Immunology Studies

Nutritional, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Anticholinesterase Properties of Phyllanthus emblica: A Study Supported by Spectroscopic and Computational Investigations.

This research investigates the potential value of a specific plant as food and medicine. It contains minerals, vitamins C and E, and polyphenolic phytochemicals that may help treat infectious diseases and prevent/treat oxidative-damage-related illnesses like Alzheimer's disease.

Orabi MAA et al (2023).
Metabolites.
PubMed:
37755293

Phytochemical characterization, anti-diarrhoeal, analgesic, anti-inflammatory activities and toxicity profile of Ananas comosus (L.) Merr (pineapple) leaf in albino rats.

Researchers investigated the medicinal properties of pineapple leaf in treating various health issues. Understanding these properties can help in developing new treatments for diarrhoea, inflammation, pain, bacterial infections, and oedema.

Ugbogu EA et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
37748634

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and photoprotective activity of standardised Gaultheria procumbens L. leaf, stem, and fruit extracts in UVA-irradiated human dermal fibroblasts.

Gaultheria procumbens is a plant with medicinal properties, commonly used to treat inflammation-related conditions like rheumatic diseases and the common cold. Its leaf extract is also used for anti-ageing and skin care purposes.

Michel P et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
37742876

Kukoamine A protects mice against osteoarthritis by inhibiting chondrocyte inflammation and ferroptosis via SIRT1/GPX4 signaling pathway.

In this study, researchers investigated the effects of a compound called KuKA on osteoarthritis. They found that KuKA has anti-inflammatory properties and can help regulate the development of osteoarthritis. This could lead to potential new treatments for the disease.

Sun J et al (2023).
Life Sci.
PubMed:
37741321