Hormonal Status of Transgenic Birch with a Pine Glutamine Synthetase Gene during Rooting In Vitro and Budburst Outdoors.

Scientists studied the effects of genetic modification on nitrogen metabolism in transgenic birch plants. They found that the plants had higher levels of indoleacetic acid (IAA) and were more productive in low nitrogen conditions. This research enhances our understanding of the relationship between hormones and nutrients in trees.

Lebedev VG et al (2023).

Biomolecules.

DOI:

10.3390/biom13121734

PubMed:

38136605

Antimicrobial Potential of Different Isolates of Chaetomium globosum Combined with Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Chemical Profiling.

Researchers in Egypt isolated native fungal species from soil samples and wild host plants, discovering that they have strong antimicrobial properties against multi-drug resistant bacteria. These findings suggest that the isolates could be a potential solution to the global problem of antimicrobial resistance.

Goda MS et al (2023).

Biomolecules.

DOI:

10.3390/biom13121683

PubMed:

38136556

Portulaca Oleracea L. (Purslane) Extract Protects Endothelial Function by Reducing Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Oxidative Stress through AMPK Activation in Diabetic Obese Mice.

Purslane, a food and drug, has various health benefits. This study found that it can improve endothelial function in diabetes by activating AMPK/eNOS signaling pathway, suggesting its potential in treating vascular complications.

Miao L et al (2023).

Antioxidants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antiox12122132

PubMed:

38136251

Betula pendula Leaf Extract Targets the Interplay between Brain Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and NFkB Pathways in Amyloid Aβ(1-42)-Treated Rats.

Researchers analyzed a leaf extract for its chemical composition and tested its effects on rats with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The extract reduced oxidative stress and inflammation, improved antioxidant capacity, and enhanced behavior, suggesting potential benefits for AD treatment.

Sevastre-Berghian AC et al (2023).

Antioxidants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antiox12122110

PubMed:

38136229

Global Profiling of the Antioxidant Constituents in Chebulae Fructus Based on an Integrative Strategy of UHPLC/IM-QTOF-MS, MS/MS Molecular Networking, and Spectrum-Effect Correlation.

Wang X et al (2023).

Antioxidants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antiox12122093

PubMed:

38136213

Impact of In Vitro Digestion on the Digestibility, Amino Acid Release, and Antioxidant Activity of Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.) and Cañihua (Chenopodium pallidicaule Aellen) Proteins in Caco-2 and HepG2 Cells.

Serena-Romero G et al (2023).

Antioxidants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antiox12122075

PubMed:

38136195

Antioxidant Activity of Medicinal Herbs and Spices from Plants of the Lamiaceae, Apiaceae and Asteraceae Families: Chemometric Interpretation of the Data.

Ulewicz-Magulska B and Wesolowski M (2023).

Antioxidants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antiox12122039

PubMed:

38136159

Disruption of a licorice cellulose synthase-derived glycosyltransferase gene demonstrates its in planta role in soyasaponin biosynthesis.

Sakanishi M et al (2023).

Plant Cell Rep.

DOI:

10.1007/s00299-023-03095-6

PubMed:

38135741