Detection of isoflavones and phytoestrogen-rich plant extracts binding to estrogen receptor β using a yeast-based fluorescent assay.

Scientists evaluated the binding affinities of phytoestrogens from medicinal plants for estrogen receptor β, using a yeast-based fluorescent assay. This can help identify potential treatments for gynecological diseases and assess environmental substances affecting the female reproductive system.

Bekić S et al (2024).

Anal Biochem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ab.2024.115529

PubMed:

38582243

In Vitro and In Vivo Anti-Inflammatory Activity of a Combination of Extracts from Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Alpinia galanga, and Withania somnifera used in Unani Medicine.

Shiffa M et al (2024).

Altern Ther Health Med.

PubMed:

38581340

Gap-free X and Y chromosome assemblies of Salix arbutifolia reveal an evolutionary change from male to female heterogamety in willows, without a change in the position of the sex-determining locus.

Wang Y et al (2024).

New Phytol.

DOI:

10.1111/nph.19744

PubMed:

38581199

Effects of garlic (Allium sativum L) and Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad individually and in combination on male reproductive damage due to diabetes: suppression of the AGEs/RAGE/Nox-4 signaling pathway.

Garlic and Citrullus colocynthis improve male reproductive function in diabetes through antioxidant properties. Lowering doses may still be effective in achieving desired results without unwanted side effects.

Mohammadzadeh A, Gol A and Kheirandish R (2024).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-024-04402-8

PubMed:

38581015

Genome-wide investigation of UDP-Glycosyltransferase family in Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum).

Yang F et al (2024).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-024-04926-8

PubMed:

38580941

Chromosome-level genome assembly of milk thistle (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.).

Kim KD et al (2024).

Sci Data.

DOI:

10.1038/s41597-024-03178-3

PubMed:

38580686

Pharmacological and phytochemical insights on the pancreatic β-cell modulation by Angelica L. roots.

Patyra A et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.118133

PubMed:

38580187

Evaluation of the in vitro and in vivo antimicrobial activity of alkaloids prepared from Chelidonium majus L. using MRSA- infected C. elegans as a model host.

Researchers extracted alkaloids from Chelidonium majus L. and found they have strong antibacterial properties, particularly against MRSA. Alkaloids also extended the lifespan of C. elegans under stress through the DAF-2/DAF-16 pathway. This research could lead to new antibiotics and insights into immune responses.

Qi J et al (2024).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105944

PubMed:

38580033