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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi-yang Lu, Shi-qing Li, Qing-zhong Lai, Lin-yan Wang, Wei-min Zhou, Cheng-long Hua, Dan-dan Ning, Chun-chun Zhang, Mei-ya Li, Fu-sheng Jiang
Summary: The tender leaves of Artemisia japonica Thumb. are commonly used in China as a vegetable and tea, as well as in traditional medicine. This study demonstrated the antioxidant and hepatic protective effects of a 60% ethanol extract of Artemisia japonica Thumb. leaves (AJLEE). The results suggest that AJLEE contains phenolic acids, flavonoids, and coumarins, which contribute to its antioxidant and hepatic protective properties.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Ziming Yang, Li Zhang, Yuan-Hang Wu, Dian-Peng Li, Wei Li
Summary: Litchi pericarp extracts (LPE) contain various polyphenols and exhibit high antioxidant activity, which can improve oxidative damage in aging mice.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Emad A. Shalaby, Sanaa M. M. Shanab, Rehab M. Hafez, Abeer E. El-Ansary
Summary: This study evaluated the antioxidant and anticancer activities of different extracts from ginger peels and residues. The hot water extract of ginger peels showed promising antioxidant activity, and fraction No. 4 exhibited higher antioxidant and anticancer activity. The cold water extract of ginger peels also demonstrated higher antioxidant efficiency and antibacterial activity against four bacterial strains.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Dinh-Chuong Pham, Dieu-Hien Truong, Quang Huy Tran, Quang Tien Ho, Thieu Anh Duy Nguyen, Thi Ngoc Huyen Nguyen, Thanh Vinh Nguyen, Thi Thao Vy Nguyen, Tan Sang Cao, Colin J. Barrow, Hoang Chinh Nguyen
Summary: This study investigated the chemical constituents and bioactivities of cashew leaves grown in Vietnam. The ethyl acetate fraction showed the highest total phenolic and flavonoid contents and exhibited promising antibacterial, enzyme inhibition, and anticancer activities.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
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Microbiology
Aisha Nawaf AlBalawi, Alaa Elmetwalli, Dina M. Baraka, Hadeer A. Alnagar, Eman Saad Alamri, Mervat G. Hassan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential antioxidant, phytochemical, and antimicrobial properties of aniseed extracts against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. The results showed that aniseed extracts contain various compounds that contribute to their antimicrobial activity, mainly phenolic compounds and flavonoids. Moreover, aniseed extracts demonstrated strong antioxidant activity and inhibited the growth of MDR bacteria.
Review
Oncology
Yasin Kamarya, Xia Lijie, Li Jinyao
Summary: This paper provides a focused and comprehensive overview of the antitumor active constituents and mechanisms of Artemisia, discussing the potential application of these active components in cancer prevention and treatment.
ANTI-CANCER AGENTS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Fatimah Al-Otibi, Nourah A. A. Alshammry, Raedah I. I. Alharbi, May N. N. Bin-Jumah, Maha M. M. AlSubaie
Summary: The aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Artemisia sieberi showed significant antibacterial and antifungal effects against various microorganisms. Additionally, the synthesized silver nanoparticles from the A. sieberi extract exhibited stronger antibacterial properties. This research suggests that A. sieberi has potential as an antimicrobial agent.
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Biology
Sana Naseer, Javed Iqbal, Abeel Naseer, Sobia Kanwal, Ishtiaq Hussain, Yong Tan, Liliana Aguilar-Marcelino, Raquel Cossio-Bayugar, Zbigniew Zajac, Yousef A. Bin Jardan, Tariq Mahmood
Summary: Despite advancements in modern medicine, plant-derived medicines continue to be widely used due to their minimal side effects, low cost, and biocompatibility. This study evaluated the biological potential of methanolic and chloroform extracts from the roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers of Saussurea lappa. The extracts exhibited antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activities, indicating their potential therapeutic applications. Further studies are recommended to isolate and characterize the bioactive compounds present in these plant parts for drug development.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Y. R. Zhao, H. A. Aisa, G. A. Zou
Summary: A new eudesmanolide, macrocephalolide I (1), and 11 known compounds 2-12 were isolated from Artemisia macrocephala. Their structures were identified using HR-ESI-MS, NMR, and ECD calculations. Unfortunately, compound 1 showed no significant anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities. Compounds 2-12 were isolated for the first time from Artemisia macrocephala, with compounds 8 and 11 being isolated for the first time from the Artemisia genus.
CHEMISTRY OF NATURAL COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
G. O. Nascimento, S. P. D. Marques, C. E. G. Maia, A. F. de Sousa, R. L. Cunha, M. R. Malta, R. W. Owen, M. K. A. Ferreira, A. W. da Silva, E. L. Reboucas, J. E. S. A. de Menezes, M. M. Marinho, E. S. Marinho, H. S. dos Santos, A. S. M. C. Saliba, A. P. Massarioli, S. M. Alencar, A. G. O. Sartori, M. T. S. Trevisan
Summary: The study investigated the properties of C. arabica leaf extracts, including antioxidant and antiglycation activity, digestive enzymes inhibition, bioaccessibility, and hypoglycemic effect. The extracts showed deactivation of various reactive oxygen species and strong inhibition of alpha-glucosidase and pancreatic lipase. They also exhibited a hypoglycemic effect in zebrafish. All compounds except rutin were detected during in vitro digestion. These findings suggest that C. arabica leaf extracts have potential antidiabetic and anti-obesity properties due to their main metabolites and synergistic action.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Jaeyoung Kwon, Jeong-Eun Park, Jin-Su Lee, Jung-Hwan Lee, Hoseong Hwang, Sang-Hoon Jung, Hak-Cheol Kwon, Dae-Sik Jang
Summary: The ethyl acetate layer of persimmon leaves demonstrated strong antioxidative effects, containing new flavonoids and natural compounds that can be further studied for antioxidant product development.
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Plant Sciences
So-Ri Son, In Gyong Ju, Jinhee Kim, Keon-Tae Park, Myung Sook Oh, Dae Sik Jang
Summary: This study identified chemical constituents from the aerial parts of Artemisia iwayomogi that have anti-neuroinflammatory properties, inhibiting microglial activation and nitric oxide production. Further in vivo experiments are needed to validate these findings.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alessandra Acquaviva, Abdelhakim Nilofar, Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Gokhan Zengin, Simonetta Cristina Di Simone, Lucia Recinella, Sheila Leone, Luigi Brunetti, Abdullahi Ibrahim Uba, Ugur Cakilcioglu, Ridvan Polat, Ekrem Darendelioglu, Luigi Menghini, Claudio Ferrante, Maria Loreta Libero, Giustino Orlando, Annalisa Chiavaroli
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different polarity extracts from Artemisia annua on inflammation and oxidative stress in colon tissue exposed to LPS. The water extract showed the highest phenolic content and antioxidant activity, while the hexane extract exhibited the best enzyme inhibition effects. All extracts demonstrated effective anti-inflammatory effects by reducing COX-2 and TNFα gene expression. These findings suggest the potential use of water extract in the management of inflammatory colon diseases.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Yun-hong Zhang, Zhu-tao Shao, Guang-ming Bi, Yi-wei Sun, Yu-meng Wang, Da-li Meng
Summary: In this study, various bioactive compounds were isolated from Artemisia argyi, with the guaianolide sesquiterpenoid Argyin A showing excellent anti-inflammatory activity.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Yue Cao, Yichao Zang, Xinyue Huang, Zhihong Cheng
Summary: This study isolated several natural compounds from Artemisia rupestris, including two new compounds that exhibited neuraminidase inhibitory activity. Two known flavonoids showed comparable inhibition activity to oseltamivir acid.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Nafisa Younas, Muhammad Abid Rashid, Sadia Nazir, Muhammad Usman, Raja Adil Sarfraz, Amer Jamil, Adrian Charles Whitwood
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2017)
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Food Science & Technology
Muhammad Adnan Ayub, Muhammad Asif Hanif, Raja Adil Sarfraz, Muhammad Shahid
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2018)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Qurat-Ul-Ain, Raja Adil Sarfraz, Abdul Qayyum
BIOINSPIRED BIOMIMETIC AND NANOBIOMATERIALS
(2018)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Qurat-ul-Ain, Raja Adil Sarfraz, Raziya Nadeem, Amer Jamil
BIOINSPIRED BIOMIMETIC AND NANOBIOMATERIALS
(2018)
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Mechanics
Muhammad Asif Javed, Shazia Shukrullah, Muhammad Yasin Naz, Raja Adil Sarfraz
JOURNAL OF THEORETICAL AND APPLIED MECHANICS
(2020)
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Physics, Applied
M. Zubair Sultan, Yasir Jamil, Yasir Javed, Raja Adil Sarfraz
Summary: This study focuses on optimizing Fe3O4 NPs for magnetic hyperthermia applications by doping with copper and investigating the thermal responses under different concentrations and media conditions. The results show that Fe3O4 NPs doped with 2% copper exhibit better heat response and highest SAR value in water, indicating that lower concentrations of NPs have better thermal efficiency in hyperthermia applications.
JOURNAL OF SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND NOVEL MAGNETISM
(2021)
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Construction & Building Technology
M. Ishaq, K. Kamran, Y. Jamil, R. A. Sarfraz
Summary: This study investigates the influence of electric potential, electric current, and pH distribution on the electrokinetic desalination of sodium chloride contaminated specimens of fired clay brick and sandstone. The results show that ingress of acidic and alkaline fronts affects the removal of salt ions by diminishing the effect of electric field and current intensities. The addition of buffering agents in poultices effectively suppresses pH changes and enhances the removal efficiency of Na+ and Cl- ions from the specimens.
MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2021)
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Engineering, Biomedical
Raja Adil Sarfraz, Rizwan Ashraf, Saira Bedi, Iqra Sardar
Summary: By converting plant bioactives into silver nanoparticles, the antidiabetic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of plant extracts can be improved. In this study, silver nanoparticles from ginger and mint showed remarkable antidiabetic potential, while also exhibiting effects in antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.
BIOINSPIRED BIOMIMETIC AND NANOBIOMATERIALS
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zeeshan Akmal, Ayesha Taj, Ahmed Madni, Raja Adil Sarfraz, Muhammad Zubair Iqbal, Muhammad Afzal, Arshad Mahmood, Khalid Mahmood, Sadia Z. Bajwa, Waheed S. Khan
Summary: In this study, bismuth molybdenum oxide nanoparticles were synthesized and their properties as photocatalysts and electrocatalysts were investigated. The results showed that the nanoparticles had good degradation ability for industrial dyes and excellent electrochemical performance.
APPLIED NANOSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sumaira Mumtaz, Raziya Nadeem, Raja A. Sarfraz, Muhammad Shahid
Summary: This study successfully synthesized silver nanoparticles using aqueous leaves extract of Murraya koenigii in a green approach. The synthesized silver nanoparticles demonstrated strong antioxidant and antibacterial activities, significant cytotoxicity against cancer cells, and non-toxic effects in vivo assessment.
ADVANCES IN NANO RESEARCH
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sumaira Mumtaz, Raziya Nadeem, Raja Adil Sarfraz, Muhammad Shahid
Summary: In recent years, the synthesis of transition metal nanoparticles using medicinal plants has gained popularity due to their unique features. The study successfully synthesized copper nanoparticles using Polyalthia longifolia leaf extract, exhibiting potent antibacterial and antioxidant activities, making them a promising alternative to synthetic formulations.
JOURNAL OF NANO RESEARCH
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
G. Sarwari, B. Sultana, R. A. Sarfraz, M. A. Zia
INTERNATIONAL FOOD RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2019)
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Biology
Arfaa Sajid, Qaisar Manzoor, Munawar Iqbal, Amit Kumar Tyagi, Raja Adil Sarfraz, Anam Sajid
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
A. Mahmood, R. A. Sarfraz, I. A. Bhatti, F. Hussain
OXIDATION COMMUNICATIONS
(2016)
