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Predicting anti-COVID-19 potential: in silico analysis of Mauritine compound from Ziziphus-spina christi as a promising papain-like protease (PLpro) inhibitor.

Researchers studied the antiviral effects of the plant compound Mauritine on COVID-19 protease. Mauritine-A and Mauritine-C show promise with strong binding affinity and stability. This could lead to potential COVID-19 treatments.

COVID-19 Ziziphus spina-christi
Fakih TM et al (2024).
J Biomol Struct Dyn.
DOI:
10.1080/07391102.2024.2322627
PubMed:
38529845

Combination of tenuigenin-based Polygala tenuifolia willd. root extract and forsythoside a improved Alzheimer's disease.

Tenuigenin and forsythoside A extracts from specific plants show neuro-protective effects individually. When combined in a 2:1 ratio, they synergistically protect against Alzheimer's disease symptoms in cell models. Shows potential for future treatment development.

Neuroscience Forsythia suspensaPolygala tenuifolia
Liang G et al (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2024.2332945
PubMed:
38529756

Investigating the Potential of Acacia nilotica-Enriched Glass Ionomer Cement: An Analysis of Antimicrobial Activity and Compressive Strength.

Study examined antibacterial and compressive strength of glass ionomer cement with plant extract. Modified specimens showed increased effectiveness against bacteria and improved strength, particularly in group III. Potential for plant extract to enhance GIC as a restorative material in dental applications.

Antimicrobial Acacia nilotica
Paulraj J et al (2024).
Cureus.
DOI:
10.7759/cureus.54821
PubMed:
38529417

Impact of Saussurea lappa against foodborne parasite Trichinella spiralis experimental infections induced variation in DNA damage, oxidative stress and PCNA expression in rat skeletal muscles.

GeneticsImmunology Saussurea lappa
Alghabban AJM et al (2024).
Toxicol Res (Camb).
DOI:
10.1093/toxres/tfae047
PubMed:
38529200
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