Molecular networking unveils anti-SARS-CoV-2 constituents from traditionally used remedies.

Plants and fungi have historically been used for treating infections, including viruses. Some of these natural products have shown promise in fighting SARS-CoV-2 and related conditions, when approved therapeutics are limited.

Wasilewicz A et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.117206

PubMed:

37783406

An in-vitro evaluation of antifungal, anti-lungcancer (A549), and anti-hyperglycemic activities potential of Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) flower extract.

Andrographis paniculata flower extract shows promise as an antifungal agent, inhibiting lung cancer cell growth and exhibiting anti-diabetic properties. Its bioactive compounds make it suitable for biomedical applications.

Phuong TN et al (2023).

Environ Res.

DOI:

10.1016/j.envres.2023.117249

PubMed:

37783331

Angelica sinensis polysaccharides ameliorated 5-Fluorouracil-induced damage of early B cell progenitors by alleviating oxidative stress of IL-7 producing mesenchymal stem and progenitor cells.

Xiao H et al (2023).

Biomed Pharmacother.

DOI:

10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115599

PubMed:

37783150

DNA hypomethylation-associated transcriptional rewiring enables resistance to heavy metal mercury (Hg) stress in rice.

Cong W et al (2024).

J Hazard Mater.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132649

PubMed:

37783144

Structural characterization, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of polysaccharide from Akebia trifoliata (Thunb.) Koidz stem.

This study analyzed the structure and properties of A. trifoliata (Thunb.) Koidz polysaccharides (ATKPs). ATKPs showed good thermal stability and exhibited strong antioxidant and antibacterial activities, making them a promising resource for food with medicinal value.

Li X et al (2023).

Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces.

DOI:

10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113573

PubMed:

37783040

Manganese sulfate application promotes berry flavonoid accumulation in Vitis vinifera cv. 'Cabernet Sauvignon' by regulating flavonoid metabolome and transcriptome profiles.

Ren R et al (2024).

J Sci Food Agric.

DOI:

10.1002/jsfa.13015

PubMed:

37782112

Mangiferin alleviates trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO)-induced atherogenesis and modulates gut microbiota in mice.

He Z et al (2023).

Food Funct.

DOI:

10.1039/d3fo02791k

PubMed:

37781894

The essential role of arginine biosynthetic genes in lunate conidia formation, conidiation, mycelial growth, and virulence of nematophagous fungus, Esteya vermicola CBS115803.

Chen C et al (2024).

Pest Manag Sci.

DOI:

10.1002/ps.7809

PubMed:

37781870