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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mareena Daus, Suttiwan Wunnoo, Supayang P. Voravuthikunchai, Saowanit Saithong, Preeyaporn Poldorn, Siriporn Jungsuttiwong, Natharika Chomlamay, Kanyaluck Yangok, Ramida Watanapokasin, Suda Chakthong
Summary: Fourteen undescribed phloroglucinol-meroterpenoids were isolated from Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves, along with twelve known phloroglucinols, three known flavonoids, and four known phenolic compounds. The structures of the undescribed compounds were analyzed using NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, and their cytotoxic, antibacterial, and antifungal activities were evaluated.
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Plant Sciences
Mirela Uzelac, Barbara Sladonja, Ivana Sola, Slavica Dudas, Josipa Bilic, Ibukun M. Famuyide, Lyndy J. McGaw, Jacobus N. Eloff, Maja Mikulic-Petkovsek, Danijela Poljuha
Summary: Black locust, an invasive tree in Europe, has a rich composition of phenolic compounds with potential pharmaceutical use. The study conducted LC-MS screening of black locust from Croatia and found that the leaves had higher levels of total phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant capacity compared to the flowers. Ethanol extracts showed higher levels of total phenolics and non-flavonoids. A total of 64 compounds were identified, with flavonols and hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives being the most commonly represented. The extracts exhibited promising quorum sensing, biofilm prevention, and eradicating capacity.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sadaf Laraib, Saiqa Sharif, Yamin Bibi, Sobia Nisa, Rukhsanda Aziz, Abdul Qayyum
Summary: The study evaluated the cytotoxic, antitumor, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties of the methanolic and chloroform extracts of Myrsine africana fruit and leaf, finding that the methanol extracts performed better in all activities. Fruits showed higher cytotoxicity and tumor inhibition than leaves, while both extracts exhibited antibacterial and antifungal activity. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of beneficial compounds such as flavonoids, phenolics, terpenoids, steroids, and saponins in both extracts. Overall, the fruit extracts showed superior pharmacological properties and further studies are being conducted to identify and characterize the chemical compounds present.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Cinzia Sanna, Ilaria Chiocchio, Manuela Mandrone, Francesca Bonvicini, Giovanna A. Gentilomi, Simona Trincia, Ferruccio Poli
Summary: This study investigated the metabolome of Arbutus unedo leaves across seasons and locations using 1H NMR-based metabolomics. Results showed significant variations in metabolites, with autumn having the highest arbutin content and spring accumulating sucrose. Different habitats also exhibited distinctive metabolomic profiles, with differences in phenolic and flavonoid compounds.
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Engineering, Environmental
Veronica Rocha, Pedro Ferreira-Santos, Zlatina Genisheva, Eduardo Coelho, Isabel C. Neves, Teresa Tavares
Summary: Stable silver nanoparticles with spherical morphology and variable size were synthesized using aqueous Eucalyptus globulus leaves extract. These nanoparticles exhibit dual-functional properties of antibacterial activity and dye photodegradation.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Magdalena Ulanowska, Beata Olas
Summary: Eugenol is a compound with various pharmacological effects, widely used in different fields. Despite its high toxicity, it is considered safe in appropriate doses. Researchers are interested in the multidirectional action of eugenol, considering it as a component of new drugs and other products with therapeutic potential.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nguyen Ngoc Kim Tuyen, Quach Thi Thanh Huong, Bui Thanh Duy, Nguyen Thanh Hoai Nam, Nguyen Duy Hai, Hoang An, Ninh Thi Tinh, Tran Nhat Khanh, Tran Le Hoai Nhi, Lam Thanh Ngan, Nguyen Huu Hieu
Summary: Selenium microparticles were synthesized using an environmentally friendly method with Psidium guajava leaf extracts as a reducing agent. The resulting particles were combined with graphene oxide and showed excellent antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, and antidiabetic activities.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nguyen Ngoc Kim Tuyen, Quach Thi Thanh Huong, Bui Thanh Duy, Nguyen Thanh Hoai Nam, Nguyen Duy Hai, Hoang An, Ninh Thi Tinh, Tran Nhat Khanh, Tran Le Hoai Nhi, Lam Thanh Ngan, Nguyen Huu Hieu
Summary: Selenium microparticles (SeMPs) were synthesized using an environmentally friendly method and combined with graphene oxide (GO). The material exhibited excellent antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, and antidiabetic properties.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Mohammed A. E. Naiel, Mohamed K. Khames, Nashwa Abdel-Razek, Amany A. Gharib, Khaled A. El-Tarabily
Summary: Adding 2.5 g/kg concentration of miswak leaf powder (MLP) improves the growth performance, feed utilization, and feed efficiency of Nile tilapia. In challenge testing against Aeromonas hydrophila, a high concentration of MLP (10 g/kg) increases protein content in fish body, shows significant antibacterial and antifungal effects, and can be used to enhance resistance against the disease caused by the bacteria.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Yinjuan Cao, Zhaoyang Song, Chunjuan Dong, Wenjing Ni, Keqi Xin, Qunli Yu, Ling Han
Summary: In this study, an efficient natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) coupled with ultrasonication was used to extract phenolic compounds from broccoli leaves. The optimal phenolic extraction parameters were determined, and neochlorogenic acid was found to be the most abundant phenolic compound. The ultrasonication-assisted extraction coupled with NADES yielded higher total phenolic content and stronger antioxidant and antibacterial activities compared to other extraction methods.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Melvin A. Castrosanto, Michael Russelle Alvarez, Kevin C. Salamanez, Ruel C. Nacario, Gladys C. Completo
Summary: The study demonstrates the potential of barnyard grass as a biopesticide against tomato pests, showing antifungal, antibacterial, and herbicidal activities. Barnyard grass contains rich phenolic compounds and exhibited good inhibitory effects on pests.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Uday M. Muddapur, Sultan Alshehri, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Mater H. Mahnashi, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alshahrani, Aejaz Abdullatif Khan, S. M. Shakeel Iqubal, Amal Bahafi, Sunil S. More, Ibrahim Ahmed Shaikh, Basheerahmed Abdulaziz Mannasaheb, Noordin Othman, Muazzam Sheriff Maqbul, Mohammad Zaki Ahmad
Summary: Bionanotechnology has revolutionized modern science and technology, with plant-mediated synthesis of gold nanoparticles overcoming the drawbacks of traditional methods and offering tunable features for the development of medical diagnostics and therapeutics.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruxandra Stefanescu, Cristina Nicoleta Ciurea, Anca Delia Mare, Adrian Man, Adrian Nisca, Alexandru Nicolescu, Andrei Mocan, Mihai Babota, Nastaca-Alina Coman, Corneliu Tanase
Summary: Processing wood leads to the accumulation of forest waste, including bark, which can be exploited for their high content of biomolecules. In this study, the histo-anatomical and phytochemical characterization of older oak bark was conducted, and the extracts obtained using microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) showed the highest polyphenol content and strongest antioxidant and antibacterial activities. These findings suggest that older oak bark could be a potential source of compounds with antibacterial, antioxidant, or antidiabetic activity.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
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Acoustics
Alberto Palma, Manuel Jesus Diaz, Mercedes Ruiz-Montoya, Emilio Morales, Inmaculada Giraldez
Summary: Extraction of antioxidant compounds is crucial for economic and environmental reasons, with ultrasound extraction being a promising method. By studying the influence of different parameters, optimization of extraction conditions can be achieved to enhance extraction efficiency.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Sunil L. Dhonnar, Rahul A. More, Vishnu A. Adole, Bapu S. Jagdale, Nutan Sadgir, Santosh S. Chobe
Summary: A series of 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives were synthesized and characterized. The synthesized compounds exhibited significant antibacterial and antifungal activity, as well as good antioxidant properties and low cytotoxicity. Three compounds showed higher antibacterial activity.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Nitika Thakur, Mohit Nigam, Garima Awasthi, Aryan Shukla, Anis Ali Shah, Nidhi Negi, Sher Aslam Khan, Ryan Casini, Hosam O. Elansary
Summary: Globally, industrial farming poses threats to ecological mechanisms vital for food production, while a significant number of people suffer from undernutrition and malnutrition. Zero Hunger aims to address both global ecological sustainability and food security concerns. Recent breakthroughs in molecular tools have allowed scientists to understand agro-biodiversity at the molecular and genetic levels, providing advantages over traditional crop breeding methods.
FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GENOMICS
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Nitika Thakur, Mohit Nigam, Neharika Ann Mann, Shivendra Gupta, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Sudheesh K. Shukla, Anis Ali Shah, Ryan Casini, Hosam O. Elansary, Sher Aslam Khan
Summary: The agricultural sector and environmental safety are working together to promote sustainability in important areas like soil health, plant nutrition, food safety, and security. Traditional farming practices have caused harm to the environment and human health, resulting in declining soil fertility and quality. It is crucial to choose eco-friendly strategies to restore soil health, plant nutrition, and the environment. Researching the microbiome is a top priority as it provides insights into soil and plant aspects and contributes to plant health and productivity. Utilizing microbiome engineering technologies can enhance soil health and productivity by screening diverse and balanced microbial populations.
FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE GENOMICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Muhammad Saqib, Tayyaba Mubashir, Mudassir Hussain Tahir, Muqadas Javed, Asima Hameed, Asad Aziz, Shaban R. M. Sayed, Hosam O. O. El-ansary
Summary: Organic molecules have diverse applications in materials science, chemical, and biomedical fields. Traditional design methods face limitations due to design space and growing demand for new materials. Modern researchers employ artificial intelligence and computer science to design high-performance materials and predict properties of new materials. In this study, benzofuran-based building blocks are utilized as a standard molecule to search for new building blocks. Similarity analysis and virtual libraries are used to screen and identify potential candidates for photodetectors. The study also introduces a method to efficiently and rapidly identify new monomers for photodetectors.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Yasir Tariq, Nusrat Ehsan, Umair Riaz, Rabiya Nasir, Waqas Ahmed Khan, Rashid Iqbal, Shehzad Ali, Eman A. Mahmoud, Izhar Ullah, Hosam O. Elansary
Summary: This study investigates the effect of different water sources on the accumulation of heavy metal contamination in eggplants. Results show that sewage is the major source of heavy metal contamination in eggplants. Therefore, further research and improvement in the implementation of policies for irrigation water quality is needed.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kashif Safeen, Akif Safeen, Danish Arif, Wiqar H. Shah, Akhtar Ali, Ghafar Ali, Fayaz Hussain, Naveed Imran, Atta Ullah Shah, Abed Alataway, Ahmed Z. Dewidar, Hosam O. Elansary, Mohamed Al-Yafrsi, Khawaja Shafique Ahmad
Summary: In this study, pure and doped ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized using various techniques. The inclusion of Co and Co/Gd in the ZnO lattice was confirmed by XRD analysis, while SEM images showed different morphologies of the nanoparticles. UV-Vis spectroscopy revealed increased absorption and a redshift in the doped samples. The bandgap decreased with doping, as observed in PL spectroscopy. The dielectric constant decreased and the electrical conductivity increased with Co and Co/Gd doping. VSM analysis showed ferromagnetic behavior in the doped samples. Moreover, Co/Gd-ZnO nanoparticles exhibited higher photocatalytic activity compared to ZnO nanoparticles.
Article
Plant Sciences
Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Aadil Abdullah Khoja, Fayaz A. Lone, Muhammad Waheed, Rainer W. Bussmann, Ryan Casini, Eman A. Mahmoud, Hosam O. Elansary
Summary: This study aimed to identify medicinal plants used by indigenous peoples of the Northwestern Himalayas to treat dermatological diseases. Through field trips and interviews, a total of 64 ethnomedicinal plants belonging to 34 families were identified. Leaves were the most commonly used plant part for treatments. The findings highlight the continued reliance on medicinal plants for dermatological ailments in the Northwestern Himalayas region.
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Waqas Mazhar, Mehwish Maqbool, Tanveer Hussain, Syed Atiq Hussain, Ryan Casini, Ahmed M. Abd-ElGawad, Hosam O. Elansary
Summary: In this study, the use of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) as seed priming agents for enhancing drought tolerance in tomatoes was investigated. Four different SeNPs priming regimes were tested at different concentrations, along with a control treatment. The results showed that seed priming with 75 ppm SeNPs improved tomato crop performance under drought stress. The treatment reduced hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde levels, while increasing the functions of superoxide dismutase and catalase. Additionally, it increased the content of various beneficial compounds in tomatoes and upregulated the functions of enzymes involved in antioxidant defense. Seed priming with SeNPs is a promising strategy for sustainable tomato production in arid areas.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zubair Ahmad Parrey, Sajad Hussain Shah, Mudasir Fayaz, Ryan Casini, Hosam O. O. Elansary, Firoz Mohammad
Summary: Due to increasing demand in the global essential oil market, peppermint has become significant as an aromatic and medicinal plant. This study investigated the effects of different nitrogen levels on the growth, physiological functioning, and specialized metabolite biosynthesis of three peppermint cultivars. The results showed that increasing the nitrogen dosage up to 1.5% improved various parameters, but further increases had a negative impact. Cultivar Kukrail outperformed the other two cultivars, and the application of 1.5% nitrogen increased chlorophyll content, photosynthetic rate, and essential oil yield in all three cultivars. Nitrogen application also enhanced the trichome size and density, and increased the menthol content in the essential oil. Overall, two sprays of 1.5% nitrogen at appropriate growth stages can significantly improve the morphological, physiological, biochemical, and yield attributes of peppermint.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fei Xiao, Muhammad Saqib, Soha Razzaq, Tayyaba Mubashir, Mudassir Hussain Tahir, Ihab Mohamed Moussa, Hosam O. El-ansary
Summary: In this study, machine learning techniques were used to screen reported research data and design new polymer acceptor materials. Quantitative structure-activity relationship models were generated and molecular descriptors that had a key effect on power conversion efficiency were identified. Regression models were developed to predict the efficiency, and new materials were designed based on similarity analysis.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MODELING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hubballi Aravinda, Kadanakuppe Thammayya Shivakumara, Krishanappa Chandrashekara, Abalavadi Thammaiah Rani, Ryan Casini, Shaban R. M. Sayed, Hosam O. Elansary, Ahmed M. El-Sabrout
Summary: AMPs compounds were isolated and purified from ants, with the highest protein content found in the abdomen extract. The abdomen extract exhibited antimicrobial activity against E. coli.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Andrea Pieroni, Rainer W. Bussmann, Ahmed M. Abd-ElGawad, Hosam O. El-Ansary
Summary: Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) aids tribal communities in adapting to socio-ecological changes and improving the sustainability of their livelihood strategies. This study gathered traditional ecological knowledge on tree species in the Dering-Dibru Saikhowa Elephant Corridor, providing insights for ecosystem restoration.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOBIOLOGY AND ETHNOMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Sabab Ali Shah, Ghulam Mustafa Lakho, Hareef Ahmed Keerio, Muhammad Nouman Sattar, Gulzar Hussain, Mujahid Mehdi, Rahim Bux Vistro, Eman A. Mahmoud, Hosam O. Elansary
Summary: Plant diseases pose a significant threat to global food security, affecting crop yields and economic growth. Recent advancements in deep learning techniques have allowed for the development of efficient crop classification systems using computer technology. This paper proposes an automatic plant identification process based on a neural network, achieving a high success rate of 98.80% in identifying plant diseases from leaf images. An Android application and website were developed to make the system user-friendly.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Satyapriya Singh, Mahadevan Raghuraman, Manikyanahalli Chandrashekara Keerthi, Anup Das, Saswat Kumar Kar, Biswajit Das, Hidangmayum Lembisana Devi, Sunil Kumar Sunani, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Ryan Casini, Hosam O. Elansary, Gobinda Chandra Acharya
Summary: The fall armyworm is a major threat to crop production and food security globally, including in India, and has become a serious concern for farmers in the eastern Himalayan region. However, there is limited understanding of farmers' perceptions and the biological attributes associated with the meteorological factors for the fall armyworm. This study provides detailed baseline data on the prevalence and characteristics of the fall armyworm in Tripura, India.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jameel Ahmed Bhutto, Zhonglin He, Jawayria Najeeb, Sumaira Naeem, Eman A. Mahmoud, Hosam O. Elansary
Summary: Designing novel drugs using data-driven and virtual screening approaches, such as machine learning and data mining, is a popular research topic in the pharmaceutical industry. In this study, ML models were trained using data collected from academic research articles, and molecular descriptors were utilized. The best ML models were selected and optimized to identify potential compounds for aromatase inhibitors. These models accurately predicted the inhibition values of compounds in a database, and new compounds were designed based on the predictions. Overall, this study demonstrates the potential significance of data-driven and virtual screening approaches in pharmaceutical research.
Article
Plant Sciences
K. T. Shivakumara, M. C. Keerthi, P. R. Shashank, J. Komal, A. C. Polaiah, R. S. Ramya, T. Venkatesan, D. Sagar, Ryan Casini, Ihab M. Moussa, Hosam O. Elansary, Ahmed M. El-Sabrout
Summary: This study investigated Copamyntis obliquifasciella on Cassia fistula in India, describing its incidence, damage, and life cycle. It also identified two associated hymenopteran parasitoids.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS
(2023)
