Aloe vera peel-derived nanovesicles display anti-inflammatory properties and prevent myofibroblast differentiation.

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Phytomedicine.

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10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155108

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37844380

Exosomal microRNA profiling revealed enhanced autophagy suppression and anti-tumor effects of a combination of compound Phyllanthus urinaria and lenvatinib in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Researchers investigated the combination of a Chinese herb called Phyllanthus urinaria (CP) with the drug lenvatinib for treating liver cancer. CP has strong anti-cancer effects and, when combined with lenvatinib, could potentially overcome drug resistance in patients with advanced liver cancer.

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Phytomedicine.

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37844378

New insight into the mechanisms of Ginkgo biloba leaves in the treatment of cancer.

Ginkgo biloba leaves have been used for centuries as a traditional medicine. They have shown potential in preventing cancer, but the exact mechanism is not well understood.

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Phytomedicine.

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Identification of variety-specific metabolites of basil by high performance thin layer chromatography-assisted metabolic profiling techniques.

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37844367

Celochalcoside, a new quinochalcone C-glycoside from Celosia trigyna.

Scientists discovered a new compound called celochalcoside from a plant called L. Celochalcoside showed moderate cytotoxic activities against breast, colon, and liver cancer cells.

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Tubermycin B coated on Galactosylated Chitosan Nanoparticles synthesized by eco-friendly method ameliorates intracellular free radical production and reduces oxidative stress, reducing phosphorylation of IKKα/β/pIкBα/NF-кB pathway.

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37843350

Cannabinoids and endocannabinoids as therapeutics for nervous system disorders: preclinical models and clinical studies.

Cannabinoids from Cannabis sativa have therapeutic potential for CNS diseases. This review summarizes their effects in cellular, animal, and human trials, suggesting their use for neurological disorders.

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Neural Regen Res.

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37843213

Three Undescribed Iridoid derivatives Isolated from The Fruits of Vitex trifolia with Their Cytotoxic and Antimicrobial Activities.

Scientists isolated nine iridoid derivatives from the fruits of Vitex trifolia L., a medicinal plant in Vietnam. Four of the compounds showed significant antibacterial activity against various strains, while all nine compounds were not cytotoxic to lung cancer cells.

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Chem Biodivers.

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37842907