Reresearch progress on the antitumor effects and mechanisms by active ingredients in Houttuynia cordata.

Wu X and Li H (2023).

Asian J Surg.

DOI:

10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.12.036

PubMed:

38087694

The alleles bc-u(d) and bc-u(r) (previously bc-4 gene), representing coding mutations within Vps4 AAA+ ATPase ESCRT protein, interact with other genes to condition resistance to BCMV and BCMNV in common bean.

Soler-Garzón A, McClean PE and Miklas PN (2023).

Plant Genome.

DOI:

10.1002/tpg2.20421

PubMed:

38087438

Potential anticancer properties and mechanisms of thymoquinone in colorectal cancer.

Thymoquinone (TQ) from Nigella sativa has anti-cancer properties against colorectal cancer. It can enhance existing cancer treatments and reduce adverse effects. More research is needed to understand its molecular targets and improve its clinical usefulness in overcoming drug resistance and obstacles in chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Sheikhnia F et al (2023).

Cancer Cell Int.

DOI:

10.1186/s12935-023-03174-4

PubMed:

38087345

Phytochemical profile and antimicrobial activity of essential oils from two Syzygium species against selected oral pathogens.

Essential oils from Syzygium samarangense and Syzygium malaccense were extracted and tested for their ability to fight oral pathogens. This study explores the potential of these oils for treating tooth infections and toothache.

Salem SS et al (2023).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-023-04277-1

PubMed:

38087292

Cepharanthine, a regulator of keap1-Nrf2, inhibits gastric cancer growth through oxidative stress and energy metabolism pathway.

Cepharanthine (CEP) derived from Stephania Cephalantha Hayata inhibits gastric cancer cell growth by inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. It also regulates oxidative stress and alters energy metabolism, suggesting potential for gastric cancer treatment.

Lu YY et al (2023).

Cell Death Discov.

DOI:

10.1038/s41420-023-01752-z

PubMed:

38086844

Neuroprotective effect of the traditional decoction Tian-Si-Yin against Alzheimer's disease via suppression of neuroinflammation.

Researchers investigated the therapeutic potential of the herbal decoction Tian-Si-Yin for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Tian-Si-Yin, a traditional Chinese medicine, has been used for dementia and neurological conditions. Its effectiveness for AD and its mechanisms are not yet fully understood.

Zhou L et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.117569

PubMed:

38086513

Effects of extraction methods on the physicochemical properties and functionalities of pectic polysaccharides from burdock (Arctium lappa L.).

Wang Z et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

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10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128684

PubMed:

38086431

Enrichment of grape berries and tomato fruit with health-promoting tartaric acid by expression of the Vitis vinifera transketolase VvTK2 gene.

Su J et al (2024).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128734

PubMed:

38086429