The Antimicrobial Potency of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Loaded with Melissa officinalis Extract.

Scientists studied different nanostructured systems loaded with an extract from a medicinal plant for increased stability. The materials showed high antimicrobial efficiency against bacteria and yeasts, including drug-resistant strains. Important for potential new treatments.

Petrișor G et al (2024).

Pharmaceutics.

DOI:

10.3390/pharmaceutics16040525

PubMed:

38675186

Cardioprotective and Hepatoprotective Potential of Silymarin in Paracetamol-Induced Oxidative Stress.

Silymarin protects against paracetamol-induced liver and heart damage by reducing oxidative stress markers and restoring antioxidant enzyme activity. Potentially valuable therapeutic agent for liver and heart diseases.

Okiljević B et al (2024).

Pharmaceutics.

DOI:

10.3390/pharmaceutics16040520

PubMed:

38675181

Machine Learning-Based Analysis Reveals Triterpene Saponins and Their Aglycones in Cimicifuga racemosa as Critical Mediators of AMPK Activation.

Drewe J et al (2024).

Pharmaceutics.

DOI:

10.3390/pharmaceutics16040511

PubMed:

38675172

Supplementation of Silymarin Alone or in Combination with Salvianolic Acids B and Puerarin Regulates Gut Microbiota and Its Metabolism to Improve High-Fat Diet-Induced NAFLD in Mice.

Wang X et al (2024).

Nutrients.

DOI:

10.3390/nu16081169

PubMed:

38674860

In Vitro Inhibition of Colorectal Cancer Gene Targets by Withania somnifera L. Methanolic Extracts: A Focus on Specific Genome Regulation.

"We studied the effects of L. (WS) plant extracts on colon cancer cells, finding potential as anticancer agents. Further research is needed to validate these findings for clinical use."

Macharia JM et al (2024).

Nutrients.

DOI:

10.3390/nu16081140

PubMed:

38674831

Cornflower Extract and Its Active Components Alleviate Dexamethasone-Induced Muscle Wasting by Targeting Cannabinoid Receptors and Modulating Gut Microbiota.

Nguyen NB et al (2024).

Nutrients.

DOI:

10.3390/nu16081130

PubMed:

38674820

Effects of Green and Gold Kiwifruit Varieties on Antioxidant Neuroprotective Potential in Pigs as a Model for Human Adults.

Kiwifruit boosts antioxidant capacity in pigs' brains & plasma. Green KF increases FRAP, gold KF raises ascorbate. Polyphenols play a role in brain health. Eat kiwifruit for brain protection.

Kanon AP et al (2024).

Nutrients.

DOI:

10.3390/nu16081097

PubMed:

38674790

Oxidative Stress Response Mechanisms Sustain the Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity of Quercus ilex.

Verrillo M et al (2024).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants13081154

PubMed:

38674563