Melissa officinalis essential oil loaded polycaprolactone membranes: evaluation of antimicrobial activities and cytocompatibility for tissue engineering applications.

Researchers investigated the use of Melissa officinalis essential oil in producing antimicrobial membranes for tissue engineering. The membranes maintained antimicrobial activity and showed high cytocompatibility, making them potential biomaterials for tissue engineering.

Iyigündoğdu Z et al (2023).

Biomed Mater.

DOI:

10.1088/1748-605X/acfc9d

PubMed:

37741274

A review on ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology and potential uses of Portulaca oleracea L.

PO (purslane) has been used traditionally for various health issues like common cold, urinary infections, and skin problems. It has potential medicinal value and may be useful in treating multiple diseases.

Li K et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.117211

PubMed:

37739100

Explore the anti-inflammation mechanism of safflower total flavonoids in the treatment of endometritis based on celluar transcriptomics.

Chen Y et al (2023).

J Pharm Pharmacol.

DOI:

10.1093/jpp/rgad082

PubMed:

37738315

Separation and purification of alkaloids and phenolic acids from Phellodendron chinense by pH-zone refining and online-storage inner-recycling counter-current chromatography.

This study separated and purified eight compounds from Phellodendron chinense using different chromatography techniques. The purified compounds include six alkaloids and two phenolic acids. Purity of the compounds was over 95.0%.

Zhu H et al (2023).

J Sep Sci.

DOI:

10.1002/jssc.202300497

PubMed:

37737621

Advances in Phytochemistry and Modern Pharmacology of Saposhnikovia Divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk.

Scientists reviewed studies on the chemical composition and pharmacological activity of S. divaricata, a medicinal herb. It has been found to have antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumor, and anticoagulant effects. They propose investigating the synergistic effects and prioritizing structure-effect relationships in future research.

Gao JW et al (2023).

Chin J Integr Med.

DOI:

10.1007/s11655-023-3746-5

PubMed:

37733271

Effects of age and tissue of Juniperus sabina L. on its phytochemical characteristics, anti-cholinesterase, antidiabetes, and anti-drug resistant bacteria activities.

The study found beneficial compounds in roots and leaves of a plant used in Chinese medicine, with potential for medicinal purposes. The findings emphasize the importance of understanding chemical differences in plant tissues for effective utilization.

Xu S et al (2023).

Front Plant Sci.

DOI:

10.3389/fpls.2023.1174922

PubMed:

37731973

Deciphering the antifungal mechanism and functional components of cin-namomum cassia essential oil against Candida albicans through integration of network-based metabolomics and pharmacology, the greedy algorithm, and molecular docking.

Researchers investigated the antifungal activity of Cinnamomum cassia, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. This study highlights its potential as a source for new antifungal agents, offering hope for combating deadly fungal infections.

Gu K et al (2023).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2023.117156

PubMed:

37729978

Schweinfurthiamide, a new alkaloid isolated from the tuber roots of Asparagus flagellaris Baker (Liliaceae).

Kamdeu EN et al (2023).

Nat Prod Res.

DOI:

10.1080/14786419.2023.2257358

PubMed:

37722707