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J Sep Sci.

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38605456

Huang Lian Jie Du Decoction enhances the anti-tumor efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors by activating TLR7/8 signalling in melanoma.

Researchers studied how the traditional Chinese medicine HLJD can enhance the effectiveness of ICIs in melanoma treatment. Understanding this may improve cancer immunotherapy outcomes by overcoming drug resistance.

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BMC Complement Med Ther.

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38605368

Integrative physiology and transcriptome reveal salt-tolerance differences between two licorice species: Ion transport, Casparian strip formation and flavonoids biosynthesis.

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BMC Plant Biol.

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38605293

A non-canonical BZR/BES transcription factor regulates the development of haploid reproductive organs in Marchantia polymorpha.

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Nat Plants.

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38605238

Anticancer, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity of chemically fingerprinted extract from Cyclamen persicum Mill.

Researchers studied the medicinal properties of Cyclamen persicum (C. persicum) in Palestine. Extract showed weak antibacterial effects but strong anti-cancer and antioxidant properties due to high phenolic and flavonoid content. Important for potential pharmaceutical use.

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Sci Rep.

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38605145

Transcriptome profiling of aerial and subterranean peanut pod development.

Peng Z et al (2024).

Sci Data.

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PubMed:

38605113

Celastrol alleviates airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation in obese asthma through mediation of alveolar macrophage polarization.

Celastrol from Tripterygium wilfordii roots reduces airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness in obese asthma by balancing M1/M2 alveolar macrophage polarization, possibly through the PI3K/AKT pathway. This could lead to new therapeutic options for obese asthma.

Liang Y et al (2024).

Eur J Pharmacol.

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10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176560

PubMed:

38604543

The anti-colorectal cancer effect and metabolites of Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb.

Scientists isolated secondary metabolites from Agrimonia pilosa for potential anti-colorectal cancer properties. Traditional medicine in Asia commonly uses it for enteritis and diarrhea treatment.

Wang L et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

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10.1016/j.jep.2024.118146

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38604512