Molecular interplay between phytoconstituents of Ficus Racemosa and neurodegenerative diseases.

Researchers investigated the potential therapeutic effects of phytoconstituents from the plant Ficus racemosa on neurodegenerative diseases. They found that these compounds have promising interactions with pathological pathways and could be valuable for treating these diseases, suggesting a path for future research and treatment development.

Rani A et al (2024).

Eur J Neurosci.

DOI:

10.1111/ejn.16250

PubMed:

38217338

GRAS gene family in rye (Secale cereale L.): genome-wide identification, phylogeny, evolutionary expansion and expression analyses.

Researchers analyzed the GRAS transcription factor family in rye, finding it plays important roles in plant development and stress response. This knowledge can improve our understanding of rye's potential use in agriculture and breeding programs.

Fan Y et al (2024).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-023-04674-1

PubMed:

38216860

Clinical efficacy and safety of Panax notoginseng saponins in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with blood hypercoagulability: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

PNS from Panax notoginseng can treat COPD with HCS by reducing blood clotting. Important for managing risk factors in COPD patients.

Zhou R et al (2024).

Phytomedicine.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155244

PubMed:

38216446

Corn stigma ameliorates hyperglycemia in zebrafish and GK rats of type 2 diabetes.

Liang H et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.117746

PubMed:

38216098

From ground to gut: Evaluating the human health risk of potentially toxic elements in soil, groundwater, and their uptake by Cocos nucifera in arsenic-contaminated environments.

This study found that coconut water from arsenic-contaminated areas in West Bengal, India has low levels of arsenic and is safe to consume. However, exposure to contaminated groundwater and soil may increase the risk of cancer. Strategies to reduce contamination are important for human health.

Biswas A, Choudhary A and Darbha GK (2024).

Environ Pollut.

DOI:

10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123342

PubMed:

38215870

Dimeric diarylheptanoids with anti-inflammatory activity from Zingiber officinale.

Fang HB et al (2024).

Phytochemistry.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phytochem.2024.113975

PubMed:

38215811

Tobacco introduced Perilla frutescens and Ocimum basilicum genes attenuates neutrophilic inflammation in lung tissues of COPD rats.

Wei K et al (2024).

Ecotoxicol Environ Saf.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.115956

PubMed:

38215665

Hydroxysafflor Yellow A and Tenuigenin Exhibit Neuroprotection Effects Against Focal Cerebral Ischemia Via Differential Regulation of JAK2/STAT3 and SOCS3 Signaling Interaction.

Combining natural compounds in Chinese medicine, hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA) and tenuigenin (TEN), shows promise in treating ischemic stroke by improving various aspects of brain function and suppressing cell apoptosis. This combination modulates signaling pathways, leading to synergistic effects against stroke.

Yu L et al (2024).

Mol Neurobiol.

DOI:

10.1007/s12035-023-03896-6

PubMed:

38214838