Toxic and signaling effects of the anaesthetic lidocaine on rice cultured cells.

Study shows lidocaine affects rice cells similarly to mammals, inducing programmed cell death and disrupting electrical signals. Important for understanding anesthesia mechanisms across species.

Sylvain Bonfanti L et al (2024).

Plant Signal Behav.

DOI:

10.1080/15592324.2024.2388443

PubMed:

39116108

Phytoconstituent Profiling and Antifungal Efficacy of Artemisia absinthium L.: Towards Sustainable Bio-Fungicide Development.

Study on Artemisia absinthium leaf extract shows potent antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum, Penicillium digitatum, and Alternaria solani. Fraction 4 contains 27 unique compounds, including Bruceine B, Guanidine, and Ethyl alpha-d-glucoside as strong inhibitors of key fungal enzymes. Potential natural alternative to synthetic fungicides.

Akhtar R and Kumar TS (2024).

Appl Biochem Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.1007/s12010-024-05030-1

PubMed:

39115786

Characterization of the ZCTs, a subgroup of Cys2-His2 zinc finger transcription factors regulating alkaloid biosynthesis in Catharanthus roseus.

Traverse KKF et al (2024).

Plant Cell Rep.

DOI:

10.1007/s00299-024-03295-8

PubMed:

39115578

Natural variations in MdNAC18 exert major genetic effect on apple fruit harvest date by regulating ethylene biosynthesis genes.

Wen G et al (2024).

J Integr Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1111/jipb.13757

PubMed:

39115451

Antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Anethum graveolens L. fruit extract on castor oil-induced diarrhea in rats.

Brinsi C et al (2024).

Neurogastroenterol Motil.

DOI:

10.1111/nmo.14892

PubMed:

39115258

Genetics and plasticity of white leaf mark variegation in white clover (Trifolium repens L.).

Kuo WH et al (2024).

Ann Bot.

DOI:

10.1093/aob/mcae129

PubMed:

39115051

Deciphering the Anticancer Arsenal of Piper longum: Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Unveil Phytochemical Targets Against Lung Cancer.

Study used network pharmacology and omics to identify bioactive compounds in for potential lung cancer therapy. Key targets include CTNNB1, STAT3, HIF1A, HSP90AA1, and ERBB2. Compounds like 6-alpha-diol show promise for treatment.

Varadharajan V et al (2024).

Int J Med Sci.

DOI:

10.7150/ijms.98393

PubMed:

39113883

The complete chloroplast genome of Flemingia stricta Roxb. ex Ait. 1812 (Phaseoleae, Fabaceae).

Cai Y, Chen H and Zhang J (2024).

Mitochondrial DNA B Resour.

DOI:

10.1080/23802359.2024.2387251

PubMed:

39113747