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Front Plant Sci.

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10.3389/fpls.2024.1394587

PubMed:

38779067

Rapid determination of total flavonoid content, xanthine oxidase inhibitory activities, and antioxidant activity in Prunus mume by near-infrared spectroscopy.

They used NIR to predict flavonoid, xanthine oxidase inhibitory, and antioxidant activity in Prunus mume. The model is effective for quick quantification and can be extended to other medicinal plants.

Hao JW et al (2024).

J Pharm Biomed Anal.

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38776585

The mechanism of action of Botrychium (Thunb.) Sw. for prevention of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis based on 1H-NMR-based metabolomics.

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J Pharm Pharmacol.

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PubMed:

38776436

A review of the research progress on Artemisia argyi Folium: botany, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, and clinical application.

Researchers conducted a comprehensive review of studies on Artemisia argyi Folium (AAF). They identified 136 compounds, including new terpenoids and flavonoids. AAF shows potential for anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects. Quality criteria and pharmacokinetics need further study for clinical use.

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Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol.

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PubMed:

38775853

Flavonoids with lipase inhibitory activity from lemon squeezing waste: isolation, multispectroscopic and in silico studies.

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J Sci Food Agric.

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PubMed:

38775623

Essential oil of oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) reduces infection and proliferation of Toxoplasma gondii in BeWo cells with induction of autophagy and death of tachyzoites through a mechanism similar to necrosis.

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Parasitol Res.

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PubMed:

38772951

A new pregnane glycoside from Marsdenia tenacissima and its cytotoxic and NO inhibitory activities.

Meng Q et al (2024).

Nat Prod Res.

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10.1080/14786419.2024.2356657

PubMed:

38770927

A comprehensive review on pharmacognosy, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of 8 potent species of southeast Asia.

Study on genus Prunus in India found 19 important species with nutritional and economic value. Newly discovered species shows potential for pharmacological research due to high phenolic content and therapeutic significance. The genus exhibits antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic properties, making it important for further study.

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J Tradit Chin Med.

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10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2024.03.002

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38767647