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Sci Data.

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PubMed:

39214997

Molecular Dynamics Simulation Studies of Beta-Glucogallin and Dihydro Dehydro Coniferyl Alcohol from Syzygium cumini for its Antimicrobial Activity on Staphylococcus aureus.

Researchers explored phytochemicals from Syzygium cumini for potential efficacy against antimicrobial resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Beta-Glucogallin and Dihydro Dehydro Coniferyl alcohol showed strong interactions with the pathogen's ATP binding domain AgrC, making them promising candidates for new antibiotics against AMR infections.

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39214923

Encapsulated Thuja plicata essential oil into biopolymer matrix as a potential pesticide against Phytophthora root pathogens.

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39214830

Fungal Coculture of Herpotrichia sp. and Trametes versicolor Induces Production of Diverse Metabolites with Anti-Parkinson's Neuroprotective Activity.

Isopod-associated fungi produced 13 new compounds, including rare sesquiterpene-saccharide hybrids and a natural sesquiterpene racemate. These compounds protected neurons from oxidative damage, with compound potentially being a promising treatment for Parkinson's disease.

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39214601

A comparative study of Mentha longifolia var. asiatica and Zygophyllum arabicum ZnO nanoparticles against breast cancer targeting Rab22A gene.

Researchers synthesized ZnO nanoparticles with extracts from Mentha longifolia var. asiatica and Zygophyllum arabicum to target Rab22A in breast cancer cells. Results showed significant cytotoxicity and apoptotic activity, with Z. arabicum being more effective. This research provides valuable insights for potential breast cancer treatments.

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PLoS One.

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39213285

Exploring the action mechanism of Oxalis corniculata L. decoction in treating osteoarthritis utilizing liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry technology combined with network pharmacology.

Zhang J, Shen W and He H (2024).

Medicine (Baltimore).

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10.1097/MD.0000000000039515

PubMed:

39213214

Laurus nobilis L. leaves Suppress Alcohol-Related Liver Disease by Exhibiting Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects in Alcohol-Treated Hepatocytes and Mice.

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PubMed:

39212582

Therapeutic Evaluation of Unani Medicine, Including Single Drugs and Polyherbal Formulations with Special Reference to Neurodegenerative Disorders.

Unani remedies offer safer alternatives to conventional drugs for treating neurodegenerative disorders, with evidence supporting their efficacy in alleviating symptoms and providing neuroprotective benefits from natural phytoconstituents.

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Altern Ther Health Med.

PubMed:

39212516