Phytochemical profiling of Striga asiatica; characterisation and anti-microbial assessment of the isolates.

Researchers isolated a new compound () and 12 known compounds from a plant. The compounds were tested for antimalarial and antimicrobial activity. Chryseriol and apigenin showed promise against MRSA.

Elbermawi A et al (2024).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2024.2325588

PubMed:

38449104

The Efficacy of Ganoderma lucidum Extracts on Treating Endometrial Cancer: A Network Pharmacology Approach.

Study demonstrates Ganoderma lucidum extracts inhibit endometrial cancer by activating Rap1 signaling pathway, inhibiting proliferation, promoting apoptosis, and blocking cell cycle. Important for potential cancer treatment research.

Shi M et al (2024).

Reprod Sci.

DOI:

10.1007/s43032-024-01500-3

PubMed:

38448739

Andrographolide Improves ApoE4-Mediated Blood-Brain Barrier Injury by Alleviating Inflammation.

Andrographolide protects blood-brain barrier from ApoE4-induced injury by inhibiting inflammation and promoting tight junction proteins, potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

Zhou X et al (2024).

Mol Neurobiol.

DOI:

10.1007/s12035-024-04088-6

PubMed:

38448724

Genome-wide identification, phylogenetic classification of histone acetyltransferase genes, and their expression analysis in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) under salt stress.

Yolcu S et al (2024).

Planta.

DOI:

10.1007/s00425-024-04361-x

PubMed:

38448714

Novel electroporation-based genome editing of carnation plant tissues using RNPs targeting the anthocyanidin synthase gene.

Mori K, Tanase K and Sasaki K (2024).

Planta.

DOI:

10.1007/s00425-024-04358-6

PubMed:

38448635

Short term supplementation with cranberry extract modulates gut microbiota in human and displays a bifidogenic effect.

Lessard-Lord J et al (2024).

NPJ Biofilms Microbiomes.

DOI:

10.1038/s41522-024-00493-w

PubMed:

38448452

The neuroprotective effects of baobab and black seed on the rat hippocampus exposed to a 900-MHz electromagnetic field.

Researchers studied the impact of mobile phone EMFs on rat hippocampus. Baobab and black seed reduced adverse effects of EMFs on neurons. Herbal products could protect against EMF damage.

Mohamed H, Deniz OG and Kaplan S (2024).

J Chem Neuroanat.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jchemneu.2024.102405

PubMed:

38447905

Screening and characterization of an anti-inflammatory pectic polysaccharide from Cucurbita moschata Duch.

Huang L et al (2024).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130510

PubMed:

38447847