Therapeutic potential of Litsea cubeba essential oil in modulating inflammation and the gut microbiome.

LCEO, an essential oil, protects the colon, reduces inflammation, and affects gut microbiome composition. It shows potential as a natural treatment for intestinal inflammation, impacting gut health.

Xia L et al (2023).

Front Microbiol.

DOI:

10.3389/fmicb.2023.1233934

PubMed:

37645231

Performance and antioxidant traits of broiler chickens fed with diets containing rapeseed or flaxseed oil and optimized quercetin.

Quercetin was added to diets with rapeseed or flaxseed oil for broiler chickens. The optimized quercetin improved weight gain and overall body weight. Adding quercetin can reduce negative effects of oxidized lipids and is economically beneficial for animal nutrition.

Sierżant K et al (2023).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-023-41282-3

PubMed:

37640806

Antioxidant and antimicrobial effects of essential oils from two salvia species with in vitro and in silico analysis targeting 1AJ6 and 1R4U proteins.

This study characterizes and explores the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of essential oils from two plants in the Middle Atlas region of Morocco. The oils showed high antioxidant activity, and exhibited bactericidal effects against certain microorganisms. The findings offer insights for potential therapeutic development.

Maache S et al (2023).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-023-41178-2

PubMed:

37640782

Melatonin supplementation combats nickel-induced phytotoxicity in Trigonella foenum-graecum L. plants through metal accumulation reduction, upregulation of NO generation, antioxidant defence machinery and secondary metabolites.

Melatonin at 75 μM reduced harmful nickel effects on fenugreek, improving plant growth, yield, and photosynthesis, while reducing Ni accumulation and oxidative stress. This study suggests melatonin's potential to mitigate Ni stress and enhance crop productivity.

Parwez R et al (2023).

Plant Physiol Biochem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107981

PubMed:

37639982

Effects of edible coatings and ultrasonic pretreatment on the phenolic content, antioxidant potential, drying rate, and rehydration ratio of sweet cherry.

Salehi F, Ghazvineh S and Inanloodoghouz M (2023).

Ultrason Sonochem.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106565

PubMed:

37639876

Cardioprotective action of Amaranthus viridis methanolic extract and its isolated compound Kaempferol through mitigating lipotoxicity, oxidative stress and inflammation in the heart.

L. extract and kaempferol protected rat hearts against ISO-induced heart damage. They reduced cholesterol and triglycerides and increased HDL levels. They also improved heart antioxidant activity and reduced inflammation, suggesting they could prevent cardiovascular disorders.

Krishna PS et al (2023).

3 Biotech.

DOI:

10.1007/s13205-023-03680-2

PubMed:

37637004

Spontaneous fermentation improves the physicochemical characteristics, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant activity of acerola (Malpighia emarginata D.C.) and guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruit processing by-products.

Spontaneous fermentation improved bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in acerola and guava by-products, making them more valuable and functional agro-industrial residues.

de Oliveira SD et al (2023).

3 Biotech.

DOI:

10.1007/s13205-023-03738-1

PubMed:

37637001

Analysis of the main bioactive compounds from Ocimum basilicum for their antimicrobial and antioxidant activity.

Scientists found that basil leaf extract prepared using ethanol and methanol showed strong antimicrobial activity against VRE infections, along with antioxidant properties. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis identified 19 compounds with therapeutic and food applications.

Backiam ADS et al (2023).

Biotechnol Appl Biochem.

DOI:

10.1002/bab.2508

PubMed:

37635658