Gene expression and anticancer evaluation of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. Extracts using MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell lines.

Scientists studied the potential anticancer effects of Kigelia Africana extracts on breast cancer cells. Results show promising anti-proliferative activity, suggesting the plant may have therapeutic potential for cancer treatment. Further research is needed to identify specific active compounds.

Kalsoom A et al (2024).

PLoS One.

DOI:

10.1371/journal.pone.0303134

PubMed:

38837975

Eryngial: An α,β-unsaturated Fatty Aldehyde as the Major Phytotoxin in Spiny Coriander (Eryngium foetidum L.) Essential Oil.

Spiny coriander essential oil containing eryngial inhibits wheatgrass growth, making it a potential natural herbicide for weed control. Eryngial is a potent growth inhibitor for both monocot and dicot weed species.

Haldar S et al (2024).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202400195

PubMed:

38837651

Evaluation of antioxidant, antimicrobial, and bioactive properties and peptide sequence composition of Malatya apricot kernels.

Researchers analyzed apricot kernels from four varieties to determine physicochemical properties and bioactive content. Findings could lead to improved cultivation practices and facilitate the development of new nutraceutical products.

Aydın ÇM, Çelikbıçak Ö and Hayaloğlu AA (2024).

J Sci Food Agric.

DOI:

10.1002/jsfa.13632

PubMed:

38837418

Transcriptomic Analysis Under Drought and Salt Stress Provides Insight into Genes Putatively Involved in Ginsenoside Biosynthesis in Panax japonicus Meyer.

Researchers analyzed the genes of P. japonicus under drought and salt stress to identify key pathways related to triterpene saponin synthesis, potentially leading to discoveries in ginsenoside biosynthesis and signal pathways.

Zhou J et al (2024).

Biochem Genet.

DOI:

10.1007/s10528-024-10845-y

PubMed:

38836961

Determination of the signaling proteins responsible for the antioxidant potential of the Yishenhuoxue formula for treating asthenospermia in rats.

Yuan Z et al (2024).

Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand).

DOI:

10.14715/cmb/2024.70.6.34

PubMed:

38836655

Mechanistic insight into the hepatoprotective effect of Moringa oleifera Lam leaf extract and telmisartan against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver fibrosis: plausible roles of TGF-β1/SMAD3/SMAD7 and HDAC2/NF-κB/PPARγ pathways.

Baky NAA et al (2024).

Drug Chem Toxicol.

DOI:

10.1080/01480545.2024.2358066

PubMed:

38835191

Two genes encoding caffeoyl coenzyme A O-methyltransferase 1 (CCoAOMT1) are candidate genes for physical seed dormancy in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.).

Laosatit K et al (2024).

Theor Appl Genet.

DOI:

10.1007/s00122-024-04653-6

PubMed:

38834825

Chromosome-level genome assembly of Solanum pimpinellifolium.

Han H et al (2024).

Sci Data.

DOI:

10.1038/s41597-024-03442-6

PubMed:

38834611