Curative effect of the total saponins of Panax japonicus (TSPJ) on type 2 diabetes: Focusing on VEGFA.

The study found that TSPJ could potentially be beneficial in managing T2DM, suggesting potential implications for the treatment of the disease.

Li S et al (2024).

Gene.

DOI:

10.1016/j.gene.2024.148305

PubMed:

38403172

The rhizomes of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz improve gastrointestinal health and pregnancy outcomes in pregnant mice via modulating intestinal barrier and water-fluid metabolism.

Chenxing W et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.117971

PubMed:

38403003

The natural compounds, Magnolol or Honokiol, promote adipose tissue browning and resist obesity through modulating PPARα/γ activity.

Magnolia officinalis extracts activate PPAR pathways, reduce NAFLD, promote adipose tissue browning, and combat obesity through enhanced energy expenditure and thermogenesis. Key role of FGF21 in liver-adipocyte communication.

Chu Y et al (2024).

Eur J Pharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176438

PubMed:

38402928

Identification, in silico selection, and mechanistic investigation of antioxidant peptides from corn gluten meal hydrolysate.

Wang X et al (2024).

Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138777

PubMed:

38402763

Metabolomics approach for phenolic compounds profiling of soursop (Annona muricata L.) fruit during postharvest storage.

Ochoa-Jiménez VA et al (2024).

Metabolomics.

DOI:

10.1007/s11306-024-02093-3

PubMed:

38402513

The secretome from human-derived mesenchymal stem cells augments the activity of antitumor plant extracts in vitro.

Scientists studied how mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) interact with cancer cells in the tumor microenvironment (TME) using natural plant extracts. MSC secretome combined with extracts inhibited cancer cell viability and migration, showing potential for cancer treatment.

Ramirez JA et al (2024).

Histochem Cell Biol.

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10.1007/s00418-024-02265-1

PubMed:

38402366

Comparative analysis of chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes of sweet potato provides evidence of gene transfer.

Li G et al (2024).

Sci Rep.

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10.1038/s41598-024-55150-1

PubMed:

38402284

Isoliquiritin counteracts cadmium-induced intestinal damage in mice through enhancing intestinal barrier function and inhibiting apoptosis.

Zhao L et al (2024).

Food Chem Toxicol.

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10.1016/j.fct.2024.114544

PubMed:

38401882