Butyrogenic, bifidogenic and slight anti-inflammatory effects of a green kiwifruit powder (Kiwi FFG®) in a human gastrointestinal model simulating mild constipation.

Green kiwifruit powder fermentation in the gut activated the aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway, benefiting gut health and immunity. It also had potential anti-inflammatory effects, making it a beneficial option for constipation.

Goya-Jorge E et al (2023).

Food Res Int.

DOI:

10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113348

PubMed:

37803696

[Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of different parts of Prunella vulgaris by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS and UPLC].

This study analyzed the chemical compounds in different parts of Prunella vulgaris and found 117 compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and triterpenoid saponins. The stem and leaf showed potential application value and the seed contained salviaflaside, a marker compound for quality evaluation of Prunellae Spica.

Wu SR et al (2023).

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi.

DOI:

10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20221227.202

PubMed:

37802797

Punica granatum peel extract modulates levofloxacin-induced oxidative stress and testicular damage in rats.

Pomegranate peel extract may protect against levofloxacin-induced testicular damage, reversing oxidative stress, hormonal changes, and apoptosis in rats.

El-Demerdash FM, Ahmed MM and Baghdadi HH (2023).

Tissue Cell.

DOI:

10.1016/j.tice.2023.102227

PubMed:

37793207

Apoptotic activity of genipin in human oral squamous cell carcinoma in vitro by regulating STAT3 signaling.

Genipin, a compound from Gardenia jasminoides fruit, inhibits growth of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cells by inducing apoptosis via caspase-dependent pathway and reducing STAT3 phosphorylation. It may be a potential therapeutic option for OSCC treatment.

Park DG et al (2023).

Cell Biochem Funct.

DOI:

10.1002/cbf.3866

PubMed:

37792550

Unveiling Alternative Oxidation Pathways and Antioxidant and Cardioprotective Potential of Amaranthin-Type Betacyanins from Spinach-like Atriplex hortensis var. 'Rubra'.

Advanced analytical techniques were used to investigate the oxidation mechanism of betacyanins. Alternative pathways and antioxidant oxidation products were discovered, with potential protective effects against cell death, providing insights into the biological activities of these compounds.

Kumorkiewicz-Jamro A et al (2023).

J Agric Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1021/acs.jafc.3c03044

PubMed:

37791532

The effects of Rhus coriaria L. (sumac) and Cinnamomum zeylanicum L. bark on serum cytokine levels in rat mammary carcinogenesis.

The researchers investigated the effects of sumac and cinnamon bark on serum cytokine levels in a rat model of breast cancer. Both substances demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects and potential anticancer activities.

Sadlonova V et al (2023).

Neoplasma.

DOI:

10.4149/neo_2023_230405N186

PubMed:

37789780

Serum inflammation and oxidative DNA damage amelioration in cocks-fed supplemental Vernonia amygdalina and zinc in aflatoxin B(1) contaminated diets.

Olarotimi OJ et al (2023).

Transl Anim Sci.

DOI:

10.1093/tas/txad113

PubMed:

37786424

Angelica sinensis polysaccharides ameliorated 5-Fluorouracil-induced damage of early B cell progenitors by alleviating oxidative stress of IL-7 producing mesenchymal stem and progenitor cells.

Xiao H et al (2023).

Biomed Pharmacother.

DOI:

10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115599

PubMed:

37783150