Improving cellular uptake and synergetic anti-tumor effects of magnolol and Brucea javanica oil through self-microemulsion.

Researchers found that combining magnolol and betulinic acid oil improved their anti-tumor effects, but their low solubility and stability hindered oral bioavailability. This could lead to new methods for cancer treatment.

Zhang H et al (2024).

Drug Dev Ind Pharm.

DOI:

10.1080/03639045.2024.2329730

PubMed:

38466185

Cloning and functional analysis of ZmMADS42 gene in maize.

Zhao Y et al (2024).

GM Crops Food.

DOI:

10.1080/21645698.2024.2328384

PubMed:

38466176

Rapid screening and isolation of 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors in Inonotus obliquus and mechanism of action in the treatment of asthma.

Study developed a new method to efficiently screen and isolate potential active ingredients in Inonotus obliquus for treatment of asthma. Utilized UF mass spectrometry and molecular docking to identify inhibitors of 5-LOX, followed by isolation of betulin, lanosterol, and quercetin.

Yun H et al (2024).

J Sep Sci.

DOI:

10.1002/jssc.202300647

PubMed:

38466162

Mikania micrantha silver nanoparticles exhibit anticancer activities against human lung adenocarcinoma via caspase-mediated apoptotic cell death.

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using leaf extract showed promise in nanotechnology for biomedical applications. The nanoparticles were effective against cancer cells by inducing cytotoxicity, DNA damage, and altering antioxidant enzymes, suggesting potential for cancer therapy.

Lalsangpuii F et al (2024).

Artif Cells Nanomed Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.1080/21691401.2024.2325942

PubMed:

38465883

Expression of auxin transporter genes in flax (Linum usitatissimum) fibers during gravity response.

Ibragimova NN and Mokshina NE (2024).

Vavilovskii Zhurnal Genet Selektsii.

DOI:

10.18699/VJGB-24-05

PubMed:

38465245

Foeniculum vulgare essential oil nanoemulsion inhibits Fusarium oxysporum causing Panax notoginseng root-rot disease.

Nie H et al (2024).

J Ginseng Res.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jgr.2023.12.002

PubMed:

38465211

Gut microbiome-based thiamine metabolism contributes to the protective effect of one acidic polysaccharide from Selaginella uncinata (Desv.) Spring against inflammatory bowel disease.

Hui H et al (2024).

J Pharm Anal.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jpha.2023.08.003

PubMed:

38464781

A natural mutation in the promoter of the aconitase gene ZjACO3 influences fruit citric acid content in jujube.

Liu H et al (2024).

Hortic Res.

DOI:

10.1093/hr/uhae003

PubMed:

38464475