Review

Encapsulation and delivery systems of cinnamon essential oil for food preservation applications.

Cinnamon essential oil (CEO) can be used as a natural food preservative, but its low solubility and degradability are limitations. Encapsulation and delivery systems like spray drying and liposomes have been developed to improve CEO's efficiency, enhancing food preservation and extending shelf life.

Phytochemistry Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Zhang W et al (2023).
Adv Colloid Interface Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.cis.2023.102965
PubMed:
37480830

The role of bixin as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and skin protecting natural product extracted from Bixa orellana L.

This review explores the medicinal properties of Bixa orellana L., specifically focusing on its main component, bixin. Bixin has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and skin-protecting properties and can be extracted from the seeds of Bixa orellana L.

CancerImmunology Bixa orellana
Ashraf A et al (2023).
Fitoterapia.
DOI:
10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105612
PubMed:
37454777

A Review of Herbal Resources Inducing Anti-Liver Metastasis Effects in Gastrointestinal Tumors via Modulation of Tumor Microenvironments in Animal Models.

Researchers reviewed 21 studies on herbal compounds for liver metastasis inhibition, finding Euphorbia kansui's potential in altering the tumor and liver microenvironments. This could guide future drug development against liver metastasis.

Cancer Curcuma longa
Kim SK, Lee NH and Son CG (2023).
Cancers (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/cancers15133415
PubMed:
37444525

The traditional use of native brazilian plants for male sexual dysfunction: Evidence from ethnomedicinal applications, animal models, and possible mechanisms of action.

Researchers in Brazil studied the use of native medicinal plants as sexual boosters. The findings could contribute to understanding and treating sexual dysfunction, providing potential alternatives to improve sexual health.

Ethnobotany Mimosa pudica
Teixeira TM et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2023.116876
PubMed:
37437795

An overview of anti-SARS-CoV-2 and anti-inflammatory potential of baicalein and its metabolite baicalin: Insights into molecular mechanisms.

Baicalein and baicalin, compounds from plants, show potential as drugs to treat COVID-19. They exhibit antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, suppressing viral infection and reducing organ damage. More research is needed to determine their safety and effectiveness in patients. This offers hope for new antiviral treatments.

COVID-19Immunology Scutellaria baicalensis
Dinda B et al (2023).
Eur J Med Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115629
PubMed:
37437351

The current scenario and future perspectives of transgenic oilseed mustard by CRISPR-Cas9.

Scientists are working on genetically modifying oilseed mustard to improve its yield and resistance to insects and herbicides. They are using CRISPR-Cas9 tools to introduce new traits, but face challenges in the transformation process. This study provides an overview of the progress and potential solutions, which may improve oilseed mustard crop plants.

Genetics Brassica carinata
Banerjee S, Mukherjee A and Kundu A (2023).
Mol Biol Rep.
DOI:
10.1007/s11033-023-08660-6
PubMed:
37432544

The Role of Long-Acting Antimuscarinic Agents in the Treatment of Asthma.

This review discusses the history and effectiveness of antimuscarinic agents in asthma treatment. Tiotropium, glycopyrronium, and umeclidinium are recommended as add-on therapies for patients with severe asthma.

Asthma Datura stramonium
Arslan B, Çetin GP and Yilmaz İ (2023).
J Aerosol Med Pulm Drug Deliv.
DOI:
10.1089/jamp.2022.0059
PubMed:
37428619
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