All Studies

[Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of different parts of Prunella vulgaris by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS and UPLC].

This study analyzed the chemical compounds in different parts of Prunella vulgaris and found 117 compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and triterpenoid saponins. The stem and leaf showed potential application value and the seed contained salviaflaside, a marker compound for quality evaluation of Prunellae Spica.

Immunology Prunella vulgaris
Wu SR et al (2023).
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi.
DOI:
10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20221227.202
PubMed:
37802797

Antidermatophytic quinolizidine alkaloids from Calpurnia aurea subsp. aurea (Aiton) Benth.

Scientists isolated and identified eight quinolizidine alkaloids from a Kenyan medicinal plant. These compounds showed antidermatophytic activity against common fungal causes of tinea infections in humans at varying concentrations.

Phytochemistry Calpurnia aurea
Wanga LA, Indieka AS and Matasyoh JC (2023).
Fitoterapia.
DOI:
10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105698
PubMed:
37802229

Peppermint essential oil and its nano-emulsion: Potential against aflatoxigenic fungus Aspergillus flavus in food and feed.

This review discusses the potential of peppermint essential oils to combat Aspergillus flavus infestations and prevent the production of carcinogenic aflatoxin. It emphasizes the prospects of using these oils and plant-derived chemicals to develop novel antifungal agents and protect food from contamination.

Phytochemistry Mentha piperita
Abd El-Hack ME et al (2023).
Toxicon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.toxicon.2023.107309
PubMed:
37802220

Koumine ameliorates neuroinflammation by regulating microglia polarization via activation of Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.

Gelsemium elegans, a traditional medicine, contains Koumine, which can reduce inflammation by modulating macrophage activation and polarization. This research might have potential applications in treating inflammatory conditions.

Neuroscience Gelsemium elegans
Wang L et al (2023).
Biomed Pharmacother.
DOI:
10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115608
PubMed:
37801902

Antidiabetic Effect of Combined Leaf Extracts of Portulaca oleracea L., Beta vulgaris L., and Cichorium intybus L. in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats.

Combining purslane, chard, and chicory leaf extracts improved glucose control in diabetic rats, restoring liver and pancreas health. This could lead to the development of natural drugs for diabetes.

Diabetes Beta vulgarisCichorium intybusPortulaca oleracea
Helmy SA et al (2023).
J Med Food.
DOI:
10.1089/jmf.2022.0119
PubMed:
37801671

Long noncoding RNA TRABA suppresses β-glucosidase-encoding BGLU24 to promote salt tolerance in cotton.

Researchers discovered that a lncRNA called TRABA suppresses the expression of GhBGLU24-A, a gene responsible for salt stress response in cotton. GhBGLU24-A mediates ER stress through the ERAD pathway, affecting plant tolerance to salt stress. Understanding these mechanisms could aid in developing more resilient crops.

Genetics Gossypium hirsutum
Cui C et al (2023).
Plant Physiol.
DOI:
10.1093/plphys/kiad530
PubMed:
37801620

Neuroprotective Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Scoparia dulcis on Acrylamide-Induced Neurotoxicity in Zebrafish Model.

Scoparia dulcis, an herbal medicine, was tested on zebrafish to study its neuroprotective effects against acrylamide-induced neurotoxicity. EESD improved memory and mitigated toxicity, showing potential as a neuroprotective agent.

Neuroscience Scoparia dulcis
Raghunathan T, Srinivasan S and Jamuna S (2023).
Appl Biochem Biotechnol.
DOI:
10.1007/s12010-023-04733-1
PubMed:
37801272

Plasma metabonomic study on the effect of Para‑hydroxybenzaldehyde intervention in a rat model of transient focal cerebral ischemia.

Para-hydroxybenzaldehyde (PHBA) protected against cerebral ischemia in rats by improving neurological function, reducing infarction area, and increasing neuron number. Metabolic analysis identified key pathways and PHBA increased autophagy, offering potential stroke therapies.

Cardiology Gastrodia elata
Yu X et al (2023).
Mol Med Rep.
DOI:
10.3892/mmr.2023.13111
PubMed:
37800608
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