The complete chloroplast genome of Chinese medicinal herb Belamcanda chinensis (L.) Redouté (Iridaceae).

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Mitochondrial DNA B Resour.

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10.1080/23802359.2020.1866455

PubMed:

33628873

Phyto-Compounds from a Rather Poisonous Plant, Strychnos nuxvomica, Show High Potency Against SARS-CoV-2 RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase.

This study sought to identify small molecules that could inhibit the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Using a high-throughput screening approach, the researchers identified two compounds that were effective in stopping the virus from replicating in cells. Further experiments revealed that the compounds worked by targeting the virus's RNA polymerase, a key enzyme involved in replication. These findings provide promising leads for the development of new therapies to combat SARS-CoV-2 infection, and also highlight the potential of high-throughput screening as a tool for drug discovery.

Balkrishna A, Pokhrel S and Varshney A (2022).

Curr Mol Med.

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10.2174/1566524021666210218113409

PubMed:

33602083

Brassica carinata genome characterization clarifies U's triangle model of evolution and polyploidy in Brassica.

Song X et al (2021).

Plant Physiol.

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10.1093/plphys/kiab048

PubMed:

33599732

Comparative transcriptome analysis of Rheum australe, an endangered medicinal herb, growing in its natural habitat and those grown in controlled growth chambers.

Mala D et al (2021).

Sci Rep.

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10.1038/s41598-020-79020-8

PubMed:

33580100

RNA-Seq analysis of the protection by Dendrobium nobile alkaloids against carbon tetrachloride hepatotoxicity in mice.

Zhang Y et al (2021).

Biomed Pharmacother.

DOI:

10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111307

PubMed:

33561648

In vitro antiplatelet activity of extract and its fractions of Paulownia Clone in Vitro 112 leaves.

Adach W et al (2021).

Biomed Pharmacother.

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10.1016/j.biopha.2021.111301

PubMed:

33561640

Characterization of the complete plastid genome of Lysimachia christinae Hance (Primulaceae).

Zhang CY, Yan HF and Wang FY (2021).

Mitochondrial DNA B Resour.

DOI:

10.1080/23802359.2020.1863873

PubMed:

33553641

Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of Canavalia gladiata.

Zhao J et al (2021).

Mitochondrial DNA B Resour.

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10.1080/23802359.2020.1861566

PubMed:

33553637