Phytochemistry Studies

Efficient screening of pancreatic lipase inhibitors from Rheum palmatum by affinity ultrafiltration-high-performance liquid chromatography combined with high-resolution inhibition profiling.

Quan S et al (2023).
Phytochem Anal.
PubMed:
38053479

Electrospun Cactus Mucilage/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Nanofibers as a Novel Wall Material for Dill Seed Essential Oil (Anethum graveolens L.) Encapsulation: Release and Antibacterial Activities.

Mannai F et al (2023).
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces.
PubMed:
38051792

Transcriptome analysis of three medicinal plants of the genus Polygonatum: identification of genes involved in polysaccharide and steroidal saponins biosynthesis.

Study on the synthesis of active components in Polygonati Rhizoma found differentially expressed genes and transcription factors related to polysaccharides and saponins. Provides a transcriptome dataset and lays foundation for improving active component content using molecular methods.

Lu J et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
PubMed:
38046616

Anticancer, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects of nanoemulsion of Origanum majorana essential oil.

Researchers created a natural nanoemulsion with dual benefits: fighting bacteria and combating cancer. This has potential to lead to new treatments for both infectious diseases and cancer.

Rasti F et al (2023).
Iran J Microbiol.
PubMed:
38045710

Inhalation of Origanum majorana L. essential oil while working reduces perceived stress and anxiety levels of nurses in a COVID-19 intensive care unit: a randomized controlled trial.

This study found that inhaling marjoram essential oil at work can potentially reduce stress and anxiety levels of nurses in a COVID-19 ICU. This may lead to better quality of patient care.

Lee SW et al (2023).
Front Psychiatry.
PubMed:
38045619