Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Morinda citrifolia Linn leaf extract and its antioxidant, antibacterial and anticancer potential.

Nanomedicine is a promising approach for treating both infectious and non-infectious diseases, potentially revolutionizing medicine.

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Pharm Nanotechnol.

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10.2174/2211738511666230913095001

PubMed:

37711107

Flavonoid compound from Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb improves adipose insulin resistance by alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation.

Flavonoids from Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb improved insulin resistance and treated type 2 diabetes by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, providing potential for natural and effective treatments.

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BMC Complement Med Ther.

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10.1186/s12906-023-04114-5

PubMed:

37710214

Strawberry tree fruits (Arbutus unedo L.): Bioactive composition, cellular antioxidant activity, and 3D printing of functional foods.

Arbutus unedo fruits can be used to make functional foods with 3D printing, as they have biological activity and can protect DNA and act as an antimicrobial agent. The printing process affects the bioactive compounds, but the final products are still rich in polyphenols. Thus, A. unedo can be a sustainable resource for innovative functional foods.

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Food Chem.

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10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137287

PubMed:

37708697

Phytochemical content, antioxidant properties, and antibacterial activities of Centella asiatica L.

The study evaluated the phenolic content, antioxidants, and antibacterial properties of an ethanolic plant extract from Guilan, Iran. Hesperetin was the main phenolic compound. The extract showed strong antibacterial activity against specific bacteria. This suggests its potential use in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Taghizadeh M and Jalili S (2023).

Nat Prod Res.

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10.1080/14786419.2023.2258439

PubMed:

37708329

Anti-Inflammatory Lindenane Sesquiterpenoid Dimers from the Roots of Sarcandra glabra.

Researchers discovered new compounds from the roots of a plant and determined their structures using various techniques. These compounds showed promising anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferation properties in the lab.

Sun Y et al (2023).

J Agric Food Chem.

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10.1021/acs.jafc.3c02926

PubMed:

37704568

Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq. Extracts attenuate Alzheimer-like pathology through anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and β-amyloid inhibitory activities.

Scientists studied the traditional herb Orthosiphon aristatus and found that it contains phenols and flavonoids with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This information is important as it suggests potential benefits for treating conditions like nephritis, epilepsy, and cystitis.

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J Ethnopharmacol.

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10.1016/j.jep.2023.117132

PubMed:

37704121

Triptolide induces PANoptosis in macrophages and causes organ injury in mice.

Zhang HR et al (2023).

Apoptosis.

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10.1007/s10495-023-01886-6

PubMed:

37702860

Preparation of silver nanoparticles by Osbeckia stellata aqueous extract via green synthesis approach: Characterization and assessment of their antioxidant, antidiabetic, cytotoxicity, and antibacterial properties.

Baishya T et al (2023).

Biotechnol Appl Biochem.

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10.1002/bab.2512

PubMed:

37700428