Effects of three different plant-derived polysaccharides on growth performance, immunity, antioxidant function, and cecal microbiota of broilers.

Zhao G et al (2024).

J Sci Food Agric.

DOI:

10.1002/jsfa.12988

PubMed:

37718500

Influence of pH and ionic strength on the physicochemical and structural properties of soybean β-conglycinin subunits in aqueous dispersions.

Ju Q et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126927

PubMed:

37717873

Carboxymethyl chitosan-TK resistant starch complex ameliorates type 2 diabetes by regulating the gut microbiota.

Carboxymethyl chitosan and resistant starch combo improves diabetes control by increasing probiotic growth, suppressing harmful bacteria, and reducing water intake, weight, blood glucose levels, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in diabetic mice. Gut microbiota diversity was proven.

Pan X et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126930

PubMed:

37717867

Understanding mechanistic aspect of the therapeutic role of herbal agents on neuroplasticity in cerebral ischemic-reperfusion injury.

Scientists studied the impact of herbal medicines on stroke management. Current therapies have limited effectiveness, but herbal medicines could improve outcomes by modulating neuroplasticity. This research addresses the need for novel strategies for stroke treatment.

Bangar A et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.117153

PubMed:

37717842

Sanguisorba officinalis ethyl acetate extract attenuates ulcerative colitis through inhibiting PI3K-AKT/NF-κB/ STAT3 pathway uncovered by single-cell RNA sequencing.

Researchers investigated the potential of S. officinalis as a treatment for UC, a serious and incurable illness causing bloody stools. Understanding its molecular mechanism and disease basis could lead to improved treatments with fewer side effects.

Li C et al (2023).

Phytomedicine.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155052

PubMed:

37717310

Dynamics of imprinted genes and their epigenetic mechanisms in castor bean seed with persistent endosperm.

Han B et al (2023).

New Phytol.

DOI:

10.1111/nph.19265

PubMed:

37717216

The reference genome of seed hemp (Cannabis sativa) provides new insights into fatty acid and vitamin E synthesis.

Wei H et al (2024).

Plant Commun.

DOI:

10.1016/j.xplc.2023.100718

PubMed:

37717143

Indigenous medicinal plants used in folk medicine for malaria treatment in Kwara State, Nigeria: an ethnobotanical study.

This study documents the use of medicinal plants in folk medicine for treating malaria in Nigeria. Understanding these traditional remedies could help improve healthcare delivery in underdeveloped countries battling with the deadly disease.

Evbuomwan IO, Stephen Adeyemi O and Oluba OM (2023).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-023-04131-4

PubMed:

37716985