Diosbulbin C, a novel active ingredient in Dioscorea bulbifera L. extract, inhibits lung cancer cell proliferation by inducing G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest.

Scientists discovered that diosbulbin C, a natural compound found in traditional Chinese medicine, has strong anti-cancer properties against non-small cell lung cancer. This finding is important for developing new therapeutic interventions for the disease.

Zhu Z et al (2023).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-023-04245-9

PubMed:

38049779

An extract from the frass of swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) larvae inhibits HCT116 colon cancer cell proliferation but not other cancer cell types.

This study investigates the chemical components of insect frass from Papilio machaon larvae fed on different plants and their biological activity. It also explores the expression of CYP genes in the larvae's midgut to understand their metabolic system. Care about this because it may reveal potential natural medicines and provide insights into insect metabolism.

Nakano M et al (2023).

BMC Genomics.

DOI:

10.1186/s12864-023-09841-0

PubMed:

38049715

Role of mitochondrial farnesyltransferase gene in the prevention of the food spoilage fungi Aspergillus flavus by the antimicrobial natural preservative perillaldehyde.

Researchers investigated the role of Cox10, an enzyme in the heme A synthesis pathway, in the growth and drug resistance of Aspergillus flavus. Deletion of cox10 affects growth and development, increases drug resistance, and triggers stress responses. Understanding these molecular mechanisms could help develop antifungal agents against A. flavus contamination.

Zhuo Q et al (2024).

Food Microbiol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fm.2023.104422

PubMed:

38049276

A comparison of microbiota isolation methods reveals habitat preferences for fermentative yeasts and plant pathogenic fungi in the grape berry.

Martins V, Teixeira A and Gerós H (2024).

Food Microbiol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fm.2023.104408

PubMed:

38049270

Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd. ex Lindl.) derived polysaccharide with enhanced glycolipid metabolism regulation and mice gut microbiome.

Zhao K et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128588

PubMed:

38048922

Antimicrobial Efficacy of Allium cepa and Zingiber officinale Against the Milk-Borne Pathogen Listeria monocytogenes.

Researchers investigated the antibacterial effects of Allium cepa (onion) and Zingiber officinale (ginger) extracts against Listeria monocytogenes. A. cepa showed significant inhibitory activity, potentially targeting the virulence factor of the bacteria. Medicinal plants may serve as natural alternatives for treating listeriosis.

Arasu A et al (2023).

J Microbiol.

DOI:

10.1007/s12275-023-00086-w

PubMed:

38048022

In Vivo and in Silico Based Evaluation of Antidiabetic Potential of an Isolated Flavonoid from Allium hookeri in Type 2 Diabetic Rat Model.

Singh KD et al (2024).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202301299

PubMed:

38047518

Exploring the synergistic potential of wild nettle and olive oil: bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial properties.

This study found that infusing wild nettle leaves with olive oil enhances its nutritional value and health benefits. The infused oil had high levels of antioxidants, antibacterial properties, and increased zinc and iron content. These findings suggest that nettle-infused olive oil could have novel culinary and health applications.

Manai-Djebali H et al (2023).

Int J Environ Health Res.

DOI:

10.1080/09603123.2023.2287589

PubMed:

38047414