Article
Food Science & Technology
Uyanga Batbold, Jun-Jen Liu
Summary: The combination of Seabuckthorn pulp oil (SBO) and Docetaxel (DTX) has demonstrated a synergistic anticancer effect against non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. This effect is achieved through the induction of autophagy and senescence, increased ROS production, and inhibition of cancer cell growth. These findings provide important insights into new mechanisms for the treatment of lung cancer and highlight the potential of SBO as an alternative or adjunct therapy in combination with chemotherapy agents.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chen-Xi Xia, Alex Xiong Gao, Yue Zhu, Tina Ting-Xia Dong, Karl Wah-Keung Tsim
Summary: Seabuckthorn, enriched with flavonoids, showed potential in treating major depressive disorder by improving depressive behaviors, regulating levels of neurotrophins, neurotransmitters, stress-related hormones, inflammation-related cytokines, and modulating gut microbiota.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shudan Tan, Yu Xu, Lichun Zhu, Zhihua Geng, Qian Zhang, Xuhai Yang
Summary: The combination of ultrasonic-assisted alkali and pricking holes is the most effective pretreatment method for improving the drying characteristics and quality attributes of seabuckthorn berries. The pretreatment of ultrasonic-assisted alkali helps dissolve the wax layer and form micropores, promoting water migration. All pretreatment methods reduce color difference.
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Plant Sciences
Chen-Xi Xia, Alex Xiong Gao, Tina Ting-Xia Dong, Karl Wah-Keung Tsim
Summary: The flavonoid-enriched fraction of seabuckthorn (SBF) was found to mimic neurotrophic functions by inducing neuronal cell differentiation through the activation of the PI3K/Akt and ERK pathways. SBF also showed synergistic effects with neurotrophic factors in promoting neurite outgrowth. The major flavonoids in SBF, including isorhamnetin, quercetin, and kaempferol, were identified as the active compounds responsible for the neurotrophic activities. These findings suggest the potential use of seabuckthorn as a health food supplement for treating brain disorders such as neurodegenerative diseases.
Article
Physiology
Ming Li, Xuyang Zhao, Jiayuan Xie, Xinyu Tong, Junwei Shan, Mijuan Shi, Guangxin Wang, Weidong Ye, Yuhang Liu, Bruno Hamish Unger, Yingyin Cheng, Wanting Zhang, Nan Wu, Xiao-Qin Xia
Summary: The use of herbal medicine, such as seabuckthorn, in fish diets has shown potential for preventing and treating foodborne enteritis in aquaculture. A study using a zebrafish model demonstrated that seabuckthorn can reduce intestinal and hepatic inflammation and improve the immune response and gut microbiota composition.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Swati Pundir, Prakrati Garg, Ananya Dviwedi, Aaliya Ali, V. K. Kapoor, Deepak Kapoor, Saurabh Kulshrestha, Uma Ranjan Lal, Poonam Negi
Summary: Sea buckthorn is a flowering shrub native to cold temperate regions of Eurasia, primarily found in China. It is widely used in folk medicine for various skin-related issues, with phytochemical studies revealing the presence of a wide variety of bioactive compounds. Pharmacological studies have demonstrated its antibacterial, anti-sebum, antifungal, anti-psoriasis, anti-atopic dermatitis and wound healing activities, making it a valuable ingredient in cosmeceuticals.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xingang Lyu, Xiao Wang, Qilei Wang, Xueying Ma, Suolian Chen, Jianbo Xiao
Summary: Encapsulation of sea buckthorn leaf extracts using electrohydrodynamic technology protected polyphenols and flavonoids, enhancing their bioaccessibility in the intestine and preserving their antioxidant activity and inhibition of metabolic syndrome-related enzymes. This innovative method may promote the use of sea buckthorn as a nutritional supplement and expand its commercial applications.
Article
Plant Sciences
Anita Zapalowska, Natalia Matlok, Milosz Zardzewialy, Tomasz Piechowiak, Maciej Balawejder
Summary: The ozone treatment significantly affected the quality of sea buckthorn berries, particularly in terms of volatile compounds and mechanical properties, extending the plant's storage life.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Ankit Jain, Ashish Kumar, Prakash Chand Sharma
Summary: The study on genetic and morphometric diversity of seabuckthorn from different geographic sites revealed genetic variations among collections. The development of polymorphic microsatellite markers can serve as a reference for future seabuckthorn breeding and conservation strategies.
PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTER
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Xiaomei Luo, Juncheng Liu, Zhoujian He
Summary: Oligo-FISH probes were used to detect the chromosomes of Hippophae rhamnoides taxa and distinguish different taxa. The study provides important data for chromosome identification, classification, and breeding utilization of wild resources of H. rhamnoides.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chen Shen, Teng Wang, Feng Guo, Kunlai Sun, Bin Wang, Jie Wang, Zefeng Zhang, Xing Zhang, Yuqin Zhao, Yin Chen
Summary: A novel heteropolysaccharide fraction (SP0.1-1) was isolated from Sea buckthorn berries, with a specific composition and structure. Supplementing with SP0.1-1 extended fruit flies' lifespan, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities, and reduced oxidative damage, showing potential for sea buckthorn polysaccharide products development.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yajing Gu, Xinxin Wang, Fang Liu, Jin Zhang, Xiufang Zhang, Jiping Liu, Sijia Li, Decheng Wang, Hongquan Guan, Diandong Hou
Summary: The present study investigated the effects of total flavonoids of Hippophae rhamnoides (TFH) on MC903-induced atopic dermatitis (AD)-like lesions in mice. TFH showed anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects by regulating Th1/Th2 balance, inhibiting mast cell infiltration, and promoting the expression of filaggrin (FLG). TFH also reduced the expressions of cytokines and signaling proteins related to inflammation and repaired the skin barrier. These findings suggest that TFH may have potential as an external treatment for AD.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Guoyun Zhang, Songfeng Diao, Yating Song, Caiyun He, Jianguo Zhang
Summary: This study observed the distribution patterns of DNA 6mA methylation in the sea buckthorn genome and found that it plays an important role in the fruit ripening process.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gang Li, Ming Chu, Yingying Tong, Yuexin Liang, Shenghui Wang, Chengjun Ma, Zhenhua Wang, Wenna Zhou
Summary: This study found that phenylpropanoid compounds extracted from sea buckthorn can significantly alleviate Doxorubicin-induced cardiac injury in zebrafish by stabilizing mitochondrial biogenesis and function.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aneta Brodziak, Jolanta Krol, Arkadiusz Matwijczuk, Tomasz Czernecki, Pawel Glibowski, Lukasz Wlazlo, Anna Litwinczuk
Summary: This study evaluated the nutritional value, microbiological quality, sensory properties, and structure changes of natural probiotic yoghurts made with sea buckthorn fruit mousse during refrigerated storage. Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra were used to analyze the relationship between the yoghurt additive and protein, fat, and polysaccharide structures. Sea buckthorn can be a modern and unconventional addition to yoghurts with health-promoting properties.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Magdalena Wutkowska, Dorothee Ehrich, Sunil Mundra, Anna Vader, Pernille Bronken Eidesen
Summary: Research shows that Arctic plants are influenced by root-associated fungi in stressful environments, with local temperature affecting plant performance both directly and indirectly through fungal richness and the ratio of symbiotic and saprotrophic ASVs. While fungal community composition did not impact plant measurements, their functional importance for the plant is crucial.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Phunchok Angmo, Nawang Phuntsog, Desyong Namgail, O. P. Chaurasia, Tsering Stobdan
Summary: The study found that it is feasible to grow temperature-sensitive tomato in a naturally ventilated passive solar greenhouse in high altitude mountain regions with low temperature conditions. However, shading had a significant impact on photosynthesis and marketable yield, causing a reduction in total flavonoid contents of tomato fruit under greenhouse conditions.
PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Arup Giri, Vijay K. Bharti, Sahil Kalia, Somen Acharya, Bhuvnesh Kumar, O. P. Chaurasia
Summary: Soil and water in the trans-Himalayan high-altitude region contain high concentrations of heavy metals, with vegetables and cereals like cabbage and wheat being prone to accumulation. However, a study on wheat, spinach, and cabbage in this region found that consumption does not significantly affect human health despite the presence of elevated heavy metals.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sahil Kapoor, Hemant Sood, Shweta Saxena, Om Prakash Chaurasia
Summary: This study presents the development of a sustainable production process of environmentally benign silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from aqueous root extract of Rhodiola imbricata (RI) and Withania somnifera (WS) for mitigating environmental pollution and investigating their potential applications in agriculture and biomedical industry. The study characterized RIWS-AgNPs and evaluated their antioxidant, anticancer, and phytostimulatory activities. The results showed that RIWS-AgNPs were well-dispersed and exhibited effective catalytic degradation of environmental pollutants, as well as enhanced plant growth and antioxidant properties. This study highlights the potential of RIWS-AgNPs as green alternatives in various industries.
BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bhupinder Kaur, Nitish Kumar, Sonam Chawla, Deepika Sharma, Suresh Korpole, Rajni Sharma, Manoj K. Patel, Kanwaljit Chopra, Om Prakash Chaurasia, Shweta Saxena
Summary: This study aimed to compare the volatile phytocomposition of snow mountain garlic (SMG) with normal garlic and investigate its anti-Candida efficacy against multi-drug resistant isolates of Candida species. The results showed that SMG has superior fungicidal power against C. albicans and C. glabrata compared to normal garlic. GC-MS profiling revealed unique volatile compounds and higher saponins content in SMG. In-silico analysis identified a potential inhibitor in SMG, suggesting a plausible anti-Candida mechanism. This study provides valuable insights into the potential use of SMG as a fungal phytotherapy agent.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nitish Kumar, Bhupinder Kaur, Shardulya Shukla, M. K. Patel, M. S. Thakur, Raj Kumar, Om Prakash Chaurasia, Madhu Khatri, Shweta Saxena
Summary: The high altitude environment presents unique challenges to human survival, and plants grown at high altitudes, such as Eruca sativa, are found to contain beneficial phyto-compounds that aid in acclimatization. This study compared the phyto-chemical composition and antioxidant benefits of E. sativa plants grown at high altitude (Leh-Ladakh) versus low altitude (Chandigarh). The results showed that E. sativa grown at high altitudes had higher levels of health-promoting phyto-compounds and exhibited stronger antioxidant activities.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Swati, Kamran Waidha, Subanggi Negam, Nazia Parveen, Deachan Chuskit, K. Mayarngam, O. P. Chaurasia
Summary: The objective of this study was to explore the effect of Spirulina and Chlorella as a dietary supplement on the growth performance of broiler chicken at high altitude. The study showed that the diet supplemented with 2.5% of Spirulina was the most suitable and economically feasible for broiler chicken at high altitudes.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Swati, Nazia Parveen, Deachan Chuskit, Mayarngam Khansu, Vijay K. Bharti, O. P. Chaurasia
Summary: This study investigated the poultry rearing situation in Leh-Ladakh region, indicating that a few farmers practice backyard poultry farming, which plays a significant role in rural economy and women empowerment. The farmers prefer birds with colorful plumage and use double-walled under or semi-underground mud houses as coops for better insulation during winter. Farmers rear and self-consume poultry throughout summers and sell them at higher prices during winters. With assistance from state departments and NGOs, expanding poultry farming among more farmers in more villages will strengthen the poultry sector in this region.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Tsering Dolma, Nawang Phuntsog, Desyong Namgail, O. P. Chaurasia, Tsering Stobdan
Summary: Through studying the flowering and harvest time of three cucumber cultivars in different environments, it was found that there was a 41-day difference in flowering time and a 61-day difference in the first harvest. Different methods of calculating heat units resulted in different results. The cucumber yield also varied in different environments, with the highest in the polycarbonate greenhouse and the lowest in the open field. Calculating growing degree days is a reliable method for determining the flowering and yield dates in the high mountain trans-Himalayan region.
HORTICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Shahana Seher Malik, Sunil Mundra
Summary: The emergence of COVID-19 infection has led to the indiscriminate use of antibiotics for its treatment. This has raised concerns about antimicrobial resistance. A systematic review found that approximately 78% of COVID-19 patients were prescribed antibiotics, with cephalosporins and azithromycin being the most commonly used. The overuse of antibiotics due to concerns and lack of treatment strategy highlights the need for antimicrobial stewardship during viral pandemics.
Article
Biology
Chetna Ugale, Jaykiran A. Tidke, Girish Korekar
Summary: Amravati, a developing urban area in Central India, is experiencing increased traffic load and pollution. The present investigation studied the impact of vehicular pollution on pollen germination and found significant variations in pollen viability between high traffic and no-traffic areas.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rajendra Kumar Singh, Somen Acharya, Tsewang Norbu, O. P. Chaurasia
Summary: This study evaluated the physiological responses, root development, yield, and growth of tomato plants under high altitude cold-arid conditions in Ladakh region in response to foliar applications of ZnSO4. The results showed that foliar application of 1.5% ZnSO4 significantly improved the growth, development, and yield of tomatoes.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jorgen Skyrud Danielsen, Luis Morgado, Sunil Mundra, Line Nybakken, Marie Davey, Havard Kauserud
Summary: This study found that establishing plantations of Norway spruce in a landscape dominated by native birch forests in western Norway significantly impacts soil properties and belowground fungal communities, leading to a decrease in fungal diversity but an increase in biomass of ectomycorrhizal fungi.
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yassine Elmahi, Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi, Naganeeswaran Sudalaimuthuasari, Biduth Kundu, Raja S. AlMaskari, Khaled M. Hazzouri, Subha Chandran, Shahana Sehar Malik, Sunil Mundra, Khaled M. A. Amiri
Summary: The complete genome sequences of two phosphate-solubilizing rhizobacteria, Pseudomonas atacamensis strain SM1 and Pseudomonas toyotomiensis strain SM2, isolated from the rhizosphere of date palms in the oasis agroecosystem of the United Arab Emirates, are announced here.
MICROBIOLOGY RESOURCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2021)