Integrative transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal the phenylpropanoid and flavonoid biosynthesis of Prunus mume.
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Globally, male infertility is a major problem and reactive oxygen species (ROS) contribute to 80% of idiopathic cases. Medicinal plants like Mucuna pruriens and Flemingia praecox can improve male fertility by eliminating ROS. This study confirms the higher antioxidant activity of F. praecox and suggests its use in managing male infertility.
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