GeoBotanical: All Studies

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In Vitro and In Silico Evaluation of ACE2 and LOX Inhibitory Activity of Origanum Essential Oils and Carvacrol.

In this study, researchers evaluated the inhibitory potentials of commercial essential oils and their main component, carvacrol. The essential oils, including and , were found to inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and lipoxygenase enzymes. Carvacrol showed the highest inhibitory activity for both enzymes. The findings suggest that these essential oils and carvacrol have potential health benefits, particularly in regulating blood pressure and inflammation. Further studies are needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

COVID-19 Origanum majorana Origanum vulgare

Demirci F et al (2023).; Planta Med.
DOI:: 10.1055/a-1828-2479
PubMed:: 35439836

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Identifying and characterizing Stagonosporopsis cucurbitacearum causing spot blight on Pinellia ternata in China.

Genetics Pinellia ternata

Zhou J et al (2022).; PeerJ.
DOI:: 10.7717/peerj.13278
PubMed:: 35437476

13475.

In-depth genome analysis of Bacillus sp. BH32, a salt stress-tolerant endophyte obtained from a halophyte in a semiarid region.

Genetics Atriplex halimus

Belaouni HA et al (2022).; Appl Microbiol Biotechnol.
DOI:: 10.1007/s00253-022-11907-0
PubMed:: 35435457

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Au-courant and novel technologies for efficient doubled haploid development in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.).

Genetics Hordeum vulgare

Patial M et al (2023).; Crit Rev Biotechnol.
DOI:: 10.1080/07388551.2022.2050181
PubMed:: 35435095

13477.

Anti-COVID-19 potential of Azadirachta indica (Neem) leaf extract.

COVID-19 can cause multiple organ distress syndrome (MODS) and has high mortality rates in severe cases, especially in those with comorbidities like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The involvement of the vascular endothelium (VE) is a plausible explanation for MODS, as the VE connects all target organs and systems. This study hypothesizes that the acetone-water extract of Neem plant leaves, which has been shown to prevent the binding of other pathogens to the VE, could prevent SARS-CoV-2 binding and therefore be an effective treatment for COVID-19. The extract is readily available, simple to prepare, and non-toxic, making it a promising therapeutic option. Clinical trials are needed to investigate its efficacy further.

COVID-19 Azadirachta indica

Eze MO et al (2022).; Sci Afr.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01184
PubMed:: 35434432

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Investigating the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of leaves ethanolic extracts of Cedrus libani and Pinus brutia.

Immunology Pain Cedrus libani Pinus brutia

Karrat L, Abajy MY and Nayal R (2022).; Heliyon.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09254
PubMed:: 35434396

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UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS(2) analysis of Acacia pennata extract and its effects on glycemic indices, lipid profile, pancreatic and hepatorenal alterations in nicotinamide/streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Diabetes Acacia pennata

Shao H et al (2022).; Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:: 10.1002/fsn3.2732
PubMed:: 35432973

13480.

Identification of superior late-blooming apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) genotypes among seedling-originated trees.

Genetics Prunus armeniaca

Mashhadi Z and Khadivi A (2022).; Food Sci Nutr.
DOI:: 10.1002/fsn3.2747
PubMed:: 35432962