Phytochemistry Studies

Pistacia lentiscus essential oil and its pure active components as acaricides to control Dermanyssus gallinae (Acari: Mesostigmata).

Pistacia lentiscus essential oil and 4-Terpineol show promise as natural alternatives for controlling red poultry mites. Further in vivo trials are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.

Alimi D et al (2023).
Vet Parasitol.
PubMed:
37748374

Identification of phenolic compounds from inflorescences of non-psychoactive Cannabis sativa L. by UHPLC-HRMS and in vitro assessment of the antiproliferative activity against colorectal cancer.

Researchers obtained an enriched fraction of polyphenols from non-psychoactive hemp and evaluated its potential as a therapeutic product against colorectal cancer. Promising antiproliferative activity was observed, suggesting further investigation is warranted.

Caroli C et al (2023).
J Pharm Biomed Anal.
PubMed:
37748359

Oenothera biennis cell culture produce lignans activating Piezo1 triggering the Myosin Light Chain Kinase depending pathways.

Study finds that plant extract called ObHEx activates receptor Piezo1, which detects mechanical forces in body. Activation is regulated by protein MYLK, and the extract contains components Liriodendrin and Salvadoraside, highlighting potential use of natural extracts to activate Piezo1.

Tito A et al (2023).
Biochem Biophys Res Commun.
PubMed:
37748257

Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of cinnamon essential oil and its individual compounds on Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans isolated from black extrinsic tooth stain: an in vitro study.

Lotfy WA, Matar MA and Alkersh BM (2023).
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent.
PubMed:
37747658

De novo sequencing, assembly, and characterization of Asparagus racemosus transcriptome and analysis of expression profile of genes involved in the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway.

The study used transcriptome sequencing to identify genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis pathways in species. The results can be used for further research and functional genomics analysis using CRISPR/Cas9 technology.

Malik C et al (2023).
Front Genet.
PubMed:
37745855

The effect of aromatherapy massage with lemon and peppermint essential oil on menopausal symptoms: A double-blinded, randomized placebo controlled clinical trial.

Study: Aromatherapy massage with peppermint and lemon oil reduced menopausal symptoms in women. Consider incorporating aromatherapy in women's health strategies.

Döner Şİ et al (2024).
Explore (NY).
PubMed:
37743153

Alkaloids from the roots of Sophora flavescens and their anti-tumor activity.

This study analyzed Sophora flavescens roots and identified new and known alkaloids. Compound 12 showed inhibitory effects on MCF-7 cell growth, making it a potential anti-tumor agent targeting human Rho GTPase activating protein 5 variant and human arachidonate 12-lipoxygenase (12S-type).

Xu Y et al (2023).
Fitoterapia.
PubMed:
37743030