Combined metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis reveals the characteristics of the lignan in Isatis indigotica Fortune.

Su Y et al (2023).

Gene.

DOI:

10.1016/j.gene.2023.147752

PubMed:

37661029

Cloning and functional analysis prohibitins protein-coding gene EuPHB1 in Eucommia ulmoides Oliver.

Prohibitins, like EuPHB1, are important proteins in cells. Overexpressing EuPHB1 in tobacco caused leaves to turn yellow and shrink. This is because it disrupted the hormone and auxin signaling pathways. It also increased energy production in mitochondria, supporting rapid cell division.

Xu T and Zhao D (2023).

Gene.

DOI:

10.1016/j.gene.2023.147758

PubMed:

37661028

Licochalcone a improves cardiac functions after ischemia-reperfusion via reduction of ferroptosis in rats.

Researchers investigated the effects of Licochalcone A (LCA) on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. LCA demonstrated cardioprotective effects by inhibiting ferroptosis and reducing markers of damage. This suggests a potential new treatment strategy for I/R injury.

Lin JH et al (2023).

Eur J Pharmacol.

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10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.176031

PubMed:

37660967

Characteristics of physicochemical properties, structure and in vitro digestibility of seed starches from five loquat cultivars.

This study examined the properties of starch extracted from loquat seeds. The starches had high amylose content and varied in granule size and structure. They showed variations in swelling power, solubility, gelatinization parameters, and digestibility. The high proportion of resistant starch suggests potential applications in food and industrial products.

Kong X et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126675

PubMed:

37660848

Simultaneous determination of four active compounds in Centella asiatica by supramolecular solvent-based extraction coupled with high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.

Researchers developed a new, rapid method to detect bioactive compounds in Centella asiatica using high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry. The method was found to be efficient, environmentally friendly, and sensitive. It can be used to determine four target compounds in herbs.

Yuan Y et al (2023).

J Chromatogr A.

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10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464298

PubMed:

37660564

High-quality reference genome assemblies for two Australimusa bananas provide insights into genetic diversity of the Musaceae family and regulatory mechanisms of superior fiber properties.

Scientists investigated the T-genome in bananas and found that it is larger due to expansion and slow transposon removal. A specific gene, MusaMYB26, promotes earlier cellulose accumulation in secondary cell wall formation. This research aids in understanding banana domestication and provides resources for genetic improvement.

Zhou R et al (2023).

Plant Commun.

DOI:

10.1016/j.xplc.2023.100681

PubMed:

37660253

A chromosome-level genome assembly of anesthetic drug-producing Anisodus acutangulus provides insights into its evolution and the biosynthesis of tropane alkaloids.

Researchers studied Tropane alkaloids in Anisodus acutangulus to understand its genome and biosynthesis pathways. This can lead to better manipulation of plants for anesthetic, analgesic, and spasmolytic effects.

Zhou W et al (2024).

Plant Commun.

DOI:

10.1016/j.xplc.2023.100680

PubMed:

37660252

Metagenomic insights into the microbiota involved in lactate and butyrate production and manipulating their synthesis in alfalfa silage.

Li R et al (2023).

J Appl Microbiol.

DOI:

10.1093/jambio/lxad197

PubMed:

37660237