Mitigation of Hepatotoxicity via Boosting Antioxidants and Reducing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Carbendazim-Treated Rats Using Adiantum Capillus-Veneris L. Extract.

Seif M et al (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules28124720

PubMed:

37375275

Cytotoxic Compounds from Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC Induced Apoptosis in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells.

A recent study identified several compounds isolated from a specific plant species. These compounds were tested for their effects on tumor cell growth and metastasis. One compound in particular showed significant activity against two different types of breast cancer cells. Further investigation revealed that this compound caused cell cycle arrest, mitochondrial damage, and cell apoptosis. These findings suggest that this compound could be a potential treatment for triple-negative breast cancer. More research is needed to fully evaluate its effectiveness.

Guo YP et al (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules28124715

PubMed:

37375271

Assessment of the Effects of Structural Modification of Gastrodia elata Polysaccharide on Anti-Breast Cancer Activity Using Asymmetrical Flow Field-Flow Fractionation.

In this study, researchers investigated different modifications of a polysaccharide derived from the "Tian Ma" plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance its anti-breast cancer activity. By analyzing the physicochemical properties and structure of the modified polysaccharides, they found that the modifications improved solubility and anti-breast cancer activity while decreasing the size of the polysaccharides. They also discovered that one of the modifications allowed for better uptake of the polysaccharide by breast cancer cells. These findings suggest that structural modifications can enhance the therapeutic potential of polysaccharides and provide a starting point for further research in this area.

Liu X et al (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules28124669

PubMed:

37375222

Vincamine Ameliorates Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Bleomycin-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis in Rats; Targeting TGF-β/MAPK/Snai1 Pathway.

Alaaeldin R et al (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules28124665

PubMed:

37375218

Contact and Gastric Effect of Peppermint Oil on Selected Pests and Aphid Predator Harmonia axyridis Pallas.

Gospodarek J, Krajewska A and Paśmionka IB (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules28124647

PubMed:

37375201

Nutritional and Physicochemical Properties of Wild Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.)-Effects of Geographic Origin.

Urbonaviciene D et al (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules28124589

PubMed:

37375144

Antifungal Activity of Hop Leaf Extracts and Xanthohumol on Two Strains of Venturia inaequalis with Different Sensitivities to Triazoles.

Moureu S et al (2023).

Microorganisms.

DOI:

10.3390/microorganisms11061605

PubMed:

37375106

GC-MS Analysis, Antibacterial, and Anticancer Activities of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Methanolic Extract: In Vitro and In Silico Studies.

A study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of various extracts from three medicinal plants (A, B, and C) against pathogenic bacteria. The methanol extract from plant A exhibited the highest antibacterial efficacy against all tested bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains. Additionally, a combination of plant A and a certain antibiotic showed promising results. Furthermore, plant A showed potential anticancer activity against colon cancer cells. Analysis confirmed the presence of bioactive components in the methanol extract. Molecular docking suggested that these components could inhibit the tested substances, offering potential applications in the treatment of infections and colon cancer. Overall, the methanol extract from plant A shows promise as a natural therapy for treating infections.

Sehim AE et al (2023).

Microorganisms.

DOI:

10.3390/microorganisms11061601

PubMed:

37375103