A modified CTAB method for the extraction of high-quality RNA from mono-and dicotyledonous plants rich in secondary metabolites.
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Researchers identified potential antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) from Portulaca oleracea using computational methods. One candidate (PO2) showed promise in penetrating E. coli and S. aureus membranes, suggesting it could be a valuable tool against multidrug-resistant infections.
UR and URA from Uncaria rhynchophylla show neuroprotective effects for Alzheimer's and other CNS diseases. Mechanisms not fully understood.Important for potential medical treatments.