In Vivo Diuretic Activity and Anti-Hypertensive Potential of Hibiscus sabdariffa Extract by Inhibition of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme and Hypertension Precursor Enzymes.

The study found that extracts from the calyx of roselle have potential anti-hypertensive effects by inhibiting various enzymes and showing diuretic activity. This suggests roselle could be a source of beneficial compounds for hypertension treatment.

Sanou A et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13040534

PubMed:

38397511

Study of Dandelion (Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz.) Salt Response and Caffeic Acid Metabolism under Saline Stress by Transcriptome Analysis.

Wu Z et al (2024).

Genes (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/genes15020220

PubMed:

38397210

Estrogenic Prenylated Flavonoids in Sophora flavescens.

Researchers studied the estrogenic activity of 4 prenylated flavonoids from a Japanese medicinal herb. Results suggest potential health benefits and new insights into the herb's therapeutic effects.

Nishi K et al (2024).

Genes (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/genes15020204

PubMed:

38397194

Comprehensive Analysis of the GRAS Gene Family in Paulownia fortunei and the Response of DELLA Proteins to Paulownia Witches' Broom.

Li Y et al (2024).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25042425

PubMed:

38397102

Hub Genes and Pathways Related to Lemon (Citrus limon) Leaf Response to Plenodomus tracheiphilus Infection and Influenced by Pseudomonas mediterranea Biocontrol Activity.

Sicilia A et al (2024).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25042391

PubMed:

38397068

Synergistic Anticancer Activity of Plumbagin and Xanthohumol Combination on Pancreatic Cancer Models.

Plumbagin and xanthohumol combo shows strong anticancer activity in pancreatic cancer models by affecting BCL2 levels, leading to increased survival in mice. Potential new treatment option.

Palanisamy R et al (2024).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25042340

PubMed:

38397018

Genome-Wide Analysis of the Oat (Avena sativa) HSP90 Gene Family Reveals Its Identification, Evolution, and Response to Abiotic Stress.

Peng J et al (2024).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25042305

PubMed:

38396983

Genome-Wide Identification of the Paulownia fortunei Aux/IAA Gene Family and Its Response to Witches' Broom Caused by Phytoplasma.

Fan J et al (2024).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25042260

PubMed:

38396939