China Medicinal Plants of the Ampelopsis grossedentata-A Review of Their Botanical Characteristics, Use, Phytochemistry, Active Pharmacological Components, and Toxicology.

This abstract summarizes the research progress of AG, a plant mainly found in China. It discusses its chemical components, therapeutic properties, and potential uses in various fields. This information can be useful for further research on AG.

Wu RR et al (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules28207145

PubMed:

37894624

Development of Essential Oil-Loaded Polymeric Nanocapsules as Skin Delivery Systems: Biophysical Parameters and Dermatokinetics Ex Vivo Evaluation.

Silva-Flores PG et al (2023).

Molecules.

DOI:

10.3390/molecules28207142

PubMed:

37894621

Preparation of Cosmetic Emulsions Containing Hippophae Oil Isolated by Various Methods: Study of Their Antioxidant, Sun-Blocking and Physicochemical Properties.

Zosimidou SS et al (2023).

Antioxidants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antiox12101829

PubMed:

37891908

Anti-osteoporosis effects of mammalian lignans and their precursors from flaxseed and safflower seed using zebrafish model.

Yang XY et al (2023).

J Food Sci.

DOI:

10.1111/1750-3841.16816

PubMed:

37889085

Minor alkaloids from an aqueous extract of the hook-bearing stem of Uncaria rhynchophylla.

Scientists isolated seven new monoterpene alkaloids and 16 known analogues from a plant. They determined their structures using spectroscopic analysis and X-ray diffraction. The compounds have unique structures and belong to a novel type of alkaloids.

Zhang Q et al (2023).

J Asian Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/10286020.2023.2273807

PubMed:

37888783

Inhibition of Acinetobacter baumannii Biofilm Formation by Terpenes from Oregano (Lippia graveolens) Essential Oil.

Oregano essential oil (OEO) and its compounds, carvacrol and thymol, effectively inhibit biofilms of the nosocomial pathogen . Carvacrol at 0.15 mg/mL achieved a 95% reduction, and sub-inhibitory concentrations reduced biofilm formation on surfaces. Terpenes show promise for preventing infections and overcoming antibiotic resistance.

Tapia-Rodriguez MR et al (2023).

Antibiotics (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/antibiotics12101539

PubMed:

37887240

Purification and Characterization of Polyphenol Oxidase in the Fruits of Opuntia ficus-indica.

Researchers purified and characterized polyphenol oxidase (PPO) from fruits of [unknown]. PPO's optimal pH and temperature were determined for pyrogallol, catechol, and 4-methyl catechol. Pyrogallol was found to be the best substrate for PPO from [unknown].

Demir D, Kabak S and Çağlayan K (2023).

Biology (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/biology12101339

PubMed:

37887049

Chemical profiling of botanical extracts obtained in NADES systems using centrifugal partition chromatography combined with (13) C NMR dereplication-Hypericum perforatum as a case study.

Scientists have found that natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) can effectively extract botanical ingredients. NADES are safe, eco-friendly, and versatile, but analyzing the extracted compounds is challenging due to their low concentration in the thick NADES solution.

Kotland A, Thiery J and Hubert J (2023).

Phytochem Anal.

DOI:

10.1002/pca.3297

PubMed:

37886892