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H. virginiana L. extract showed antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects, no cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory action, and potential to fight infections through nitric oxide production, making it a promising treatment option.
Researchers examined the anti-inflammatory effects of Sophora flavescens, finding that flavonoids had stronger inhibition of cytokine production than alkaloids, with prenylated flavanones offering the highest suppression. Prenylation and methoxylation of flavanones improved skin absorption and decreased epidermal thickness in mice, indicating potential for designing new treatments for psoriasis.
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