Transcriptome-based identification and validation of reference genes for corm growth stages, different tissues, and drought stress in Taro (Colocasia esculenta).

Dong W, Chen Q and He F (2024).

BMC Plant Biol.

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10.1186/s12870-024-05199-x

PubMed:

38816693

Genome resources for three modern cotton lines guide future breeding efforts.

Sreedasyam A et al (2024).

Nat Plants.

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10.1038/s41477-024-01713-z

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38816498

The chromosome-level genomes of the herbal magnoliids Warburgia ugandensis and Saururus chinensis.

Luo L et al (2024).

Sci Data.

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10.1038/s41597-024-03229-9

PubMed:

38816414

Untargeted metabolomics, optimization of microwave-assisted extraction using Box-Behnken design and evaluation of antioxidant, and antidiabetic activities of sugarcane bagasse.

Researchers studied fruit waste as a source of bioactive compounds. This could lead to new, affordable ways to obtain valuable materials for research and product development in the lab.

Ovatlarnporn C et al (2024).

Phytochem Anal.

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10.1002/pca.3395

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38816275

Wogonin ameliorates ER stress-associated inflammatory response, apoptotic death and renal fibrosis in a unilateral ureteral obstruction mouse model.

Kuo HL et al (2024).

Eur J Pharmacol.

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10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176676

PubMed:

38815787

An update on existing therapeutic options and status of novel anti-metastatic agents in breast cancer: Elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying the pleiotropic action of Withania somnifera (Indian ginseng) in breast cancer attenuation.

Significant advancements in drug technology have led to promising anti-breast cancer properties of Withania somnifera. It can be used as a prophylactic or therapeutic adjunct to improve treatment outcomes and understanding of breast cancer progression.

Srivastava A et al (2024).

Int Immunopharmacol.

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10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112232

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38815352

Seeing double: two different homospermidine oxidases are involved in pyrrolizidine alkaloid biosynthesis in different organs of comfrey (Symphytum officinale).

Zakaria MM et al (2024).

Plant J.

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10.1111/tpj.16847

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38815125

Comparative Metabolomics and Network Pharmacology Analysis Reveal Shared Neuroprotective Mechanisms of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst and Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.

Bacopa monnieri and Centella asiatica share neuroprotective mechanisms, supported by metabolomics and protein target prediction. Potential for memory enhancement and ROS reduction.

Parate SS et al (2024).

Mol Neurobiol.

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10.1007/s12035-024-04223-3

PubMed:

38814535