Neuroprotective potential of Mentha piperita extract prevents motor dysfunctions in mouse model of Parkinson's disease through anti-oxidant capacities.

Study found that Mentha piperita extract protects against Parkinson's features in mice by preventing neurodegeneration, maintaining dopamine levels, and modulating gene expression. Shows potential for PD management.

Anjum R et al (2024).

PLoS One.

DOI:

10.1371/journal.pone.0302102

PubMed:

38625964

Foliar applied potassium nanoparticles (K-NPs) and potassium sulfate on growth, physiological, and phytochemical parameters in Melissa officinalis L. under salt stress.

Nanehkaran FM et al (2024).

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.

DOI:

10.1007/s11356-024-33306-w

PubMed:

38625474

Exploring Anticancer Properties of Medicinal Plants against Breast Cancer by Downregulating Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2.

Various medicinal plants show promising anticancer activity against HER2-positive breast cancer cells by reducing HER2 expression, altering proteome profile, and containing multiple anticancer compounds. Potential innovative therapies for HER2-positive breast cancer.

Gupta S et al (2024).

J Agric Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1021/acs.jafc.3c07565

PubMed:

38624258

Comprehensive Insights into Pathophysiology of Alzheimer's Disease: Herbal Approaches for Mitigating Neurodegeneration.

Review explores multifaceted pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease, including cholinergic, tau protein, Aβ, oxidative stress, and metal ion hypotheses. Herbal interventions show potential for neuroprotection, but face limitations. DHA and Nicotine also show promise. Future research needed.

Sen D et al (2024).

Curr Alzheimer Res.

DOI:

10.2174/0115672050309057240404075003

PubMed:

38623983

Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism for diabetes II treatment by the ethyl acetate fraction of Atriplex halimus L.

They studied Atriplex halimus fractions on Drosophila larvae to treat Type 2 diabetes. Results showed decreased glucose and increased weight. Eryodictyol-7-O-neohesperidoside may be a potential antidiabetic compound.

Montaser O et al (2024).

J Exp Zool A Ecol Integr Physiol.

DOI:

10.1002/jez.2812

PubMed:

38623920

Study on the potential hypoglycemic flavonoids in Abrus precatorius leaves: purification process, quality profile and activity mechanisms by transcriptomics and network pharmacology.

Study investigated flavonoids in leaves for hypoglycaemic effects. Found D resin best for purification, increasing purity to 85.2%. Transcriptomics and network pharmacology show potential hypoglycaemic role, providing basis for product development.

Yuan X et al (2024).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2024.2340756

PubMed:

38623836

Effectiveness and care continuity in an app-based, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist-supported weight-loss service for women with overweight and obesity in the UK: A real-world retrospective cohort analysis.

Talay L and Vickers M (2024).

Diabetes Obes Metab.

DOI:

10.1111/dom.15607

PubMed:

38623616

Total mRNA sequence dataset from Pectobacterium atrosepticum colonising potato or radish roots.

Holmes A, Humphris S and Jones S (2024).

Data Brief.

DOI:

10.1016/j.dib.2024.110372

PubMed:

38623551