Zingiber officinale ameliorates Alzheimer's disease and Cognitive Impairments: Lessons from preclinical studies.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition that causes cognitive impairments. Researchers are searching for new treatments due to the limited efficacy and side effects of current medications. This study evaluated the potential protective properties of the compounds found in ginger against memory impairments. Both in vitro and in vivo studies were conducted, as well as clinical trials. The results demonstrated that ginger and its components have the potential to improve and prevent memory dysfunctions by targeting oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and apoptosis. However, more studies are required to evaluate their pharmaceutical aspects.

Talebi M et al (2021).

Biomed Pharmacother.

DOI:

10.1016/j.biopha.2020.111088

PubMed:

33378982

Fruit quality and antioxidant potential of Prunus humilis Bunge accessions.

Fu H et al (2020).

PLoS One.

DOI:

10.1371/journal.pone.0244445

PubMed:

33378359

Lycorine, a non-nucleoside RNA dependent RNA polymerase inhibitor, as potential treatment for emerging coronavirus infections.

Scientists are searching for new ways to treat coronavirus infections, including COVID-19. They have discovered that the RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) is effective at targeting the virus. To this end, they have been studying lycorine, a compound found in the bulbs of Lycoris radiata (L'Hér.) Herb, which has antiviral properties. Lycorine has been shown to inhibit the replication of different types of viruses, making it a promising candidate for further research. By developing new treatments that target the RdRp protein, scientists aim to find a highly effective treatment against emerging coronavirus infections.

Jin YH et al (2021).

Phytomedicine.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153440

PubMed:

33376043

Prunus spinosa Extract Loaded in Biomimetic Nanoparticles Evokes In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory and Wound Healing Activities.

Tiboni M et al (2020).

Nanomaterials (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/nano11010036

PubMed:

33375632

A Comparative Study of 5S rDNA Non-Transcribed Spacers in Elaeagnaceae Species.

Alexandrov OS, Razumova OV and Karlov GI (2020).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants10010004

PubMed:

33374528

Iranian Salvia species: A phytochemical and pharmacological update.

Askari SF et al (2021).

Phytochemistry.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phytochem.2020.112619

PubMed:

33373790

Therapeutic Potential of Rhododendron arboreum Polysaccharides in an Animal Model of Lipopolysaccharide-Inflicted Oxidative Stress and Systemic Inflammation.

Ahmad A et al (2020).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules25246045

PubMed:

33371296

Bridelia ferruginea inhibits key carbohydrate digesting enzyme and intestinal glucose absorption and modulates glucose metabolism in diabetic rats.

Oyebode O et al (2023).

Arch Physiol Biochem.

DOI:

10.1080/13813455.2020.1861026

PubMed:

33370536