Topical Nigella sativa L. product: a new candidate for the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Study investigates the topical use of Nigella sativa in patients with diabetic neuropathy. N. sativa has shown beneficial effects on neuropathic pain and neurological disorders, offering a potential alternative to synthetic drugs with side effects and limitations.

Khodaie SA et al (2023).

Inflammopharmacology.

DOI:

10.1007/s10787-023-01338-2

PubMed:

37957516

The antimicrobial effect and mechanism of the Artemisia argyi essential oil against bacteria and fungus.

Artemisia argyi essential oil was tested for antimicrobial activity. It demonstrated strong activity against various bacteria and Candida albicans. The oil disrupts the cytoderm and cytomembrane, making it effective as an antimicrobial agent.

Li D et al (2023).

Braz J Microbiol.

DOI:

10.1007/s42770-023-01172-2

PubMed:

37957442

Ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction, structural characterization, and anticancer activity of polysaccharides from Rosa roxburghii Tratt fruit.

Extracted from Rosa roxburghii Tratt fruit, polysaccharides RP1 and RP3 induce apoptosis of breast cancer cells. Potential for functional foods or pharmaceutical products for breast cancer treatment.

Jiao X et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127926

PubMed:

37956813

Novel applications of black pepper essential oil as an antioxidant agent in sodium caseinate and chitosan based active edible films.

Bhatia S et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128045

PubMed:

37956812

Houttuynia Cordata Thunb.: A comprehensive review of traditional applications, phytochemistry, pharmacology and safety.

Houttuynia Cordata Thunb. is a plant with volatile oils, flavonoids, polysaccharides, and alkaloids. It has various health benefits and can be used in medicine.

Wei P et al (2023).

Phytomedicine.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155195

PubMed:

37956635

Ficus carica polysaccharide extraction via ultrasound-assisted technique: Structure characterization, antioxidant, hypoglycemic and immunomodulatory activities.

Researchers optimized ultrasound-assisted extraction to isolate FCPS, a water-soluble polysaccharide from Ficus carica fruits. FCPS showed antioxidant activity, improved insulin resistance, and activated immune response, indicating its potential as an antioxidant source and functional food.

Wang W et al (2023).

Ultrason Sonochem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106680

PubMed:

37956509

Celastrol induces premature ovarian insufficiency by inducing apoptosis in granulosa cells.

Celastrol, a compound from Tripterygium wilfordii Hook. f., can treat diseases. This study shows it induces ovarian insufficiency and cell apoptosis by binding to high mobility group box 1. Important for assessing celastrol's safety in female patients.

Wen F et al (2023).

Biomed Pharmacother.

DOI:

10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115815

PubMed:

37956480

Genome-wide identification, classification, and characterization of lectin gene superfamily in sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L.).

Faysal Ahmed F et al (2023).

PLoS One.

DOI:

10.1371/journal.pone.0294233

PubMed:

37956187