Enhanced photocatalytic activity and antiviral evaluation of CuO@Fe2O3 NC for amoxicillin degradation and SARS-CoV-2 treatment.

Researchers developed copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) and CuO NPs decorated with hematite nanocomposites (CuO@Fe2O3 NC) using a green method. CuO@Fe2O3 NC exhibited enhanced photocatalytic and antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2, making it valuable for disinfection and virus control.

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Nanotechnology.

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10.1088/1361-6528/acebfa

PubMed:

37524077

Aucubin improves chronic unpredictable mild stress-induced depressive behavior in mice via the GR/NF-κB/NLRP3 axis.

The study examined the therapeutic effect of aucubin (AU), the main component of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv (EUO), on depression in mice. AU improved depression-like behavior by promoting intranuclear expression of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and inhibiting inflammation-driven cell pyroptosis.

Liu P et al (2023).

Int Immunopharmacol.

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10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110677

PubMed:

37523973

An UPLC-MS/MS method for targeted analysis of microbial and host tryptophan metabolism after administration of polysaccharides from Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz. in ulcerative colitis mice.

Hu P et al (2023).

J Pharm Biomed Anal.

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10.1016/j.jpba.2023.115585

PubMed:

37523866

Evaluating the Effect of pH, Temperature and Concentration on Antioxidant and Antibacterial Potential of Spectroscopically, Spectrophotometrically and Microscopically Characterized Mentha Spicata Capped Silver Nanoparticles.

This study fabricated silver nanoparticles using Mentha spicata and found they have significant antibacterial and antioxidant properties. They are stable at various pH and temperatures.

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J Fluoresc.

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10.1007/s10895-023-03322-z

PubMed:

37523138

Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil from the herbaceous parts of Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér. (geranium rose oil) for all animal species (FEFANA asbl).

EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) et al (2023).

EFSA J.

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10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8161

PubMed:

37522103

Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from Eucalyptus globulus Labill. (eucalyptus oil) for all animal species (FEFANA asbl).

EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) et al (2023).

EFSA J.

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10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8178

PubMed:

37522099

Ethyl acetate extract of Gastrodia elata protects Caenorhabditis elegans from oxidative stress and amyloid β peptide toxicity.

Blume (traditional Chinese medicine) has various benefits including anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, neuroprotection. This study shows EEGE's ability to reduce Aβ toxicity and delay nematode paralysis through gene regulation.

Shi X et al (2023).

Exp Ther Med.

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10.3892/etm.2023.12104

PubMed:

37522064

The complete mitochondrial genome of Cuminum cyminum (Apiales: Apiaceae) and phylogenetic analysis.

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Mitochondrial DNA B Resour.

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10.1080/23802359.2023.2238357

PubMed:

37521907