Evaluating β-cryptoxanthin antioxidant properties against ROS-induced macromolecular damages and determining its photo-stability and in-vitro SPF.

The study found that β-cryptoxanthin, derived from Kocuria marina DAGII, is a potent antioxidant that can protect against damage caused by Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). It can prevent lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation, and DNA damage. It also has UV protection capabilities.

Brahma D and Dutta D (2023).

World J Microbiol Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.1007/s11274-023-03747-5

PubMed:

37715879

Endophytic fungal species Nigrospora oryzae and Alternaria alternata exhibit antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative multi-drug resistant clinical bacterial isolates.

Fanele A and Ndlovu SI (2023).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-023-04157-8

PubMed:

37715184

Dose effects of restorer gene modulate pollen fertility in cotton CMS-D2 restorer lines via auxin signaling and flavonoid biosynthesis.

The study examined gene alleles in CMS-D2 cotton and found that the homozygous RfRf genotype had higher fertility than the heterozygous Rfrf genotype. Key genes and metabolites were identified, and over-activation of auxin signaling was found to inhibit pollen development. These findings shed light on the regulation of pollen fertility in CMS-D2 cotton.

Zang R et al (2023).

Plant Cell Rep.

DOI:

10.1007/s00299-023-03053-2

PubMed:

37715064

Enhanced mechanical and functional properties of chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol/hydroxypropyl methylcellulose/alizarin composite film by incorporating cinnamon essential oil and tea polyphenols.

Yu H et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126859

PubMed:

37714243

Qishen granule attenuates doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by protecting mitochondrial function and reducing oxidative stress through regulation of Sirtuin3.

Zhang J et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.117134

PubMed:

37714227

Efficacy and mechanism study of Baichanting compound, a combination of Acanthopanax senticosus (Rupr. and Maxim.) Harms, Paeonia lactiflora Pall and Uncaria rhynchophylla (Miq.) Miq. ex Havil, on Parkinson's disease based on metagenomics and metabolomics.

Researchers investigated the potential of Baichanting Compound (BCT), a Chinese herbal prescription, to treat Parkinson's disease (PD). BCT contains Acanthopanax senticosus, Paeonia lactiflora, and Uncaria rhynchophylla. This study may provide insights into a novel treatment option for PD.

Lu Y et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.117182

PubMed:

37714224

Multiplex genotyping of SNPs in genomic DNA via hydrogel-based assay mediated with MutS and polyethylene glycol.

Hydrogel-based platform enables PCR-free multiplex genotyping of SNPs in genomic DNA using a single fluorophore, increasing specificity and allowing genotyping of large DNA sizes. Application includes origin identification of raw materials and potential for precision medicine and food product authentication.

Mun SJ et al (2023).

Biosens Bioelectron.

DOI:

10.1016/j.bios.2023.115670

PubMed:

37714061

Adjuvant activities of immunostimulating natural products: Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. and Coriolus versicolor in BNT162b2 vaccination against COVID-19 infection.

Researchers found that combining the water extract of Astragalus membranaceus and Coriolus versicolor with the mRNA vaccine BNT162b2 enhanced the vaccine's effectiveness against both ancestral and variant forms of SARS-CoV-2. This combination could potentially improve protection against COVID-19.

Chan BC et al (2024).

J Leukoc Biol.

DOI:

10.1093/jleuko/qiad106

PubMed:

37713617