Phyto-fabricated ZnO nanoparticles for anticancer, photo-antimicrobial effect on carbapenem-resistant/sensitive Pseudomonas aeruginosa and removal of tetracycline.

AS-ZnO NPs synthesized from Alternanthera sessilis leaf extract showed improved antimicrobial activity against various bacteria under white light conditions, higher toxicity to breast cancer cells, and enhanced catalytic potential for degrading tetracycline hydrochloride in wastewater. Great for designing antimicrobial formulations and environmental catalysts.

Venkatraman G et al (2024).

Bioprocess Biosyst Eng.

DOI:

10.1007/s00449-024-02984-8

PubMed:

38491194

Moracin D suppresses cell growth and induces apoptosis via targeting the XIAP/PARP1 axis in pancreatic cancer.

Moracin D from Morus alba L. has potential for treating pancreatic cancer due to its anti-inflammation, anti-breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease activity. Further research needed for its effectiveness and mechanisms.

Zhong X et al (2024).

Phytomedicine.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155527

PubMed:

38489888

Phytoconstituent analysis, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anticancer effects of nano encapsulated Convolvulus arvensis L. extracts.

Convolvulus arvensis L. extracts show potential as anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer agents due to their chemical composition. Useful for nanotechnology applications in drug delivery and biomedicine.

Osman EEA et al (2024).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-024-04420-6

PubMed:

38486187

Silibinin is a suppressor of the metastasis-promoting transcription factor ID3.

Verdura S et al (2024).

Phytomedicine.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155493

PubMed:

38484626

Biofabricated Green Synthesized Hibiscus Silver Nanoparticles Potentiate Antibacterial Activity and Cytotoxicity in Human Lung Cancer Cells.

Hibiscus sabdariffa plant extract was used to create stable silver nanoparticles with antibacterial, cytotoxic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Further research is needed to explore their potential as medicines.

Ahirwar B et al (2024).

Appl Biochem Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.1007/s12010-024-04901-x

PubMed:

38483765

Gypenoside induces apoptosis by inhibiting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway and enhances T-cell antitumor immunity by inhibiting PD-L1 in gastric cancer.

Gypenoside induces apoptosis in gastric cancer cells, inhibits PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, and reduces PD-L1 expression. Enhances antitumor immunity of T cells. Potential new therapeutic agent for immunotherapy in gastric cancer.

Wu H et al (2024).

Front Pharmacol.

DOI:

10.3389/fphar.2024.1243353

PubMed:

38482051

The presence of radiotoxic (210) Po and (210) Pb in Ukrainian wild medicinal plants and the assessment of related dose and cancer risk.

Researchers studied radiotoxicity of Po and Pb in popular medicinal plants from Ukraine; found low radiation doses and no cancer risk from consuming herbal plants. No radiological risk detected.

Moniakowska A et al (2024).

J Environ Qual.

DOI:

10.1002/jeq2.20555

PubMed:

38481362

Epiberberine inhibits bone metastatic breast cancer-induced osteolysis.

Researchers studied epiberberine, a compound from Coptidis Rhizoma, for its anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties on breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer-induced osteolysis. Results show promising potential for future treatments.

Wei C et al (2024).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.118039

PubMed:

38479545