All Studies

Analysis of the phytochemical components of Prunella vulgaris using high-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry combined with molecular networking and assessment of their antioxidant and anti-α-glucosidase activities.

Total phenolic and flavonoid concentrations of Prunella vulgaris varied across geographical regions. Antioxidant and anti-α-glucosidase activities were found to be superior in flavonoids. Analysis identified 32 compounds, confirming potential use of P. vulgaris as functional tea.

Cao LP et al (2023).
Biomed Chromatogr.
PubMed:
37942879

Diabetic wound healing of aloe vera major phytoconstituents through TGF-β1 suppression via in-silico docking, molecular dynamic simulation and pharmacokinetic studies.

Researchers investigated the potential of aloe vera compounds in inhibiting diabetic wound healing. Through molecular docking and simulation, aloe emodin was identified as a key chemical with potential. Wet lab experiments will further validate these findings.

Roney M et al (2023).
J Biomol Struct Dyn.
PubMed:
37942697

Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of petroleum ether fraction of Rosmarinus officinalis.

In this study, the researchers analyzed the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of a petroleum ether fraction. They identified 82 chemical components and found that the fraction displayed good antioxidant activity. This information can be used for the development and utilization of the fraction.

Shen X et al (2023).
Heliyon.
PubMed:
37942163

Bacillus megaterium RTS1 enhances resistance of Lycopersicon esculentum to salinity stress through the improvement of antioxidant defenses.

Researchers optimized RTS1 and found that plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) can mitigate salinity stress in tomatoes. This is significant for improving tomato growth in salt-affected soils.

Yavarian S, Jafari P and Akbari N (2023).
Iran J Microbiol.
PubMed:
37941883

Industrial wastewater irrigation increased higher heavy metals uptake and expansins, metacaspases, and cystatin genes expression in Parthenium and maize.

Industrial wastewater irrigation in Pakistan contaminates agricultural soils with heavy metals, exceeding permissible limits. Plant gene expression related to growth improvement and inhibition increases. Parthenium and maize should be avoided if irrigated with wastewater.

Penzy K et al (2023).
Environ Monit Assess.
PubMed:
37940800

Genome-wide association study for boll weight in Gossypium hirsutum races.

A study on cotton identified markers and genes linked to boll weight, a key factor in cotton yield. Significant SNPs and candidate genes were found, aiding cotton yield enhancement through marker-assisted breeding.

Wang Y et al (2023).
Funct Integr Genomics.
PubMed:
37940771