Effect of Guanxin Danshen Dripping Pills on Coronary Heart Disease Comorbid with Depression or Anxiety: The ADECODE-Real World Study.

Study found GXDSDP significantly improved anxiety and depression symptoms in CHD patients. Potential alternative treatment option for mental health in cardiovascular disease.

Wu SH et al (2024).

Chin J Integr Med.

DOI:

10.1007/s11655-023-3628-x

PubMed:

37947990

Correction: Differential gene expression analysis under salinity stress in the selected turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) cultivars for curcuminoid biosynthesis.

Shankar BA et al (2023).

Mol Biol Rep.

DOI:

10.1007/s11033-023-08907-2

PubMed:

37947965

Optimal molecular binding data and pharmacokinetic profiles of novel potential triple-action inhibitors of chymase, spleen tyrosine kinase, and prostaglandin D2 receptor in the treatment of asthma.

Scientists used molecular modeling to identify bioactive compounds in Chromolaena odorata that bind tightly to proteins implicated in asthma. This could lead to the development of small molecule inhibitors for asthma treatment with minimal side effects.

Akinnusi PA et al (2023).

J Genet Eng Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.1186/s43141-023-00577-8

PubMed:

37947895

Discovery of the covalent SARS-CoV-2 M(pro) inhibitors from antiviral herbs via integrating target-based high-throughput screening and chemoproteomic approaches.

Lonicera japonica Flos extract contains gallic acid and quercetin, potent inhibitors of a coronavirus protein, offering a practical method to discover antiviral compounds from herbal medicines.

Zhang YN et al (2023).

J Med Virol.

DOI:

10.1002/jmv.29208

PubMed:

37947293

Whole-genome resequencing facilitates the development of a 50K single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping array for Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and its transferability to other pine species.

Researchers have developed the Axiom Psyl50K array, a genotyping tool based on whole-genome resequencing, for Scots pine and other pine species. It can accelerate breeding cycles and aid in genetic studies.

Estravis Barcala M et al (2023).

Plant J.

DOI:

10.1111/tpj.16535

PubMed:

37947292

Ultrasound Intensify the Flavonoid Production of the Willow Bracket Mushroom, Phellinus igniarius (Agaricomycetes), Fermentation Mycelia.

Ultrasound can enhance bio-compound production by altering cell morphology, structure, and organelles. Flavonoid content and production increased significantly under specific ultrasound conditions compared to untreated fermentation.

Dong Y et al (2023).

Int J Med Mushrooms.

DOI:

10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.2023050198

PubMed:

37947064

An Ethnobotanical Survey of Indigenous Knowledge on Medicinal Plants Used by Communities to Treat Various Diseases around Ensaro District, North Shewa Zone of Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia.

The study documented medicinal plants used by local communities in Ethiopia. 101 plant species were identified, belonging to 49 families, and used to treat 35 human ailments. Conservation of these plants is important.

Teshome M, Kebede F and Yohannes T (2023).

Scientifica (Cairo).

DOI:

10.1155/2023/5575405

PubMed:

37946795

Protective effect of Macleaya cordata isoquinoline alkaloids on lipopolysaccharide-induced liver injury in broilers.

Experiment: Studied if isoquinoline alkaloids from Macleaya cordata can protect broiler chickens from liver injury caused by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Relevant for understanding potential benefits of IA supplementation in preventing liver damage.

Chen J et al (2023).

Anim Biosci.

DOI:

10.5713/ab.23.0267

PubMed:

37946426