DNA methylation in the wild: epigenetic transgenerational inheritance can mediate adaptation in clones of wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca).

Sammarco I et al (2023).

New Phytol.

DOI:

10.1111/nph.19464

PubMed:

38058250

Evaluation of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic effects of silver nanoparticles synthesised from Cynodon dactylon.

In this study, scientists used the extract of a plant to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in a simple and environmentally friendly way. The AgNPs were stable and showed antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, but their cytotoxic effect on normal cells needs further investigation.

Alex SB, M S S and M S L (2023).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2023.2290154

PubMed:

38058172

New Lycopodium alkaloids with neuroprotective activities from Lycopodium japonicum Thunb.

Researchers isolated a new lycopodine-type alkaloid from Thunb plants. This alkaloid and others showed potential neuroprotective and anti-apoptotic effects, which could be relevant for developing treatments for brain damage.

Xie Z et al (2023).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2023.2288242

PubMed:

38058102

Ethanol extract of Andrographis paniculata alleviates aluminum-induced neurotoxicity and cognitive impairment through regulating the p62-keap1-Nrf2 pathway.

This study explores the potential neuroprotective effects of Andrographis paniculata (AP) in an aluminum-induced model of Alzheimer's disease (AD). AP reduces cognitive impairments, amyloid-β protein deposition, and activates autophagy through the p62-Keap1-Nrf2 pathway, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic intervention.

Ma J et al (2023).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-023-04290-4

PubMed:

38057817

Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis of the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam.) ARF, Aux/IAA, GH3, and SAUR gene families.

Mathura SR, Sutton F and Bowrin V (2023).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-023-04598-w

PubMed:

38057702

Structurally diverse analgesic diterpenoids from the flowers of Rhododendron molle.

Thirteen new diterpenoids were discovered in Rhododendron molle flowers extract. These compounds showed significant analgesic activities, with some exhibiting stronger effects than morphine, suggesting potential for designing new pain medications.

Zheng G et al (2023).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105770

PubMed:

38056699

Sesquiterpenes from Chloranthus holostegius with anti-inflammatory activities.

Yan H et al (2023).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105766

PubMed:

38056697

Genome-wide identification and functional analysis of the cellulose synthase-like gene superfamily in common oat (Avena sativa L.).

Zhang S et al (2023).

Phytochemistry.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113940

PubMed:

38056517