Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) alters its metabolite accumulation to cope with CuO nanoparticles by promoting antioxidant production and carbon metabolism.
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- PubMed:
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Researchers in Brazil studied essential oils from Cymbopogon citratus and C. nardus for their antimicrobial potential against Candida albicans. The oils showed effectiveness against both planktonic and biofilm forms of the fungus, with low toxicity and potential for therapeutic applications.
Novel phenylpropanoids from Smilax china L. showed significant cytotoxicity against HeLa cells, impacting mitochondrial function, ROS levels, cell migration, and cell-cycle progression. Compound 13 could be a promising treatment for cervical cancer.