Study finds combining L. essential oil with antibiotics improves effectiveness and enhances killing activity in macrophage cells, offering a potential immunotherapeutic strategy against infections and antibiotic resistance.
Scientists analyzed the essential oils (EOs) from eight plant species in Tunisia to determine their chemical composition. The EOs were found to have antifungal and herbicidal activities, making them potentially useful as biopesticides and bioherbicides in agriculture.
PR-AgNPs, produced from PR L. leaf extract, exhibit spherical shape, high thermal stability, and potential for nanomedicine. In vitro tests indicate cytotoxic effects on cancer cells, but further research is required.
Lavender extracts from leaves and flowers were found to have antimicrobial properties and reduced bacterial and fungal growth. Leaves had more polyphenols and antioxidants, and chemical compositions varied, aiding in determining lavender's optimal use.
Branchwood samples near the stem have extractives similar to knots, making them a potential source of knotwood for biorefinery. Douglas fir knotwood has strong antioxidant activity, while silver fir and spruce knotwood have high antibacterial activity due to flavonoids and lignans.
CBD, a compound found in cannabis plants, has powerful antiviral properties against Zika virus and other viruses. It also modulates the immune response and affects cellular membranes, making it a potential treatment option for viral outbreaks.
This study looked at extracts from Pimpinella anisum and found that it has potential antimicrobial properties against oral pathogens. The presence of antioxidants, antimicrobials, and cytotoxicity was determined using chromatographic testing methods. The results suggest that P. anisum could be a novel agent to combat various bacteria and oral pathogens.
Putrescine was found to delay anthracnose decay in mango fruit by enhancing disease resistance and inhibiting fungal growth. It also induced production of reactive oxygen species, causing damage to the fungus. Putrescine has potential for disease control in fruits.