Total Antioxidant Potential, Total Phenolic Profile and Cytotoxic Activity Against Brain Cancer: Melocan and Galdirik(§).

Researchers investigated the antioxidant and cytotoxic effects of Melocan and galdirik, two traditional ingredients of the Black Sea region. This study could provide valuable insights for new alternative treatments for brain cancer.

Al Yassine D et al (2023).

Food Technol Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.17113/ftb.61.04.23.8071

PubMed:

38205056

Targeting inflammation and oxidative stress for protection against ischemic brain injury in rats using cupressuflavone.

This study shows that cupressuflavone (CUP), a bioflavonoid found in Abhal plants, has neuroprotective effects on brain ischemia/reperfusion (IR) injury in rats. CUP reduces neurological deficits, inflammation, and oxidative stress, potentially making it a promising treatment for stroke.

Albaqami FF et al (2024).

Saudi Pharm J.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101933

PubMed:

38204594

Ganoderma adspersum (Ganodermataceae): Investigation of Its Secondary Metabolites and the Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Cytotoxic Potential of Its Extracts.

The researchers evaluated the biological activities of extracts from a species of wood-degrading mushrooms found in Greece. They isolated six substances with potential medicinal properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic effects. The findings suggest these mushrooms may have therapeutic potential.

Chafouz R et al (2023).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25010516

PubMed:

38203687

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Ampelopsis grossedentata Leaf Extract as an Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Agent in Human Immune Cells.

Chervet A et al (2023).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25010416

PubMed:

38203587

Bioactive Properties of Tagetes erecta Edible Flowers: Polyphenol and Antioxidant Characterization and Therapeutic Activity against Ovarian Tumoral Cells and Caenorhabditis elegans Tauopathy.

An extract from edible flower petals was found to have antioxidant and antitumoral effects on ovarian cancer cells and show promise in treating Alzheimer's disease. Flower petals may be a potential source of polyphenols for biomedical use.

Rivas-García L et al (2023).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25010280

PubMed:

38203451

Antioxidant Systems and Quality in Sweet Cherries Are Improved by Preharvest GABA Treatments Leading to Delay Postharvest Senescence.

GABA treatment at 50 mM concentration improves fruit quality, extends storage period by 2 weeks, enhances antioxidant properties, and increases bioactive compound content in sweet cherries.

Carrión-Antolí A et al (2023).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25010260

PubMed:

38203428

Dynamic Changes of Phenolic Composition, Antioxidant Capacity, and Gene Expression in 'Snow White' Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) Fruit throughout Development and Ripening.

Zhang K et al (2023).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25010080

PubMed:

38203258

A Review: Pharmacological Effect of Natural Compounds in Diospyros kaki Leaves from the Perspective of Oxidative Stress.

The study explores the antioxidant properties of compounds found in the leaves of [unknown plant]. These compounds have the potential to prevent oxidative stress-related diseases, inhibit prostate cancer cell proliferation, and induce apoptosis. This review provides a reference for the development of natural anti-oxidative stress drugs.

Hong C et al (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules29010215

PubMed:

38202798