An antiviral optimized extract from Sanguisorba officinalis L. roots using response surface methodology, and its efficacy in controlling viral hemorrhagic septicemia of olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus).

Scientists have created an optimized extract from Sanguisorba officinalis L. roots that effectively combats viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus in olive flounder, improving their survival and immune response. This extract could be used as an alternative for controlling the virus in fish farms.

Lim JW et al (2023).

Fish Shellfish Immunol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109066

PubMed:

37689225

Long term effects of ionising radiation in the Chernobyl Exclusion zone on DNA integrity and chemical defence systems of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris).

After the Chernobyl nuclear accident, Scots pine trees in the area still show DNA damage and cellular abnormalities. High radiation levels continue to impact the plant community.

Nybakken L et al (2023).

Sci Total Environ.

DOI:

10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166844

PubMed:

37689207

Copper enhanced arsenic-accumulation in As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata by upregulating its gene expression for As uptake, translocation, and sequestration.

Adding copper (Cu) to arsenic (As)-contaminated soil increased As accumulation in Pteris vittata plants. Gene expressions related to As uptake, translocation, and sequestration were upregulated. Moderate Cu levels can improve As accumulation efficiency, making P. vittata useful in phytoremediation of As and Cu co-contaminated soils.

Liu CJ et al (2023).

J Hazard Mater.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132484

PubMed:

37688872

(1)H NMR-based approach to determine the geographical origin and cultivation method of roasted coffee.

A study used NMR spectroscopy and data analysis to differentiate coffee samples by origin and cultivation method. Successful differentiation of samples from Brazil and Ethiopia was achieved, but not for Colombian samples or organic vs. conventional samples.

Gottstein V et al (2023).

Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137278

PubMed:

37688828

Phytochemicals and UHPLC-QTOF-HRMS characterisation of bioactives of butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) seeds and their antioxidant potentials.

The study found that Clitoria ternatea seeds have high nutrient content and contain bioactives such as rutin and sinapic acid. The seeds could be useful in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Padmanabhan V, Kumar SS and Giridhar P (2023).

Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137373

PubMed:

37688820

Development of innovative antioxidant food packaging systems based on natural extracts from food industry waste and Moringa oleifera leaves.

Barzan G et al (2024).

Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137088

PubMed:

37688815

Anti-inflammatory compounds from the rhizome of Acorus calamus var. angustatus Besser and their mechanism.

Seven compounds were isolated from the rhizome of a medicinal plant. They showed anti-inflammatory activity by increasing GSH-PX and SOD levels and decreasing MDA, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels. Compound 4 had the strongest anti-inflammatory effect and may inhibit Beclin-1-dependent autophagy.

Huang L et al (2023).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2023.2255919

PubMed:

37688474

Multi-omics analysis reveals the evolutionary origin of diterpenoid alkaloid biosynthesis pathways in Aconitum.

Zhao D et al (2023).

J Integr Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1111/jipb.13565

PubMed:

37688324