Phytochemistry Studies

Poisoning in ruminants caused by species of the genus Cestrum L. (Solanaceae) in Brazil: A review of toxicological and phytochemical evidence.

This study reviews Cestrum species causing poisoning in Brazilian livestock. Cestrum axillare, C. corymbosum, C. intermedium, and C. parqui are the main toxic plants. They cause liver damage and acute liver failure in animals. Chemical constituents like saponins and terpenoids are associated with poisoning, but more research is needed.

Bezerra JJL, Pinheiro AAV and Lucena RB (2023).
Toxicon.
PubMed:
37981013

Application of SNAP-tag-EGFR cell membrane chromatography model in screening antitumor active components of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.

Researchers used a model to identify four potential EGFR antagonists in Silybum marianum, showing potential for new, efficient, and less toxic cancer treatment.

Zhang X et al (2023).
J Pharm Biomed Anal.
PubMed:
37976988

Strigolactone deficiency induces jasmonate, sugar and flavonoid phytoalexin accumulation enhancing rice defense against the blast fungus Pyricularia oryzae.

Lahari Z et al (2024).
New Phytol.
PubMed:
37974472