Phytochemistry Studies

Green Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Hull Polyphenol Extract Alleviates NAFLD through VB6/TLR4/NF-κB and PPAR Pathways.

Green pea hull extract can relieve nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in mice by reducing fat accumulation and improving antioxidant activity and lipid and glucose metabolism. Vitamin B6 plays a key role in this process, potentially leading to new treatments for NAFLD.

Guo F et al (2023).
J Agric Food Chem.
PubMed:
37861789

Sida cordifolia L.: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, Phytonanotechnology, and Commercial Application.

Sida cordifolia is a herb used in various traditional medicines. Its bioactive ingredients have therapeutic potential. Care because it may offer new treatments for a variety of human ailments.

Kumar S et al (2023).
Curr Pharm Biotechnol.
PubMed:
37861013

Enhancement of the anti-microbial activity of Mentha spicata essential oil on storage by glycerosomes.

Researchers prepared glycerosomes of an essential oil (EO) to improve its stability and solubility. The optimized EO-loaded glycerosomes showed sustained release and enhanced antibacterial effects, making them a potential solution for food and clinical industries.

Taheri SL and Varshosaz J (2023).
Food Sci Biotechnol.
PubMed:
37860731

Physicochemical and bioactive constituents, microbial counts, and color components of spray-dried Syzygium cumini L. pulp powder stored in different packaging materials under two controlled environmental conditions.

This study investigated the shelf life of spray-dried blackberry pulp powder in different packaging materials and storage conditions. It found that the 4-ply laminate was the best option for long-term storage, preserving the fruit's bioactive properties.

Kumar V et al (2023).
Front Nutr.
PubMed:
37860034

Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activity of Malva sylvestris L: A Detailed Insight.

Mallow (Malva sylvestris) is a plant with diverse pharmacological activities. Its phytochemicals have antioxidant and anticancer properties. It contains essential minerals, has nutritional value, and can be used in medicinal herbs, cosmetics, and antibacterial treatments. It also has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and wound healing properties.

Paul ZA et al (2023).
Comb Chem High Throughput Screen.
PubMed:
37855358

Phukettosides A-E, mono- and bis-iridoid glycosides, from the leaves of Morinda umbellata L.

Scientists discovered and characterized five new compounds from Morinda umbellata L. Extracts were tested for cytotoxicity against cancer and non-cancer cell lines, but no significant effects were observed.

Kaweetripob W et al (2023).
Phytochemistry.
PubMed:
37852566