Hippophae rhamnoides L. leaf extracts alleviate diabetic nephropathy via attenuation of advanced glycation end product-induced oxidative stress in db/db mice.

The study found that sea buckthorn leaf extract (SBL) reduced kidney damage in diabetic mice by decreasing the accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and oxidative stress. This suggests that SBL could be a potential treatment for diabetic renal complications.

Gu MJ et al (2023).

Food Funct.

DOI:

10.1039/d3fo01364b

PubMed:

37614189

Antioxidant Activity of Aqueous Extracts from Eucommia ulmoides and Cistanche deserticola: An In Vitro Study.

He H et al (2023).

Microsc Microanal.

DOI:

10.1093/micmic/ozad067.570

PubMed:

37613102

Genome-wide analysis of the HSP20 gene family and its response to heat and drought stress in Coix (Coix lacryma-jobi L.).

Researchers identified and characterized the ClHSP20 gene family in Coix to understand how these genes respond to heat and drought stresses. This knowledge could help improve plant growth and development under adverse environmental conditions.

Hua Y et al (2023).

BMC Genomics.

DOI:

10.1186/s12864-023-09580-2

PubMed:

37612625

The effect of alfalfa cultivation on improving physicochemical properties soil microorganisms community structure of grey desert soil.

Planting alfalfa in grey desert soil improves soil nutrient levels and microbial communities. Different alfalfa varieties have varying effects on soil improvement. This information is important for making decisions about soil management in the lab.

Qi J et al (2023).

Sci Rep.

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10.1038/s41598-023-41005-8

PubMed:

37612457

Piper longum Constituents Induce PANC-1 Human Pancreatic Cancer Cell Death under Nutrition Starvation.

Piper longum extract, specifically pipernonaline, shows potential as a new anti-austerity agent for pancreatic cancer treatment. It selectively kills cancer cells in low-nutrient conditions, inhibits cell migration, and targets the Akt/mTOR/autophagy pathway. Promising for future therapy.

Fujihashi Y et al (2023).

Chem Biodivers.

DOI:

10.1002/cbdv.202300280

PubMed:

37612242

Biosynthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Caesalpinia sappan extract: In vitro evaluation of antifungal and antibiofilm activities against Candida albicans.

The researchers used Caesalpinia sappan extract to synthesize copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) and investigated the effects of pH on their properties. CuONPs synthesized at pH 10 and 12 showed positive results against Candida albicans, suggesting potential use in treating fungal infection and biofilms.

Sasarom M et al (2023).

Drug Discov Ther.

DOI:

10.5582/ddt.2023.01032

PubMed:

37612046

Dammarane-type triterpenoid saponins isolated from Gynostemma pentaphyllum ameliorate liver fibrosis via agonizing PP2Cα and inhibiting deposition of extracellular matrix.

New gypenosides derived from Gynostemma pentaphyllum have potential as anti-fibrotic agents for treating chronic hepatic disorders, particularly hepatic fibrosis. Compound 5 shows promise in mitigating hepatic fibrosis in mice.

Liu Y et al (2023).

Chin J Nat Med.

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10.1016/S1875-5364(23)60395-4

PubMed:

37611978

Development of a novel green catalyzed nanostructured Cu(II) macrocyclic complex-based disposable electrochemical sensor for sensitive detection of bisphenol A in environmental samples.

Researchers developed a disposable and efficient electrochemical sensor for detecting BPA (a harmful environmental pollutant) using a complex synthesized from lemon extract. The sensor showed good sensitivity, wide linear range, low detection limit, and selectivity for BPA detection in environmental samples.

Patyal M et al (2023).

Environ Pollut.

DOI:

10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122420

PubMed:

37611790