Ethnobotanical study on ritual plants used by Hani people in Yunnan, China.

This study explores the plants used in traditional rituals by the Hani people of Yunnan Province. It applies ethnobotanical methods to understand the cultural value and practical applications of these plants. Understanding this can help preserve their traditional knowledge and inform sustainable agricultural practices.

Ma X et al (2024).

J Ethnobiol Ethnomed.

DOI:

10.1186/s13002-024-00659-y

PubMed:

38350958

Corrigendum to "2-Dodecyl-6-methoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione, isolated from the root of Averrhoa carambola L., protects against diabetic kidney disease by inhibiting TLR4/TGFβ signaling pathway" [Int. Immunopharmacol. 80 (2020) 106120].

Zhang H et al (2024).

Int Immunopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111667

PubMed:

38350758

Assessing the Gut Microbiota's Ability to Metabolize Oligomeric and Polymeric Flavan-3-ols from Aronia and Cranberry.

Lessard-Lord J et al (2024).

Mol Nutr Food Res.

DOI:

10.1002/mnfr.202300641

PubMed:

38350729

Licochalcone A induces mitochondria-dependent apoptosis and interacts with venetoclax in acute myeloid leukemia.

Licochalcone A (LCA), from licorice roots, reduces AML cell viability, induces cell death, inhibits signaling pathways, and enhances effectiveness of venetoclax, indicating potential as AML treatment.

Li Y et al (2024).

Eur J Pharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176418

PubMed:

38350590

Mechanistic study of the anti-excitatory amino acid toxicity of Bushen Zhichan decoction for Parkinson's disease based on the transcriptional regulation of EAAT1 by YY1.

Bushen Zhichan decoction (BSZCF) is a traditional Chinese herbal formula derived from Liuwei Dihuang Pill. It is used to treat Parkinson's disease by nourishing and tonifying the liver and kidneys. More research is needed to understand how it works.

Liu L, Tian X and Li W (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.117857

PubMed:

38350506

Diabetic wound healing function of PCL/cellulose acetate nanofiber engineered with chitosan/cerium oxide nanoparticles.

Researchers developed a wound dressing containing chitosan nanoparticles encapsulated with cerium oxide nanoparticles. The dressing demonstrated strong antibacterial properties, antioxidant activity, improved cell viability and migration, and increased diabetic wound repair by 95.47% after 15 days. This has potential for treating diabetes-related wounds.

Kamalipooya S et al (2024).

Int J Pharm.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.123880

PubMed:

38350498

Citrus reticulata peel extract mitigates oxidative stress and liver injury induced by abamectin in rats.

Citrus reticulata peel extract (CPE) was found to have potent antioxidant activity and can alleviate abamectin-induced liver toxicity by modulating various parameters. This suggests that CPE could be effective in reducing the harmful effects of abamectin exposure.

Rahib A et al (2024).

Tissue Cell.

DOI:

10.1016/j.tice.2024.102321

PubMed:

38350206

Cloning and Expression Analysis of Key Enzyme Gene CoGPPS Involved in Iridoid Glycoside Synthesis in Cornus officinalis.

Study clones and analyzes CoGPPS in Cornus, important for biosynthesis of medicinal CIGs. CoGPPS specifically expressed in fruits, potentially main source of CIGs. Essential for future production studies.

Chen J et al (2024).

DNA Cell Biol.

DOI:

10.1089/dna.2023.0335

PubMed:

38350140