Researchers investigated the potential anti-epileptic properties of glycosides from Qingyangshen (QYS), a traditional medicine. Understanding the mechanisms of action could lead to new treatments for neurological disorders.
Quantified 60 bitter compounds in hops using LC-MS/MS method. Found differences in dry-hopped vs. non-dry-hopped beer profiles. Shows how brewing techniques affect beer bitterness. Important for hop-forward beer production.
TL;DR: Plantago species from Tunisia have antioxidant, anticancer, and antibacterial properties. Roots of P. lagopus contain high levels of polyphenols. P. lagopus extracts inhibit cancer cell proliferation and have antibacterial activity against E. coli and K. pneumoniae.
Study identified bioactive compounds from Uvaria chamae plant in West Africa with significant anticancer and antimicrobial properties. Potential source for cancer and antimicrobial drug development. The plant has diverse ethnomedicinal applications.
Thunb. leaves have valuable pharmacological effects, extracted using ATPS and ultrasonic extraction. Useful for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties in traditional medicine.
Researchers analyzed flavonoids in red-flesh apples, purple leaf plums, and purple leaf peaches using mass spectrometry. Results showed 311 metabolites, with differences in flavonoid content influencing appearance and nutritional quality. Understanding these variations can inform breeding and cultivation practices in the Rosaceae family.