Green Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Hull Polyphenol Extract Alleviates NAFLD through VB6/TLR4/NF-κB and PPAR Pathways.

Green pea hull extract can relieve nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in mice by reducing fat accumulation and improving antioxidant activity and lipid and glucose metabolism. Vitamin B6 plays a key role in this process, potentially leading to new treatments for NAFLD.

Guo F et al (2023).

J Agric Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1021/acs.jafc.3c02337

PubMed:

37861789

Preparation, structural characteristics and antioxidant activity of polysaccharide and its metal chelates from the peel of Dioscorea oppositifolia L.

Researchers prepared iron and zinc chelates of L. peel polysaccharides and evaluated their properties using various techniques. The iron chelate showed higher antioxidant activity and can be used as an antioxidant and iron supplement, while the zinc chelate has potential as a natural antioxidant and zinc supplement food.

Liu Y et al (2023).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2023.2255917

PubMed:

37861244

Effect of Nigella sativa Intake on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Meta-analysis evaluates the effects of Nigella sativa intake on inflammation and oxidative stress in people with metabolic syndrome. Findings suggest potential benefits for managing metabolic disorders.

Hosseini H et al (2023).

Curr Pharm Biotechnol.

DOI:

10.2174/0113892010266109230928000134

PubMed:

37859312

Soy protein isolate-based active films functionalized with Zanthoxylum bungeanum by-products: Effects on barrier, mechanical, antioxidant and cherry tomato preservation performance.

This study found that adding ZBLE to soy protein films improved their strength, water barrier properties, UV-light resistance, and antioxidant activities. Films with 5% ZBLE performed the best. The addition of ZBLE also extended the storage time of cherry tomatoes, making it a potential eco-friendly packaging material for food preservation.

Yu M et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127539

PubMed:

37858653

GhTLP1, a thaumatin-like protein 1, improves Verticillium wilt resistance in cotton via JA, ABA and MAPK signaling pathway-plant pathways.

Researchers found that the protein GhTLP1 boosts cotton plants' resistance to Verticillium wilt. Overexpression of GhTLP1 in other plants also increased resistance. GhTLP1 interacts with GhLAC14 to enhance resistance, making it a potential target for improving cotton's resistance to the disease.

Zhou H et al (2023).

Int J Biol Macromol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127388

PubMed:

37858648

Protective effects of maternal administration of total saponins of Codonopsis pilosula in the mice offspring following diarrhea: role of immune function, antioxidant function, and intestinal inflammatory injury.

Li J et al (2023).

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.

DOI:

10.1007/s11356-023-30281-6

PubMed:

37858017

Anti-inflammatory activity of peiminine in acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis model.

Peiminine, derived from Fritillaria imperialis, reduces inflammation in an experimental model of ulcerative colitis by decreasing inflammatory markers and gene expression. It shows potential as a therapeutic option for managing ulcerative colitis.

Ranjbar Bushehri M et al (2023).

Inflammopharmacology.

DOI:

10.1007/s10787-023-01360-4

PubMed:

37855980

Antiviral, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of rhein against white spot syndrome virus infection in red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii).

Rhein, a compound in plants, inhibits white spot syndrome virus infection in crayfish, activating immune pathways and improving survival rates. It could be used to develop agents to control the virus in crustacean aquaculture.

Chen C et al (2023).

Microbiol Spectr.

DOI:

10.1128/spectrum.01047-23

PubMed:

37855526