Chemical composition of essential and fixed oils of Tagetes erecta fruits (Iran) and their implications in inhibition of cancer signaling.

"Study on Tagetes erecta L. fruit oils from Iran: potent cytotoxic activity on glioblastoma cells, and significant inhibition of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Potential as an anticancer agent. Important for cancer research."

Ahmadpour V et al (2024).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-024-70582-5

PubMed:

39181940

Green synthesis of trimetallic CuO/Ag/ZnO nanocomposite using Ziziphus spina-christi plant extract: characterization, statistically experimental designs, and antimicrobial assessment.

Ziziphus spina christi leaves used to synthesize trimetallic CuO/Ag/ZnO nanocomposite with antimicrobial properties. Enhanced yield through Taguchi approach. Effective against multidrug-resistant bacteria, reducing viable counts and biofilm formation.

El-Sawaf AK et al (2024).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-024-67579-5

PubMed:

39181914

Eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles from peel and juice C. limon and their antiviral efficacy against HSV-1 and SARS-CoV-2.

Silver nanoparticles derived from the peel and juice of Citrus limon show promise in inhibiting Coronaviridae and Herpesviridae viruses with low toxicity, potentially offering a safe and effective antiviral strategy.

Dell'Annunziata F et al (2024).

Virus Res.

DOI:

10.1016/j.virusres.2024.199455

PubMed:

39181453

The effect of Nigella sativa supplementation on glycemic status in adults: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Meta-analysis of 30 studies found Nigella sativa reduces blood sugar and HbA1c levels in adults. More research needed on dosage and duration for optimal results.

Shirvani S et al (2024).

Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat.

DOI:

10.1016/j.prostaglandins.2024.106885

PubMed:

39181437

Assessment of acute, subacute genetic toxicities and immunomodulatory activity of palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) buds.

Ni R et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.118705

PubMed:

39181288

XueBiJing injection improves the symptoms of sepsis-induced acute lung injury by mitigating oxidative stress and ferroptosis.

Zou F et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.118732

PubMed:

39181287

Engeletin attenuates the inflammatory response via inhibiting TLR4-NFκB signaling pathway in Crohn's disease-like colitis.

Wei Z et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.118733

PubMed:

39181281

Sea buckthorn extract mitigates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by suppression of ferroptosis via scavenging ROS and blocking p53/MAPK pathways.

SBE from sea buckthorn has protective effects on cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including alleviating airway inflammation in mice. Further research is needed to understand its potential benefits for COPD.

Liu L et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.118726

PubMed:

39181279