Green synthesis of zinc and nickel dual-doped cerium oxide nanoparticles: antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity effects.

Dual-doped cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO-NPs) were synthesized using zucchini peel extract. They showed increased size at higher temperatures and effectively killed cells at inhibitory concentrations. These nanoparticles also affected the enzymatic activity of SOD and CAT, intensifying CAT activity without affecting SOD activity.

Mahmoodi P et al (2023).

Bioprocess Biosyst Eng.

DOI:

10.1007/s00449-023-02920-2

PubMed:

37700115

Aralia saponin A isolated from Achyranthes bidentata Bl. ameliorates LPS/D-GalN induced acute liver injury via SPHK1/S1P/S1PR1 pathway in vivo and in vitro.

Zeng M et al (2023).

Int Immunopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110912

PubMed:

37699301

A new alkaloid from Portulaca oleracea L. with its anti-inflammatory activity.

Scientists discovered a new alkaloid, oleraisoindole B, from L. It showed anti-inflammatory activity at 5 μM. The structure was determined using NMR and UHPLC-ESI-Q-TOF/MS spectroscopic methods.

Yao J et al (2023).

Z Naturforsch C J Biosci.

DOI:

10.1515/znc-2022-0245

PubMed:

37698627

A dual transcriptomic approach reveals contrasting patterns of differential gene expression during drought in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus and carrot.

This study looked at how arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and carrot plants respond to drought. Drought decreased photosynthesis and plant growth, and decreased root colonization. Genes related to symbiosis were downregulated in carrot but upregulated in the fungus. This shows that carrot plants reduce their investment in symbiosis during drought, while the fungus increases its efforts.

Keller-Pearson M et al (2023).

Mol Plant Microbe Interact.

DOI:

10.1094/MPMI-04-23-0038-R

PubMed:

37698455

Novel Jasmonic Acid-Coumarin Pathway in the Eggplant That Inhibits Vitellogenin Gene Expression To Prevent Mite Reproduction.

Xu Z et al (2023).

J Agric Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04007

PubMed:

37698370

Baicalin attenuated metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation via the p62-Keap1-Nrf2 signalling pathway in db/db mice.

Baicalin, found in Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, shows promise in treating metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). It reduces lipid accumulation, cirrhosis, and apoptosis in the liver by enhancing antioxidant enzymes through the p62-Keap1-Nrf2 pathway.

Liu WJ et al (2023).

Phytother Res.

DOI:

10.1002/ptr.8010

PubMed:

37697721

Genome and whole-genome resequencing of Cinnamomum camphora elucidate its dominance in subtropical urban landscapes.

Researchers investigated the camphor tree's unique ability to thrive in subtropical urban environments, despite belonging to a family mostly found in tropical regions. Understanding its adaptability could have implications for urban greening initiatives and landscaping choices.

Li D et al (2023).

BMC Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12915-023-01692-1

PubMed:

37697363

Genome-wide identification of GhRLCK-VII subfamily genes in Gossypium hirsutum and investigation of their functions in resistance to Verticillium wilt.

This study identifies and analyzes the RLCK-VII genes in G. hirsutum, providing insight into their evolutionary history, structural features, expression patterns, and their role in plant defense. Useful for understanding plant growth, development, and immunity.

Liu X et al (2023).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-023-04435-0

PubMed:

37697254