Effects of Berberis vulgaris fruit extract on oxidative stress status in the kidney and liver of diabetic rats.

Research investigated the effects of fruit extract on oxidative stress in diabetic rats. Understanding oxidative stress in diabetes can help us develop strategies for prevention and treatment.

Ahmadi M, Hadjzadeh MA and Rajaei Z (2024).

J Complement Integr Med.

DOI:

10.1515/jcim-2023-0163

PubMed:

38282343

Unveiling the Antimicrobial and Larvicidal Potential of Butyrolactones and Orsellinic Acid Derivatives from the Morus alba-derived Fungus Aspergillus terreus via Integrated In-vitro and In-silico Approaches.

Scientists tested compounds derived from Aspergillus terreus for antimicrobial properties. They found strong potential against tuberculosis, MRSA, and various fungal strains. In silico studies confirmed their effectiveness and suggested they could be effective against Cryptococcus neoformans and as mosquito larvicidal agents.

Amr K et al (2024).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202301900

PubMed:

38282171

Cancer Pain Management with Traditional Chinese Medicine: Current Status and Future Perspectives.

Researchers found that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can effectively manage cancer pain by tonifying, clearing, and activating channels and meridians. This approach may offer a new strategy for alleviating pain without the adverse effects of conventional medications.

Ji J et al (2024).

Am J Chin Med.

DOI:

10.1142/S0192415X24500058

PubMed:

38281918

Genome sequencing and protein modeling unraveled the 2AP biosynthesis in Bacillus cereus DB25.

Dhondge HV et al (2024).

Int J Food Microbiol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110600

PubMed:

38281435

Long-insert sequence capture detects high copy numbers in a defence-related beta-glucosidase gene βglu-1 with large variations in white spruce but not Norway spruce.

This study examines CNV of defense genes in conifers against insects, using a probe set to measure gene copy numbers. Results shed light on the constitutive defense mechanisms in white spruce. Further research on CNV emergence and phenotype effects is suggested.

Hung TH et al (2024).

BMC Genomics.

DOI:

10.1186/s12864-024-09978-6

PubMed:

38281030

Effect of aromatherapy with peppermint essential oil on the gag reflex: a randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind, crossover study.

Study tested if aromatherapy reduces gag reflexes during dental procedures. Useful for dental patients with sensitive gag reflexes who struggle to receive proper treatment.

Okamoto A et al (2024).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-024-04334-3

PubMed:

38281005

Network pharmacology and in vitro experimental verification unveil glycyrrhizin from glycyrrhiza glabra alleviates acute pancreatitis via modulation of MAPK and STAT3 signaling pathways.

Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) might have therapeutic effects in treating acute pancreatitis by interacting with the protein MAPK3, according to computational biology methods and in vitro experiments.

Zhang R et al (2024).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-024-04372-x

PubMed:

38280993

Evaluating repellence properties of catnip essential oil against the mosquito species Aedes aegypti using a Y-tube olfactometer.

Researchers tested the effectiveness of catnip essential oil in repelling Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are vectors for diseases like dengue and yellow fever. Even at low concentrations, the oil repelled more than 70% of mosquitoes for one to four hours, making it a potential natural alternative to synthetic repellents.

Batume C et al (2024).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-024-52715-y

PubMed:

38280895