Scientists discovered a new compound called celochalcoside from a plant called L. Celochalcoside showed moderate cytotoxic activities against breast, colon, and liver cancer cells.
Study analyzes phenolic content & antioxidant activity in pomegranate parts. Petals contain highest polyphenols, placenta has highest flavonoids & punicalagin. Placenta is vital for punicalagin. Antioxidant activity highest in placenta.
The essential oil from Tenore leaves in Brazil contains substances like methyl N-methyl-anthranilate which has antifungal properties against yeast and inhibits biofilm production. It may be useful for treating yeast infections like candidiasis and cryptococcosis.
Chestnut bur polyphenol extract (CBPE) disrupts cell structure and decreases activity in bacteria, increasing cell membrane permeability. Analysis reveals CBPE inhibits bacteria through multiple pathways, making it a potential treatment for infection.
Researchers synthesized a novel nanosystem consisting of nano-essential oil and gold nanoparticles to promote wound healing and combat bacterial infection. The nanosystem showed potent antibacterial activity and accelerated wound closure, suggesting its potential in healthcare settings.
Liquid-liquid chromatography was used to separate compounds from fingered citron extract. Five coumarin derivatives were isolated and evaluated for anti-tumor activity, with 5,7-dimethoxycoumarin showing the most potential for inhibiting cancer cell growth. This study informs future research on natural-product-based antitumor agents.
The study extracted essential oils from a plant with medicinal and edible properties. The oils showed antioxidant and antibacterial activities, making the plant a potential candidate for medicinal and edible purposes.
Researchers studied the incidence of fungal diseases in native corn in Cherán, Mexico. They found that rue essential oil inhibited 100% of the mycelial growth of the fungi, while chitosan inhibited 89-90%. The main compound in rue essential oil was 2-(3-phenylprop-2-enoyl)chromen-4-one.