Immunology Studies

Phytochemical variations antioxidant, and antibacterial activities among zebaria sumac (Rhus coriaria var. zebaria) populations in Iraq.

Scientists evaluated 50 accessions of Rhus coriaria var. zebaria in Iraq for phytochemical variations and antimicrobial activity. The plant is a rich source of essential oil compounds and minerals, with potential for cultivation and medicinal use.

ImmunologyPhytochemistry Rhus coriaria
Shahrivari S et al (2024).
Sci Rep.
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-024-53635-7
PubMed:
38413642

Koumine inhibits IL-1β-induced chondrocyte inflammation and ameliorates extracellular matrix degradation in osteoarthritic cartilage through activation of PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitochondrial autophagy.

Koumine, an alkaloid found in Gelsemium elegans, alleviates osteoarthritis in rats by increasing mitochondrial autophagy and reducing inflammation and cartilage erosion. This suggests potential for treating OA in humans.

Immunology Gelsemium elegans
Kong X et al (2024).
Biomed Pharmacother.
DOI:
10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116273
PubMed:
38412715

Arbuscular mycorrhizae reduced arsenic induced oxidative stress by coordinating nutrient uptake and proline-glutathione levels in Cicer arietinum L. (chickpea).

Arsenic accumulation in plants causes oxidative stress. Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis enhances sulfur-rich peptides and nitrogenous osmolytes to increase tolerance. Certain chickpea genotypes respond better to this symbiosis, especially with Rhizoglomus intraradices. This study shows the importance of selecting specific genotypes for As stress tolerance.

Immunology Cicer arietinum
Cheema A and Garg N (2024).
Ecotoxicology.
DOI:
10.1007/s10646-024-02739-x
PubMed:
38409625
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