Vicia faba L. Pod Valves: A By-Product with High Potential as an Adjuvant in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease.

Researchers studied lucan broad bean pod valves (BPs) rich in L-dopa and polyphenols for Parkinson's treatment. BP extracts showed higher L-dopa content than seeds, with neuroprotective polyphenols, antioxidants, and no harmful metabolites. BP extracts were more effective than synthetic L-dopa in preventing oxidative stress.

Tesoro C et al (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29163943

PubMed:

39203021

Total Syntheses and Anti-Inflammatory Studies of Three Natural Coumarins: Glycycoumarin, Glycyrin, and 3-O-Methylglycyrol.

Peng T et al (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29163942

PubMed:

39203020

Cytotoxic Activity of Lepidium virginicum L. Methanolic Extract on Human Colorectal Cancer Cells, Caco-2, through p53-Mediated Apoptosis.

ELv extract from stems shows cytotoxic activity on Caco-2 colon cancer cells, inducing apoptosis. Contains phenolic compounds that may be potential anti-cancer agents for colorectal cancer treatment.

Gallegos-Saucedo R et al (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29163920

PubMed:

39202999

Phytochemical Analysis, Biological Activities, and Docking of Phenolics from Shoot Cultures of Hypericum perforatum L. Transformed by Agrobacterium rhizogenes.

Tusevski O et al (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29163893

PubMed:

39202972

Chemical Characterization of Pruning Wood Extracts from Six Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) Cultivars and Their Antitumor Activity.

Researchers analyzed the chemical composition of Japanese plum tree wood extracts, finding significant antiproliferative activity in certain cultivar extracts and individual phenolic compounds. This study highlights potential value in utilizing agricultural wood residues for medicinal purposes.

Ortega-Vidal J et al (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29163887

PubMed:

39202966

Artemisinin and Its Derivatives as Potential Anticancer Agents.

Artemisinin from Chinese herb used for malaria treatment; also shows promise for cancer treatment. Review discusses potential anticancer effects, mechanisms, and clinical trials, aiding future research.

Wen L et al (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29163886

PubMed:

39202965

Impact of Incorporating Dried Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) into Gluten-Free Bread on Its Antioxidant and Sensory Characteristics.

Kobus Z et al (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29163801

PubMed:

39202879

Changes in Phenolic Composition and Bioactivities of Ayocote Beans under Boiling (Phaseolus coccineus L.).

Baeza-Jiménez R and López-Martínez LX (2024).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29163744

PubMed:

39202824