In-vivo anti-hyperglycemic effect of herbal extracts Tribulus terrestris (L) and Curcuma amada (R) on streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and its associated histopathological studies.

This study found that a combined herbal extract of TT and CA effectively reduced blood glucose levels, increased insulin and glycogen levels, and decreased HbA1c, urea, and creatinine levels in diabetic rats. The extract could be a potential natural antidiabetic agent.

Kaliaperumal K et al (2024).

Heliyon.

DOI:

10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24009

PubMed:

38230238

Whole genome resequencing data and grain quality traits of the rice cultivar Mahsuri and its blast disease resistant mutant line, Mahsuri Mutant.

Kamarudin SAA et al (2023).

Data Brief.

DOI:

10.1016/j.dib.2023.109974

PubMed:

38229927

Cardiac glycosides protect wormseed wallflower (Erysimum cheiranthoides) against some, but not all, glucosinolate-adapted herbivores.

Researchers studied how the evolution of a new defensive compound in a plant affects its interactions with herbivores. They identified enzymes involved in the production of the compound and found that it effectively defended against some, but not all, specialist herbivores. This research helps understand the chemical arms race between plants and insects.

Younkin GC et al (2024).

New Phytol.

DOI:

10.1111/nph.19534

PubMed:

38229566

Viscum album, as alternative and bridge to palliative chemotherapy in recurrent gallbladder cancer following laparoscopic radical cholecystectomy: a case report.

A 78-year-old woman with gallbladder cancer refused further chemotherapy after recurrence. She started Viscum album therapy, which decreased metastases and reduced CA19-9 levels. This therapy could be a bridge to palliative chemotherapy for patients unable to undergo standard treatment for recurrent gallbladder cancer.

Shin J, Yim E and Kang CM (2023).

Korean J Clin Oncol.

DOI:

10.14216/kjco.23016

PubMed:

38229495

Comparison of aloe vera gel dressing with conventional dressing on pressure ulcer pain reduction: a clinical trial.

Aloe Vera gel was found to better alleviate pain in pressure ulcers compared to saline. This is important for managing pain effectively in pressure ulcer patients.

Malek Hosseini A et al (2024).

BMC Res Notes.

DOI:

10.1186/s13104-023-06682-8

PubMed:

38229162

Targeted inhibition of the HNF1A/SHH axis by triptolide overcomes paclitaxel resistance in non-small cell lung cancer.

Triptolide, a compound from Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F, enhances the effectiveness of paclitaxel in treating paclitaxel-resistant lung cancer cells by inhibiting the HNF1A/SHH/ABCB1 pathway. This study suggests potential use of triptolide as a therapy for patients with paclitaxel resistance.

Li LB et al (2024).

Acta Pharmacol Sin.

DOI:

10.1038/s41401-023-01219-y

PubMed:

38228910

Polysaccharide from Panax japonicus C.A. Mey prevents non-alcoholic fatty liver disease development based on regulating liver metabolism and gut microbiota in mice.

Wu Y et al (2024).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129430

PubMed:

38228199

Performance, blood and antioxidant status in dual-purpose laying hens supplemented with aqueous extract of Christ's thorn jujube (Ziziphus spina-christi L.) leaves as phytogenic agent in subtropical conditions.

El-Kholy KH et al (2024).

Anim Biosci.

DOI:

10.5713/ab.23.0243

PubMed:

38228130