Steroidal saponins and homoisoflavonoids from the fibrous roots of ophiopogon japonicus and their anti-pulmonary fibrosis activities.

Pu HY et al (2024).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2024.2331044

PubMed:

38498767

Antioxidant Activity and Seasonal Variations in the Composition of Insoluble Fiber from the Cladodes of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Miller: Development of New Extraction Procedures to Improve Fiber Yield.

Caminiti R et al (2024).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants13040544

PubMed:

38498558

Citrus limon Essential Oil: Chemical Composition and Selected Biological Properties Focusing on the Antimicrobial (In Vitro, In Situ), Antibiofilm, Insecticidal Activity and Preservative Effect against Salmonella enterica Inoculated in Carrot.

Study evaluated essential oil chemical profile, found high levels of limonene, -pinene, and -terpinene. Showed CLEO has strong antibacterial and antibiofilm properties, potential as natural food preservative.

Kačániová M et al (2024).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants13040524

PubMed:

38498554

Genome-Wide Mining of CULLIN E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Genes from Uncaria rhynchophylla.

Shao Y et al (2024).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants13040532

PubMed:

38498523

Assessing the Efficiency of Antimicrobial Plant Extracts from Artemisia afra and Eucalyptus globulus as Coatings for Textiles.

Study examined plant extracts as textile coatings, showing varying antimicrobial effectiveness. Hexanoic extract was most potent against bacteria, methanolic extract showed antibacterial properties but reduced post-laundering. Findings inform use of plant extracts in textile antimicrobial coatings.

Nortjie E et al (2024).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants13040514

PubMed:

38498494

Correlation between Antimicrobial Activity Values and Total Phenolic Content/Antioxidant Activity in Rubus idaeus L.

Researchers found that raspberry plant parts contain antibacterial compounds. Leaves, inflorescences, and fruits can combat Gram-positive bacteria. Root and seed extracts show lower activity. Using natural alternatives could replace synthetic antibiotics, offering economic and environmental benefits.

Ispiryan A et al (2024).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants13040504

PubMed:

38498473

Momordica charantia fruit reduces plasma fructosamine whereas stems and leaves increase plasma insulin in adult mildly diabetic obese Göttingen Minipigs.

Study compared blood glucose-lowering effects of Bitter gourd fruit and stems-leaves in diabetic obese pigs. Results may provide insight into physiological mechanisms and potential for human diabetes management.

Koopmans SJ et al (2024).

PLoS One.

DOI:

10.1371/journal.pone.0298163

PubMed:

38498469

Coreopsis tinctoria improves energy metabolism in obese hyperglycemic mice.

This study shows that Chinese trumpet creeper (CT) can improve energy metabolism and lower blood glucose levels in obese mice by targeting the liver. Kaempferol, a compound in CT, plays a significant role in this process.

Huangfu B et al (2024).

Heliyon.

DOI:

10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27449

PubMed:

38496841