Identification and characterization of yellow stripe-like genes in maize suggest their roles in the uptake and transport of zinc and iron.

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BMC Plant Biol.

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10.1186/s12870-023-04691-0

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38163880

Disclosing the potential of Cupressus leylandii A.B. Jacks & Dallim, Eucalyptus globulus Labill., Aloysia citrodora Paláu, and Melissa officinalis L. hydrosols as eco-friendly antimicrobial agents.

Hydrosols, by-products of essential oil extraction, were tested and found to have antimicrobial properties against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans. Aloysia citrodora hydrosol was the most effective, indicating potential applications in various industries.

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38163838

Identification, characterization, and molecular docking of immunomodulatory oligopeptides from bioavailable hempseed protein hydrolysates.

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38163680

Nicotine promotes epithelial to mesenchymal transition and gemcitabine resistance via hENT1/RRM1 signalling in pancreatic cancer and chemosensitizing effects of Embelin-a naturally occurring benzoquinone.

Prashanth N et al (2024).

Sci Total Environ.

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PubMed:

38163613

Danhong formula alleviates endothelial dysfunction and reduces blood pressure in hypertension by regulating MicroRNA 24 - Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase-Serine/Threonine Kinase- Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase axis.

Researchers studied the antihypertensive effects of a Chinese medicine, Danhong Formula (DHF), to understand how it improves endothelial dysfunction and reduces high blood pressure, benefiting cardiovascular health.

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J Ethnopharmacol.

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10.1016/j.jep.2023.117615

PubMed:

38163560

Mulberry (Morus alba L.) leaf water extract attenuates type 2 diabetes mellitus by regulating gut microbiota dysbiosis, lipopolysaccharide elevation and endocannabinoid system disorder.

Researchers found that mulberry leaf water extract (MLWE) can improve type 2 diabetes by regulating gut microbiota and reducing intestinal permeability. This is important for understanding the potential benefits of MLWE in treating metabolic dysfunction.

Du Y et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

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38163557

Phytochemical characterization and phospholipase A(2) inhibitory effect of Vitex negundo L. root extracts.

Kusar S et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

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10.1016/j.jep.2023.117671

PubMed:

38163555

A comprehensive review of the botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology, quality control and other applications of Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix.

Liu Y et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

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10.1016/j.jep.2023.117687

PubMed:

38163554