Benzyl-isoquinoline alkaloids rich extract of Coptis teeta Wall., exhibit potential efficacy in calcium-oxalate and uric-acid linked metabolic disorders.

Study validated anti-lithiatic and anti-gout activity of Coptis teeta extract containing berberine and coptisine alkaloids. Shows potential for joint disorders and inflammatory diseases. Supports traditional medicinal use, increasing industrial value.

Misra A et al (2024).

Fitoterapia.

DOI:

10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106050

PubMed:

38838823

New anti-adipogenic triterpenoid saponins from the aerial parts of Glinus oppositifolius.

Researchers isolated 11 new compounds from Glinus oppositifolius L. with potential anti-adipogenic and cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. Compound 13 showed promising inhibitory effects on cancer cell growth.

Phi KH et al (2024).

Biomed Pharmacother.

DOI:

10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116851

PubMed:

38838506

Eryngial: An α,β-unsaturated Fatty Aldehyde as the Major Phytotoxin in Spiny Coriander (Eryngium foetidum L.) Essential Oil.

Spiny coriander essential oil containing eryngial inhibits wheatgrass growth, making it a potential natural herbicide for weed control. Eryngial is a potent growth inhibitor for both monocot and dicot weed species.

Haldar S et al (2024).

Chem Biodivers.

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10.1002/cbdv.202400195

PubMed:

38837651

Comparison of polyfunctional thiol, element, and total essential oil contents in 32 hop varieties from different countries.

Liu Y et al (2024).

Food Chem.

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10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139855

PubMed:

38833861

Plant Flavonoids with Antimicrobial Activity against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Plant-derived flavonoids, especially flavones and isoflavones, show promise as novel antimicrobial agents against MRSA. They disrupt membrane structures, inhibit efflux pumps and β-lactamases, and bacterial virulence factors. This research could lead to new treatments for MRSA infections.

Xu S et al (2024).

ACS Infect Dis.

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10.1021/acsinfecdis.4c00292

PubMed:

38833551

HPLC-DAD quantification of mangiferin, antioxidant potential and essential oil composition of the leaves of five varieties of Mangifera indica L. of North India.

Saxena P et al (2024).

Nat Prod Res.

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10.1080/14786419.2024.2361476

PubMed:

38832668

α-Glucosidase, butyrylcholinesterase and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities of phenolic compounds from Carthamus tinctorius L. flowers: In silico and in vitro studies.

Scientists found seven metabolites in L. flowers with potential benefits for Alzheimer's disease and hyperglycemia. Compounds showed promising inhibitory effects on key enzymes and antioxidant activity. Worth exploring for potential therapeutic applications.

Alotaibi JAM et al (2024).

Saudi Pharm J.

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10.1016/j.jsps.2024.102106

PubMed:

38831925

Polyphenol-Rich Extracts from Agroindustrial Waste and Byproducts: Results and Perspectives According to the Green Chemistry and Circular Economy.

This review discusses the benefits of polyphenols found in plants like olive and pomegranate, with potential applications in various industries. They can be extracted from agroindustrial waste, promoting sustainable processes.

Bernini R et al (2024).

J Agric Food Chem.

DOI:

10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00945

PubMed:

38829927