Immunology Studies

Knotwood and Branchwood Polyphenolic Extractives of Silver Fir, Spruce and Douglas Fir and Their Antioxidant, Antifungal and Antibacterial Properties.

Branchwood samples near the stem have extractives similar to knots, making them a potential source of knotwood for biorefinery. Douglas fir knotwood has strong antioxidant activity, while silver fir and spruce knotwood have high antibacterial activity due to flavonoids and lignans.

AntimicrobialImmunology Abies albaPicea abies
Gérardin P et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28176391
PubMed:
37687221

Phenolic Profiles, Antihyperglycemic, Anti-Diabetic, and Antioxidant Properties of Egyptian Sonchus oleraceus Leaves Extract: An In Vivo Study.

The study found that Egyptian leaves extract has high antioxidant properties and showed promise in treating diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels in rats.

DiabetesImmunologyPhytochemistry Sonchus oleraceus
Salim NS et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28176389
PubMed:
37687218

Health-Promoting Properties: Anti-Inflammatory and Anticancer Properties of Sambucus nigra L. Flowers and Fruits.

In this review, scientists examine the anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects of L. flower and fruit extracts. The antioxidants in L. reduce free radicals and inflammation, prevent cancer mutations, inhibit tumor growth and metastasis. L. could be a safe option for prevention and therapy.

CancerImmunology Sambucus nigra
Stępień AE, Trojniak J and Tabarkiewicz J (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28176235
PubMed:
37687064

Momordica charantia-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Provide Antioxidant Protection in Ulcerative Colitis.

Plant-derived extracellular vesicles (MCEVs) from - with antioxidant properties were studied. MCEVs showed potential in preventing and treating ulcerative colitis by regulating oxidation and inflammation. This research suggests MCEVs could be used as drugs for ulcerative colitis.

GastroenterologyImmunology Momordica charantia
Wang F et al (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28176182
PubMed:
37687011

Sanguisorba officinalis L. Ameliorates Hepatic Steatosis and Fibrosis by Modulating Oxidative Stress, Fatty Acid Oxidation, and Gut Microbiota in CDAHFD-Induced Mice.

A study found that a 95% ethanolic Sweet Orange (SO) extract (SOEE) has potential in inhibiting hepatic steatosis and fibrosis by regulating oxidative stress, fatty acid oxidation, and gut microbiota composition. This could be beneficial for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

GastroenterologyImmunology Sanguisorba officinalis
Nam Y et al (2023).
Nutrients.
DOI:
10.3390/nu15173779
PubMed:
37686810

Comparative Study of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant, Anti-Aging and Antibacterial Properties of Unfermented and Fermented Extract of Cornus mas L.

Dogwood extract and ferment have antioxidant, anti-aging properties, promote cell viability, and inhibit bacterial proliferation. Fermentation with kombucha yields valuable products, making them great ingredients for skincare.

Immunology Cornus mas
Zagórska-Dziok M et al (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms241713232
PubMed:
37686038

Ethanolic Extract from Seed Residues of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Ameliorates Oxidative Stress Damage and Prevents Apoptosis in Murine Cell and Aging Animal Models.

Sea buckthorn seed extract prevents cell apoptosis, reduces oxidative stress damage, and enhances antioxidant capacity, according to this study. It has potential applications in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical research.

Immunology Hippophae rhamnoides
Hua Z et al (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12173322
PubMed:
37685254

Low-Temperature Vacuum Drying on Broccoli: Enhanced Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Proliferative Properties Regarding Other Drying Methods.

Scientists studied the effects of different drying methods on broccoli. Low-temperature vacuum drying (LTVD) preserved the most bioactive compounds and had high anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities. Dried broccoli from LTVD can be used to develop natural products with these effects.

CancerImmunology Brassica oleracea
Vega-Galvez A et al (2023).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12173311
PubMed:
37685242
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