Antifungal activity of Carica papaya fruit extract against Microsporum canis: in vitro and in vivo study.

Study tested () fruit extract effectiveness against scalp ringworm fungus, including . Shows potential as alternative treatment, but further research on active compounds and toxicity needed.

Aljuhani S et al (2024).

Front Microbiol.

DOI:

10.3389/fmicb.2024.1399671

PubMed:

38803379

Total flavone of Abelmoschus manihot regulates autophagy through the AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway to treat intestinal fibrosis in Crohn's disease.

Zhang D et al (2024).

J Gastroenterol Hepatol.

DOI:

10.1111/jgh.16560

PubMed:

38803139

Phytochemical profile and antifungal activity of essential oils obtained from different Mentha longifolia L. accessions growing wild in Iran and Iraq.

Scientists studied the essential oil of Mentha longifolia from Iran and Iraq for antifungal properties. Terpenoid and phenolic compounds have potential food and pharmaceutical applications. Consider genetics and habitat when determining plant phytochemical profiles.

Mustafa KH et al (2024).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-024-05135-z

PubMed:

38802729

Unraveling the multi-faceted role of Rosmarinus officinalis L. (rosemary) and diosmetin in managing gut motility.

Naqvi S et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.118395

PubMed:

38801915

A viral small interfering RNA-host plant mRNA pathway modulates virus-induced drought tolerance by enhancing autophagy.

Wu X et al (2024).

Plant Cell.

DOI:

10.1093/plcell/koae158

PubMed:

38801738

Natural Immunomodulatory Agents as a Complementary Therapy for Poxviruses.

Researchers identified polyphenolics and isoquinoline alkaloids as potential antiviral agents against monkeypox virus by targeting viral elements. Natural extracts from traditional plants also show promise. Urgent molecular studies are needed to confirm their anti-poxvirus properties.

Ali SI and Salama A (2024).

Adv Exp Med Biol.

DOI:

10.1007/978-3-031-57165-7_22

PubMed:

38801589

Behavioral and electrophysiological study in Colossoma macropomum treated with different concentrations of Nepeta cataria oil in an immersion bath revealed a therapeutic window for anesthesia.

Essential oils from Nepeta Cataria induce anesthesia in fish. Concentrations of 125-150µL-1 safe for short-term use, with reversible effects on posture reflex. Electrocardiographic changes observed at higher concentrations.

Dos Santos MF et al (2024).

Fish Physiol Biochem.

DOI:

10.1007/s10695-024-01361-2

PubMed:

38801500

Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis with Rhizophagus irregularis DAOM197198 modifies the root transcriptome of walnut trees.

Durney C et al (2024).

Mycorrhiza.

DOI:

10.1007/s00572-024-01152-w

PubMed:

38801470