Researchers studied the potential of celery seed extract to prevent indomethacin-induced stomach ulcers in rats. This may lead to a new treatment or prevention approach for gastric ulcers.
Areca inflorescence polysaccharide (AFP2a) activates macrophages and promotes immune responses through signaling pathways, revealing its potential as a natural immunomodulator.
Humulus lupulus extracts contain various molecules with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, such as polyphenols, α-acids, β-acids, and hydrocarbons. Understanding these components helps harness the plant's medicinal benefits.
Study finds extract with anti-asthmatic effects, reducing symptoms and improving lung function in rats. Extract shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activities and induces autophagy while inhibiting apoptosis. Could be developed as anti-allergic asthma drug.
Citrus reticulata peel extract (CPE) was found to have potent antioxidant activity and can alleviate abamectin-induced liver toxicity by modulating various parameters. This suggests that CPE could be effective in reducing the harmful effects of abamectin exposure.
Researchers found that the n-butanol fraction of Moringa oleifera seed (NB) effectively repaired uterine damage caused by arsenic poisoning. NB reduced lipid peroxidation, increased antioxidant enzyme activity, restored uterine histomorphology, and normalized mRNA and protein expression of inflammatory and apoptotic indicators. The interaction between glucomoringin and methyl glucosinolate may limit caspase-3 activity, making NB a potential therapy for arsenic-induced uterine damage.
COP-22, a curcumin derivative, shows potential in protecting the brain from aging-induced damage by reducing oxidative stress, improving cholinergic system dysfunction, and protecting nerve cells. It also demonstrates the ability to reduce oxidative stress in the liver and kidney. It could be used in aging therapy and to treat diseases like Alzheimer's.
A study characterized a plant extract with strong antioxidant and antidiabetic properties. They prepared nanoformulations of the extract and tested their activities. The encapsulation efficiency was high, and the formulations exhibited antioxidant and antidiabetic activity.