Curcumin suppresses the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by inhibiting NKD2 methylation to ameliorate intestinal ischemia/reperfusion injury.

Curcumin (CCM) reduces inflammation, cell apoptosis, and oxidative stress caused by intestinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. It mediates these effects by inhibiting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway through NKD2 methylation. Promising treatment for I/R injury.

Zhu JX et al (2023).

Kaohsiung J Med Sci.

DOI:

10.1002/kjm2.12782

PubMed:

38010861

Antifungal edible coatings for fruits based on zein and chitosan nanowhiskers.

The study investigated the use of a zein coating containing chitosan nanowhiskers (CSW) to protect guava fruits from spoilage and extend their shelf life. The CSW coating was found to prevent microbial growth and maintain fruit quality during storage. This finding is important for preserving the quality of fresh produce and extending its shelf life.

Almeida CL et al (2023).

J Food Sci.

DOI:

10.1111/1750-3841.16831

PubMed:

38010738

In vivo comprehensive metabolite profiling of esculetin and esculin derived from chicory in hyperuricemia rats using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry.

Lv Z et al (2024).

J Sep Sci.

DOI:

10.1002/jssc.202300664

PubMed:

38010472

Handelin alleviates cachexia- and aging-induced skeletal muscle atrophy by improving protein homeostasis and inhibiting inflammation.

Handelin, a compound from Chrysanthemum indicum, improves muscle health in aging worms. This study investigates its protective effects and mechanisms in a mouse muscle atrophy model induced by cachexia and aging.

Zhang HJ et al (2023).

J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle.

DOI:

10.1002/jcsm.13381

PubMed:

38009816

Reactive oxygen species induced oxidative damage to DNA, lipids, and proteins of antibiotic-resistant bacteria by plant-based silver nanoparticles.

This study found that plant-based silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) effectively damage antibiotic-resistant bacteria through oxidative damage. AgNPs synthesized through and extracts were most effective in and , respectively. The results show that AgNPs can kill bacteria by altering DNA, lipids, and proteins.

Ali HM et al (2023).

3 Biotech.

DOI:

10.1007/s13205-023-03835-1

PubMed:

38009163

Molecular mapping of two novel cold resistance genes in common wheat by 660K SNP array.

The study discovered and mapped two new cold resistance genes in wheat, which can help improve wheat yield in low temperature conditions. The genes control cold resistance and their identification lays the foundation for further research and cloning.

Lei C et al (2023).

Mol Breed.

DOI:

10.1007/s11032-023-01425-w

PubMed:

38009099

Chemical composition, antioxidative and antimicrobial activities of essential oil of wild Artemisia annua from Ningxia, China.

Essential oil from wild Artemisia from China was analyzed. It shows good antibacterial and antifungal activities against specific pathogens. This oil has potential applications in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Ma L et al (2023).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2023.2281001

PubMed:

38008924

Corrigendum to "Essential oils from Inula japonica and Angelicae dahuricae enhance sensitivity of MCF-7/ADR breast cancer cells to doxorubicin via multiple mechanisms" [J. Ethnopharmacol. 180 (2016) 18-27].

Wu M et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.117496

PubMed:

38008656