Unraveling the Potential Anti-Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Mechanisms of Ginger by Computational Target Fishing.

This study identified 20 active compounds in ginger that target 18 human proteins and 12 SARS-CoV-2 proteins, suggesting its potential as a treatment for COVID-19. SIGMAR1 and histone deacetylase 2 could be important proteins in this process.

Chen S and Zhang L (2023).

J Med Food.

DOI:

10.1089/jmf.2023.K.0027

PubMed:

37682285

Phytochemical characterization, isolation, antioxidant and cytogenotoxic activity of leaves of Heliotropium elongatum (Lehm) I.M. Johnst.

Paula Sales P et al (2023).

J Toxicol Environ Health A.

DOI:

10.1080/15287394.2023.2254815

PubMed:

37682045

Obesity theranostics using nanoemulsions of probiotics and local herbs.

Researchers formulated nanoemulsions of probiotics and local herbs to assess their therapeutic potential in obese rats. The combination significantly improved body weight, liver and kidney function, and histology. Probiotics and local herbs may be a complementary option for obesity treatment.

Alam S et al (2023).

Saudi J Biol Sci.

DOI:

10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103790

PubMed:

37680978

Anti-urolithiatic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Erica arborea flowers and leaves hydromethanolic extracts: An ethnopharmacological study.

The study investigates the medicinal use of L. plant in Algeria, specifically its anti-urolithiatic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. Results show significant activity in all tested areas, making it a potential natural source for drugs with these effects.

Amari S et al (2023).

Saudi J Biol Sci.

DOI:

10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103785

PubMed:

37680977

Phytochemical analysis and bioactivity assessment of five medicinal plants from Pakistan: Exploring polyphenol contents, antioxidant potential, and antibacterial activities.

Rao H et al (2023).

Saudi J Biol Sci.

DOI:

10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103783

PubMed:

37680976

Transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveals the effect of flavonoids on flower color variation in Dendrobium nobile Lindl.

Qiu Y et al (2023).

Front Plant Sci.

DOI:

10.3389/fpls.2023.1220507

PubMed:

37680360

Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants used by Bulang people in Yunnan, China.

Zhou H et al (2023).

J Ethnobiol Ethnomed.

DOI:

10.1186/s13002-023-00609-0

PubMed:

37679773

Effects of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract Plus Rosiglitazone on Serum Leptin and Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetic Rats.

Researchers studied the impact of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract (MOLE) combined with rosiglitazone (RSG) on glucose and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic rats. Findings may shed light on potential treatments for diabetes.

Zhao C et al (2023).

Altern Ther Health Med.

PubMed:

37678870