Phytochemistry Studies

Volatile Terpene Profiles of Needle and Phloem Tissues of Healthy and Tomicus destruens-Infested Pinus brutia Trees.

Pine trees produce terpenes to defend against the Mediterranean pine shoot beetle. Terpene profiles differ between healthy and infested trees, showing potential for plant-induced defense mechanisms.

Kocabıyık K, Erbilgin N and Semiz G (2024).
J Chem Ecol.
PubMed:
39177885

Changes in fruit quality properties and phytochemical substances of kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) grown in different agro-ecological conditions during cold storage.

Studied effects of growing conditions on kiwifruit quality during cold storage. Findings can help improve storage conditions and minimize quality losses for consumer satisfaction.

Ozturk B, Korkmaz M and Aglar E (2024).
BMC Plant Biol.
PubMed:
39174967

Isolation, Purification of Phenolic Glycoside 1 from Moringa oleifera Seeds and Formulation of Its Liposome Delivery System.

Researchers purified a compound from Moringa seeds called PG-1 with anti-cancer properties. By incorporating it into liposomes, they improved its oral bioavailability and anticancer activity while maintaining safety. This could be a promising new delivery system for PG-1.

Shi F et al (2024).
AAPS PharmSciTech.
PubMed:
39174848