All Studies

Cell Culture and Molecular Docking Analysis to Determine the Antiviral Activity of Folklore Medicinal Plants Against Chikungunya Virus.

TL;DR: Folklore plants like Azadirachta indica, Calendula officinalis, and Piper retrofractum have compounds that can combat Chikungunya Virus by inhibiting viral replication. Potential for new treatments.

Kumar S, Kaushik S and Garg M (2024).
Curr Drug Deliv.
PubMed:
39234913

The complete chloroplast genome sequence of red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) and phylogenetic analysis.

Researchers sequenced the complete chloroplast genome of red raspberries, revealing 127 genes and a close relationship to another raspberry species. This information improves our understanding of raspberry genetics and potential benefits for human health.

Zhou H and Zhang H (2024).
Mitochondrial DNA B Resour.
PubMed:
39234579

Hepatic changes following a high-fat diet: effects of Cornus mas and gold nanoparticles phytoreduced with Cornus mas on oxidative stress, inflammation, and histological damage.

"Study found HFD causes liver injury, CM and GNPsCM can protect against oxidative stress and inflammation. Important for potential treatment/prevention of liver damage from high fat diets."

Zugravu DD et al (2024).
Med Pharm Rep.
PubMed:
39234459

Supplementation of Ampelopsis grossedentata extract contributes to the improvement of intestinal health in swine.

Study on vine tea extract (AGE) highlights its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties. It also improves gut health and microbiota. Relevant for potential medical and dietary applications.

Liu X et al (2024).
Front Vet Sci.
PubMed:
39234174

Boosting impacts of Acacia nilotica against hepatic toxicity induced by gentamicin: biochemical, anti-inflammatory and immunohistochemical study.

AN extract mitigates gentamicin-induced liver damage in rats by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and histopathological changes. AN could potentially protect the liver from toxicity caused by gentamicin.

Althobaiti SA et al (2024).
Toxicol Res (Camb).
PubMed:
39233845

Mechanistic insights into Retama raetam's anti-proliferative and pro-apoptotic effects in A549 lung cancer cells: targeting PI3K/Akt pathway and ROS production.

Study on effects of tropical desert plant extract on NSCLC cells. Results show dose-dependent anti-proliferative effects, apoptosis induction, inhibition of cell migration, and interaction with PI3K/Akt pathways to promote cell death.Important for potential treatment of lung cancer.

Alshehri MA et al (2024).
Toxicol Res (Camb).
PubMed:
39233844

Identification and functional characterization of bidirectional gene pairs and their intergenic regions in cotton.

Researchers analyzed bidirectional gene pairs in cotton to improve genetic traits in transgenic crops. Understanding these promoters can enhance biotechnology efficiency and cultivate cotton with superior fiber quality.

Yang J et al (2024).
BMC Plant Biol.
PubMed:
39232709

Transcriptome analysis and genome-wide identification of the dehydration-responsive element binding gene family in jackfruit under cold stress.

Researchers studied the DREB gene family in jackfruit to develop cold-resistant varieties. Understanding these genes can help enhance jackfruit resilience to low temperatures, aiding in its growth and development in winter.

Ma X et al (2024).
BMC Genomics.
PubMed:
39232675