Alkaloids from Piper longum Exhibit Anti-inflammatory Activity and Synergistic Effects with Chemotherapeutic Agents against Cervical Cancer Cells.

New compounds with anti-inflammatory properties were found in the roots of L. These compounds showed even better effectiveness than a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug. Additionally, five of these compounds helped to enhance the effects of certain chemotherapeutic drugs against cervical cancer cells, including those resistant to paclitaxel. The combination of one particular compound and paclitaxel successfully promoted cancer cell death through a specific cellular pathway. This research could lead to new treatments for inflammatory diseases and cancer, offering hope for improved patient outcomes.

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J Agric Food Chem.

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10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01667

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37392181

Combined transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveal that the white and yellow mango pulp colors are associated with carotenoid and flavonoid accumulation, and phytohormone signaling.

Huang J et al (2023).

Genomics.

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10.1016/j.ygeno.2023.110675

PubMed:

37390936

Evaluation of physicochemical, antioxidant, antibacterial activity, and sensory properties of watermelon rind candy.

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Heliyon.

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10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17300

PubMed:

37389078

Identification and quality evaluation of different processed products of Aconitum carmichaelii by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.

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J Sep Sci.

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PubMed:

37387561

Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological relevance of Justicia procumbens (Oriental Water Willow) - A promising traditional plant.

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J Ethnopharmacol.

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37385576

Effects of biochar coupled with chemical and organic fertilizer application on physicochemical properties and in vitro digestibility of common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) starch.

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Int J Biol Macromol.

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10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125591

PubMed:

37385316

Data regarding anti-quorum sensing and antimicrobial activity of Melaleuca alternifolia and Salvia sclarea essential oil against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Researchers investigated the antimicrobial and anti-quorum sensing properties of two essential oils against bacteria. They found sub-lethal concentrations that reduced virulence and pathogenic potential, affecting biofilm formation and gene expression.

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Data Brief.

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10.1016/j.dib.2023.109145

PubMed:

37383790

Biochemical properties of purified polyphenol oxidase from bitter leaf (Vernoniaamygdalina).

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Heliyon.

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10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17365

PubMed:

37383213