Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacological Activities of Three Essential Oils Collected from Eastern Morocco (Origanum compactum, Salvia officinalis, and Syzygium aromaticum): A Comparative Study.

A study investigated the properties of three essential oils, finding differences in compounds, strong antioxidant activity in one, and impressive antifungal activity in another. Computational methods were used to examine compound-protein interactions.

Loukili EH et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12193376

PubMed:

37836118

Impact of Processing and Preservation Methods and Storage on Total Phenolics, Flavonoids, and Antioxidant Activities of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.).

This study evaluated the effects of various processing and preservation techniques on the levels of phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant activities of okra. Blanching and freezing showed the highest retention of phenolics and antioxidants. As a scientist, this information can help you make informed decisions on how to process and preserve okra in your lab.

Al-Dabbas MM et al (2023).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods12193711

PubMed:

37835364

On the Valorization of Arbutus unedo L. Pomace: Polyphenol Extraction and Development of Novel Functional Cookies.

Pomace from L. fruits can extract polyphenols and be incorporated in cookies for added health benefits. Study determines optimal extraction conditions and positive consumer response.

Duarte H et al (2023).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods12193707

PubMed:

37835361

The Plant Virus Tomato Spotted Wilt Orthotospovirus Benefits Its Vector Frankliniella occidentalis by Decreasing Plant Toxic Alkaloids in Host Plant Datura stramonium.

Zhang Z et al (2023).

Int J Mol Sci.

DOI:

10.3390/ijms241914493

PubMed:

37833941

Aromatic glycosides and lignans glycosides with their acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities from the leaves of Picrasma quassioides.

In this study, researchers isolated eight new natural products from Picrasma quassioides leaves. They determined their structures and found that compound 6 showed weak inhibitory activity against acetylcholinesterase, which could be relevant for Alzheimer's disease. Molecular docking illustrated the interaction between compound 6 and AChE active sites.

Jia Q et al (2023).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2023.105701

PubMed:

37832877

Using ultra-performance liquid chromatography with linear ion trap-electrostatic field orbitrap mass spectrometry, network pharmacology, and molecular docking to explore the constituent targets and action mechanisms of decoction of Angelica sinensis, Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, and Mutton in the treatment of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.

Liu Z et al (2023).

J Pharm Pharmacol.

DOI:

10.1093/jpp/rgad076

PubMed:

37832514

Direct extraction with acetonitrile of hemp seed oil for the analysis of pesticides by using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry.

Arena A et al (2023).

J Chromatogr A.

DOI:

10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464432

PubMed:

37832462

Study on Phenolic and Organic Acid Compositions and Antioxidant and Enzyme Inhibition Activities of Agaricomycetes Mushroom Species from Turkey.

Tel-Çayan G, Deveci E and Çayan F (2023).

Int J Med Mushrooms.

DOI:

10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.2023050127

PubMed:

37831509