The presence of radiotoxic (210) Po and (210) Pb in Ukrainian wild medicinal plants and the assessment of related dose and cancer risk.

Researchers studied radiotoxicity of Po and Pb in popular medicinal plants from Ukraine; found low radiation doses and no cancer risk from consuming herbal plants. No radiological risk detected.

Moniakowska A et al (2024).

J Environ Qual.

DOI:

10.1002/jeq2.20555

PubMed:

38481362

Comparative study of the quality indices, antioxidant substances, and mineral elements in different forms of cabbage.

Study analyzed 159 cabbage varieties for quality, antioxidants, and minerals; different forms/colors had varying content. Findings can help choose best cabbage types for health benefits.

Yue Z et al (2024).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-024-04857-4

PubMed:

38481163

Transcriptome analysis reveals regulatory mechanisms of different drought-tolerant Gleditsia sinensis seedlings under drought stress.

Tossers studied how drought affects G. sinensis growth, impacting industry. RNA-seq analyzed gene expression in resistant vs susceptible seedlings, providing insights for improving tolerance.

Liu F et al (2024).

BMC Genom Data.

DOI:

10.1186/s12863-024-01216-y

PubMed:

38481144

Anti-inflammatory effect of lignans from flaxseed after fermentation by lactiplantibacillus plantarum SCB0151 in vitro.

Chen J et al (2024).

World J Microbiol Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.1007/s11274-024-03945-9

PubMed:

38480613

Barley AGO4 proteins show overlapping functionality with distinct small RNA-binding properties in heterologous complementation.

Miloro F et al (2024).

Plant Cell Rep.

DOI:

10.1007/s00299-024-03177-z

PubMed:

38480545

Three new indole alkaloid derivatives from Fissistigma oldhamii Levl. and their anti-inflammatory effects.

Dai DC et al (2024).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105910

PubMed:

38479619

Effect of pinoresinol-lariciresinol reductases on biosynthesis of lignans with substrate selectivity in Schisandra chinensis.

Feng J et al (2024).

Phytochemistry.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phytochem.2024.114053

PubMed:

38479587

Epiberberine inhibits bone metastatic breast cancer-induced osteolysis.

Researchers studied epiberberine, a compound from Coptidis Rhizoma, for its anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties on breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer-induced osteolysis. Results show promising potential for future treatments.

Wei C et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.118039

PubMed:

38479545