Phytochemistry Studies

Total Flavonoids Isolated from the Leaves of Eucommia ulmoides Augment Peak Bone Mass in Female Rats and Show no Side Effects in Other Organs.

Scientists studied Eucommia ulmoides, a tree in China known for its medicinal properties. It can prevent osteoporosis and arthritis, and help heal bone fractures. Useful for potential medical treatments.

Zhang Y et al (2024).
Curr Pharm Des.
PubMed:
38963117

Five new glycosides from the culms of Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis.

Scientists isolated five new glycosides from plant culms. One compound showed strong antioxidant activity, potentially useful for fighting free radicals.

Zhang B et al (2024).
J Asian Nat Prod Res.
PubMed:
38963070

Phytochemical analysis and biological evaluation of essential oils and extracts from Heracleum pastinacifolium subsp. incanum (Boiss. & A.Huet) P.H.Davis, an endemic plant from Turkey.

Researchers analyzed essential oils and phenolic compounds in different parts of a plant. Extracts showed potential for diabetes, Alzheimer's, and antioxidant properties. Specific compounds and activities were identified. Extracts were found to be safe.

Yuca H et al (2024).
Nat Prod Res.
PubMed:
38962953

Phytochemical-mediated modulation of autophagy and endoplasmic reticulum stress as a cancer therapeutic approach.

Phytochemicals from plants like celastrol and resveratrol can target autophagy and ER stress to induce cancer cell death. Understanding how different phytochemicals interact with these processes can help develop new anticancer drugs. However, more research is needed for clinical applications.

Al Azzani M et al (2024).
Phytother Res.
PubMed:
38961675

Comparison of Anticancer, Antioxidant, Enzyme Inhibitory Effects and Phytochemical Contents between Edible Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and A New Wild Species (Lactuca anatolica).

New species of Lactuca (L. anatolica) showed stronger antioxidant properties compared to L. sativa (LS). Both inhibited cancer cell growth and induced apoptosis, suggesting pharmacological potential for further research.

Erdogan MK et al (2024).
Chem Biodivers.
PubMed:
38958194