Comparative Evaluation of Medicinal Plant Extracts and Antimicrobial Magistrals.

This study compares antimicrobial activity of traditional medicine substances. Brilliant green and rivanol are most effective. Plant extracts from Cydonia oblonga and Cistus laurifolius have highest antimicrobial effects, while Fumaria cilicica and Cistus laurifolius are strongest against fungus. This can inform drug formulation decisions.

Muftah H et al (2024).

New Microbiol.

PubMed:

38252047

Impact of Fermentation on the Phytochemical Content and Biological Properties of Moringa oleifera Lam. Shoot Teas.

Eze FN et al (2024).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202301868

PubMed:

38251956

Analysis of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Stingless Bee Honey and Identification of a Botanical Source as Ageratum conyzoides.

Hungerford NL et al (2024).

Toxins (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/toxins16010040

PubMed:

38251258

Neuroprotective Effect of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Loaded with Lepidium sativum (L.) Seed Bioactive Components Enhance Bioavailability and Wnt/β-Catenin/Camk-II Signaling Cascade in SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells.

Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNps) loaded with seed extract show potential as a therapeutic approach for Alzheimer's disease by increasing bioavailability and efficacy in preventing oxidative stress-induced neurodegeneration. LS-SLNps exhibit neuroprotective effects, boost cell proliferation, and stimulate nerve cell growth factor expression.

Al-Saran N et al (2024).

Nanomaterials (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/nano14020199

PubMed:

38251163

The Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica and Its Fractions Exert Antioxidative and Anti-Neuroinflammatory Effects on Microglial Cells and Regulate the Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway.

Researchers investigated the bioactivity of triterpenes in the ethanolic extract of Centella asiatica (SECA) and found potential benefits for treating Alzheimer's disease by reducing neuroinflammation and oxidative stress.

Hambali A et al (2024).

J Alzheimers Dis.

DOI:

10.3233/JAD-230875

PubMed:

38250772

Transcriptome analysis of green and purple fruited pepper provides insight into novel regulatory genes in anthocyanin biosynthesis.

Tan H et al (2024).

PeerJ.

DOI:

10.7717/peerj.16792

PubMed:

38250728

New insights in the Spanish gene pool of olive (Olea europaea L.) preserved ex situ and in situ based on high-throughput molecular markers.

Gómez-Gálvez FJ et al (2024).

Front Plant Sci.

DOI:

10.3389/fpls.2023.1267601

PubMed:

38250447

Green Synthesis of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles, Characterization, and Their Neuroprotective Effect on Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Oxidative Injury in Human Neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) Cell Line.

Scientists synthesized cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeONPs) from () leaf extract, known for neuroprotective properties. CeONPs showed antioxidant activity and protected human neuroblastoma cells from oxidative stress-induced damage and apoptosis. CeONPs could be valuable in treating neurodegenerative disorders.

Mamatha MG et al (2024).

ACS Omega.

DOI:

10.1021/acsomega.3c07505

PubMed:

38250384