UV-A and UV-B combined with photosynthetically active radiation change plant growth, antioxidant capacity and essential oil composition of Pelargonium graveolens.

Scientists studied the impact of different solar radiation wavelengths on plants' growth and secondary metabolites. Understanding this helps improve plant quality and quantity, benefiting agriculture and pharmaceutical industries.

Jadidi M et al (2023).

BMC Plant Biol.

DOI:

10.1186/s12870-023-04556-6

PubMed:

37946108

Analysis of the phytochemical components of Prunella vulgaris using high-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry combined with molecular networking and assessment of their antioxidant and anti-α-glucosidase activities.

Total phenolic and flavonoid concentrations of Prunella vulgaris varied across geographical regions. Antioxidant and anti-α-glucosidase activities were found to be superior in flavonoids. Analysis identified 32 compounds, confirming potential use of P. vulgaris as functional tea.

Cao LP et al (2023).

Biomed Chromatogr.

DOI:

10.1002/bmc.5771

PubMed:

37942879

Polysaccharide metabolism in Anacardiaceae (Asian lacquer) cross-linked polymers elucidated using in situ trimethylsilylation pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Veenhoven J et al (2024).

Carbohydr Polym.

DOI:

10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121373

PubMed:

37940270

Three new phenolic glycosides and a new lignan glycoside from Gaultheria leucocarpa var. yunnanensis.

New compounds (1-4) were isolated from Gaultheria leucocarpa var. yunnanensis. Compounds 7 and 8 showed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, making them potential candidates for further research in drug development.

Hu YJ et al (2023).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105740

PubMed:

37939734

Phytocompounds from essential oil of Mentha aquatica L. cv. Lime prevent vemurafenib-promoted skin carcinogenesis via inhibiting HRAS(Q61L) keratinocytes and reprogramming macrophage activities.

BRAF inhibitors like vemurafenib can cause squamous cell carcinomas in roughly 20-30% of melanoma patients. It's important to be aware of this side effect when prescribing these drugs.

Chang CT, Chen YH and Shyur LF (2023).

Phytomedicine.

DOI:

10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155161

PubMed:

37939409

Integrative transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses reveal the phenylpropanoid and flavonoid biosynthesis of Prunus mume.

Wu R et al (2024).

J Plant Res.

DOI:

10.1007/s10265-023-01500-5

PubMed:

37938365

Comprehensive phytochemical characterization of Persea americana Mill. fruit via UPLC/HR-ESI-MS/MS and anti-arthritic evaluation using adjuvant-induced arthritis model.

Avocado fruit extract was found to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in vitro. In an arthritis model, it improved paw parameters, inflammatory mediators, and showed improvements in arthritic conditions. Avocado fruit could be a powerful natural product for antioxidants and anti-arthritis effects.

Waly DA et al (2023).

Inflammopharmacology.

DOI:

10.1007/s10787-023-01365-z

PubMed:

37936023

Physicochemical Characterization of Woody Lignocellulosic Biomass and Charcoal for Bio-energy Heat Generation.

Olabisi AS et al (2023).

Sci Rep.

DOI:

10.1038/s41598-023-46054-7

PubMed:

37935802