Genus Sambucus: Exploring Its Potential as a Functional Food Ingredient with Neuroprotective Properties Mediated by Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Mechanisms.

Review on neuroprotective properties of and its compounds, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroregenerative effects. Benefits in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's models due to polyphenols like anthocyanins. Potential as functional food ingredient discussed. Valuable insights for brain health strategies.

Merecz-Sadowska A et al (2024).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms25147843

PubMed:

39063085

Anti-Inflammatory and Cancer-Preventive Potential of Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.): A Comprehensive In Silico and In Vitro Study.

Study found chamomile tea may prevent cancer due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Worth investigating further for potential health benefits in cancer prevention.

Drif AI et al (2024).

Biomedicines.

DOI:

10.3390/biomedicines12071484

PubMed:

39062057

Antioxidant and Anti-Apoptotic Neuroprotective Effects of Cinnamon in Imiquimod-Induced Lupus.

Study investigated cinnamomum cassia for antioxidant potential in lupus redox pathways. Potential novel therapy for lupus due to antioxidant properties, may impact disease activity.

Maalouly G et al (2024).

Antioxidants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antiox13070880

PubMed:

39061948

Ocimum basilicum and Lagenaria siceraria Loaded Lignin Nanoparticles as Versatile Antioxidant, Immune Modulatory, Anti-Efflux, and Antimicrobial Agents for Combating Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria and Fungi.

Lignin nanoparticles show strong antimicrobial and antifungal activity, lower efflux pump gene expression, and improve blood and organ parameters in rats. They can be used for drug delivery and treating Salmonella and fungal infections.

El-Samahy LA et al (2024).

Antioxidants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antiox13070865

PubMed:

39061933

Antioxidant and Neuroprotective Effects of Seed Oils from Trichosanthes kirilowii and T. laceribractea in Caenorhabditis elegans: A Comparative Analysis and Mechanism Study.

Seed oils from Maxim and Hayata seeds have strong antioxidant and neuroprotective effects, reducing ROS levels and preventing amyloid β and tau protein aggregation in neuron cells. This research could lead to potential therapies for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

Wang W et al (2024).

Antioxidants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antiox13070861

PubMed:

39061929

Antioxidant Activities of Ethanolic Extracts Obtained from α-Pinene-Containing Plants and Their Use in Cosmetic Emulsions.

Grzeszczak J et al (2024).

Antioxidants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antiox13070811

PubMed:

39061880

Identification of Interleukin (IL)-33 Inhibitory Constituents from Canavalia gladiata Pods.

Vinh LB et al (2024).

Antioxidants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antiox13070767

PubMed:

39061836

Geniposide alleviates heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in mice by regulating cardiac oxidative stress via MMP2/SIRT1/GSK3β pathway.

Geniposide (GE) from Gardenia Jasminoides reduces cardiac oxidative stress, inflammation, fibrosis, and metabolic disturbances in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) models. It targets MMP2/SIRT1/GSK3β pathway, showing potential as a treatment for HFpEF.

Han YL et al (2024).

Acta Pharmacol Sin.

DOI:

10.1038/s41401-024-01341-5

PubMed:

39060523