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Obtaining polyphenolic extracts from pomegranate peel (Punica granatum) to evaluate the bactericide and antioxidant activity.

This study in Mexico analyzed three varieties of pomegranate peel and found that extracting polyphenols using acetone produced the best antioxidant and antibacterial results in the Apaseo variety. Useful for food or drug formulation.

Immunology Punica granatum
Coronado-Reyes JA et al (2023).
An Acad Bras Cienc.
DOI:
10.1590/0001-3765202320200153
PubMed:
37646704

Effects and Mechanistic Role of Mulberry Leaves in Treating Diabetes and its Complications.

This review summarizes the characteristics and uses of mulberry leaves (MLs) in Traditional Chinese Medicine. MLs have multiple bioactive effects that can help treat diabetes and its complications. It serves as a reference for utilizing MLs in preventing and treating diabetes.

Diabetes Morus alba
Zhang Y et al (2023).
Am J Chin Med.
DOI:
10.1142/S0192415X23500775
PubMed:
37646143

Antifungal potentiality of mycogenic silver nanoparticles capped with chitosan produced by endophytic Amesia atrobrunnea.

This research developed silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from an endophytic fungus and encapsulated them with chitosan. Optimal conditions for synthesis were determined and the nanoparticles were characterized. Chitosan-coated AgNPs showed antifungal activity against various pathogens.

Antimicrobial Ziziphus spina-christi
Saeed Al-Zahrani S and Mohammed Al-Garni S (2023).
Saudi J Biol Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103746
PubMed:
37645687

The Optimization of Medium Conditions and Auxins in the Induction of Adventitious Roots of Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana L.) and Their Phytochemical Constituents.

Researchers optimized parameters for adventitious root induction in pokeweed using different medium states and treatments with auxins. Semisolid medium with 2mg/L NAA showed high root induction efficiency, while liquid medium with 1mg/L NAA had the highest phytochemical contents. These findings can aid in adventitious root culture and phytochemical production.

Phytochemistry Phytolacca americana
Trunjaruen A, Luecha P and Taratima W (2023).
Scientifica (Cairo).
DOI:
10.1155/2023/2983812
PubMed:
37645570

Therapeutic potential of Litsea cubeba essential oil in modulating inflammation and the gut microbiome.

LCEO, an essential oil, protects the colon, reduces inflammation, and affects gut microbiome composition. It shows potential as a natural treatment for intestinal inflammation, impacting gut health.

GastroenterologyImmunologyPhytochemistry Litsea cubeba
Xia L et al (2023).
Front Microbiol.
DOI:
10.3389/fmicb.2023.1233934
PubMed:
37645231

Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the Auxin-Response factor (ARF) gene family in Medicago sativa under abiotic stress.

This study investigated the role of ARF transcription factors in autotetraploid alfalfa. Understanding their function could provide insights into improving alfalfa growth and stress responses, ultimately benefiting its yield and economic value.

Genetics Medicago sativa
Chen F et al (2023).
BMC Genomics.
DOI:
10.1186/s12864-023-09610-z
PubMed:
37644390

Chromosomal level genome assembly of medicinal plant Sophora flavescens.

Researchers assembled a high-quality draft genome of Sophora flavescens, a medicinal plant, using advanced sequencing technology. They identified genes and pathways involved in compound production, providing insight into plant evolution and potential new treatments.

Genetics Sophora flavescens
Qu Z, Wang W and Adelson DL (2023).
Sci Data.
DOI:
10.1038/s41597-023-02490-8
PubMed:
37644152
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