All Studies

Essential oils with anti-breast cancer activities from Aralia chinensis L. (roots, stems, and leaves) via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses and molecular docking.

L. identified as potential natural medicine for breast cancer treatment due to its antitumor properties. Essential oils target key factors in cancer cells, showing promise for future therapy. Worth further investigation in the lab.

Xue J et al (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
PubMed:
38847180

Quantitative analysis of anthocyanins and flavonoids in purple and green leaves of Eleutherococcus senticosus by UPLC-MS/MS techniques.

Researchers used UPLC-MS/MS to quantify anthocyanins and flavonoids in purple and green leaves of Ulmus pumila. Purple leaves had higher anthocyanin and flavonoid levels, with cyanidin-3galactoside and delphinidin as main compounds. Findings are important for potential health benefits of these plants.

Hua M et al (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
PubMed:
38847179

Network pharmacology prediction and experiment validation of anti-liver cancer activity of Curcumae Rhizoma and Hedyotis diffusa Willd.

Study found CR-HDW has potential anti-liver cancer properties with specific mechanisms. Relevant for identifying potential new treatments for liver cancer.

Tie S et al (2024).
Ann Med Surg (Lond).
PubMed:
38846818

Endophyte-mediated enhancement of salt resistance in Arachis hypogaea L. by regulation of osmotic stress and plant defense-related genes.

Researchers studied how salt-tolerant endophytes can help peanuts grow in saltier soil. This could improve agricultural sustainability and plant growth in areas affected by soil salinization.

Liang Q et al (2024).
Front Microbiol.
PubMed:
38846577

Spatio-temporal expression of polyphenol oxidase unveils the dynamics of L-DOPA accumulation in faba bean (Vicia faba L.).

Scientists investigated L-DOPA biosynthesis in faba bean, revealing differential accumulation in different tissues. Understanding this process could enhance L-DOPA content in crops, offering potential benefits for Parkinson's disease treatment.

Jena S et al (2024).
Physiol Mol Biol Plants.
PubMed:
38846459

Ephedra sinica polysaccharide regulate the anti-inflammatory immunity of intestinal microecology and bacterial metabolites in rheumatoid arthritis.

ESP, a polysaccharide, has strong therapeutic effects on rheumatoid arthritis. The gut microbiota enzymes and derivatives play a role in the inflammatory immune response in RA. Important for potential treatment development.

Ma Y et al (2024).
Front Pharmacol.
PubMed:
38846095

Ethnobotanical survey and phytochemistry of medicinal plants used in the management of HIV/AIDS in Eastern Uganda.

Traditional medicine practitioners in Eastern Uganda use various medicinal plants rich in flavonoids and tannins to manage HIV/AIDS. These phytochemicals have potential for reversing HIV latency, providing a basis for developing new treatments for the disease.

Owor RO et al (2024).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
38845918