Phytochemistry Studies

Effect of Variation in Temperature and Light Duration on Morpho-physiology and Phytochemical Content in Sprouts and Microgreens of Common Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench).

Study showed that mild stress through extended photoperiod and moderate temperature improves yield and phytochemical content in common buckwheat sprouts and microgreens. Optimize growth conditions for better nutritional value and potential as "superfoods."

Phytochemistry Fagopyrum esculentum
Johnson MA, Kumar M and Thakur S (2024).
Plant Foods Hum Nutr.
DOI:
10.1007/s11130-024-01221-7
PubMed:
39243313

Chitosan nanoparticles encapsulated Piper betle essential oil alleviates Alzheimer's disease associated pathology in Caenorhabditis elegans.

Encapsulating Piper betle oil in nanoparticles improved Alzheimer's symptoms in Caenorhabditis elegans, increasing lifespan and cognitive function while reducing Aβ deposits and neurotoxicity. The DAF-16 pathway was implicated in reducing Aβ toxicity.

NeurosciencePhytochemistry Piper betle
Velumani M et al (2024).
Int J Biol Macromol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135323
PubMed:
39241994

Antibacterial effect of ultrasound combined with Litsea cubeba essential oil nanoemulsion on Salmonella Typhimurium in kiwifruit juice.

Study found ultrasonic treatment with Litsea cubeba essential oil nanoemulsion improved antibacterial efficacy against Salmonella in kiwifruit juice while preserving nutrients and enhancing antioxidant capacity. Promising method for fruit juice safety. Adjustments needed for sensory impact.

Phytochemistry Litsea cubeba
Sun R et al (2024).
Int J Food Microbiol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110898
PubMed:
39241544

Schisandra chinensis lignans improve insulin resistance by targeting TLR4 and activating IRS-1/PI3K/AKT and NF-κB signaling pathways.

Schisandra chinensis compounds 2 and 4 improve insulin resistance by targeting TLR4, modulating NF-κB and IRS-1/PI3K/AKT pathways, offering potential as T2DM treatments.

ImmunologyPhytochemistry Schisandra chinensis
Zhao SL et al (2024).
Int Immunopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.intimp.2024.113069
PubMed:
39241520

Rapid determination of phenolic composition in chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.

Study used SERS to quickly analyze polyphenols in chamomile. SERS a cheaper, faster alternative to traditional methods. Useful for analyzing antioxidant components in herbal teas efficiently.

Phytochemistry Matricaria recutita
de Angelis M et al (2024).
Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141084
PubMed:
39241429

Tailored NADES solvents for the extraction optimization of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids from Thalictrum foliolosum DC.- A potential phyto-nutraceutical source.

Researchers optimized extraction of alkaloids from Thalictrum foliolosum DC using tailor-made deep eutectic solvents and ultrasonication. The method yielded high amounts of berberine, berbamine, magnoflorine, and palmatine with strong antioxidant and anti-glycemic properties, suitable for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.

Phytochemistry Thalictrum foliolosum
Singh B et al (2024).
Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141016
PubMed:
39241417

Efficient enrichment and characterization of triterpenoid saponins from Platycodon grandiflorus roots.

Study optimized extraction and purification of triterpenoid saponins from Platycodon grandiflorum roots for pharmaceutical potential. Results show increased content and variations in compounds, supporting future drug development.

Phytochemistry Platycodon grandiflorus
Li W et al (2024).
J Chromatogr A.
DOI:
10.1016/j.chroma.2024.465332
PubMed:
39241405

Microbial Biotransformation of 1-Methyl-L-tryptophan into Herbicidal Indole Alkaloids by Endophytic Fungus Nigrospora chinensis GGY-3.

GGY-3 transformed 1-MT into new and known indole alkaloids using a Friedel-Crafts reaction. Some compounds showed strong herbicidal activity on dicotyledon weeds, comparable to penoxsulam.

Phytochemistry Eclipta prostrata
Wang B et al (2024).
J Org Chem.
DOI:
10.1021/acs.joc.4c01514
PubMed:
39239664
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