Hederagenin suppresses ovarian cancer via targeting mitochondrial fission through dynamin-related protein 1.

Hederagenin, a compound from Hedera helix, has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, and anti-fibrosis properties. This study shows that hederagenin suppresses ovarian cancer cell growth, induces apoptosis, alters mitochondrial morphology, and modulates the protein Drp1 to inhibit cancer progression.

Su F et al (2023).

Eur J Pharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.176188

PubMed:

37951490

Biocompatible and biodegradable Bletilla striata polysaccharides hydrogels crosslinked by BDDE for wound healing through the regulating of macrophage polarization.

Qiu M et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128015

PubMed:

37951426

Methyl jasmonate reduces cadmium toxicity by enhancing phenol and flavonoid metabolism and activating the antioxidant defense system in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan).

Kaushik S et al (2023).

Chemosphere.

DOI:

10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140681

PubMed:

37951403

Ethnopharmacologically important highly subsidized Indian medicinal plants: Systematic review on their traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, quality control, conservation status and future prospective.

This review provides updated information on thirteen medicinal plants prioritized by the Indian government. It covers traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, quality control, and conservation status. Useful for understanding their importance and developing conservation strategies.

Anmol et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.117385

PubMed:

37951375

GhMYC1374 regulates the cotton defense response to cotton aphids by mediating the production of flavonoids and free gossypol.

Zhang Y et al (2023).

Plant Physiol Biochem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108162

PubMed:

37951101

Corrigendum to "Zinc oxide nanoparticles mitigated the arsenic induced oxidative stress through modulation of physio-biochemical aspects and nutritional ions homeostasis in rice (Oryza sativa L.)" [Chemosphere 338 October (2023) 139566].

Jalil S et al (2024).

Chemosphere.

DOI:

10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140622

PubMed:

37951076

Allicin extracted from Allium sativum shows potent anti-cancer and antioxidant properties in zebrafish.

Researchers developed a method to extract allicin from garlic and found it remains stable at low temperatures. In zebrafish studies, allicin showed antioxidant, anti-proliferative, apoptotic, and anti-angiogenic properties. This suggests allicin could be investigated as a potential anti-cancer agent.

Ravindra J et al (2023).

Biomed Pharmacother.

DOI:

10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115854

PubMed:

37951024

A comprehensive review on the phytochemistry, pharmacological properties, and in vitro propagation of an endemic medicinal orchid, Dactylorhiza hatagirea.

Dactylorhiza hatagirea, a medicinal orchid found in the Himalayas, contains various beneficial compounds and has potential therapeutic properties including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer activities. However, it is endangered due to overexploitation. Conservation efforts and in vitro techniques can help protect this valuable plant.

Sharma S et al (2023).

Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol.

DOI:

10.1007/s00210-023-02827-5

PubMed:

37950770