10.1007/s12013-024-01375-w

PubMed:

38961033

Dissecting the antitumor effects of Scutellaria barbata: Initial insights into the metabolism of scutellarin and luteolin by gut microbiota.

Study investigated how gut microbiota metabolizes flavonoids in Scutellaria barbata, elucidating potential anti-tumor effects. Results inform future studies optimizing cancer treatment with SBD.

Zhang X et al (2024).

J Pharm Biomed Anal.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116325

PubMed:

38959755

The remarkable impact of Opuntia Ficus Indica fruit administration on metabolic syndrome: Correlations between cognitive functions, oxidative stress and lipid dysmetabolism in the high-fat, diet-fed rat model.

OFIF, a potential nutraceutical, shows promise in addressing oxyinflammatory-based diseases at both peripheral and central levels. It may mitigate Metabolic Syndrome risks and improve cognitive function in key brain regions.

Di Majo D et al (2024).

Biomed Pharmacother.

DOI:

10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117028

PubMed:

38959603

Changes of crystalline structure and physicochemical properties of Pueraria lobata var. thomsonii starch under water deficit.

Gao D et al (2024).

PLoS One.

DOI:

10.1371/journal.pone.0304373

PubMed:

38959223