Engineering a Plant Polyketide Synthase for the Biosynthesis of Methylated Flavonoids.
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Indian spice essential oils such as cardamom, clove, cinnamon, and bay leaves exhibit antibacterial properties, with cinnamon and a cardamom-cinnamon blend being the most effective. Cinnamon oil's active compounds bind to bacterial proteins, increasing susceptibility to the oil, making these oils potential weapons against foodborne pathogens.
Saponins from L. were tested on diabetic mice. Results: MCS reduced glucose levels, improved antioxidant capacity, decreased lipid levels, and repaired pancreatic cells. Implications: MCS has potential as an antidiabetic treatment.