Green nanoarchitectonics of carbon quantum dots from Cinchona Pubescens Vahl as targeted and controlled drug cancer nanocarrier.

Researchers evaluated fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs) as drug carriers for carboplatin delivery. CQDs can carry a high amount of carboplatin and have low cytotoxicity, making them promising for cancer treatment.

González-Reyna MA et al (2023).

Biomater Adv.

DOI:

10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213561

PubMed:

37515841

Characterisation of Sclerocarya birrea (marula) seed oil and investigation of the geographical origin by applying similarity calculations, differential NMR and hierarchical cluster analysis.

Schripsema J, Augustyn W and Viljoen A (2023).

Phytochem Anal.

DOI:

10.1002/pca.3264

PubMed:

37515510

Wogonin alleviates BaP-induced DNA damage and oxidative stress in human airway epithelial cells by dual inhibiting CYP1A1 activity and expression.

Ni Z et al (2023).

Environ Toxicol.

DOI:

10.1002/tox.23907

PubMed:

37515497

Identification of Markers Associated with Wheat Dwarf Virus (WDV) Tolerance/Resistance in Barley (Hordeum vulgare ssp. vulgare) Using Genome-Wide Association Studies.

Soleimani B et al (2023).

Viruses.

DOI:

10.3390/v15071568

PubMed:

37515254

From Aloe vera Leaf Waste to the Extracts with Biological Potential: Optimization of the Extractions, Physicochemical Characterization, and Biological Activities.

Elferjane MR et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12142744

PubMed:

37514358

A Double Mutation in the ALS Gene Confers a High Level of Resistance to Mesosulfuron-Methyl in Shepherd's-Purse.

Lu H et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12142730

PubMed:

37514344

Invasive Alien Species as a Potential Source of Phytopharmaceuticals: Phenolic Composition and Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activity of Robinia pseudoacacia L. Leaf and Flower Extracts.

This study analyzed the chemical composition of black locust from Croatia. Leaf extracts had higher antioxidant properties, while ethanolic extracts had higher phenolic content. The extracts showed potential for pharmaceutical use and biofilm prevention.

Uzelac M et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12142715

PubMed:

37514330

The Antioxidant Activity of Mistletoes (Viscum album and Other Species).

This review discusses the various species of mistletoe and their antioxidant effects. While the European mistletoe is widely used in medical treatments, the potential of other mistletoe species is still unclear.

Nicoletti M et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12142707

PubMed:

37514321