Phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antimicrobial activities of common culinary spices: Syzygium aromaticum (clove) and Piper nigrum (black pepper).

Researchers studied clove and black pepper extracts for their potential as alternative antimicrobial agents due to increasing antibiotic resistance. The extracts have a history of traditional medicinal and culinary use.

Zhao K et al (2024).

Front Nutr.

DOI:

10.3389/fnut.2024.1447144

PubMed:

39211834

Genomic and transcriptomic analyses of Phytophthora cinnamomi reveal complex genome architecture, expansion of pathogenicity factors, and host-dependent gene expression profiles.

Shands AC et al (2024).

Front Microbiol.

DOI:

10.3389/fmicb.2024.1341803

PubMed:

39211322

Identification of SDG gene family members and exploration of flowering related genes in different cultivars of chrysanthemums and their wild ancestors.

Han T et al (2024).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-024-05465-y

PubMed:

39210253

Protective Effect of Bio-Scaffold Against Vitrification Damage in Mouse Ovarian Tissue.

Study tested different methods of ovarian tissue cryopreservation in mice, showing encapsulation in alginate hydrogel before liquid nitrogen immersion reduces damage. Potential impact on fertility preservation techniques.

Aminian S et al (2024).

Reprod Sci.

DOI:

10.1007/s43032-024-01680-y

PubMed:

39210236

Irilin D suppresses RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis and prevents inflammation-induced bone loss by disrupting the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways.

Gal M et al (2024).

Eur J Pharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176956

PubMed:

39209096

Alantolactone improves cognitive impairment in rats with Porphyromonas gingivalis infection by inhibiting neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and reducing Aβ levels.

Alantolactone from Inula racemosa improved cognitive impairment in P. gingivalis-infected rats by reducing neuroinflammation, Aβ levels, and oxidative stress via Nrf2/HO-1 pathway activation.

Chen S et al (2024).

Brain Res.

DOI:

10.1016/j.brainres.2024.149203

PubMed:

39208968

Extraction, purification, chemical characterization, and in vitro hypoglycemic activity of polysaccharides derived from Rosa laevigata Michx.

TL;DR: Researchers optimized Rosa laevigata polysaccharide extraction with ultrasound-microwave method, studied its hypoglycemic properties. Results show potential as antioxidant/hypoglycemic drug due to improved glucose metabolism and oxidative stress reduction.

Chen S et al (2024).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135116

PubMed:

39208908

L-Glutamate treatment alleviates chilling injury of prune (Prunus domestica L.) fruit by regulating ROS homeostasis, GABA shunt, and energy metabolism.

L-Glu treatment reduces chilling injury in prune fruit by enhancing Ca signaling, GABA content, and antioxidant capacity. Optimal concentration is 0.1g/L. Enhances mitochondrial structure and energy levels under cold stress.

Hou Y et al (2024).

Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140899

PubMed:

39208637