Immunology Studies

Main active components of Ilex rotunda Thunb. protect against ulcerative colitis by restoring the intestinal mucosal barrier and modulating the cytokine-cytokine interaction pathways.

Study identified and analyzed the main active components and mechanism of Ilex rotunda in treating ulcerative colitis, providing potential insights for its use in gastrointestinal diseases.

Li Y et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
37541404

Anti-proliferative potentials of Aconitum heterophyllum Root Extract in Human Breast cancer (MDA-MB-231) cell lines-Genetic and Antioxidant enzyme approach.

The study evaluated the anticancer effects of plant components on breast cancer cells. It found changes in gene expression that may be relevant to tumorigenesis and cell death. The use of Phyto-Niosomes showed mixed results compared to ethanolic root extract.

Saravanan S, Hari R and Sekar K (2023).
Avicenna J Med Biotechnol.
PubMed:
37538242

Selenium nanoparticles based on Amphipterygium glaucum extract with antibacterial, antioxidant, and plant biostimulant properties.

Scientists synthesized selenium nanoparticles from a plant extract and studied their chemical and biological properties. These nanoparticles have the potential to improve crop quality and yield while protecting against diseases caused by microorganisms.

Garza-García JJO et al (2023).
J Nanobiotechnology.
PubMed:
37537575

Gastroprotective effect of eupatilin, a polymethoxyflavone from Artemisia argyi H.Lév. & Vaniot, in ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury via NF-κB signaling pathway.

The researchers studied Artemisia argyi, a plant known for its medicinal properties, specifically eupatilin, a compound found in high amounts. They investigated its protective effects on gastric mucosal injury and its molecular mechanism.

Du K et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
37536645

Extraction technology, components analysis and anti-inflammatory activity in vitro of total flavonoids extract from Artemisia anomala S. Moore.

The study investigated the extraction process, components, and anti-inflammatory effects of total flavonoids extract from Artemisia anomala S. Moore. The extract showed strong anti-inflammatory activity through the TLR4-MyD88-NF-κB signaling pathway, making it a potential natural medicine.

Shao Y et al (2023).
Fitoterapia.
PubMed:
37536471